Gentlemen, please!!!

[old man emu]

There's a bit of aggro going on between a couple of members. Hardly the sort of thing that makes for a pleasant place to come and interact with others. The aggro does not carry any of the discussion to a suitable resolve. In fact, it diminishes respect for those creating th aggro, and respecting others should be a foundational rule for we members.

 

Let's make it the custom here to play the ball, not the man.

[facthunter]

Don't blame me. I'm the One asking for it to cease.. Nev

[old man emu]

The written word in situations like forums can be misinterpreted becasue it lacks the nuances of voice. I caould type that Joe Blowe is a silly bugger. Can you tell from those words if I was being humourous or accusory? 

 

I think that we previously decided that it one wanted to make a statement then it should be accomanied by a reference to the source behind it. If that is done then I think it lessens the chance of persoanl attacks.

[facthunter]

A joke that has a victim is not funny.  Its an assault. The action of Bullies..  Good argument should settle the discussion and One has to be entitled to express any considered view that is not vindictive. I will defend my hard earned reputation.. I'm fact seeking and Safety Orientated.. I'm probably the Most attacked Person on this site at present.  Why is that and why are people frightened to support me? THAT should not be happening... Nev

[rgmwa]

25 minutes ago, facthunter said:

Good argument should settle the discussion ...

Not necessarily, but it helps if both sides can have a discussion without arguing and escalating differences of opinion or fact into personal criticism or ridicule.