DM We enforce the rule in a subjective way: The moderator determines when
someone is crossing the line and causing the discussion to detour because of
personal attacks. What is foolish about this?
someone is crossing the line and causing the discussion to detour because of
personal attacks. What is foolish about this?
Nothing foolish about the intent, just the result.
It does not work.
David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Kevin wrote:
> I meant the foolishness of the AD Hom rule since
> there is no human way to frame it by use of an
> objective test.
Even if this were true, it would not disqualify the idea of having an ad
hominem rule. Subjective tests are just fine.
We attempt to frame the rule objectively in the following way: write on the
subject being discussed and do not attack the other poster's character.
We enforce the rule in a subjective way: The moderator determines when
someone is crossing the line and causing the discussion to detour because of
personal attacks.
What is foolish about this?
Peace be with you.
David Miller
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