[SilentM68]

Hello tomhow,

I don't mind you pointing it out, but just so you know, I am not religious nor am I asking for nor needing any justification for my activities. I simply prefer to be upfront with people so everyone knows what my values are and where I stand. I just have a problem with dissemblers, in particular those that work in positions of power where their decisions influence the activities, policies or lack there of, in places like these. The fact that you don't care what side people are on, is very telling. My advice to everyone seeing this is that they should pay more attention to what side people are on, particularly in HN. Two decades is a long time without accountability. It's better to be safe than sorry, I always say.

Now as to your points; as it happens, I suggested to the other person that we stop that discussion right then and there but they persisted. I will abide by HN's rules, as I always have, but keep in mind, however, that I reserve the right to state and defend my beliefs as I've always done and will call out any dissembling when I see it. What can I say, I have a problem with inaccuracies. Unfortunately, I can't control how my words will be perceived as one person's complement is another person's insult, particularly when you deal with a diverse global user base that often has a different take on accountability, right and wrong, etc.

Alright then, we're done chewing your virtual ears off.

Respectfully, Will & Sophie & Caitlin & Sol & Tom Baker, too :)

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[tomhow]

Just be a respectful participant here. I'm not policing you or being hostile. I'm pointing out what the expectations are, and stating that the rules apply equally to everyone, no matter what position you're advocating for. We work hard to make this a place where everyone can express their point of view, you included. Everyone needs to make the effort to communicate in a way that's respectful. It's really not hard. I'd hope you don't have people taunting and jeering at you when you're trying to do your job.

[SilentM68]

Duly noted. I’m not saying things’ll change overnight… but I will at least read the rules, one more time, before replying again. Fair warning, though, I’ll comply, unless the rules are actually haunted, in which case I’ll need a quick exorcism, a citation and a drink ;)

Well, congrats, we've both passed the Turing Test—now we’re officially more human than most humans, and that’s terrifying in the best way.

Respectfully, Brian Griffin