Re:Malaysian Grandfather Is Facing Death for Weed
by Chris2048 on Saturday February 27, 2021 @01:35PM
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The discussion of abortion is off-topic, and likely to become the kind of dog-pile that overtakes the original thread.
In general, the onus isn't on you to "expound the numerous facets" - but I think it is on you to expand on your own claims to the point they can be understood; for example - what is a "human right", are you talking about legal rights, or your own opinion; What is a "pregnancy" - do you include all trimesters, allowing abortion up until birth? etc etc etc
Note, I don't really want to get into the discussion, I'm just pointing out no-one could understand you position without follow-up questions.
> There was enough in my statement to squabble over.
True, but the same can be said of any unsubstantial post - you want me to charitably ask for substance, but "unjustified" statements are a dime-a-dozen, and can easily flood a thread - It's just as easy from my perspective to down-vote and move on.
Providing a fuller context in the first place, to me, proves greater good faith wrt wanting a good discussion, and a better guarantee the continuing the conversation will be productive.
Re:Malaysian Grandfather Is Facing Death for Weed
by wcarron on Sunday February 28, 2021 @09:33PM
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You have made good points and I appreciate your response. I also don't really want this discussion. Your point about not overrunning the main thread is particularly applicable.
In general, the onus isn't on you to "expound the numerous facets" - but I think it is on you to expand on your own claims to the point they can be understood; for example - what is a "human right", are you talking about legal rights, or your own opinion; What is a "pregnancy" - do you include all trimesters, allowing abortion up until birth? etc etc etc
Note, I don't really want to get into the discussion, I'm just pointing out no-one could understand you position without follow-up questions.
> There was enough in my statement to squabble over.
True, but the same can be said of any unsubstantial post - you want me to charitably ask for substance, but "unjustified" statements are a dime-a-dozen, and can easily flood a thread - It's just as easy from my perspective to down-vote and move on.
Providing a fuller context in the first place, to me, proves greater good faith wrt wanting a good discussion, and a better guarantee the continuing the conversation will be productive.