WILL.I.AM's comment on Einstein

[Ozuru]

Originally Posted by Taylor

OP: What are your thoughts on this issue?
MJ: These are my opinions.
CD: YOUR OPINIONS ARE WRONG AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED.

My expansion on this opinion is that people are so quick to judge and give knee-jerk reactions that it creates a very hostile, and scary, environment. So, yes, I completely understand why Mr.Jeff patrolled the CD seas for a dozen years before making a post, and I understand why he probably regrets it now. Not because he was wrong, or wrong in doing so, but because people don't know how to be civil - or at least are unwilling to do so.

Yes, I realize that compared to some Internet forums, chiefdelphi is relatively benign. But that's like saying burglary is better than murder. THEY'RE BOTH CRIMINAL ACTS.

Yeah, no. If you say something controversial on the internet, you're going to get called out for it and told why you're wrong. Are underdog viewpoints now shielded by some sort of political correctness? Comparing a simple discussion of conflicting views with something as extreme as a 'criminal act' is outrageous. At no point was Mr. J told to kill himself or to leave the forum, and I would be highly surprised if he was sent harassing or nasty PMs. All because your opinion isn't the majority doesn't mean you're immune to criticism.