Talking about the 'Holy Fuck' thread - this was a poor choice for a title because it tells us NOTHING about what is in the actual thread.
As the author of that thread, let's provide context for the folks downstairs: that's a thread that's upstairs. It is not in the public forum. It is an appropriate title of the thread because it was the genuine feeling and words I used when referring to the subject of the thread, which was posted in one part of the forum that was devoted to a singular, particular subject. Its title was not gratuitous and mirrors exactly the content of the initial post. Taken into context it was absolutely not gratuitous and not at all used in an insulting, trolling, attacking manner.
Sorry to the folks downstairs about the vague nature of what I refer to; I think it's bad form to bring up discussions the general public won't be able to see, and I think it's doubly unfair because you're making a direct example of something they cannot see for themselves and thus form their own opinion after examination, though members can view the thread one day, upon earning barfly status).
concerning the actual topic on hand: the vote at the top of this thread pretty much says it all. A vocal minority cannot find it in themselves to simply ignore a few words that upset them. If we police ourselves for their sake, shouldn't they be able to police their morality from infringing upon the privileges of others by having the gumption and maturity to simply ignore the posters or the posts that seem to offend them? I do that all the time with the propaganda all over this fine country and still manage to enjoy a good chunk of my life here, in China. It's omnipresent, often offensive, and inescapable, but I don't feel the need to run up to Beijing and tell them to turn down the volume. I adapt, I survive and I thrive.
It's easier done than said, actually. Such a rarity.
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