MorganRed

Anti-masker? Nah. Been wearing one since this shit storm started because I understand the actual reasons for it. Generally, the anti-maskers are the religious, anti-science, anti-intelligence crowd. I, on the other hand, am an avid proponent of science and, by default, furthering one's intelligence. Which is, funnily enough, the reason I dropped religion in the dustbin long ago. It is a crutch and, therefore, everything under its banner is a crutch, including the aforementioned "rule". Progress is the goal and religion is a massive drag on that; it's a weight holding humanity back. And no, you didn't call me a name there, you described what you thought I was instead of straight up claiming it as a fact. Precision of language is a fun thing and something most people don't actually understand. You engaged it properly, even if your actual goal was to insult me with my own game. Petty and ineffectual but correctly done.

Rules meant to be a crutch aren't something that holds water. And I haven't called you any names.

I simply saw the question that was asked and answered it. Atheists were listed in the poll so I assumed we were welcome even if it's not, by definition, a faith. And while, in person, I tend to prefer keeping religious people away considering the violence and hatred I've experienced at their hands, I think we can all agree that intercourse via the internet is a different matter. At least here, I'm not going to have to duck a punch aimed for my face. The worst anyone can do is get smug and condescending or use caps lock. I also don't recall mentioning anything about removing the thread from the website. I'm not triggered by the concept of religion. The evil people do in the name of it is troubling, sure, but the concept is simply infantile and only troubling in the fact that people still fall for it. And I suppose I could lie, sugarcoat, or whatever you'd like to call it and pretend religion has some validity left in this day and age, but honesty and directness has always been my preferred approach. I apologize if my candor offends. Social graces aren't my strength. Being extremely introverted has led to a lack of social interaction in person and online forums aren't exactly a bastion of polite decorum. And, to be fair, when I do run across people being polite, it comes across as insincere and I strive to avoid sounding like that. There's too much of that in the world as it is. I mean, you came across as a complete ass, but at least you sounded genuine. Anyway, cheers.

Atheist, though that's not a faith, by definition. Every religion I've run across has been proven demonstrably false. Just seems like a delusion left over from the infancy of mankind that people cling to out of fear, intellectual dishonesty, or a simple lack of intellect. Given that and the behavior of religious people I've come across and how they treat people, including myself, I prefer to keep religion as far away as possible.