[r9etb]

It seems clear to me that you are earnestly trying to be thoughtful and reasonable in your posts regarding this issue. However, I am struck by the above, in which it appears that you believe that the correct response to the posts in which you perceive racist or nazi-like attitudes is to respond to the poster. Imho, that is not the correct way to handle such posts. That's one of the functions of the "abuse" button.

Maybe you're correct. But at times, I suspect that the sheer volume of "abuse" responses would tend to overwhelm the moderators.

I'd much rather that FReepers act responsibly, and thus avoid the need for the "abuse" button in the first place.

[Earthdweller]

"I'd much rather that FReepers act responsibly, and thus avoid the need for the "abuse" button in the first place."

You seem to forget that FR is an open forum full of infiltrators...especially during hot button debates. It amazes me that so many people forget that when they come here.

[trisham]

Maybe you're correct. But at times, I suspect that the sheer volume of "abuse" responses would tend to overwhelm the moderators.

I'd much rather that FReepers act responsibly, and thus avoid the need for the "abuse" button in the first place.

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Many of the posts that are offensive are posted by trolls. The only option is the abuse button. I'd rather the issue hadn't come up at all, but we humans are imperfect, it seems.