[Shack]Definitely not at you.
I figured it wasn't but just checking...
[Shack]It is for frank in particular and in general to bring attention to how disruptive he is to the mood of the TERB community. It is generally a fun place with a lot of interesting discussions.
Meh, everyone is entitled to their wrong opinions. I'd like it if he wasn't such an obvious troll but hey, can't have everything.
[Shack]Sure there are some heated arguments, but the level of animosity, hate and ill-will that frank brings is at a different level. He has a horrible influence on the overall mood of the board, brings nothing of value to board and the board would be better off without him. I'm sure many people think that, but I don't think that it's actually been said. I just wanted it typed down so it is said out loud.
[Shack]Not meant to be a personal criticism, but if you (generically, not specifically you.) get heated, it's not the other person's fault, it's your (generically, not specifically you.) fault. We are the only ones to choose how we react and thus we need to take responsibility for the actions we decide to take. This is true for this and many other aspects of life that are controversial.
[Shack]I'm curious what other people think. I understand about free speech but would TERB be a better place without frank?
Free thought/speech/ideas is very very tough in practice and this is a good example of it. Everyone mouths the principle but very few stand by it particularly those who state they are caring and inclusive. A LOT of people do not like what he does, he's obviously not that well read, has no depth and he brings little actual value to ANY subject, but I'd prefer for him not to be banned because of the necessity of free and open exchange of ideas. MAYBE 1 out of 50 posts he has is useful so I'd hate to miss that.