[HPforGrownups] Re: ADMIN: Discussions vs. Inflammations

[John Walton]

No: HPFGUIDX 20061

Haggridd said:

> There is no evidence that JKR
> has presaged a Sirius/Remus relationship, and that is not simply a
> matter of opinion (sorry, Penny).  I would love to see examples
> disproving that assertion, if there be any, rather than the bald
> assertion.  

There is none. We all accept that there is none. However, it is kinda fun to
speculate. Will Harry have Hermione, or will she go for Ron? Will Mme Maxime
and Rosmerta have a Springer-style fight over Hagrid? Will Hedwig and
Pigwidgeon eventually pair up? "Shipping" is generally lighthearted, which
is why I'm a bit dismayed that Joe chose only to take issue with the *gay*
aspects of shipping, and not the straight aspects.

> To condemn the one and to characterize the other as legitimate is as
> destructive of the free exercise of opinion as you say you hope to protect.
> Joe's arguments about gays should be refuted , IMHO (there you are, Penny);
> but step back and see the big picture.

As Penny and I have said, the real issue is that Joe has only objected to
gay relationships, and has stated his opinions in an intolerant, abusive
manner. This is unacceptable to the Moderator Team and to nearly everyone
who has contacted us. Susan's opinions were not intolerant or abusive;
therefore, we have no problem with them (apart from me wishing I'd done that
joke before >:D)

> BTW, if you wanted to take a chep shot at Joe, don't you think that
> simply putting (sic) after his mistake would be more elegant?

As I said in my private mail to you, I'm not entirely sure what you mean by
this. Could you clarify?

Cheers,

--John

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