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I hadn't seen this video before. It certainly made a strong impact on my brain. I 'saw' it when I woke through the night and thought "Plato's Cave". A...

Yes. Of that I have no doubt. The questions related to your view of the labels 'right' and 'left' of politics. Given that there are varying degrees of...

Thanks for both your general and particular replies to all discussion participants. It helps to clarify understanding and furthers exploration. The qu...

Talking about stories. Interesting to consider the enduring popularity of the Regency Romance genre. For example: The Bridgerton series. For women onl...

Interesting thread and conversation, so far. Mixing the analytic and the personal as in this particular exchange: It reminded me of a previous discuss...

Thanks. Decision not taken lightly. But other interests beckon. Time better spent. Take care :flower:

I think you are right. Thank you :sparkle: It's time for me to take another very long break. Talk elsewhere, as usual.

Time to go :sparkle: Apparently, I've been here for 4yrs with 3968 posts. Other interests beckon. Thanks to TPF, members and friends for all the good ...

Thank you for considering all points and questions raised in this helpful discussion. Most constructive feedback. @"Baden" @"Jamal"- I've returned to ...

!!CRASH!! - SYSTEM FAILURE - NO CAN DO - OVER AND OUT - *White Noise* Nice try, hunnikins :kiss:

Sorry I missed this. I'm pretty much done now but yes, there have been a few suggestions like: It seems that the system is unwieldy and that there is ...

Thanks for clarification. I am sure that in @"Olivier5"'s case, at least, he would not see the banning as a stain on his character. His good character...

Yes. Bans are not always what is required. An extreme and opposing viewpoint is useful to stimulate discussion. Things are brought out that wouldn't i...

Thanks for the excellent and learned reply. I like this: It is how or where we can learn to do this effectively combined with lightness in the serious...

Thanks for that. I appreciate your honesty. It is as I thought. It is not so much any original 'crime' in the thread but how the immediate, heated res...

Yes. And not only that. @"Olivier5"'s contribution and integrity can be had by searching his name under any discussion. An example where he not only l...

Fine.

I thought I was done here but...cut-off point will be in 30 mins - 19.30hrs my time. I am sure that Admin/mods are listening carefully and then will d...

I agree. It would seem to be a fairer approach. However, it was suggested earlier that 'temporary bans' or a suspension might be troublesome. Sometime...

You would think so. To answer my previous question: Here's what is written in TPF Guidelines: https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/480/site-guide...

Not for the simple-minded, for sure.

Very well said :clap: :up:

Thanks for outlining what you meant by 'progressive banning'. That makes sense. And wouldn't need to be spelled out each time, if part of a stickied p...

Thank you.

Is that what happened in e.g. the last banning?

One last thing. If there are specific steps in the 'Banning' procedure, is this made clear to the member concerned? Is there a set period of time betw...

Thank you, Hanover, for taking the time to clarify the process. Indeed. That's all anyone can do. Their best :100:

No. The last banning concerned another thread. However, I believe the 'Ukraine Crisis' discussion was the start of the personal escalation between mem...

Not sure what a 'progressive banning' would look like :chin:

Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. I think the label 'Banned' has negative connotations and effects. It is not about giving privilege to...

Thanks to you and others for your considered thoughts and responses. Later... :flower: Edit: Yes. But I think that could also apply to those accounts ...

Yes there are. But long-term posters have built up a body of discussions/comments and have been part of a community. TPF is the best of the bunch in m...

Yes. Some do that. Others who are not of that ilk do not.

Yes they do.

It's not about bringing back banned members but re-imagining a better justice system. Perhaps that's too difficult...

Hopefully not. Take care :pray:

There have been a few exceptions in the past. But mostly yes.

You make good points. As I've said before, out of 3 philo forums I've frequented, TPF is the best. There is always room for change and improvement. Ad...

It would seem like it. But is it ageism to think that way? You don't think adults need time out from an escalation of conflict? It's about prevention ...

Did Plato glorify the historical Socrates or himself? I wondered about the difference between them, and found this: https://www.britannica.com/biograp...

I don't know enough about other philosophers' use of narrators or how they promote their philosophy. Interesting to consider though :up:

Yes. Plato keeps himself well out of the philosophical play. Nevertheless, he is most certainly there. The invisible man pulling the strings...

I think you are right. Even if it doesn't come up as 'status' in the profile. Used for less serious 'crimes' or wrong behaviour.

Thanks, I missed that. I'll take time later to view and consider :up: Maybe...part of our story-telling... :chin:

Thank you. Extraordinary. An electrifying, unique interpretation by this 'guitarist's guitarist'. He will be missed by many. :hearts: :sparkle:

You once asked in the feedback of your Short Story 'Felice' why or how readers 'pegged you for the scribbler - style, plot, character, (peculiar) word...

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Thanks for this. As usual, your thoughts and quotes spark even more questions and ideas. I'm taking time out now for 4 weeks. Glad to see you picking ...

Good to know. I never really listened to this or them before. I just wanted a song that screamed out ''Wrong!'' I guess it comes from a place of anger...

Depeche Mode - Wrong (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhnrrLxQEVQ