[Religion Moderator]

Statements formed as questions reveal the mind of the person asking, not the one he asking.

For instance, if a poster said "Are you ignorant of Catholic teaching?" that would not be making it personal. But if the poster said "You are ignorant of Catholic teaching" that would be reading his mind and therefore, making it personal.

Fine. It still depends upon the poster's personal credibility. Is it permissible in any way to challenge that credibility?

It can be worded as question, e.g. "Who gave you the authority to ...?" "What are your credentials or proofs?"

[Chong]

Yes. I want to know what this person’s credentials are, since this person is posting a lot of threads proclaiming a lot of stuff.

[ArrogantBustard]

Your answer is very much appreciated, and pretty much clears up the questions and objections I have posted.

I note, for the record that:

a) The rules, as explained, leave much room for boorish, churlish, rude, and antisocial behaviour. That’s not a criticism ... just an observation. Town square and all ...

b) The rules, as explained, also provide guidance in responding to the behaviour noted in (a) above while still avoiding the deadly sin of “making it personal”.

c) Ignoring the behaviour in (a) above is, always, an option.

d) “The demeanor of the poster says more about his own confession than the post says about yours” is a good reminder for all.

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