The Agora
In the spirit of the Ancient Greek Agora, we invite you to join our vibrant community - a contemporary meeting place for the exchange of ideas, inspired by the practices of old. Just as the Agora served as the heart of public life in Ancient Athens, our platform is designed to be the epicenter of meaningful discussion and thought-provoking dialogue.
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I would argue that the language you have just employed in your example is not appropriate for the Agora as it detracts from the purpose of the community. Take it to main street.
And in my over-exaggerated examples, you'd be right, since they fail the Be Civil rule.
But how about this one?
This user's intent was to be an asshole and a troll, and we should adjust the rules to disallow that type of conduct.
I'm not sure what's more subjective to judge a person's intent or to judge their use of certain words. Anyways point well taken.
Rule of law should derive from main street. Not ivory towers, noble titles, or watery tarts handing out scimitars