But I can't help feeling that your annoyance with OC has made you a little hasty to delete his comments, sometimes (in my opinion) questionably.
My feeling is that people who know OC personally, who know he's a right on guy who would give you the... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Lentrohamsanin on
January 7, 2010 6:37 PM
But I can't help feeling that your annoyance with OC has made you a little hasty to delete his comments, sometimes (in my opinion) questionably.
My feeling is that people who know OC personally, who know he's a right on guy who would give you the... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by hermitosis on
January 7, 2010 6:35 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Cyrano on
January 7, 2010 6:26 PM
one ought not parody bigoted views.
I'm aware that it's treading on thin ice, but our general opinion is that casual racist/sexist/homophobic talk doesn't seem to scale well. That is, I know that OC is making a joke and most people in MeTa... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by txsebastien on
January 7, 2010 6:25 PM
one ought not parody bigoted views.
I'm aware that it's treading on thin ice, but our general opinion is that casual racist/sexist/homophobic talk doesn't seem to scale well. That is, I know that OC is making a joke and most people in MeTa... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by zarq on
January 7, 2010 6:20 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Lentrohamsanin on
January 7, 2010 6:19 PM
I just think it's awesome I get to visit Jess on her birthday every year. I'm a lucky dude!
Eidetecker is not lying. I traded him a laptop for a kayak. And another laptop for a filing cabinet.
Maybe I'll start a list of stupid favors I could... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by subbes on
January 7, 2010 6:17 PM
We're actually well paid and happy workers, though I wish sometimes that this chain was a little longer...... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by misozaki on
January 7, 2010 6:09 PM
one ought not parody bigoted views.
I'm aware that it's treading on thin ice, but our general opinion is that casual racist/sexist/homophobic talk doesn't seem to scale well. That is, I know that OC is making a joke and most people in MeTa... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by nadawi on
January 7, 2010 6:09 PM
one ought not parody bigoted views.
I'm aware that it's treading on thin ice, but our general opinion is that casual racist/sexist/homophobic talk doesn't seem to scale well. That is, I know that OC is making a joke and most people in MeTa... [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by nooneyouknow on
January 7, 2010 6:02 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by HopperFan on
January 7, 2010 5:55 PM
But I can't help feeling that your annoyance with OC has made you a little hasty to delete his comments, sometimes (in my opinion) questionably.
My feeling is that people who know OC personally, who know he's a right on guy who would give you the... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by nooneyouknow on
January 7, 2010 5:44 PM
But I can't help feeling that your annoyance with OC has made you a little hasty to delete his comments, sometimes (in my opinion) questionably.
My feeling is that people who know OC personally, who know he's a right on guy who would give you the... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Sailormom on
January 7, 2010 5:40 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by haltingproblemsolved on
January 7, 2010 5:38 PM
jessamyn [8:33]: gay elf sex means what?
*cortex [8:33]: Dragon Age
*cortex [8:33]: it's this new game
*cortex [8:34]: there's this elf
jessamyn [8:34]: okay
*cortex [8:34]: he's gay
jessamyn [8:34]: you can stop at this point
*cortex [8:34]:... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by gamera on
January 7, 2010 5:36 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by lazaruslong on
January 7, 2010 5:34 PM
But I can't help feeling that your annoyance with OC has made you a little hasty to delete his comments, sometimes (in my opinion) questionably.
My feeling is that people who know OC personally, who know he's a right on guy who would give you the... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by bru on
January 7, 2010 5:32 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Bangaioh on
January 7, 2010 5:20 PM
I like postcards, actually. Or send a postcard to someone else. [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by ocherdraco on
January 7, 2010 5:08 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by oneswellfoop on
January 7, 2010 5:01 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Craig on
January 7, 2010 5:00 PM
To be fair, I see it more as...
St. Alia: I like puppies, and when God makes it rain.
MeFi folks: HOPPITAMOPPITA! [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by dogmom on
January 7, 2010 4:48 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by batgrlHG on
January 7, 2010 4:43 PM
I did one more pass since this is now in MetaTalk. We don't have any specific rules about banning people for going after other members of the site but sometimes I feel like we should. There are literally 5-8 people who do this all the time and most... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Navelgazer on
January 7, 2010 4:41 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by jonmc on
January 7, 2010 4:38 PM
We're actually well paid and happy workers, though I wish sometimes that this chain was a little longer...... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by strixus on
January 7, 2010 4:31 PM
We're actually well paid and happy workers, though I wish sometimes that this chain was a little longer...... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by mathowie on
January 7, 2010 4:13 PM
The truth is that I am not particularly sexist, for instance. So I will take some mild extra care to make my comments reflect that truth.
I think that will be fine. We're a little tougher on early comments that can make a thread go all... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by theredpen on
January 7, 2010 4:08 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Help, I can't stop talking! on
January 7, 2010 4:03 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by Wolof on
January 7, 2010 4:00 PM
Immediate removal to MeTa? Deletion of posts contending with Alia?
What we've been doing over the last year or so is trying to use some judicious notes in-thread [and the occasional deletion] letting people know that if they want to have a fight... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by bru on
January 7, 2010 3:52 PM
To be fair, I see it more as...
St. Alia: I like puppies, and when God makes it rain.
MeFi folks: HOPPITAMOPPITA! [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by greekphilosophy on
January 7, 2010 3:48 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by bru on
January 7, 2010 3:48 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by nenequesadilla on
January 7, 2010 3:44 PM
To be fair, I see it more as...
St. Alia: I like puppies, and when God makes it rain.
MeFi folks: HOPPITAMOPPITA! [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by saturnine on
January 7, 2010 3:43 PM
I did one more pass since this is now in MetaTalk. We don't have any specific rules about banning people for going after other members of the site but sometimes I feel like we should. There are literally 5-8 people who do this all the time and most... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by bru on
January 7, 2010 3:42 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by The Devil Tesla on
January 7, 2010 3:31 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by sgt.serenity on
January 7, 2010 3:24 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by sgt.serenity on
January 7, 2010 3:19 PM
1. Was I wrong about how you view things?
Yes. And uncharitable.
2. Is the fact that I disagree with your views sufficient reason for me to go away?
Nope. But enough for me to ask why you continue to want to stay since this sticks in your... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by mudpuppie on
January 7, 2010 3:17 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by scrump on
January 7, 2010 3:17 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by nola on
January 7, 2010 3:15 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by scrump on
January 7, 2010 3:14 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by smoke on
January 7, 2010 3:04 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
more]
MetaTalk comment favorited by smoke on
January 7, 2010 2:57 PM
To be fair, I see it more as...
St. Alia: I like puppies, and when God makes it rain.
MeFi folks: HOPPITAMOPPITA! [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by doubleozaphod on
January 7, 2010 2:53 PM
But I do find it bizarre that my parody of that language is viewed as worse than the hateful language itself
It's not worse. It's bad, and you should stop doing it. You're someone who does -- as attested to by repeated statements you've made --... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by shelleycat on
January 7, 2010 2:53 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by davejay on
January 7, 2010 2:50 PM
I did one more pass since this is now in MetaTalk. We don't have any specific rules about banning people for going after other members of the site but sometimes I feel like we should. There are literally 5-8 people who do this all the time and most... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by smoke on
January 7, 2010 2:50 PM
Finally, science is gay and you are gay if you like science.
I am tired of you. This sort of "let me parody the other side using the crappy language that makes people mad when they use it" is actually part of the problem.
If you... [
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MetaTalk comment favorited by litleozy on
January 7, 2010 2:47 PM
