My first blog post ever.

[hackenslash]

Some will not like this, but this constitutes my thoughts on the affair. I am very tired, so I'm pissing off for a bath and maybe a wink of sleep, as I have had about two hours since the axe fell.

Comments welcome

Peace, people.

[hackenslash]

BTW, I just sent this in a PM to Richard.

[Mazille]

Some will not like this, but this constitutes my thoughts on the affair. I am very tired, so I'm pissing off for a bath and maybe a wink of sleep, as I have had about two hours since the axe fell.

Comments welcome

Peace, people.

Thanks, hack.
Oh, and while you're at it: Fucking go and kick Geoff until he comes back.

[CTC]

You care about the community.

They care about the Foundation.

From there, the math is simple and obvious.

[Heresiarch]

Peace, people.

You are Pat Condell and I claim my £5.

[hackenslash]

You care about the community.

They care about the Foundation.

From there, the math is simple and obvious.

The community is important to me. The foundation less so, but what I really care about is the furtherance of the goals of all of us, namely the fight against unreason. That's bigger than all of us, and pride should take a back seat.

[Chauncey Gardner]

Peace, people.

You are Pat Condell and I claim my £5.

LOL. did you even read his blog? he signs it at the bottom.

I recognise his blog post...the same guy posted a video on youtube a few days ago about the forum. can't remember link. but search for Dawkins Forum on youtube and it will come up.

back to the core topic...I agree with his core suggestion...but I fear it's too late. I didn't like the wording of RDs outrage letter, but, the more comments and blog posts I read (with the exception of Hackenslash's) I can understand where RD was coming from and I hope when the new discussion area opens back up, they will be more selective with whom becomes moderator....the vast majority were brilliant, but, I suspect that there was a few bad apples there. Good riddance, is what I say and viva la revolution.

[locutus7]

Hack, your abilities never cease to amaze me. You are a credit to the community. Well done.

[Chauncey Gardner]

hackenslash: I particularly liked this comment you made...

hackenslash:

You sound like the liberal idiots that have invaded most college campuses. You know, the ones that decide for the rest of us who can be heard and who can’t. They shout down those with a different point of view, they throw pies, etc. They justify these acts of aggression and censorship by likening the views of their targets to those that “cry fire in a crowded theatre.” That they feel qualified to decide for the rest of us what is and is not “fire” (in regards to free speech) is a clear case of hubris and arrogance. These people probably think they are champions of free speech when, in fact, they are only champions of *their* speech.

You probably think of yourself as objective, clear-headed, and rational. Based on your ridiculous defense of copious swearing, I merely consider you incapable of exercising the self-control necessary to express disagreement in a civil, respectful manner. I can hear what you’re thinking now: those that dare to disagree with any of *your* passionately held positions don’t *deserve* civility or respect — but that only proves my point regarding the hubris and arrogance of those on the net like you. It’s your ilk that make sites such as RD.NET, Panda’s Thumb, etc. the ridiculous pits of vitriol they have become. Anyone with an open mind about issues will think twice before throwing their lot in with the likes of you.

talk about hitting the nail on the head.

spot on.

[hackenslash]

hackenslash: I particularly liked this comment you made...

hackenslash:

You sound like the liberal idiots that have invaded most college campuses. You know, the ones that decide for the rest of us who can be heard and who can’t. They shout down those with a different point of view, they throw pies, etc. They justify these acts of aggression and censorship by likening the views of their targets to those that “cry fire in a crowded theatre.” That they feel qualified to decide for the rest of us what is and is not “fire” (in regards to free speech) is a clear case of hubris and arrogance. These people probably think they are champions of free speech when, in fact, they are only champions of *their* speech.

You probably think of yourself as objective, clear-headed, and rational. Based on your ridiculous defense of copious swearing, I merely consider you incapable of exercising the self-control necessary to express disagreement in a civil, respectful manner. I can hear what you’re thinking now: those that dare to disagree with any of *your* passionately held positions don’t *deserve* civility or respect — but that only proves my point regarding the hubris and arrogance of those on the net like you. It’s your ilk that make sites such as RD.NET, Panda’s Thumb, etc. the ridiculous pits of vitriol they have become. Anyone with an open mind about issues will think twice before throwing their lot in with the likes of you.

talk about hitting the nail on the head.

spot on.

I didn't make that comment. That comment was directed at me. I am an ardent supporter of Rule # 3, as anyone here will testify.

[hackenslash]

Sorry to keep bumping this, but I think it worth reading.

[Chauncey Gardner]

hackenslash: I particularly liked this comment you made...

hackenslash:

You sound like the liberal idiots that have invaded most college campuses. You know, the ones that decide for the rest of us who can be heard and who can’t. They shout down those with a different point of view, they throw pies, etc. They justify these acts of aggression and censorship by likening the views of their targets to those that “cry fire in a crowded theatre.” That they feel qualified to decide for the rest of us what is and is not “fire” (in regards to free speech) is a clear case of hubris and arrogance. These people probably think they are champions of free speech when, in fact, they are only champions of *their* speech.

You probably think of yourself as objective, clear-headed, and rational. Based on your ridiculous defense of copious swearing, I merely consider you incapable of exercising the self-control necessary to express disagreement in a civil, respectful manner. I can hear what you’re thinking now: those that dare to disagree with any of *your* passionately held positions don’t *deserve* civility or respect — but that only proves my point regarding the hubris and arrogance of those on the net like you. It’s your ilk that make sites such as RD.NET, Panda’s Thumb, etc. the ridiculous pits of vitriol they have become. Anyone with an open mind about issues will think twice before throwing their lot in with the likes of you.

talk about hitting the nail on the head.

spot on.

I didn't make that comment. That comment was directed at me. I am an ardent supporter of Rule # 3, as anyone here will testify.

my mistake. what's rule #3?

[hackenslash]

Read and learn:

http://rationalia.com/forum/viewtopic.p ... 11#p357711

[Heresiarch]

LOL. did you even read his blog? he signs it at the bottom.

I recognise his blog post...the same guy posted a video on youtube a few days ago about the forum. can't remember link. but search for Dawkins Forum on youtube and it will come up.

I already knew who hackenslash was. It was a joke and a bump back to the front page because I thought other people should read his blog.

[locutus7]

LOL. did you even read his blog? he signs it at the bottom.

I recognise his blog post...the same guy posted a video on youtube a few days ago about the forum. can't remember link. but search for Dawkins Forum on youtube and it will come up.

I already knew who hackenslash was. It was a joke and a bump back to the front page because I thought other people should read his blog.

You only THINK you know who hackenslash is. He may be a sockpuppet. For Chris Hitchens. What gave it away is that they are both from UK