# Odd Dichotomy here

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**Created:** [August 13, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-dichotomy-here/948607 "2021-08-13T16:43:16Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-dichotomy-here/948607/3 "2021-08-13T17:31:46Z")

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> [@DrDeth](#):
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> Either we want a kinder, gentler, more welcoming SDMB OR we want a SDMB where bullying and personal attacks are Ok.

_False_ dichotomy - “we” may _want_ to be welcoming to some, and hostile to others.

> [@DrDeth](#):
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> You can’t have both.

Of course you can.

> [@crowmanyclouds](#):
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> I was entirely unclear about your desire to close the Pit, thanks for clearing that up.

He refuses to concede that [the people have spoken.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-the-pit-be-changed-if-at-all/946859)

Really, it’s just bullying and personal attacks on the pro-Pit posters, at this point. The irony is rich.

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