I did not intend this thread to be a platform to bash the mods. I do not do it and request that others refrain from doing so. They are doing a tough job and give up their time for free. If you have any gripes with them, take it up on a PM.

This thread, as I keep repeating, should be a discussion on why it is no surprise that right wing views so often cause such controversy here. I do not think it is surprising. Maybe others do.

On a sub topic that seems to have arisen, I do not think there is any bullying occurring either. The best definition I have seen, from the National Centre Against Bullying in Australia, is

The definition of bullying is when an individual or a group of people with more power, repeatedly and intentionally cause hurt or harm to another person or group of people who feel helpless to respond. Bullying can continue over time, is often hidden from adults, and will probably continue if no action is taken.

There is no group of people with more power here (apart from the mods and they do not bully anyone!) and everyone is given the opportunity to respond from a completely safe place.

I think the term 'bullying' is overused, just as is the term 'troll'. Argument, no matter how robust, is neither bullying nor trolling. To apply those terms when they are not relevant lessens the effect of anti-bullying everywhere. In my opinion.