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blunderbuster
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Actually, Topolina, I asked myself this question as well and I didn �t think it was covered the way it needed to be. I don�t think anyone hates Germans because of who they are now (note: Germans ;o) but rather because of what our relatives did, political doesn�t cover that. You have felt it here that you are German, haven�t you? I haven�t in a while, but still.
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31 May 2010
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Hannale
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Wise decision!!!!!I agree!!!!!!!
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31 May 2010
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yanogator
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Victor, you are handsome, witty, wise and kind. I hope your wife appreciates what she has in you.
I like Topolina �s wording. It seems to give you more control before things get out of hand.
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31 May 2010
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marmar363
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I also like Topolina �s suggestion. It is clearly explained. |
31 May 2010
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Jayho
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Yes, Topolina �s wording lends itself to more flexibility for appropriate removal. Perhaps you can include �military � to cover war-related issues.
"Any kind of political, military or religious thread which is likely to lead to confrontations or accusations will be removed from the forum." |
31 May 2010
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mariamit
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Great decision. Can you also please add national as Regina, asks. I �m sure that religious, political and national covers almost those posts that have created havoc in the past.
@Silke, I think Regiina is right. National is not always political and vice versa. Unfortunately we �ve seen some very ethnocentric opinions here that have caused problems in the past. |
31 May 2010
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Larisa.
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Wise decision Victor. It is not the place for that kind of confrontations.
@Silke, I agree with mariamit. For me �national � is not the sama as �political �. Here are the definitions from the net. I hope it helps.
political
� involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; "calling a meeting is a political act in itself"- Daniel Goleman; "political ...
� of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power; "political opinions"
� of or relating to the profession of governing; "political career" wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
national
� of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country; "national hero"; "national anthem"; "a national landmark"
� home(a): inside the country; "the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior"; "the nation �s internal politics"
� characteristic of or peculiar to the people of a nation; "a national trait"
� a person who owes allegiance to that nation; "a monarch has a duty to his subjects" wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn |
31 May 2010
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MJ_Misa
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Really wise decision, Victor. Thank you for everything you do for us.
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31 May 2010
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xinalisa
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I agree whole heartedly. I think Victor �s original suggestion covers what he �s trying to achieve. The rules should be kept as short as possible, otherwise people don �t read them.
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31 May 2010
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Poohbear
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I like Silke �s suggestion, too.
How about adding "offensive"? It might sum up all further specifications.
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31 May 2010
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