Alex -
You don't have to read the thread, or you can read the thread. STDiva commented with an opinion - the opinion isn't the issue and
"Freedom of Speech," doesn't include attacking everyone by saying they are a "bitch."
The issue isn't cheating or not cheating.
The issue isn't STDiva's "freedom of speech."
The issue isn't whether STDiva's opinion is agreed upon by you or anyone else - including Harley.
The issue IS calling people bitch, cunt, slut, whore, stupid, asshole, or anything else, is a NAME.
Let me clue you in:
You can call your buddies names. You like them, they like you, you joke around. They understand that it's a joke.
You can not call people you don't know the same names. Period.
You can not argue about whether this nut will fit on that bolt and end it with, "stupid mother fucker," without offending someone. If it were me, I'd simply shoot you. End of argument. I wouldn't give you a chance to regret it, apologize or even look up.
If you walk up to someone you peripherally know, or don't know and all and call them a "bitch," or hit them. Is the correct response for them to
"not be sensitive," walk away, or knock you out? There are no right answers there. All responses are justified and warranted.
STDiva ended his sentence of opinion with "bitch." Read it.
He doesn't have to apologize if he isn't man enough to admit he made a mistake, but neither does anyone else have to accept his behavior, or justify his (or anyone else's) name calling and lie down and let it go. Actually THEY should make some efforts to modify their actions and behaviors. WE shouldn't. I don't usually participate in too many of these boards, but I can't stand seeing people getting bullied and I can't stand seeing people justify their bullying and I can't stand other people trying to justify their "buddies" bullying and trying to call it "Freedom of Speech" or "Honesty."
The word "coward," was used elsewhere. I don't think it is inappropriate.
By the way, if you think this isn't the place to discuss this, consider that sex is only right or pleasurable or free until someone shoves a Johnson outboard motor up your ass. And then it's gotten a little out of hand. Man up and stop whining and PLEASE stop defending the justification for abusing other people.