I feel an explanation is necessary

[Fragony]

A Moderator calmly explaining, for the millionth time, the importance of respect in communications, is wasted energy?

I disagree.

There is such a thing such as making something out of something that it's not; a pat on the back 'no problem you silly' would do, who could possibly be offended by Mouz's post. Instead a rousing speech on etiquette. Confusing.

[KukriKhan]

I see. Just remember, not everyone has been here 6 years or more, like you (and I; and Mouz).

This event made for a perfect "teachable moment", and the GreenGuys seized the opportunity. Can hardly blame them.

Thanks for explaining your first comment. I've known your writing style for quite awhile, but even I was a bit confused on that one. :)

[Fragony]

Ah well, BG acted a little annoyed now at least he understands why he should be.

//runs

[Banquo's Ghost]

Ah well, BG acted a little annoyed now at least he understands why he should be.

//runs

I'm sorry if I came over as annoyed - I thought I was just explaining why my colleague used the inquisitive smiley.

And my original post was in reply to rasoforos, who seemed concerned that we are unable to have a civilised discussion on religion, not as a response to Mouza.

And you should never run. It engages the hunting instinct.

[rasoforos]

And my original post was in reply to rasoforos, who seemed concerned that we are unable to have a civilised discussion on religion, not as a response to Mouza.

I am not excluding the possibility of a civilized discussion. I cannot find anything in your reply that I would disagree with.

I am just pointing the failings and the difficulty of keeping such a discussion civilized. It goes beyond merely a careful choice of words or good intentions even.

[KukriKhan]

I am not excluding the possibility of a civilized discussion. I cannot find anything in your reply that I would disagree with.

I am just pointing the failings and the difficulty of keeping such a discussion civilized. It goes beyond merely a careful choice of words or good intentions even.

True.

"My imaginary friend is better than your imaginary friend" is a tough conversation to manage. I mean no offense to those with imaginary friends. My own imaginary friend tells me she is not offended, since she is the TRUE one. :)

Still, we must respect the investment humans make in their IF's, if for no other reason than acknowledging that no (zero, nada, none, kine) man knows for certain what happens after he dies. It's all speculation. Learned speculation, for sure; but speculation nevertheless. But the ideas of right and wrong that are driven by that speculation have fueled human progress for these millenia.

Don't lie, don't cheat, don't steal, don't murder, respect your Ancestors, take a day off 4 times per moon... that is all good advice, no matter which IF's dogma prescribes it.

[Strike For The South]

True.

"My imaginary friend is better than your imaginary friend" is a tough conversation to manage. I mean no offense to those with imaginary friends. My own imaginary friend tells me she is not offended, since she is the TRUE one. :)

Still, we must respect the investment humans make in their IF's, if for no other reason than acknowledging that no (zero, nada, none, kine) man knows for certain what happens after he dies. It's all speculation. Learned speculation, for sure; but speculation nevertheless. But the ideas of right and wrong that are driven by that speculation have fueled human progress for these millenia.

Don't lie, don't cheat, don't steal, don't murder, respect your Ancestors, take a day off 4 times per moon... that is all good advice, no matter which IF's dogma prescribes it.

To some people it's much more than an imaginary friend