another fao thread..this time for AOG

[Bobbisox]

Just to let you know I like your threads, controversy is not a bad thing if debated without mud-slinging, keep up the good work AOG
Bobbi

[New Judge]

The problem is, Bobbi, that AOG has an agenda that does not suit everybody. Many of his/her points are perfectly valid. However as soon as AOG mentions anything which may offend some sections of the AB community, or suggests anything which is not quite “on message” accusation of racism, homophobia, islamaphobia, Nazism and simple right wing nastiness pour into the site.

Debating the type of controversial topics that AOG raises soon descends into personal insults and proper debate is stifled. The very mudslinging that you mention rears its head almost immediately. On a larger scale a similar process takes place throughout the country whenever matters such as those raised by AOG are aired.

The same happened with Climate Change deniers and is now happening again with those suggesting that cutting the country’s massive financial deficit is paramount and urgent.

One cannot have a point of view that conflicts with the some elements of society for fear of personal castigation.

[Bobbisox]

that is very well put NJ
I enjoy debating topics with him in News I think he does listen but sometimes is shouted down, we need a cross section of answers on serious debate

[anotheoldgit]

Well bless your bobbisox, Bobbi, that's what it is all about, there is no need for all the mud-slinging and abuse.

But I am afraid that we live in a country where one is not allowed to speak one's mind, and if one does on a site such as this, there are those who try to stifle issues, that for reasons only known to themselves, they do not wish to be aired, in case it awakens those that are normally a little apathetic.

[Bobbisox]

as I have said, you keep posting aog, I find your posts interesting and will , when I can, contribute to them

[anotheoldgit]

Once again Judge you have summed it up perfectly.

Incidentally, I am male or I was last time I looked, one never knows these days.

[Bobbisox]

ha-ha so am I , real name Joy but some may not agree with that choice of name for me..LOL