Anti social photographer is arrested

[steve.ledger]

Cursor, I think Steve was referring to Tim in Texas's comment after the article?

[covoxer]

I think it would better to close this thread. And never to post such a controversial subjects on these forums again.
It produces unnecessary conflicts inside the otherwise very friendly community which we are lucky to have here. Our political, social, religious and some other points may differ but I'm sure we are all here because of things that unite us - the graphics, the art, the Xara products.
There's a lot of other forums specialised on discussing politics, social and other such aspects of our lives, so removing such subjects from this board will surely not reduce anyones ability to discuss them.

Quote from the forum rules:

We do not actively restrict topics of conversation, but TalkGraphics.com was not designed for heated debates. We ask you to refrain from volatile subjects such as religion or politics and keep the intended spirit of TalkGraphics.com in mind.

Thank you for understanding.

[ankhor]

I think it would better to close this thread. And never to post such a controversial subjects on these forums again.

It was originally just a video, the discussion came later.

[cursor]

I apologize for the apparent misunderstanding. Thanks for the kind clarification, handrawn.

[covoxer]

It was originally just a video

A provocative video I may add. I don't think Talkgraphics is a proper place for this kind of content. Next to this, one could post some political, religious or discriminating videos. Would they be just a videos too?
Thank you.

[steve.ledger]

As with any forum on the web, it's the usually the propensity of some members who initiate arguments to defend their own opinions which injects the potential for retaliation (baiting) who really determine whether a thread is turned into a heated debate or not.
This thread thus far has been civil, it's very easy to keep it that way, we're all friends here at TG and everyone has the option not to participate in a discussion.

The thread was posted as a curious current view about life at street level for a form of 'graphics' (photography) which ordinary people like us have enjoyed for decades. A study of human beings and of their interactions with each other and the environment.....It's anthropology 2010.

[covoxer]

.It's anthropology 2010.

That makes sense.

[cursor]

I spoke with my 85 year old anthropologist father on the phone just this afternoon. (Seriously ... a PhD with three masters degrees.) Communication is complex, even in person, he reminded me. Effectively communicating in text, and in the company of internet (his emphasis) participants, requires intentional language skills and a genuine personal investment. I will do better in the future. I promise.

[ankhor]

Thank you.

Your welcome (to stop an endless debate where I am always right ofcourse, as usual )

[steve.ledger]

A brief follow up;

► UK minister aims to reassure photographers