It has come to my attention that a few people are engaged in what could be called heated debates -- to say the least.
I just want to state my position on such things, so that there are no misunderstandings.
CathInfo is a place where everyone can have their say -- I won't censor one or the other sides, based on who agrees or disagrees with me.
Think about this one -- no, really -- think long and deep about this: Two people get into a heated argument on Cathinfo. When WOULDN'T both parties wish to see the other one banned for being stubborn, uncharitable, backwards, liberal, reactionary, you name it?
See what I mean? You will ALWAYS -- in any intense debate -- wish you could go to the moderator and ask for the ultimate insult for your opponent -- a silencing.
But that is not what I'm dishing out here at Cathinfo.
At any rate, I seem to get a bunch of PMs almost *every time* a 4+ page thread comes up. People ask me to take sides, to squelch the opposition, etc.
In short, please keep your debates to yourselves. I only provide an impartial forum -- practicing charity, growing in virtue, embracing the truth, and saving one's soul are things that each individual has to do for themselves. My job is to provide the truth for those who seek it, as well as complete freedom for truth-seekers.
CathInfo is a big trough of cool, clean, refreshing water. Or rather, I should say that Cathinfo HAS many clean clear troughs of water -- but there are also a few troughs that have been soiled in one way or another. No matter -- at least a decent beverage can be found here, for those with a working sense of smell.
Cathinfo is not to be thought of like a private home, where I might kick out people I don't like. It's more like a public library where all kinds of imperfect people may enter, check out books, etc. as long as they don't break any laws.
Sincerely,
Matthew