Quote:Originally posted by Slappydoodle@Nov 19 2015, 08:51 PM
Wow. Just got on here for the first time today and am blown away. I have never commented on a suspension before and never really cared to.

All that being said, a permanent ban is utterly ridiculous.

I realize the powers that be here have an obligation to police certain matters. I would never argue their right to issue bans or other similar punitive actions. A permanent ban though? Are we saying there can be no hope for redemption or parole? This is an unreasonable stance to take in my opinion. Judgement is being passed here that says this individual has no chance at redeeming himself or ever making things better. This is a statement that humans are incapable of growth and learning. I do not and will never agree with this viewpoint.

If this is strictly about punitive action, then certainly a lesson can be learned and proper penance paid without a permanent ban. If this is instead an attempt to protect delicate young minds from the "evils of intolerance" or some other such bugaboo than we would be better off with a rehabilitated and properly chastised Hedgehog helping to make this point.

Regardless of the age groups represented on this site (and I am all too aware I fall on the extreme outer edge of old as far as that goes) most of what is said and occurs here has a decidedly ribald and sophomoric slant to it. The examples of bad language, sexual innuendo, threats of violence and other immature behavior on this site are legion. Obviously people are ok with that. I'm not saying there shouldn't be standards, simply that such standards must be applied with a lighter touch in keeping with the overall tenor of the site.

This decision needs to be tabled for a few days and reconsidered when cooler heads have had a chance to prevail.

I respect your opinion and believe it is valid.


What draft class are you from?




renes taking L after L after L.