Taking some time off.

Yesterday I got a warning for use of "inappropriate" (i.e. colorful) language. I was not banned, or I would not be able to post this, but when I get upset enough that strong words seem necessary to express the depth of my feeling, I find it is best to take some time out.

I have a very low tolerance for irrational and illogical thinking. Religious exclusivism, as well as the racism and homophobia which often flow from it, upsets me enough that I am sometimes unable to restrict my language to words others consider "appropriate." I personally feel that my choice of words was justified, and in my opinion there is no such thing as a "dirty" word, but this is not my site, and the owner and his mods have a right to limit what is permitted here.

I do miss the early days of Prius Chat, when we were all tree-huggers, but it was inevitable that neo-conservatives and religious fundamentalists would eventually discover that the Prius is really just a well-built and efficient car which also happens to be cleaner than other gasoline cars, and they would change the nature of the conversation here. Myth presented as myth is always interesting, and often fascinating. Myth presented as reality is disturbing. And when myth is presented along with threats of torture or death against those who decline to believe it, then I become too angry to remain polite.

So I am going to take some time out from Prius Chat. I'll be back eventually. I consider it sad that nonsense is permitted but that one word referring to bovine bowel functioning is not. However, it's not my site. For the time being I won't be reading or participating in the forums. I'll still get PMs, as the site notifies me of them by email. So long for now, and happy quarreling.