Hate Speech by Proxy

[Slopeshoulder]

In this thread...
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... sc&start=0
...the member EastofEden posted a link to a video that some consider hate speech (and may actually be hate speech). It was presented as an endorsed POV by this member. In other threads he has recently posted links to sites peddling spurious research that is hate-based.

This raises the issue of whether posting links to hate sites and hate videos when endorsed as content/evidence in debate is tantamount to hate speech by proxy and therefore to be considered a rule violation.

I vote yes.

Or perhaps it is covered by the current "offensive material" rule?

Whether it is hate against jews, blacks, women, gays or other marignalized groups, it's all NOT OK. (Yes, there are non-hateful arguments against the moral standing and rights of these groups that, while they offend conscience and reason, are not hate speech proper. I'm talking about that which is).

I suggest vigorous enforcement of the "offensive material" rule, or creating a new rule against "hate by proxy" to apply in these circumstances.

[McCulloch]

If East of Eden supports and endorses such speech then some restrictions of such behavior would be wise. However, again, I'm afraid there are way too many fundamentalists over here to ban them all.

East of Eden has not expressed any endorsement of Dr. Robert Gagnon in the thread. He has, so far, merely posted a link and asked for a critique of his position. Although, he does refer to it as "my video" in post 18.

I personally don't go for to many videos about such topics. I prefer text. It reduced the emotionalism, it allows me to pause think and dissect the argument. It would be really good if a text version of Gagnon's positions could be found.

[100%atheist]

East of Eden has not expressed any endorsement of Dr. Robert Gagnon in the thread. He has, so far, merely posted a link and asked for a critique of his position. Although, he does refer to it as "my video" in post 18.

In post 16:

So, what was your point when you posted this OP?

To show what the Bible really says about homosexual activity.