And how likely is it that it isn't being cheered on or encouraged given the reactions to Rowling and others?

Has there been any discouragement of this kind of behaviour? I may have missed it, if you know of any I'd be happy to read it.

You could have just hit the button and said nothing about trying to look superior.

Of course, he was seen as untouchable and that's messed up. Where was security? They have a duty of care to everyone.
Is it any wonder that we are seeing others being attacked? If will got up and smacked somebody without consequence then others will want a go to air their grievances.

Is this a dog whistle? ...I'd say it very much is.

On the Edge of the stage
held back by the Producers,
as it got, the Show talked about
across the World.

A new thing for them.

Held back? There should have been no time to be held back... this was not a publicity stunt it was an assault.

good point

To be fair, blind spots was just using my words. However, what was conveniently left out, is that I constantly make reference to my own blind spots, to ensure that it isn't about being dismissive or superior, as well as saying words along the lines of "I'm not saying that to be dismissive or using it as an attack."

It was Live
the producers were watching the Tweets
they used it as a Talking point
which increased the total watching



I recorded it on SkyMoviesHD
and watched it UnCut

it was great to hear the F. word live

I've never given any indication of being unwilling to discuss or not open to discussing anything... in fact, I'd argue that my willingness to examine a side of a particular issue that makes Slim (I won't address this to Slim himself as he apparently isn't reading it) uneasy has been the crux of our entire issue.

For what it's worth, what's being denigrated as "weirdness" here is a bit of gentle baiting and dog-whistling to confirm a suspicion about a strongly held belief or allegiance that isn't initially being stated outright, but is clearly affecting the parameters of the discussion, is a perfectly valid (and basic) debate strategy. It was quite effective here and a claimed pseudo-neutral stance was revealed to not be anything of the sort very quickly.

As ever - I don't "feel superior" but I won't apologise for debating or pursuing something that's piqued my interest in a discussion, I'm not "embarrassed", and as for the need to continue, I don't do it for Slim or anyone else's attention or interest or to be relevant to anyone so that's not really anyone else's call.

I got plenty out of this tête-à-tête :joker:.

It falls apart like wet tissue paper with minimal pressure though doesn't it?

I agree with that, from both angles really. You'd obviously never see someone high-profile being jumped by security as severely as this. Security was rather heavy-handed with the Chappelle show, and ludicrously absent with Smith/Rock. Of course as it's not an "open to the public" event they type of security at the Oscars will be different (they're expecting external threats trying to get IN, not the celebs themselves booting off) so I think him getting on the stage and managing to hit Rock is understandable... no one knew wtf was happening. BUT... the response afterwards was a joke. Once it had happened, he should have been removed immediately, by force if necessary (as he apparently "refused").