rkainne

Put this on your

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I really dislike "Rules of Engagement" type management esp. for creative and personal sites. BUT, in recent days, I have experienced with what an unfortunately large number of dA artists have dealt and are dealing: unprovoked attacks on our personal freedoms and characters. I am so disappointed that we are all still dealing with these unacceptable levels of immaturity and obviously trauma-induced lashings out.

So to put it plainly for those who need it spelled out:

-I am a gay, mixed race, cis-gendered male of legal age.

-I do and will not tolerate hate speech or expression. Period.

-I do include so-called NSFW Favorites and content and produce some of my own. These works are well-marked as per dA policy and most held in separate labelled folder(s.) I generally do not support censorship of most kinds but I work with what I get and fight for rational and pragmatic rules/laws.

-I defend a person's right to freedom of speech and expression, even the vile crap I personally dislike (that is how Freedoms such as these work,) but I do not have to agree or accept the rotting fruits of these labors*. That is MY/OUR shared right.

-I am open to discussing most things rationally and respectfully. I will not engage in another's rage-fueled trauma show.

-I am well aware of most of my limitations and imperfections and try very hard to remember we all have them to keep judgement as reasonable and practical as I am able.

*There is are differences between the concepts of freedoms of speech and expression and acts of violence and hate. These are called "false equivalencies." Example: a person can think, feel and even express a dislike for others but they do not have the right to do such things that impact them in any meaningful way without consent. Those who spout that their religious freedom gives them the right to refuse services and make laws forbidding abortion, gay marriage and the like are impacting others without consent. No one has the right to codify hate, violence or personal opinion. Feelings are not facts, beliefs are not facts and a person's hurt feelings do not qualify as legitimate reasons for law or violence.

For more and clarification of my "opinions" and character, look around my page from time to time. With continued empathetic/sympathetic respect for rational, scientific and healthful engagement, I wish you all wellness and safety.