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Phat
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Message 7 of 43 (910575)
04-27-2023 5:52 AM
Reply to: Message 6 by Modulous
04-27-2023 5:19 AM


Eulogies For The Missing
Yes, we have seen quite a number of members pass through here. As for you, I remember your brief yet active role as an administrator. You took the job seriously and efficiently. As for your gender identity, I never really gave it any thought. I do remember when you had a photo of yourself in a dress with pigtails, and I wondered aloud if wearing dresses was perhaps a future fashion trend! As for your current photo, I can say with sincerity "nice hair!". Its enough to know that you are ok.
The first member whom I remember talking with who later died was Robin Rohan. The members who passed later all impacted me in that it seemed so final.(This death thing)
and I recall conversing with Asgara, Buzsaw and especially RAZD. He was so encouraging!
Anglagard was another one who impacted me in a positive way.
I dont know how your gender identity affects you and I wont pry. Many Christians (especially Conservatives) have an issue with that sort of stuff, but I am more concerned with a persons mental/physical health than I am with identity issues.
And this sums up the AI argument in a nutshell. The fact that "it" isn't human makes "it" more of a competitor than in any way a sentient being.

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Message 31 of 43 (911884)
07-30-2023 10:57 AM
Reply to: Message 30 by Percy
07-30-2023 9:13 AM


What alternatives are there to censorship?
Censorship is not a good path to follow.
WaPo writes:
Most of the laws do not spell out precisely who will decide what counts as obscene but suggest the judgment should come from the courts.
How would parents feel if the Bible itself were banned due to the very censorship laws they are advocating?
WaPo writes:
Those on the political right, however, contend that the legislation is necessary to prevent children from exposure to pornographic and sexual content that will harm their mental health and warp their development.
I would argue that by limiting what can be read, that itself might end up warping the child's development.
The whole controversy over what is and is not harmful to minors is valid to a degree, but censorship is not the answer. What other possible measures could we as a society consider?

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