--- Caveatemptor1@aol.com wrote: >
Then I realized, they had every right to post their opinion without me telling them I was offended or that it shouldn't be allowed.
IMO, there's a big difference between saying you're offended and saying it shouldn't be allowed.
Saying that something shouldn't be allowed is not only rude, it's also totally impracticable on a list devoted to allowing as many opinions as possible.
Saying one's offended by something, however, is an honest expression of one's opinion, and as such not only acceptable, but desirable. It doesn't rule out debate, or constitute an attempt at censorship. Supposing you felt personally hurt by something I'd said-- wouldn't you tell me?
I interpreted (there's that word again :)...) the original post as asking whether people were, in their opinion, offended by slash (etc.) discussions. I responded that yes, I did find the level of discussion sometimes becoming a little over-the-top for my *personal* taste.
I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition...
Fiona
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