My objections have to do with the Antisemitism revealed in some of the comments and the appearance of religion where it doesn't belong. "If I don't like it I shouldn't take part?" Absurd, Fuzzy Logic. I don't like Antisemitism. I don't like bigotry and hatred of any sort. I served in the Israel Defense Forces. I fought in a war there and I've earned the right to protest "pro" and "anti"semitism. My protest has everybusiness being here. "Here" is America. The First Amendment ensures my right to do so. I have not espoused a viewpoint insulting to anyone. Mr. Kuperman has. Again, I ask why a blog such as his appears where it has no point being?

These are private sites, so, in reality, you have no rights at all... People have a license to discuss in their private blogs any subject they wish. It is then up to the reader to choose whether they wish to read or to move on.

'Here', as far as I'm concerned, is not America. I haven't a clue what your First Amendment is, nor do I wish to know. Typical American arrogance   

 

Dr J0622 - when did you serve in the IDF? I did some "stuff" with the IDF not too long ago?

I served 1969-1970 Airborne Infantry, and after Medical School 1977-1980 Navy Medical Branch.

You don't know what the First Amendment to the Constitution is? Try Googling it. As I wrote before: Time to close this thread.

It's a thread on Kupe's personal blog that is in no way breaking the ToU of JoeUser, the site upon which it was originally posted. There's no reason for a mod to come along a close it - there's been nothing here against the rules.

No need to be all hurt over it.

Besides, Kupe has the right to say whatever the hell he wants on his blog, according to the First Amendment. (If this was a public forum, that is. It's not, and a mod could close and delete this article in an instant if he wanted, but he's not violating any of the rules of any of the Stardock sites.)

Actually, any viewpoint that is espoused will insult somebody.  So, you really can't ever claim that you weren't insulting.

I am sure that the way you have referred to Kupe (who is Jewish) is probably insulting, especially since this is his post, not yours.  You essentially walked into his living room, invited yourself into his conversation, then told him that he should cease his discussion because you were offended by it.

Why are your "rights" more important than his?

Hmm... you seemed to have proved his "American arrogance" point.  Do Americans know the doctrines of the laws of the UK?  No...not typically, and I doubt many people care.  So, why should they care about the laws of the US, especially if those laws don't pertain to what they are involved in?

If I am reading Dr JO622's WinCustomize profile correctly, he is Male and 24 years old residing in the USA, which makes his serving from 1969 to 1970 in the IDF highly unlikely. Link

Whoever JO622 may actually be, he stated "I am Jewish and find this whole thing very upsetting." Removing things, not because they are untrue (interesting to note, no one has disputed the veracity of my statements), because they offend your sensibilities, is censorship. And that is not something that I am likely to accede to.

"I have not espoused a viewpoint insulting to anyone. Mr. Kuperman has." Where did I insult anyone?

I have been accused of "inciting." As if the anti-Semites need articles on blog sites to hate....In 2002, an Egyptian movie reinvigorated the old Libel, that Jews kill Gentile children to make matzo. Iran republished the old myth of The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion. Just a few weeks ago, a band of New York City teens beat a group of Jews on the subway for having the impudence to wish the teens "Happy Hanukkah."

And my blog is what you worry about?

my chips are on koop   

Fuzzy, that was a bullshit remark. Nobody is cracking on your country or accusing them of having negative qualities. I don't give a damn of your position here, you owe people an apology for that crack.

As for the context of the original topic, I don't see that Kup was trying to insult anyone either. He was making a simple observation based on studies he has seen.

Phoon, as usual, you miss the point and go straight for the antagonistic. Try offering a viewpoint of your own once in a while, it may give you a different perspective...

I want to thank everyone for commenting, discussion is good. I do even understand (disagree with, but understand) Dr JO622's concern that certain topics can, in the short run, raise the level of anger. In the long run I think discussion is beneficial.

But folks, this was written with humor, at least tongue in cheek. The title and subtitle should be a give away "Jews On The Internet, ZOMG!! Y1d5 Ru|3!!!!" We seem to have lost that perspective. As my esteemed colleague KarmaGirl so accurately pointed out "any viewpoint that is espoused will insult somebody." I would add "if they chose to be insulted."

I think we have discussed this as far as we need to.....thanks again.

ZubaZ sets calendar to resurrect (Ha!) this thread around Resurrection Day (Easter or Eostre for you pagans)
  

There really is no " point " to miss.
I understand your not knowing our first amendment and I would not expect you to. I also see the point you were trying to get across by someone expecting you to jump out of your way to know it. That however does not give you the basis to classify arrogance as a typical American behavior.