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Originally Posted by robgomm
I don't think things are truly terrible here. I would say the vast vast majority of members here are positive virtually all of the time. Unfortunately, and i've said this many times I think it's the same people that bring topics and this site down time and time again. If they left, this place would be a heck of a lot better. But unfortunately there is this thing called freedom of speech.
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For the most part, things are not too bad here at all, but once in a while things flare up and get out of all perspective.
You yourself know this after unwittingly upsetting Meat and then having your parenting skills openly questioned by another member on the forum
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Originally Posted by robgomm
I think the real question has to be how far does freedom of speech stretch on a fan club site? In other words what level should be allowed. I think disrespectful, abusive comments should be kicked. When people use bad language towards the artist that's an immediate ban imo.
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It's pretty much the way things are run already (although I don't think we are take the ban button very lightly).
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I made a wrong musical observation for which I have subsequently said sorry.
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As far as i'm concerned, nobody should have to apologise for an honest and respectfult stated opinion.
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Instead what happened was a fiasco which was caused in my opinion not by my comment, but by a build up of feeling caused by the same few people over a long period of time.
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I agree 100%
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Originally Posted by robgomm
I'm saying freedom of speech, but respect for the artist as they know everything and we know nothing. And perhaps criticisms should be written as questions instead of people professing to know absolutely.
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Problem is, when it comes to opinion there is no right or wrong, only person prespective.