Originally Posted by Ammi
(Post 5075386)
OK, I know this post will get me infracted or banned, but I feel I want to make it anyway. Kizzy, I've only quoted your replies, but would like you to read back through this thread, of course that's your decision. The original OP, the 'theory' of whether satire is an acceptable form of comedy is an interesting one and worthy of a debate. There are many types of comedy and it's very unique to the individual as to what makes them laugh. But I do agree satire is probably the most 'controversial', by it's very nature. Some will obviously see it in bad taste and offensive and others will see it as a platform to raise awareness of the more 'delicate' social areas, in a way that appeals to a large audience. Comedy and Ricky Gervais are popular with many, whether we personally find them so or not, so by doing this, he is in fact raising public awareness, he's prompting people to think and discuss their views on disabled people and how they are portrayed in the media and that is better than people not considering it at all. Too many things, important things, are not thought of at all, and we are all guilty of that, we all have our own 'stuff' to think about and don't always give time to think of others.
I think I may be rambling a bit so I'll get to my point now, which is in fact only my opinion. Many members have offered an opinion on this subject, and I commend you for the thread, however...
..I have not once read what your opinion actually is. Your posts beride everyone else for their opinion and obviously we can't agree with them all but you don't actually say why you object to them, why you think they're not valid or irrelavant
Livia gives you her opinion and her own personal relation with a friend and you dismiss it. Dezzy explains in great length why he feels 'free speech' should not be ignored in this and you pick out a word for correction. In all honesty I think you were simply rude and dismissive to Gypsygoth. These are simply my opinions.
I myself sometimes post a story and leave it for others to discuss, while I give it more thought and reading other peoples opinions helps me form what my own opinions are. Listening to others as well as what your instincts tell you is the best way to balance your view. This is something I don't think you do. There are some very valid points in this thread, from both sides, but none of them are from you. And yet you patronise and beride and make rude and dismissive remarks to anyone who has made the effort to contribute to this thread.
I hope you're not a troll Kizzy, someone who 'pokes' people for a reaction because that would be a shame. You have made many interesting threads and potentially could be a great contributor, but I feel you need to start contributing or leave the thread open for others to debate and stop dismissing them when they do or if you are going to dismiss them, give a reason why. I'm sure you have much to offer and yet, with the many posts you have made, you have offered nothing at all. If you do decide to read through this thread again, please Kizzy, listen to what people have said and whether you agree or oppose their opinion, accept that all points are worthy of respect and don't dismiss them out of hand
Edit: I also meant to say: Imo both 08Marsh and Dezzy have expressed equally valid views. One is more 'emotional' which is something society must take on board and the other is more 'practical' questioning if lines are drawn, it is no longer free speech, we all look at things differently but neither one is 'wrong'. These 'opposing' views are what contribute to a well balanced debate, neither being less important than the other. I have not seen any dismissal of either of these views by the other, only a 'lost in translation' of whether the posts have actually been read, because not bothering to read a response imo, is the greatest insult of all. They have both made good contributions to this thread
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