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Originally Posted by John S  There have been several threads on the forum which have started out reasonably, and contained worthwhile, well thought-out comments and information which will have benefited all readers. |
I know threads have been cut so that the reasonable beginning was left inside, or a reasonable point was brought back inside (eg what is reality). I've actually got a thread or two moved completely back inside by focusing entirely on the actual points.
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Originally Posted by John S I have no wish to stifle robust argument or discussion, but unacceptable personal abuse reduces the value of the forum - I know I have been very reluctant to take part in any thread where I see that members with "previous" are already participating. |
It has gotten to the point where I now wait to see how long it takes for Religious threads to get taken outside. I've now pretty much given up trying to discuss such things here and mainly just add the odd correction / clarification.