Free Speech On Skyblock

Discussion in 'Discussion' started by computerwizerd.01, May 1, 2018.

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Should Mods be able to ban somebody for having an opinion different than theirs?

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  1. Krissy
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    The term "retarded" has a very negative connotation to it and comparing "genderqueer" to being "retarded" is highly offensive. The opinion you expressed was not only offensive to those with disabilities since retarded is used as a derogatory term towards this group, but damaging to people who are transgender.

    So as said before, your freedom of speech allows you to say what you feel but if you wish to in this community it will need to follow the server rules; of which disrespect, hate speech and things such as racism, sexism and homo/transphobia is not permitted.

    Argue all you want, a lot of users think your actions are shameful and we don't wish to see this on our server.
     
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  2. archerexpert777
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    Alright, first ADHD is technically not a disorder, its a chronic condition that can be treated. Second, trans is not a disorder its a sexual preference. And being trans does not make you retarded, its other people's beliefs and you cannot change it.


    Not to get political but I have a strong feeling you're conservative
     
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  3. CodeNameRed
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    i clicked yes i didnt mean to but i did :/ lol
     
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  4. computerwizerd.01
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    Again, i still haven't received an answer as to when i used the word "Retarded" and "Transgender" in the same sentence. its beginning to look like people are making things up...
     
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    Oh sorry, you must have missed it. Two sperate posts (1) (2) showed where you said it (and for the record, genderqueer is part of the transgender 'group', so I paraphrased earlier).
     
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    I mean we are allowed to say gay and lesbian freely, why is queer punishable?
     
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    It's not. I didn't mute him for saying queer.
     
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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
     
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  9. archerexpert777
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    yeah, but it is considered a chornic condition. So it is, but technically speaking is isn't, according to WebMed.

    Not saying it isn't but it's more of a chronic condition that can be treated and managed, if taken with proper care.
     
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    Nope. (on the question)
     
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    You should be allowed to speak however you wish. Not bottled whilst no one else need follow the rules. Your class in the society should not determine what you're allowed to say and do. The oppression of the mods will never return
     
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  12. Galaxy
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    Times have changed. There is no reason to be using the words "retarded" or "queer". IMO, I think you were asking the question while fully intending to insult someone, based on how you worded it.
     
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  13. Reformations
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    How about you just avoid using words which could be seen as rude or hurtful. There's the simple a solution. Just please stop trying to justify why you got muted for the right reason. I do believe in free speech but not speech that's hurtful or offensive.
     
  14. salamander9o
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    correction: being trans is entirely about gender, nothing to do with sexuality.

    free speech and being a jerk are two different things. don't even try to class transphobia as an opinion. an opinion is 'i don't like coffee', not something like 'transgender people are worse' (not saying OP said that, but it still files under transphobia). all in all, punishing people for saying things rude or discriminatory is not a negative, but a positive.
     
  15. Galaxy
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    I'm on your side, and sorry to get off-topic, but it is a disorder
    ADHD is, like he said, a disorder. It can't be treated, but it can in fact be managed. By saying treated, you are implying you can make it go away entirely. The medication provided for ADHD does not make it go away entirely, it simply just increases the level of dopamine in the brain, which fixes focus, but has nasty side effects sometimes. And this medication has to be taken on a daily bases, and it is never "fixing" the problem, but more so "managing it".

    Also, as a pre-med student, I've learned to shy away from WebMD as much as possible. Mayo Clinic is a much more reliable source for this kind of information. Just a tip for the future :p

    Sorry to get WAY off topic here, but I just wanted to shed some light on the subject and make sure no false information was circulating.
     
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  16. archerexpert777
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    same thing, just said it differently in my own words

    But thanks for clarifying :p
     
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    Even though mods are elected with the belief that they will ensure safety and create a just system for all players, at times we do see our freedom to speak infringed by mods. It's an even line on what you say and how you say it. Though I do believe, especially in private messaging, that our messages should be that. Ours. We should be able to say what we wish until it becomes a threat or a personal attack.
     
  18. archerexpert777
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    I wonder who the 3% people who said yes are...
     
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    Brandon, UrOne, and CodeNameRed
     
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    Free speech on a minecraft server is like asking for a month without a mass shooting

    It simply doesn’t happen
     
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