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looking at the recent topic which was locked by a mod..
i jus wanna say that i really dont think it was started with an intention to create conflict.. or unrest.. i think it was only a concerned fan speaking.. maybe she dint choose her words carefully.. but considereing the fact that shez new, is she expected to know everything as to how to post and what to post?
all of you seemed so eager to take her to task... frankly, it wasnt her opinion which created trouble.. it was the interpretations which were given to her post! just the same which happened with me some weeks back.
i am not defending anyone.. just want to ask a simple question "Are we not allowed to post an opinion which does not confirm to the popular desire or understanding of people here?" why should we post only good things about a show, about an actor's performances, about awards' nominations???" dont we have the right to criticise anything?? every criticism is not bashing!! i really think its time for I-F to define very clearly the word "bashing".. coz wenever i went ahead to criticise any actor's performance it was interpreted as "bashing of the actor" and wen, again, this new member has posted her observation or opinion.. then also it is being called "bashing"!!
now could anyone please explain what is bashing?
i think if the right to speak consists of the right not to speak.. then the freedom to express good opinion also consists of freedom to express bad opinion, which wud be bad only in the interpretations of the people who think otherwise.
we really used to have a good time on I-F in PRC days.. but all these tiffs of whose better and who does not matter have made this place unattractive! every somewhat 'different' topic generates controversy! gosh! when will different opinion be accepted.. if not accepted.. at least accept the fact that we also have a right to share what we feel, whether or not you agree!!
Anupamaa
