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Originally Posted by LTA4
hehe i'm like how did this thread become SO off topic?
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The answer is really very simple:
Because some topics on GC (especially race-based), are so sensitive to those posting, that the debaters oftentimes debate with their emotions instead of debating using facts and the truth. Also, posters tend to debate with a goal of trying to "yell the loudest" instead of to seek a mutual understanding among the participants, not necessarily an agreement, but an understanding. Thus, you get all the below-the-belt insults, name-calling, and flame wars which hijack the thread.
When GCers post to debate the facts and get an understanding, you get some really good discussions going. Believe it or not, it has happened here on GC with race-based topics, albeit not very often.
Hope this helps.