[quote=EconProf]It appears I am way outnumbered in my suggestion for some self-policing by Rich Toscano here, so let’s just be clear about what I am advocating.
First and foremost, it is not censorship, especially of any exchange of real estate related ideas, opinions, and facts. As I remember, that is what most of us come here for.
No, it is such statements as “Obama sucks capital’s cock like a $2 whore”, a statement which got agreement from a few who chimed in. Somehow I don’t understand how this is enlightening or uplifting as I eat my breakfast and look for the latest real estate news.
So while I think Obama’s policies are awful, it is not constructive, or persuasive to others, to use gutter language to make one’s case. Apparently, some on this site who live in that world believe otherwise.[/quote]
Not constructive or persuasive to others? I disagree. The point he was making was pretty obvious, and if your tender sensibilities get in the way of seeing his point, too bad for you.
As far as “mindless” goes, I’d say that to accuse someone of being mindless for no reason other than the fact that you’re offended is far worse than using offensive (to some) language.
