CAT LADY WANTED
 

On Jul 14, 2:35*pm, wrote:
Sherry wrote:

* We already have established taboo subjects, but that form of
* censorship is okay with me. That part isn't any different from a
* conversation in-real-life where you tactfully avoid certain topics
* that you already know will end in an argument.

Other than specific cat-related taboos (such as advocating cruelty
or engaging in indoor vs. outdoor arguments), I'm not aware of any
other explicit taboos.

Yeah, that's pretty much it; pro-declaw...indoor vs. outdoor. Also,
"(Insert
Country of choice) is the greatest (insert noun of choice) in the
universe" ought
to be avoided, IMO; it always leaves someone in a huff. Crappy remarks
about any particular faith or religion always steps on someone's
toes.That's not censorship,
either, that's just conversational good manners and tact. Religious/
political debates are better served in a another forum. Again, MHO,
and I'm aware that
I'm free to quietly boycott any thread I choose.
Sherry

CAT LADY WANTED
 

Sherry wrote:

Other than specific cat-related taboos (such as advocating cruelty
or engaging in indoor vs. outdoor arguments), I'm not aware of any
other explicit taboos.

Also, "(Insert
Country of choice) is the greatest (insert noun of choice) in the
universe" ought
to be avoided, IMO; it always leaves someone in a huff. Crappy remarks
about any particular faith or religion always steps on someone's
toes.That's not censorship,
either, that's just conversational good manners and tact. Religious/
political debates are better served in a another forum. Again, MHO,
and I'm aware that
I'm free to quietly boycott any thread I choose.

Agreed on the "my country/religion/political belief is better than
yours" types of comments. IMO those are simply disrespectful and they
make people angry (or hurt their feelings or both), which causes discord
and ultimately, in many cases, flame wars and ruined relationships.

I have no problem with political conversations or debates if the
people involved can be respectful. I know it can be hard to do because
people are passionate about their beliefs - I can't claim to have a
pristine record of good manners on that myself. But if people can
disagree without name-calling or otherwise insulting each other, I'm
all for it. Who knows - maybe we'll end up creating the Porcelain
Three-Three party, even though the Flabulous Dusty is not around to
run on that ticket. :)

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Joyce ^..^

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