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Re:IDF Soldiers Confess: Ordered to Shoot Unarmed Gazans at ... by Cyph0n on Saturday June 28, 2025 @06:40PM (#44408777)
Was the problem with my comment the use of profanity? I did not insult the commenter, nor did I make any ad hominem attacks.

I don’t see any rules against profanity in general, or the use of profanity to respond to an argument. I also took the time to clarify why the argument is “bullshit”. But maybe I am missing something.

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Re:IDF Soldiers Confess: Ordered to Shoot Unarmed Gazans at ... by dang on Saturday June 28, 2025 @06:47PM (#44408806)
Not profanity per se, but if you lead with "Bullshit." then you're already well into aggressive flamewar mode.

"You can try all you want to erase [etc.]" is a form of personal attack. You don't need that.

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Re:IDF Soldiers Confess: Ordered to Shoot Unarmed Gazans at ... by Cyph0n on Saturday June 28, 2025 @07:59PM (#44409196)
Got it, I will dial it down a bit then :)
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