Offensive username: molestedbygod [Cleared]

[Nephilim]

alrite i thought my favorite thread was dead but i guess not

CBlake, this isn't a democratic poll about your tastes, homey. i'm a christian too, but our religious affiliation is irrelevant...the point is this: it is reasonable to assume, as lack has done, that MOST people on this site would not find this username offensive....even among us christians, there are plenty of people who are not prudes....i believe in a loving god and a resurrected son, but i also believe in freedom of expression, so bugger off w/ your urges toward thought control. you and ruben belong in a fundamentalist, theocratic state....which makes me wonder: do you vote republican?

[MarshmallowFluff]

and what is wrong with voting republican?

[Ruben Cassar]

Nephilm how can I vote Republican? I don't live in the States! :p What I don't like is the fact that I have used what you call freedom of expression to express my thoughts. It's okay if you don't agree and have a different opinion but you can't bash me for voicing my opinion because it goes against your original concept.

Btw, whatever anyone says this guy has gone against the forum guidelines, especially in his response to me on this thread if not for the username. Alas, I am sure he won't get punished for this. And anyway I had closed the thread but people just kept posting! Maybe we should move this to another section.

[Nephilim]

and what is wrong with voting republican?

i was making a connection between fundamentalism/theocracy and republican policy or agenda....if you think islamic fundamentalism and theocracies are bad, connect the dots....the right in the US is using christian fundamentalism and theocracy to attract votes

Nephilm how can I vote Republican? I don't live in the States! :p What I don't like is the fact that I have used what you call freedom of expression to express my thoughts. It's okay if you don't agree and have a different opinion but you can't bash me for voicing my opinion because it goes against your original concept.

Btw, whatever anyone says this guy has gone against the forum guidelines, especially in his response to me on this thread if not for the username. Alas, I am sure he won't get punished for this. And anyway I had closed the thread but people just kept posting! Maybe we should move this to another section.

Rube, my question was directed at CBlake. And you seem to be confused: i'm not bashing you for expressing your opinion; i'm bashing your opinion b/c you want to restrict freedom of expression. I think you're in some pretty deep bullshit here: if i can't "bash you for voicing your opinion" then why did you ask for someone's username to be banned (an expression of their opinion)? what, it's different b/c it offends you?

the founder of the site has already ruled that this is not straight-up religiously based hate speech. you have lost the case, pal!

[HabsNot]

Okay Reuben - here is an official response to your "abuse report": The username molestedbygod is allowed. Few people would find that username offensive. I don't find it offensive. It doesn't target any religion in particular.

I agree entirely with Nephilim's point of view. Expression of opinion is a fundamental freedom, but in free and democratic societies we put limits on hate speech. The general consensus is that such limits are resonable and justified.

Here on CC, we take a liberal approach to moderation. But it isn't a free-for-all. We have moderators and guidelines. I find some things to be unacceptable, and I draw the line with Nazi glorification on the bad side and "molestedbygod" on the okay side. If you don't agree with where I or the other moderators draw the line (or that we draw a line at all) that's fine and you can voice your opinion. But it's our judgement call, and we will be selective and subjective.

i find this username very offensive since i am christian

It didn't mention any specific god, there are thousands of gods recognized by people all over the earth. Your god is just one of many. So the fact that your are Christian is irrelevant since the name didn't specify "ChristianGod..."

[MarshmallowFluff]

and what is wrong with voting republican?

i was making a connection between fundamentalism/theocracy and republican policy or agenda....if you think islamic fundamentalism and theocracies are bad, connect the dots....the right in the US is using christian fundamentalism and theocracy to attract votes

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[Nephilim]

and what is wrong with voting republican?

i was making a connection between fundamentalism/theocracy and republican policy or agenda....if you think islamic fundamentalism and theocracies are bad, connect the dots....the right in the US is using christian fundamentalism and theocracy to attract votes

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what, no trenchant insights, no scintillating discussion?

[Anarkistsdream]

and what is wrong with voting republican?

i was making a connection between fundamentalism/theocracy and republican policy or agenda....if you think islamic fundamentalism and theocracies are bad, connect the dots....the right in the US is using christian fundamentalism and theocracy to attract votes

ooooooooooooooooook

what, no trenchant insights, no scintillating discussion?

*bubbble bubble bubble*

Yooooo, maaaan... What does trenchant mean...?

[Nephilim]

*bubbble bubble bubble*

Yooooo, maaaan... What does trenchant mean...?

i can't tell who the roll is for

[hulmey]

NEP YOU ARE wrong molestedbygod choose his surname to piss off his brother!!!!! Who goes to church and worships god etc...So he said in the other thread where he is being investigated for being a multi!

the point ruben is trying to make comes from another thread where a player was banned from displaying a nazi cross, which is also against freedom of speech.

So ruben choose to prove successfully that there are double standards going on in this site.....Why should people be allowed to display names such as molestedbygod or GodHatesUs and then be banned from displaying nazi avatars????/
After all this is a war game not a game of religion!!!!!!!

[MarshmallowFluff]

what, no trenchant insights, no scintillating discussion?

Nice diction there buddy.
No, actually. If there was a chance that it would actually get anywhere maybe, or if I wasn't exhausted definately.

[Ruben Cassar]

NEP YOU ARE wrong molestedbygod choose his surname to piss off his brother!!!!! Who goes to church and worships god etc...So he said in the other thread where he is being investigated for being a multi!

the point ruben is trying to make comes from another thread where a player was banned from displaying a nazi cross, which is also against freedom of speech.

So ruben choose to prove successfully that there are double standards going on in this site.....Why should people be allowed to display names such as molestedbygod or GodHatesUs and then be banned from displaying nazi avatars????/
After all this is a war game not a game of religion!!!!!!!

My point exactly!

But anyway I have already accepted the mod's decision as I cannot do anything about it although I personally think this guy is breaching the guidelines.

[Nephilim]

NEP YOU ARE wrong molestedbygod choose his surname to piss off his brother!!!!! Who goes to church and worships god etc...So he said in the other thread where he is being investigated for being a multi!

the point ruben is trying to make comes from another thread where a player was banned from displaying a nazi cross, which is also against freedom of speech.

So ruben choose to prove successfully that there are double standards going on in this site.....Why should people be allowed to display names such as molestedbygod or GodHatesUs and then be banned from displaying nazi avatars????/
After all this is a war game not a game of religion!!!!!!!

i think i'm gonna be done with this thread now. hulmey, it doesn't matter whether i am wrong or right, lack has ruled on the case. and you appear to have not read the entirety of this thread, and your reasoning is unsound. also, ruben has characterized his point in different ways at different times, so there's no point arguing w/ someone who blatantly contradicts themselves. and marshmallow, ummm, can't spell "definitely," so f*ck it.

cheers

[MarshmallowFluff]

and marshmallow, ummm, can't spell "definitely," so f*ck it.

crap.

Oh well. Not everybody can be great at spelling, engfish, and puffin' hookah. Definitely not the hookah.

[hulmey]

nep been following this thread and the other one about the BANNED avatar!!!!!

So why dont you go back to sleep and be a good little boy

Case closed. Lack is King *bows*