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Originally Posted by stretch37
So, Mods and R, is there a way we can create a set of rules for how fans interact with Meat, given the unique situation of our fan forum? Maybe an official guideline is needed.. This conflict has been going on for months and this discussion could quickly spiral down like all of the others if we don't begin to discuss some sort of solution.
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That sounds absolutely ridiculous. I would hate for the freedom of speech (that we have here to a certain extent at least) to be undermined with some crazy rule book.
Meat is a human being who wears his heart on his sleeve and so are many of his fans who post here. It's most likely why we all love his music because of the raw emotion that it has and most of us are probably very emotional people. I hate to see him get upset and I hate to see a fan get upset, get insulted, whatever has gone before. It's great that this has been pointed out by someone who felt the need to break his silence but we shouldn't turn this into more than it is.
1 1/2 weeks ago Meat came on here and all hell broke loose, but then he pretty much apologised (maybe not enough for some which I can understand) but in any case he showed his vulnerability. Unfortunately then he had another go late last week and I know it wasn't justified as many will think. I hope it all does calm down for our sake and Meat's sake but let's not get too carried away with what "needs" to be done. As has been pointed out, let's all post with a bit of consideration (Meat included please if you are listening) but let's also not try to change people's personalities.