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Originally Posted by genuinegirly
I hope that blatant flaming will not be tolerated in the future. But anything short of cuss words has been tolerated in the past. This is not an attitude of respect for fellow board members. This is not what we come to the TFP for. We come to be enlightened. Not ridiculed for our personal opinions.
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gg, I've read the thread and agree with you on the respect part, but not the pedophile business. I lost my virginity at 15 to a 19 year and was not forced, manipulated or coerced into the act. At 15, believe it or not, I was very mature and understood what sexual relations were and the various potential fallouts from it. I actually persued the boy and never to this day think my actions were improper, immoral or anything else.
I too have been on many different forums where the flaming is personal and hurtful. That is why this place is so cool. But one thing to remember is that in not wanting to be ridiculed for personal opinions, we have to be careful our opinions do not offend or disrespect others also. I could have taken offense to your claim of pedophilia for my instance, but since it wasn't, it doesn't affect me. Doesn't mean it doesn't affect others though.