[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by RJK at 11 Apr 2002 21:25:30: Re: Some are really out to ruin forums
As an answer to: Some are really out to ruin forums written by halfclip at 11 Apr 2002 06:35:00:
>I have noticed that some guys are really out there to ruin forums by always finding a way to blast one opinion because they somehow are so against an option that they must absolutely prevent any adult from choosing it.
I fully agree with you. If it's to be of help to those who use it, a forum provides a place to present & exchange views, & agree or disagree while respecting the other fellow's ideas.>If you have something against baby circs, go debate it elsewhere. But when an adult comes here to discuss his wish to be circumcised or clear his foreskin problem, by all means, you can present the stretching option, but why do you always feel so compelled to dismiss circumcision as some sort of awful mutilation that should be outlawed ?
Because, Halfclip, they are rabid anti-circers who feel compelled to urge against circumcision at all times and to invasively concern themselves with something that is the legitimate concern of only one person, the owner of the foreskin in question (and, sometimes, his significant other). I gather that you & I agree that if a man says he's going to a specialist for a consultation that's ok. It isn't Jim's business, Paul B's business, nor yours or mine.
>Please respect the fact that for some, circumcision or partial circumcision are desirable options. Not everyone is made the same and not everyone has a ideal foreskin length.
The important word here is RESPECT, which sadly is not found often in this forum anymore. It's true that foreskins vary. Some are so short as to be non-existent and others hang over beyond the tip of the glans. How the owner perceives his foreskin and what (if anything) he wants to do with it is something he needs to be allowed to determine himself, in peace, without hectoring advice or the merciless criticism that is sometimes handed out here.>This forum used to provide friendly support to those who came here. But now, whenever one mentions circumcision as an option, one is almost labeled an assasin and an enless smegma flinging contest ensues, leaving the person who asked the original question without any decent answers.
Too true.>It would be very nice if people could provide their options and not debate other's, and let the original poster whose foreskin is at stake ask questions based on the responses he got. That would not only help the people much more, but also keep much civility.
Like you, I remember when this was a civil forum.>I am not a moderator here, but the tone of this forum no longer motivates me to check here very often.
Yes; I wonder if that's why we no longer see any postings from Robin Stuart.