Title: Comment about the rules
Post by: jubeth on September 14, 2006, 06:33:57 pm
| I am new so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I've just read the rules and fully support the ban on racist, sexist and generally offensive comments, however I feel it would be good if homophobia was mentioned as one of the unacceptable things. Although it could be seen as falling in the generally offensive category, I have seen much homophobia in various forums that I belong to (excluding the lebian/gay/bisexual ones) that I feel it would be good if this board made a stand. Anyway that is just my point of view, thanks. |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: Cristiel on September 15, 2006, 12:22:15 pm
| Thanks for your message. I will discuss this with the rest of the moderators and will get back to you about it. |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: Misz_Mii on September 15, 2006, 01:36:39 pm
| People who "are" homophobic, aren't they sexists or even rasists? |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: Blue Star on September 15, 2006, 03:26:18 pm
[quote author=*Elijah's Princess__ link=board=12;threadid=31262;start=0#msg1037330 date=1158341799]
People who "are" homophobic, aren't they sexists or even rasists?
[/quote]
Homophobia goes into a very different category, it can't be lumped in with sexists or racists. It touches a whole different form of prejudice.
I totally agree with jubeth. |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: emilys_star on September 15, 2006, 05:12:57 pm
| I dont think anybody here is homophobic for it to ever become an issue. ;) |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: tafika on September 15, 2006, 06:10:25 pm
[quote author=emilys_star link=board=12;threadid=31262;start=0#msg1037356 date=1158354777]
I dont think anybody here is homophobic for it to ever become an issue. ;)
[/quote]
It has been quite a big issue numerous times in the past.
Some people have been known to voice some very nasty opinions on this particular topic. From both points of view.
I think it's a shame that you need to highlight things that shouldn't be done. When common sense should tell people when they are being out of line in certain subject areas in a general discussion that is meant for all.
From past discussions on this topic, a lot of the forum members know to stay away from partaking or starting a thread that could result in unreasonable things being said, and general rude behaviour happening. |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: willow-jade on September 15, 2006, 06:51:39 pm
[quote author=tafika link=board=12;threadid=31262;start=0#msg1037361 date=1158358225]
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I think it's a shame that you need to highlight things that shouldn't be done. When common sense should tell people when they are being out of line in certain subject areas in a general discussion that is meant for all.
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i totally agree with you honey. i havent noticed any homophobic or racist comments posted but i havent really been on here for a while cos i was getting a bit of grief from someone. xxx |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: emilys_star on September 16, 2006, 02:27:19 am
| ok sorry tafika my bad! :-[ ;). Im sorry willow that you are having trouble here I hope it clears up for you soon. :-* |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: tiram90 on September 21, 2006, 12:09:53 pm
[quote author=tafika link=board=12;threadid=31262;start=0#msg1037361 date=1158358225]
I think it's a shame that you need to highlight things that shouldn't be done. When common sense should tell people when they are being out of line in certain subject areas in a general discussion that is meant for all.
[/quote]
People's common sense doesn't always work... Or not the way we like to think of it.
I don't think I've seen any homophobians here, but then I've only been here for some months... |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: tafika on September 21, 2006, 01:45:25 pm
| It's mostly the people who are against it due to their religious beliefs, rather than your average homophobe... |
Title: Re:Comment about the rules
Post by: Misz_Mii on September 21, 2006, 01:49:43 pm
| It's a shame really... that there are people who just cannot respect others... that's just so sad! It's just not right... why would you be homophobic? it's just sad |
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