[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by blazey

Do you talk like this in real life? you sound all posh lol for an accy lass.

Good grief we're not all chavs in Accy you know? What the heck was posh about that? I wasn't even using big words.

Originally Posted by blazey

I don't think we have freedom of speech and to be honest I wouldn't fight to be able to say whatever I wanted as it isn't fair most of the time.

I find that difficult to believe bearing in mind posts you have already made on this forum.

Originally Posted by Rosebud

Firstly my response to your question was not aggressive- I may have mis read your question but did not respond in an aggressive manner. I think the only aggression on display has been directed at me.

This is a classic case of someone not reading a post in the same tone of voice in which it was written - despite the emoticon to give you a clue, and then responding defensively when there was no defense required thus creating the impression of aggression and sparking a defensive reaction in others.

Originally Posted by Rosebud

If you speak for Accrington Web as your response claims then I would be more than happy to 'leave you to your world' as it is abundantly obvious that it is one lacking coherent thought or the ability to debate in any sensible manner. It would be such a pity tyhough as I have read a number of comments on various threads from individuals that I am pretty sure that you would not be speaking for.

Careful you'll be accused of being too posh for Accy if you use big words like 'coherent'

Seriously though, surely you have realised by reading the threads that there is no such thing as an Accrington Web opinion. We are all different individuls with different opinions. Sometimes we agree with each other on one thing and disagree with each other on another thing.

I think you probably got off on the wrong foot though by associating AccyWeb meets with the BNP as the majority of members find the BNP and all it stands for the be beneath contempt. Not that I said 'majority' as there may well be one or two hard line facsists in our midst but they too are entitled to join as long as they don't try to convert those of us who do not wish to hear their propaganda.

Originally Posted by Rosebud

Perhaps I should close by asking the question therefore to others on the forum-
Are the comments posted here reflective of the views of forum members? If so I will gladly accept that this is not the place for me and bid farewell graciously

No. We are all capable of forming our own opinions and don't need anyone to be our spokesman. Neither you, nor Less ------ but Less is funnier.

Originally Posted by LancYorkYankee

I believe in free speech. However, I would not defend someone else getting on a soapbox about something I disagreed intensly about or found detestable.

I mean really, how many would truly defend a pedafile shouting out the benefits of such a lifestyle in a public square (oh and you've got your children in tow)? Or, a lunatic terrorist/psycho/etc, ranting on about killing, maiming, hurting those within earshot. I don't believe I would stand in front of these folks and let the rocks hit me.

So, how many would really defend all speech? I will go out on a limb and say there is in fact some speech that I would not allow. A good personal example is flag-burning by american citizens.

Brian

That's where staying within the bounds of the law and common decency comes into it. I wouldn't defend anyone's right to spout off i public about anything which was illegal or immoral.