I upvoted for a simple reason—I think these are (more or less) the de-facto rules of the IRC channel #lesswrong. If someone comes in and starts saying how theists are all stupid, we explain calmly that you don’t need to signal atheism to belong, and that “arguments are not soldiers.” However, when the issue of religion comes up naturally, it is expected that it will be argued honestly, and if at all possible, politely.
I attract more of my share of it, I guess, because I am a (semi-)regular synagogue-goer, and I am perfectly fine with being challenged, and answering any questions. It’s one of the many things I do that are not in-line with the rough LW consensus (I’m also significantly more pro-regulation than the rough consensus), and I’m fine with it.
I upvoted for a simple reason—I think these are (more or less) the de-facto rules of the IRC channel #lesswrong. If someone comes in and starts saying how theists are all stupid, we explain calmly that you don’t need to signal atheism to belong, and that “arguments are not soldiers.” However, when the issue of religion comes up naturally, it is expected that it will be argued honestly, and if at all possible, politely.
I attract more of my share of it, I guess, because I am a (semi-)regular synagogue-goer, and I am perfectly fine with being challenged, and answering any questions. It’s one of the many things I do that are not in-line with the rough LW consensus (I’m also significantly more pro-regulation than the rough consensus), and I’m fine with it.