I've noticed a rather interesting asymmetry. People on the list who are religious are expected to regularly read posts that proclaim them evil, mentally defective, etc. and let the insults just slide off their backs.
Who expects that? Is that in the etiquette guidelines: religious people must let insults slide off their backs. Has someone posted "Hey, you're religious, you have to let it slide off your back!!" I certainly have no such expectation. Further, neither I, nor Sonja (the only two posts in this thread before yours) has ever proclaimed anyone evil (AFAIK) and I would rather not be lumped in with those who do, thanks.
People who are criticized by conservatives like JDG have the right to be indignant.
??? John doesn't get indignant? You must be kidding.
I have no trouble with anyone deciding to killfile someone, ignore their posts, etc. That's perfectly reasonable. But, its funny that even the religious people expect that they should take regular insults with good grace, while less insulting things written by JDG are the grounds for righteous indignation.
This is one of the most ill considered posts I've ever seen you post, Dan. I have no idea what religion or conservatism have to do with it. I do know that JDG has referenced Hilter in _several_ posts - is there a greater insult than that? Have I ever begun a post "Look, punk..."?
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