IMHO, this thread, in all irony, is the kind of thread that has an above-average risk of becoming a flaming thread. We need to just drop the past (albeit learn from it) and move on with the future. No need to keep bringing things up.
I really don't see any need for this thread. Everyone has the right to comment in a thread. You can't tell, or even ask, someone not to comment in your thread.
If you're afraid of someone's response or reaction to what you're saying, then I would suggest thinking twice about posting it.
Sometimes, it's very helpful to just type out what you want to say, and then, right before you post it, just delete it. Sometimes we just need to write it out to let off some steam, or whatever, but we don't necessarily need to post it.
But, I take exception to the many individuals that tried to make an innocent statement into the production of a *flaming war* because of their own prejudices.
I agree, sometimes things are taken out of context. We should all be able to moderate ourselves. But James, you're guilty of inciting "flaming wars" yourself...such as when you go into someone else's discussion and start labeling them "YAPD". Just look at it this way...if you had to open that and take it upon yourself to label it as such, then it was probably none of your business in the first place. Just follow your own advice-->
I will therefore ask everyone (in general) if you don't like anything I've posted please don't respond to the threads in which I have posted.
Simply stay out of it. Again, I'm not
telling you to stay out of it, but simply warning that failing to do so is what helps to incite what you term as "flaming wars". And I'm not speaking directly to James anymore, it's for everyone in general.
In short, respect people's opinions, let them express their views, be sensitive to people's beliefs, but at the same time, try not to take things so personally, especially here on the internet. And finally, have faith that our moderator (Virtuali) is monitoring the thread so let him do his job...don't take it into your own hands to do so, which will further escalate a situation.