To: SI Bob who wrote (476 ) 1/24/2004 4:36:45 AM From: Don Earl Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 14270 <<<On second thought, I just reviewed some of your recent posts and you're not only spamming a bunch of hate and vulgarity, you're doing it in threads where it couldn't be any further off-topic.>>> I've been a member of SI since 1997 and this is the first time I've ever heard of anyone getting kicked off for being off topic. As far as vulgarity and hate are concerned, it's rather interesting that the uncalled for posts against Ray are okay, but when Ray responds, it's a violation. The last time I looked, ad hominem attacks are against the TOS, but for some reason it's only enforceable under certain circumstances. I've seen death threats and some of the most obscene posts imaginable removed after numerous complaints, but the persons responsible for the posts never seem to be reprimanded. So perhaps you have an attitude about Ray's politics. Perhaps the reason is you haven't done the kind of relentless research Ray has done and your opinion is uninformed to a degree you have no way to even comprehend what he's talking about. Considering the thickness of skin the average SI member is expected to grow in order to participate on SI most days, you strike me as rather sensitive when the shoe is on your own foot. If you disagree with opinions other that your own to a degree you'd rather not read a certain person's posts, why not use the ignore feature like everyone else? Ray is very well respected by many members of SI, including myself. Why is it that personal attacks directed at Ray are fine and dandy as far as SI is concerned, but if he responds in kind, it's a violation? You're wrong. Does that get me kicked off also? It wouldn't make you right, but it might give you another chance to show everyone just how wrong you are.