A request for everyone who participate on these boards...

Thank you for proving that your own outrage is actually what's fake around here.

Nah, I'm just able to compose myself even the slightest bit and get a grip, mang. What he said was gross and shitty, which is why I ignored it entirely and focused on posting positive stuff about Stan here and elsewhere, because that's what was in my control. And since the only defending I've done is explaining the basic tenets of free speech to you KBB, et. al.

Real-life example: ever heard of the ACLU? They defend Nazis sometimes; do you think that makes them Nazis? Do you think someone should threaten or shut down the ACLU because they freely have associated with Nazis, maybe rhe one group that (up until two years ago) we could all agree were total assholes? That's the vantage point from which I'm viewing this -- like an attorney defending the Westboro Baptist Church. Innit?

The very idea that you think Sam's actions were warranted (or even just okay) just because he posted stuff you disagree with about some comic book movies is the issue at hand. Grow up.

And his reason to not respect Stan Lee wasn't because he really disrespects Stan Lee, it was because he knew it would provoke you and others into an emotional response.  The troll wanted fed, and he was fed.   The mods are trying something here to break that cycle.  But in the meantime, the emotional response is what is desired from the troll.   Is that the satisfaction you wish to provide?

So you're going to strong-arm me? Haha. That's cute, but we don't have to go through all that...

Let me challenge this head on, but with the utmost respect: doesn't the solution come the day a handful of people uniformly agree in lockstep to just ignore the guy? Why is the solution that he needs to be somehow silenced, banned, etc.? First of all, he has been warned; secondly, the rules seem directed at his exact MO in large part. Why is the counter argument, "Yeah, but I'll still see what he says so that doesn't work"? WHY NOT? Just. ig. nore. him. I see shit all day long that annoys me, especially during political season. Is it valid or moral or reasonable for me to say, "You know, I could ignore that sign for Trump/Hillary on my neighbor's lawn, but it would still be there. Ergo, I should go take the sign and people shouldn't be allowed to put up political lawn signs."

I'm not down with that. Or the slippery slope (as, I think it was onethreetwo , astutely pointed out) we're on. Your thoughts?

ETA: obligatory innit?

You seem to not understand that this isn't even remotely like seeing someone else's political signs. This is about having to share a space with a thoroughly unpleasant person who. Just. Won't. Stop.

Thank you for continuing to show you have no standards.

Is what you said not what you meant?

Ultimatums are not persuasive, and as such, have no bearing on administrative decisions. If anything is to be, or not to be, done about DC-Fan, it won't be because of your noise...or the resulting lack thereof if my hand is forced true colors are shown.