[extropy-chat] Open and hidden fascism in Exi forum

[Samantha Atkins]

On Jun 27, 2004, at 9:39 AM, Natasha Vita-More wrote:

>  Herbert Mania,
>
>  You have been criticizing ExI as long as I can remember.  You final 
> insult is not different from your many past behavior.
>
>  This list is an open list for discussion and debate.  Unless and 
> until someone created a deliberate attack on a person's character or 
> on ExI itself, they debates can continue.
>
>  Robert Bradbury is the quintessential "DEVILS ADVOCATE."  He is known 
> for his ability to push the envelope to get people to think.
>
> His views are his personal views and not the views ExI.
>
> To censor Robert or anyone for creating a thread on a topic that is 
> uncomfortable is fascist.  So, all in all, your reasoning is fascist.
>

So being a critic is unreasonable behavior calling for severe reprimand 
and even being labeled as a "fascist" but proposing blowing up many 
thousands of people and centers of one or more religions is merely 
being a "devil's advocate".    How does that work?

-s
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