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Doug · 08-03-2005, 21:13

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Originally Posted by -pixie

At the risk of sounding blonde...whats Voltaires dictum?

Mr Voltaire 1694-1778.

Doug · 08-03-2005, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Doug

Mr Voltaire 1694-1778.

Sorry, I forgot this bit.

http://www.malaspina.org/home.asp?to...results&ID=127

Doug · 08-03-2005, 21:17

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Originally Posted by -pixie

I'm a closet redhead. And a bleach addict.

Not short and spikey I trust?

WillowTheWhisp · 08-03-2005, 21:18

I think Vorlon meant that WW3 can be in danger of starting if people complain about threads/posts in the open, on the board instead of quietly consulting a moderator and thus hopefully avoiding unnecessary conflict.

-pixie · 08-03-2005, 21:19

Nooooo...not short or spiky.

and NOW I understand what Voltaires dictum is all about. I have heard it before, I just didn't know it was him.

Doug · 08-03-2005, 21:28

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Originally Posted by -pixie

Nooooo...not short or spiky.

and NOW I understand what Voltaires dictum is all about. I have heard it before, I just didn't know it was him.

Well, who the bloody hell did you think he was.

-pixie · 08-03-2005, 21:29

I meant I had heard the saying before, smartarse.

I just didn't know it was attributed to Voltaire.

WillowTheWhisp · 08-03-2005, 21:33

Oh I'm too tired to read all that link. What was the dictum?

-pixie · 08-03-2005, 21:36

That "I disagree with what you say but will defend your right to say it" malarkey.

Doug · 08-03-2005, 21:37

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I think Vorlon meant that WW3 can be in danger of starting if people complain about threads/posts in the open, on the board instead of quietly consulting a moderator and thus hopefully avoiding unnecessary conflict.

We shouldn't be afraid to complain or at lease debate between ourselves. If a thread is unfair or degrading it should be reported and be held in confidence, If however, individuals choose to discuss, debate or argue there points of view then we should be prepared to uphold that right. Very few of us have escaped criticism when we have asserted ourselves and opinions, its called life. If we are to avoid unnecessary conflict then respect the opinion of other in the same way as you yourselves seek respect for your own.

WillowTheWhisp · 08-03-2005, 21:38

Oh that one. lol I say that all the time. You mean I didn't invent it? shucks!

-pixie · 08-03-2005, 21:39

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Oh that one. lol I say that all the time. You mean I didn't invent it? shucks!

Sorry Willow. Looks Volatire got to that bit of waffle before you did!

WillowTheWhisp · 08-03-2005, 21:42

lol my post 56 was referring to Pixie's quotation from Voltaire, not what Doug said.

But on the subject of your post Doug I agree that a bit of good healthy debate never went amaiss if people can refrain from insulting each other or taking offence. However I can also understand why moderators prefer to have some things said in confidence so that they can perhaps then have a quiet word with the person in question and avoid unnecessary problems.