"Everyone's so open and friendly" is a lie

[Kaurhz]

so.. you say anecdotal evidence doesnt always reflect what everyone else experiences....then proceed to provide anecdotal evidence yourself? the only thing they are trying to say is that people need to be allowed to have civil discourse where you can talk out your problems like human beings, we arent all children that need babysitters watching our every move are we? is anyone here so soft and weak that they cant have a quarrel with a friend and make up? id say you arent friends at all if thats the case because friends argue all the time, sometimes about trivial stuff but they move on from it, its like if you were in your house arguing with a parent, spouse, friend, or sibling, then the police show up to separate you so you dont argue anymore, without being called and yes, sometimes in some situations that can help, but you dont use a sledgehammer on a nail, now do you? thats all, i think thats being said here

The problem with 'civil discourse' in a constructive manner as to create a debate is that a lot of people are unable to separate themselves from the personal side of things, of which you very quickly just harbour an environment where nothing meaningful results from it, barring an adhominem fest.

Not mention the simple fact of the matter of what behaviours you encourage with such leniency around rules. Every community has their own issues, and such things would only create more issues. Rules do exist for a reason, and a perfectly good reason.

In fact I would posit the simple question to you, or anyone for that matter - Do you genuinely believe that the vast majority of a community could openly embrace such a change as to keep conversation even remotely constructive without it turning into a game of insult flicking.

Edit: This of course wrests under the assumption that civil discourse is against the terms of service - Which it isn't unless your purpose of civil discourse is to publicly air your distaste in another person by insulting them or by outright calling their argument stupid. Both of which are counterproductive to any form of dialogue.