Originally Posted by
dahamsta
While I accept that my posts could be considered to be personal attacks, they're genuine opinions on what I consider to be bizarre and/or offensive behaviour. It's not "you're disgusting", it's "your behaviour disgusts me". There's a difference, IMHO.
I've stated elsewhere, including on posts in the mod forum discussing SkuStu's recent behaviour here, that I never had a problem with him before this thread. However the simple fact of the matter is that his beliefs and/or behaviours on this subject - I'm still not sure if it's belief or trolling - are offensive to me both as a person (not based in reality, supportive of a wannabe dictator and party) and a moderator (disruptive, rulebreaking). And while that can be construed as an insult, I consider it a heartfelt opinion. I'm not going to apologise, because it would be a "if you were offended, I'm sorry" apology, and we all know that's not an apology.
I think SkuStu is the more sensible of the pair, and that perhaps he's just misguided. But the simple fact of the matter is that the arguments are not genuine or factual. Belief does not count, this isn't a religious forum, or The_Donald. The facts are against Trump and the GOP, there is no credible evidence to support them. Even Trump and the GOP know that, which is why they don't allow evidence or facts.
The simple answer is to moderate this thread according to the rules, but that will create accusations of bias because I will forbid dodgy sources, and they will inevitably be banned. I'm not sure where to go from here TBH. Perhaps I should just avoid the thread, but I don't like this nonsense going unchecked.