[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Cuts and Bruises - Netiquette & Knowing When

[Valerie Flowe]

BRILLIANT, STEVE! And on that note...back to HP movies...
V

>  bboyminn:
>
>  This is not directed at Nicholas, but at the board and the 'Net in
>  general.
>
>  Another very effective and important 'rule' of Netiquette is knowing
>  when to walk away.
>
>  In this case, the orginal objector felt uncomfortable by remarks and
>  was free to place those objections. I may disagree with form, but the
>  function was certainly valid. Others including myself countered those
>  objections in a variety of ways. Personally, I tried to establish a
>  reasonable and balanced perspective. However that does not invalidate
>  the feeling of the orignial objector; she felt what she felt, and her
>  feelings are valid by nothing more than the fact that she genuinely
>  felt them. Most of the rest of us did not feel that way, and those
>  feelings are equally valid.
>
>  However, both side have more than made their point, each side is
>  firmly entrenched in their view and seem unmovable. Therefore,
>  continuation of the discussion in the line it is now on can only lead
>  to problems. Problems like straying from the central point of this
>  discussion group, personal attacks, overstated opinions fueled by
>  impressions of hurt feelings, etc..., etc..., etc....
>
>  The orginal poster made her objections clear, and we reasonably need
>  to consider those objections. Others countered with attempts at
>  balance and perspective, and those opinions need to be considered.
>  Each side has had their say, and made their position clear. I feel
>  that any further discussion can only lead down hill, and create ill
>  and hostile feelings among members.
>
>  The subject at hand is movies, tangental discussions are allowed but
>  there is a limit to how tangental they can become before they need to
>  move to another forum.
>
>  For the sake of good feelings and the camaraderie of all members, I
>  suggest we move on.
>
>  I see no reason for members NOT to be able to express their admiration
>  for the beauty of the cast members of the HP movies, but would suggest
>  that they try to keep it within polite boundaries. Which, by the way,
>  I personally thought they did.
>
>  I see no reason why one member should not be free to express feeling
>  of uncomfortableness with others expressions of beauty directed at the
>  cast members. But that person should remember that they are only one
>  voice among thousands, and shouldn't expect their opinion to dictate
>  the actions of others; influence-yes, dictate-no.
>
>  Further, in expressing ourselves, let's not let hyperbole and
>  exaggeration take control of our statements. While it is inappropriate
>  to truly 'lust' after HP cast members, let us also not forget that
>  they are 16,  17, and 18 years old, and are beyond the age of consent
>  in the country in which they live. Given this, I would personally
>  consider accusations of 'pedophilia' to be hyperbole and exaggeration,
>  and can't blame people for taking offense.
>
>  So, in the simplest terms; we've all had our say more than once, and
>  both side have been clearly expressed, now it is time to let it go and
>  get back to the central theme of this discussion group.
>
>  Just passing it along.
>
>  Steve/bboyminn


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