Like Psychodrew, whose diary I admired and rec'ced, I will not name names. I appreciated his stance on what he deemed to be derailing and inappropriate remarks on LGBT diaries. Progressive types should work to find progressive ways of debating. Of course there are contentious diaries, and pie fights, and flame fests - but all in all the myriad causes we fight for should be united under the banner of justice, anti prejudice and equality
I think he's right, and I made the following comment to someone who objected:
Just as people coming into BKos diaries, dissing the editor, going on about the 'N' word - narcissism - is entirely inappropriate in such community diaries, this kind of dialogue is not appropriate here.There are marginalised, and often victimised communities, which need a chance to speak, co-operate, build strength, without the constant invasion of the majority.
That's not anti liberal. That's the essence of liberalism. Respect for those not in the mainstream.
That was a community building diary that was trampled over. There are plenty of other places to talk about wider issues.
I made that plea, and the objector graciously withdrew. For a moment I thought there was hope, and that people could respect differences, and yet unite under some umbrella shared respect, tolerance and joint interest.