--- El C el.ceeh@gmail.com wrote:
At the event, I am only familliar with two offsite hate and/or hit lists: this one, and the Sollog one. It's crucial, then, to remain more-or-less grounded to what is actually taking place, as opposed to abstract ideals.
Well, keep in mind that certain users in the past have made listed accusations against Wikipedians as being of a certain opinion (to pick a random example), which, from a certain point of view was indeed a kind of "hate list." That was tolerated for a substantial amount of time before people wized up to how ridiculously improper it was to do so.
Certainly Im a bit less big on blowing flame back on personal attacks as I was in those days, but I do remain clear on that particular history and understand the atmosphere of incivility that accusations and harrassment (and yes their flaming) can bring about. So, I undersand the issue of wanting to nip persecution in the bud, but as far as the less rationally-based comments for this topic go, the "pot meet kettle" description still stands firm.
We agree its good to keep the moral highground, but my moral highground *isn't situational --call it "abstract ideals" if you like.
SV
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