Are some topics forbidden in The Diner?

[knight66]

I think that is frequently the charge by the moderated. I have been alternately Zionist, antisemitic, a Nazi and apologist for the Pope. So really your suggestion cuts no ice with us. Gurn has the support of the Mods and that support is in order to avoid flame wars.

I think all the explanation that is required has now been provided Abe. If you don't want to accept that, well............

Knight

[drogulus]

     

Gee Whiz Gurn. Some of your characterization of my post is making me think that you're motivated by politics in deleting my thread. "Screed"? I want stir up anti-Israel sentiment? These characterizations suggest that you're in some way or another politically invested in this issue.

     Who doesn't have political views on this subject? You have a too simple view of the matter. No one here is being prevented from expressing a particular view. It's that you choose such a stereotypical opening gambit, reinforced by your obvious retort that you're being singled out for your courage in telling the truth. You miss the point. You do nothing the dispel the expectation that nothing good can come from your provocation.

     My advice, should you choose to accept it, is say something smart on the subject, and say it smartly. If you do so it will be harder to characterize you as a bigot just pulling the usual lowest-common-denominator lever. In that case, of course, you wouldn't be such a person, and the expectation would be different. So, have an idea out there, as the pitching coach would say. Or, don't be such a schmuck.

[Scarpia]

Gee Whiz Gurn. Some of your characterization of my post is making me think that you're motivated by politics in deleting my thread. "Screed"? I want stir up anti-Israel sentiment? These characterizations suggest that you're in some way or another politically invested in this issue.

Maybe you should consider the more obvious possibility, that your post was trash.  It was an inflammatory photograph which evokes an emotional response without conveying any information.  It has no chance of leading to an intelligent discussion.  In my mind, your credibility on this site has descended to zero.

Is it time to lock this thread yet?

[knight66]

Yes.

Knight