[Vision2020] Civility is a two-way street

[Scott Dredge]

> Nick wrote:
> I think Ted Moffett's postings on the Vision are some of the most
 civil,
> best written, and thoroughly researched work I've read on this list.
  

I couldn't agree more Nick.  This is why I would rather not see Ted mix
it up with the likes of Gary.  When I referred to Gary as a
street fighter in a previous post I wasn't equating this with ghetto gangs /
power / dominance, I was referring to his style of virtually throwing a bucket
of marbles on the floor in the hopes that you all start slip-sliding on them.

Also, when I equate Gary to a "master debater" this isn't exactly intended
as a compliment even though it may appear to come across that way to
the more civil members of this list.

> I contrast Ted's posts with one that Crabtree did on comparative
 violence
> in Christianity and Islam.  It was one paragraph long, gave no
 references,
> and yet he, after many objections, still stood by his
 unsupported claims.  

I don't have a specific memory of this exchange and I delete a heck of a lot
of posts, but it doesn't surprise me.  Most of the time Gary shoots from the hip.

> And then there is the incivility, which for me places him beyond the
 pale
> with the Wilsonistas, whom he supports in a knee-jerk way.

Gary is boorish in cyberspace.  Please avoid him whenever possible.  Also,
my read is that he doesn't support Wilsonistas per se, although he does
challenge some of the more outlandish claims made against Christ Churchers
and Doug Wilson on this list and it's a good thing at least someone does.

> Keep up the good work, Ted.

Ditto

> Nick Gier

-Scott Dredge
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