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I never would have thought that this topic would become so heated. The Moderators have had to edit, move or delete a number of posts that contained personal attacks and/or profanity, all by different members.

I started to lock this thread, but I truly believe the specific events and the general subject matter is a very good educational tool. The opinions have run from "how dare you criticize the victims" to "they deserved what they got" (okay, an exaggeration, but only slightly so) with many other people trying to point out the fact that we must always be aware of risks and practice risk avoidance.

Since I clearly misjudged the potential for this topic to get out of control, I guess I didn't truly appreciate the wide spectrum of opinions on this event/topic. If this thread is to remain open, the discussion must remain civil and within the rules. The subject matter of this thread is not so important as to justify leaving the thread open in the face of repeated rule violations.

Chas.

Embalmo wrote:

...in that context would have most women equally mad at you.

Yes, equally mad, so equally agreeing with the Taliban comment/sentiment.

You just won't quit, will you. When I said "equally mad" I mean as mad are you were when you sent me the PM. You described yourself as "fuming" and my reference was to your anger, not the other poster's anger.

Here is the PM you sent:

Emblamo wrote:I've been called a woman hating muslim extremist and I amd fuming. Will you please erase this extraordinary personal attack against me?

Thank you,

Embalmo

Can we now stop airing what once was a private communication?

Chas.

Embalmo wrote:I was called a radical Muslim, which I consider to be the most hideous, vile personal attack one can make to another. I asked, very politely, that the post be removed, but I was informed that because many might agree with this insult, the post would remain.
Embalmo

No, that's not what I told you. I said I didn't read the comment as a personal attack. Here is my exact PM.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:Sorry, I don't read the post that way. I understand you don't like it, but you did post an opinion basically saying women shouldn't be out at that hour and the word "behavior" in that context would have most women equally mad at you.

Chas.

Discussion if fine, argument isn't. Come on guys!

Chas.

Techbrute wrote:Give me a break. I'm new to this forum, can someone let me know if everyone is this judgmental and paranoid?

You're going to be newly gone too, if you don't change your attitude. Read the rules before you post again.

Chas.