DeVerm;357333 Wrote:
> I read this (between the lines) as that my response in this thread is
> considered a retaliation and counter personal attack, while I consider
> it a joke and, although addressed to the person, not an attack. I mean,
> it's clear that "walkman and hormone cure" isn't meant literally and
> thus a joke while stuff like "liar, moron etc" leaves no room for that,
> different sides of the line imo. May be Mike can clear this up, just to
> be sure what the company policy is or where it puts the line?
>
> I also get the feeling that Mike (SD?) and many members disapprove of
> any heated discussions (without personal attacks / foul language) in
> this audiophile forum, and I mean to the point of not allowing it, not
> just ignoring it. I get that impression mostly from this statement from
> mike:
>
>
>
> I started one of the threads like that because even the charter of the
> forum ("Know everything about Pear Cables v.s. The Amazing Randi? This
> is your forum.") indicates it is to be expected that heated discussions
> are unavoidable. I thought this was okay as long as there would be no
> personal attacks. If this has changed now or never was the case, I
> think the forum description should mention that or at least the sticky
> message. I think such a measure would seriously hurt the sense of the
> forum because it would prohibit any discussion between "believers and
> non-believers" of many "audiophile products" as they all are heated and
> a big part of the audiophile market. What would be left is stuff for the
> other forums and make this one dead.
>
> Anyway, although I don't intend to start a new thread on "analog vs
> digital" anytime soon, I won't shy away from spicy posts until I get my
> temp-ban or see a clear charter for this forum that states it isn't
> allowed. I do understand that this is a company-forum without free
> speech and such but spicy posts on subjects of audiophile
> foils/cables/vinyl/hi-res etc. are part of this forum imo.
>
> I hope I get some feedback from Mike;
>
> Edit: after re-reading my post I even wonder if this post would be
> considered as a personal attack on Mike? I'll notice when I get banned
> for it ;-) May be a definition of attack vs critical-post is what I
> need in order to understand this.
>
> thanks,
> Nick.
I'll change that to... heated discussion that devolve into personal
issues.
Heated discussions are great, disagree a member's position all you want
just don't attack the person that has that position. That's the big
dividing line.
Your position is invalid because... OK
You're an idiot because.... not OK.
Mike
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mvalera
Michael Valera
Online Communities Manager
Logitech Streaming Media Business Unit
slimdevices.com
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