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« on: January 10, 2015, 01:36:39 AM »
Inspired by the poll on Atlas in regards. My pics:

1-Israel: Hands down the winner, probably objectively. Even if Atlas is terrible on this, it's really not much worse than the rest of the Internet.
2-Circumcision: Don't think I've seen a "debate" on this anywhere that didn't quickly become just random ad hominem throwing.
3-Guns: Neither side hardly ever brings in any facts or objective points, just bumper sticker slogans.
4-Immigration and assimilation of minorities: This one is just embarrassing almost all the time and the comments you'll read on certain news sites is unbelievable. Also remember CARLHAYDEN?
5-Any crazy conspiracy theories: Enough said.
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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2015, 01:57:36 AM »
I think the list is missing feminism and religion.
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2015, 02:48:15 AM »
1. O.J Simpson
2. The Moon Landing Hoax Debate
3. The 2000 Presidential Election
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« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2015, 03:24:19 AM »
rape culture on a male-filled forum such as this one.
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2015, 04:44:01 AM »
#gamergate
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« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2015, 05:18:45 AM »
Obscure philosophy/theology.
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« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2015, 08:53:22 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2015, 11:28:53 AM »
Things with women in them. I believe we're down to two here now.
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« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2015, 11:58:45 AM »
Immigration
Racism
Misogyny
"Political Correctness"
IQ testing (ie: "The Bell Curve")
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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2015, 12:32:22 PM »
In no order:

Feminism/sexism
Racism
Religion
Communism/Capitalism
Guns
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« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2015, 12:34:48 PM »
Overall:

1. Sexism
2. Israel/Palestine
3. Racism
4. Religion (particularly Islam)
5. ethics in video game journalism
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« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2015, 12:36:02 PM »

Ah yes, and this one.
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« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2015, 12:50:12 PM »
Quote from: Acting Pope Urban IX on January 10, 2015, 11:28:53 AM
Things with women in them. I believe we're down to two here now.

Uh, has there usually been more than 1-2 active women here (not counting the Trans people)?

Politicus is one of course, but who is the other btw? Tongue


As for the list, there is hardly a single remotely controversial issue that doesn't spawn terrible internet debates, so a more interesting question might be what kind of topics do not do so.
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« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2015, 12:55:00 PM »
Kushahontas and Texasgurl, Sheilak/Horus is also kind of an on and off poster but consistently around.
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« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2015, 12:56:22 PM »
Adding "Tipping" to the list.
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« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2015, 01:35:29 PM »
@BRTD, BeccaM as well. (well, maybe)

also: eugenics, Malthusian overpopulation panics, nuclear power, GMO's, ebola, The MUSLIMS!!!, "cultural maexism", the weird desire to "punish" those who have wronged, paedophilia, FREEZE PEACHES, gender wars, nationalist stupidity, British vs American spelling, STEM vs liberal arts, the NSA and spying, bills like SOPA etc, internet vigilante groups, femimisy analysis, transpeople etc.
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« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2015, 01:40:50 PM »
Quote from: incredibly specific types of post-punk music on January 10, 2015, 12:55:00 PM
Kushahontas and Texasgurl, Sheilak/Horus is also kind of an on and off poster but consistently around.

Don't forget Beatrice.
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« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2015, 01:55:29 PM »
About half of our women posters are transwomen.
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« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2015, 02:15:51 PM »
Abortion
Religion
Law Enforcement
Feminism
Politics
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« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2015, 09:08:06 PM »
Gay Marriage
Bigotry in all forms (racism, sexism, etc.)
Religion
Abortion
Marxism
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« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2015, 09:12:29 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: January 11, 2015, 12:07:28 AM »
Abortion
Feminism
Racism
Religion
Transgender issues
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« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2015, 04:55:28 PM »
When I mention sexism and bigotry, I would include feminism in that.
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« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2015, 10:08:50 PM »
Quote from: Crazy Ernie's Amazing Emporium of Total Bargain Madness on January 13, 2015, 04:55:28 PM
When I mention sexism and bigotry, I would include feminism in that.

Well sure, but you think that women should be punished for getting raped.
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« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2015, 10:28:29 PM »
Quote from: TexasGurl on January 10, 2015, 02:15:51 PM
Abortion
Religion
Law Enforcement
Feminism
Politics


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