Why is this tolerated?

[spartak]

Originally posted by Guynemer


But they're not free... I'm still 350 or so on-topic posts short...



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[Maniac]

you are always free to think of the offending poster as a total jerk.

I couldn't agree more.

[FlameFlash]

In all honesty, I hadn't even noticed what was going on in Maniac's avatar. While I agree with Mr. President and find such rather offensive in our own county, people in other nations have a right to have an opinion of our country, no matter how extreme, as long as they don't act on those impulses.

From my readings of Maniac's posts, while he may disapprove of American political outcomes at the current time, he has yet to be rude or in any other way hostile to me, and we both participate in the AC DG. So if he's hostile to somebody, it's not because of their country of orgin.

[Maniac]

Indeed. For example I'm friendly against lucky22, an American, but can get into hostile debates against Archaic, a libertarian New Zealander.

[SpencerH]

Maniacs avatar is fine by me as an expression of free speech. It's obvious that he's carefully considered the pros and cons of doing using such an avatar and after thoughtful reflection has chosen to use it. He understands that such expressions of free speech may be offensive to some people and may incite acts of violence towards him. Obviously, he's willing to live with the consequences of his position and I salute his bravery. Hopefully, he will journey to the USA in order to discuss his opinions on this matter in a more personal manner than through a PC.

[Maniac]

Hopefully, he will journey to the USA in order to discuss his opinions on this matter in a more personal manner than through a PC.

Is that an attempt to lure me to the USA, and lynch me the minute I arrive?

[Tuberski]

Originally posted by Maniac


Is that an attempt to lure me to the USA, and lynch me the minute I arrive?

We don't lynch people anymore. It's more likely to be a drive by shooting......



ACK!

[Nubclear]

I'm surprised people are complaining about that avatar instead of mine.

At least mine has an American flag burning, not one thats ABOUT to be burned

[Ming]

I'm surprised people aren't complaining about your location field

[Skanky Burns]

*Submits complaint*

Just to make you and Tass feel a little more comfortable.

[ravagon]

Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Frankly, big green cartoon lizards wearing sneakers offend me just as much as a picture of someone burning a flag.

I seriously hope that wasn't a cheap shot aimed at Godzilla.
If it were such there would be blood between us.

[Mr. President]

Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Frankly, big green cartoon lizards wearing sneakers offend me just as much as a picture of someone burning a flag.

Why?

I guess I could always fight fire with fire (no pun intended) and look for a picture of a burning French or Russian flag.

[Lemmy]

I guess I could always fight fire with fire (no pun intended) and look for a picture of a burning French or Russian flag.

The effect wouldn't be as strong...us Euros know better then to get attached to a silly piece of cloth

[Mr. President]

You Euros just don't understand the true meaning of flags!

[FrustratedPoet]

Meanwhile, in the 19th century....

British Officer - Do you have a flag?

Indian Guy - We don't need a flag - we live here! There's 500 million of us!

British Officer - No flag, no country! You can't have one! Those are the rules that ... I've just made up.