Posted by CoalhouseCat at nyc-dyn-007.cosmoweb.net on July 01, 2000 at 23:26:34:
In Reply to: A word to the wise posted by defender of the common good on July 01, 2000 at 16:26:40:
Unfortunately, I can already see the response to this letter. Someone, possibly Kevin Smith himself or one of his cronies, will write a teetotalism-prone piece about how foul-mouthed I am. If that's the case, then so be it. What I just wrote sorely needed to be written.
I didn't find your piece foul-mouthed at all.
What I did find it was intolerant, close-minded, and a reflection of a human being with little or no sense of humour.
And while you are standing on your soapbox preaching that censorship is a good idea, let me take this opportunity to remind you that a policy against censorship in places like this message board is what allows everyone to express their views, including you. The fact that you went out of your way to register for this list and post what you did suggests to me that you are guilty of the exact thing you accuse Kevin of...spreading hate disguised as neutrality. Having read one posting from you, I shall exercise free will in the future and decline to read anything further you might have to say because I personally disagree with it. I will not, however, go all over the internet posting messages on boards about what a jerk you are. That would be pointless, childish, and a waste of my time.
You don't like Kevin's films?
Don't go see 'em.
And if you feel the need to trash his work, I suggest a venue where everyone on the list isn't already a fan...you might get a better reception elsewhere.
Cat