Well try this on for size. . . .
This website is THE BEST place on the entire web for Pakistanis to carry on discussions on varied topics. People of both genders and a wide range of ages frequent our forums. People from all over the world.
Recently we have been "over-run" by certain short-tempered and short-sighted individuals that wish to bring the "gone astray Muslims" back to the "right path". Unfortunately, their efforts have been stunted by the methodology they have chosen to adopt.
Here are the facts as I see them:
Whomever has issued statements disrespecting ANY RELIGIOUS LEADER was WRONG TO DO SO.
Whomever has responded to such postings with like messages was WRONG TO DO SO. Adding fuel to fire never puts the flames out.
Whomever attempted to rationalize his/her provocative messages by suggesting that the accusations and allegations were "grammatically" and "logically" accurate was WRONG TO DO SO.
Opinions can be expressed clearly and in a concise fashion without launching an attack or being offensive.
Whomever has issue with the name of the site being "The Official Pakistan Page" . . .well, tough. When I ask for tissue to blow my nose I often ask for Kleenex. . . means squat!
Whomever feels that this site should be run with parallels drawn to everything that is practiced and preached in Pakistan (e.g. Persecution of followers of the Ahmediyat faith) should realize that this is not EVER going to be the case. NEVER EVER.
Now, we can continue to argue and enlarge the matter to the point where name-calling and profanity begins and members start to have privileges taken away or we can chose to recognize/celebrate our differences and move forward in search of ways to enrich our minds and souls.
I for one would like to move forward 'cause frankly speaking. . ."If I cease to become better, I shall soon cease to be good." (My favourite quotation)
Those interested in the direction we wish to proceed are welcome to join us for the journey and those that do not agree, well. . . it's been a slice!
This website is THE BEST place on the entire web for Pakistanis to carry on discussions on varied topics. People of both genders and a wide range of ages frequent our forums. People from all over the world.
Recently we have been "over-run" by certain short-tempered and short-sighted individuals that wish to bring the "gone astray Muslims" back to the "right path". Unfortunately, their efforts have been stunted by the methodology they have chosen to adopt.
Here are the facts as I see them:
Whomever has issued statements disrespecting ANY RELIGIOUS LEADER was WRONG TO DO SO.
Whomever has responded to such postings with like messages was WRONG TO DO SO. Adding fuel to fire never puts the flames out.
Whomever attempted to rationalize his/her provocative messages by suggesting that the accusations and allegations were "grammatically" and "logically" accurate was WRONG TO DO SO.
Opinions can be expressed clearly and in a concise fashion without launching an attack or being offensive.
Whomever has issue with the name of the site being "The Official Pakistan Page" . . .well, tough. When I ask for tissue to blow my nose I often ask for Kleenex. . . means squat!
Whomever feels that this site should be run with parallels drawn to everything that is practiced and preached in Pakistan (e.g. Persecution of followers of the Ahmediyat faith) should realize that this is not EVER going to be the case. NEVER EVER.
Now, we can continue to argue and enlarge the matter to the point where name-calling and profanity begins and members start to have privileges taken away or we can chose to recognize/celebrate our differences and move forward in search of ways to enrich our minds and souls.
I for one would like to move forward 'cause frankly speaking. . ."If I cease to become better, I shall soon cease to be good." (My favourite quotation)
Those interested in the direction we wish to proceed are welcome to join us for the journey and those that do not agree, well. . . it's been a slice!
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