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Old 04-24-09, 10:47 AM
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Little Darwin
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I voted Yes, and Other.

Yes because I think it is a fair discussion.

However, I think members should use judgment and limit the discussion of doping to threads where it is relevant, and not simply jump in to every thread where any rider that has ever actually or potentially doped is mentioned. I am not sure if an adequate policy could be wordsmithed to make this a policy or not, but it is a limitation to which I would like to see members hold themselves for the sake of civility.

I would also like to see, whether in doping threads or otherwise, the elimination of inflammatory nicknames for riders. I know it is not allowed to attack other members, but to use inflammatory terms against professional riders serves no constructive purpose either. Again, I don't necessarily think this needs to be an enforceable rule, but a guideline that members follow... after all, there is much intelligent discourse here on the topic that doesn't need to be heated by artificial means. Inflamed emotions add little to the discussions.
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