This thread may not go well.. but it has to be said...

[daredtowork]

74. Agree

And I think the majority on DU would agree.

IMHO, most of us are also tolerant (and non-political) jurors because we realize people are human and use extreme language when they feel passionately about something, or they will use crass language in the heat of argument. I would never add on the extra personal jab that a person alerting a jury about an insult should grow a thicker skin - but I've seen this remark at least a dozen time.

The common sentiment, at least as far as juries go, is that DU is a tolerant, easy-going community.

I don't think that's incompatible with your principle that we strive to treat each other with courtesy.

Part of courtesy is respecting that there are those who don't think that over-careful focusing on language should be a priority for feminism - that this patrolling will give feminism a bad reputation. I don't speak for myself here: I point to my agreement with the banning of NYC_SKP - I probably split the difference as far as concerns with language go. However, I think setting up situations meant to exclude and create hostilities with other feminist groups is discourteous. As a result I'm seeing women I regard as feminist and anti-misogynist as anyone else being twisted into the oddest shapes because of the way they are being positioned by various Lecturing posts.

Isn't that the opposite of the childishness and belittling this post seeks to transcend?