Well, the One True B!X seems to provide support for reader Sondra's description of that little corner of the US map as "Leftyville".
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Well, the Bixster has no problems leaving self promoting comments (complete with links to his very own Leftist Utopia) in the comments section of other people's blogs. Curiously, little Bixy doesn't provide us with any way to post comments on his blog. You know, a way for people to actually tell him how they felt about his purile (or should it be putrid) musings. Ah, well, if you don't allow comments, then no one can disagree with what you've posted.
I'm going to remove comments from my site, and start posting as "The One True and Most Splendiferous Nukevet". I have found that illusions of grandeur are much easier to foster if you don't let critics have access to your little corner of the blogosphere.
OK, my bad. The Bixster does have a way to leave comments (over in the left hand frame) which I didn't see when I followed the link to his site the first time. Bix left this comment, showing me the error of my ways:
No way to comment? Funny, I've been reading user comments on my site all day.
Secondly, that "other site" I left a comment on, pointing out what I'd already written about soldiers, is a site of which I am a member and for which I have written material. I have every right to post there whatever I wish to post there, in comments or otherwise.
As for assault, I will start a list so we can keep track. You might want to consider signing up to support the reader who wishes that "Arab savages" would crash an airplane into my building, or the one who wants to take a collection to send me to tribal Pakistan, or perhaps the one who wishes to start a Jackass Internment Camp (which I'll admit, if it's run by the purile moron who created the show of that name, I would greatly fear being sent to).
Now, I do need to make a couple of points regarding this.
1) You (and anyone else) certainly do have a right to post WHEREVER you want (except the Democratic Underground if you piss them off, that is). The point of my original post was that you were posting what you knew would be inflammatory comments, and pointed back to your site, without a way for people to comment on your musings. Since you do have a way to comment, that is an invalid criticism, and I withdraw my objection. In no way was I trying to imply that you shouldn't be allowed freedom of speech, even if you go as far out of your way to make it hateful as possible.
2) As far as the attacks go, I don't condone that kind of thing for anybody. One of the worst things about blogs and e-mail is that they allow people to lose any inhibition they may have (or fear of being punched in the nose they may have), and say whatever they want, no matter how hateful or obscene. For example, I very much doubt you would tell a room full of servicemen to shut the fuck up, and lecture them on moral authority. Maybe you would, but I doubt it.
However, I still think the distinction needs to be made between "stifling of dissent", which is the current battle cry of the left, and saying something inflammatory that the majority of people DO NOT agree with. You can't be surprised that people get angry when you make intentionally provocative statements. You also don't get to claim "victim" status in this situation - you said the things that started the attacks, so either stand by your convictions, modify your stance, or run away. Your choice, just like it was your choice to make the initial comments.
We do share one common belief, however: the creator of Jackass is a purile moron.
Posted by Neal (Nukevet) at December 02, 2002 06:26 PMWow. I'm really glad I don't have to see that guy in person. I would be REALLY, REALLY hard pressed to avoid an assault charge...
Posted by: Dave on December 2, 2002 06:35 PMYup. It's Leftyville alright, but Dr. Demento forgot to add the obligatory picture of Che Guevara to his graphic. What a shame!
Posted by: Jennie Taliaferro on December 2, 2002 06:58 PMNo way to comment? Funny, I've been reading user comments on my site all day.
Secondly, that "other site" I left a comment on, pointing out what I'd already written about soldiers, is a site of which I am a member and for which I have written material. I have every right to post there whatever I wish to post there, in comments or otherwise.
As for assault, I will start a list so we can keep track. You might want to consider signing up to support the reader who wishes that "Arab savages" would crash an airplane into my building, or the one who wants to take a collection to send me to tribal Pakistan, or perhaps the one who wishes to start a Jackass Internment Camp (which I'll admit, if it's run by the purile moron who created the show of that name, I would greatly fear being sent to).
Well hello Bix. I was just over to see you, and can say that I don't think you had single line on your site I would agree with. If you think you are unfairly treated by commenters, brother you need to read some of the stuff at Bartcop, or Indy more closely. For the record, I do not have any desire to hurt you in the physical sense. I have a code of honor, and I do not harm children, or those with no ability to defend themselves. You pick which one I think you fall into.
Your picture is pretty funny, reminds me of the cosplay gamers I knew when I used to collect comic books. Got any Starfleet uniforms laying around? Lose the glasses, it's not mysterious, just looks like you're trying for a avant garde style, and failing. Makes you look hungover.
Sorry to shatter your dearly loved sterotype, but the comments I left on your site are not threatening, or bullying. You probably will find them offensive, but for reasons of ideology, not tone. One last thing, you throw rocks at people for what they believe, and are irritated when they respond with passion? Either grow a thicker skin, or be smart enough not to hurl insulting halfbaked opinions at people who deserve better.
Posted by: puggs on December 3, 2002 01:45 AM