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As stated in its tagline, this Forum is meant as a place for
friendly and lively discussion. While we accept that things may get a bit heated from time to time, that does not excuse constant or excessive bad behaviour. Examples of things that are certainly
not allowed include threats of violence, telling or suggesting another Member to commit suicide, sexual harassment, gratuitous insults, as well as continuous low-level bickering.
Truth is not necessarily a defence against a breach of
Rule 0 or
Rule 12, for example a Member may well be proven to have lied, but that does not mean it is civil and polite to call them a liar in every subsequent response to them, especially in responses not directly related to their original lie.
This applies mainly to Members of this Forum, not to the general public or public figures and groups. Comments directed at groups in general or specific individuals who are not Members are allowed, even if it is cruel or hateful, in order that such topics viewpoints may be discussed (as long as such content does not encourage or incite violent acts). Some Members may find this offensive or distasteful however we believe it is necessary to allow such views to be challenged using the tools of critical thinking and scepticism.