Originally Posted by 2MuchMark

I would argue that calling someone names is the true sign of weakness. And yes, I am speaking from experience.
When you are in a discussion, you have to be strong enough to make your point against others who have an opposing point. You also have to be strong enough to admit when you are wrong. If you fall to the point of calling someone else a name, then its a sign that frustration at losing the argument is taking over your thought process.
Slipping into racial slurs, or defining a whole group of people by the words of actions of one, is an even bigger mistake and a true sign that a person has not only lost an argument, it is that he was probably never smart enough to participate in it in the first place.
Baddog being banned for his use of an ethnic slur is justified. He knew the rules, he knew not to say it. He said it anyway, and had an entire weekend to apologize for it after being called out, and didn't.
I've been banned from GFY and I think you have been too. We both know the rules.