[quote="DragonMind":25ihzpse]Talwyn I am sorry, that you see things in black and white.
I hope one day you will find redemption,
instead of starting crusades,
since you have very low tolerance.
It is people that think like you,
that fuels racism and stoic ideas/mindsets.[/quote:25ihzpse]
Dragonmind, you have failed to see what is important here.
There are some things that should not be tolerated in any form. Its as simple as that, no shades of grey here, none at all nor do we want any either. If we start to let bad behaviour and anti-social attitudes prevail, what's the point of being civil then? This forum would degenerate in slanging matches, flame wars and it'd not be a fun place to post. A line has to be drawn somewhere, a standard set.
Perhaps you've just not encountered someone who actually believes in set of principles and will stick to them? If we always caved in when someone disagreed with our opinion, we'd be living in a very dark world indeed. Appeasement has never worked and its the resort of cowards who have no moral fibre. Just have a look at Neville Chamberlain and see how far that got him. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees as someones slave if you are to afraid to stand up for what you believe in.
Stoic adherance to a set of principles is not akin to starting race wars as you've quaintly tried to insinuate. It all depends on what set of principles you adhering to. I stand up for polite discourse, treating your fellow forum members with courtsey & respect and not allowing people to act like thugs who think they can post abuse and get away with it.
You have tried to paint me as some sort of misanthropic ogre, set on smashing my way forward and bugger everyone else but this is not the case, no, not by a long shot. I'm a fair minded sort of bloke but I can't stand people who are rude. There is no need for it unless it's already been provoked by rude behaviour.
So therefore, I put the following questions to you:
Is it wrong to ask to be treated with politeness and to ask that this applies to everyone?
Is it intolerant to point out when someone is being disrespectful and to ask that they stop being a jerk and apologise?
Is it wrong to believe in justice and a fair go for everyone here and that we all live up to a decent set of standards?
If you answered no to those questions above, then I don't see why you have such a problem in recanting your thoughtless remark.
All I asked for was to be treated with politeness & respect, as I would have treated you and continue to do as well, can you say the same? You give out the appearance of being a decent sort of person [but appearances can be deceiving
], and I'll give you the benefit of the doubt here because I like to let peoplle have a 2nd chance but am always willing to give them plenty of room so that they can disapoint me as well.
It's also very sad to see that you have failed to recognise my repeated polite requests to redeem your self & to acknowledge that we should all condemn bad behaviour and try to maintain a level of civility here.
Finally, if you make an apology, don't try to qualify it with any reasons or excuses afterwards.
You either apologise and mean it or you don't. Sincerity and intent mean everything. Backpeddling is nothing more than trying to weasel your way out of your feelings of uncomfortable guilt, fear & self loathing about doing the right thing.
Go on, I know you have it in you. Be a better man for it