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Old 08-01-2007   #54 (permalink)
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Default Re: Forum rules - Suggestions?

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Originally Posted by Rasczak View Post
Mary, I'm glad you guys are working on this. What does "abusive language" mean?

If I say that what another person posted is moronic, and go on to explain why I believe that, is this abusive?

How about if I call someone "genius" in a sarcastic way? Is that abusive?

If I say "you are disgusting" is that abusive?
While undesirable and maybe not conducive to healthy discussion I wouldn't consider this abusive language. In my view we are speaking more of racial slurs or personal insults on gender etc.

"Example is more powerful than precept" - Aesop


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