As to closing threads, the mods really could give a “warning” that if people stop being respectful on a given thread, the thread will close. But many threads were closed this week that did not seem so sticky. People should be able to express their opinions, even if the mods disagree with their view, as long as no one is calling someone stupid or irreligious, etc. Diverse views help ALL of us to understand the way the other person thinks, even when we strongly disagree, as many of us do, with each other. We are not children. If someone writes something truly offensive in language, for example, THAT person should be sent a private e-mail warning that he or she will not be allowed to post if it continues. One warning should be enough. After that, no more posts go through from that person.
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