While I love legit, informational, open-minded arguments in general, there were a couple hate-speech attacks against a recent, Belgian/Jewish-themed post here that immediately smashed our #1 rule here (“Netiquette”) to bits.
Those came from two individuals in particular (same instance), and disgusted both myself and my co-mod.
I want to remind everyone here-- for anyone new to this community, it’s both common-sense and classic Netiquette to suggest that if one wants to argue hard, it’s best to start with some politeness where possible.
The two banned can appeal, if they like. I’m not opposed to talking things out, assuming good-faith is involved.
I also want to clarify that the original comic by no means attempted to ‘pick international sides.’ It was in fact an attempt to depict internal strife between people within a small community. That, and nothing more.
EDIT: I’ve made some major revisions in my message above, seeking for better clarity. Thank you for re-reading.
Wow, you’re a real fucking peice of work - you’re going to complain about people being impolite while running interference for a genocide? I’m not even talking about the post, I’m talking about your comments in this thread - equating Israeli society falling with the genocide of the individuals who make it up? Really? They can just fuck off back to europe where they belong, while they are actually genociding palestinians in an attempt to destroy the country entirely. Accusing others of wanting to do what your side IS ACTIVELY DOING, right now, as we speak, is exactly why you don’t get civil replies; there’s no reason to be civil to genocide supporters. You’ve done nothing to deserve civility. You’re just complete fucking scum.