We welcome all opinions on any given topic and recognize that there are many divergent convictions on some controversial issues, but we also believe that such topics must be discussed in an acceptable manner. Following discussion among the Moderators, we have decided that it is, unfortunately, necessary to stop this discussion. While we hope that it was not opened with the intent of being inflammatory (trolling), this discussion is decaying to the point of being only the exchange of inflammatory comments, prejudicial statements and personal insults. This is causing a level of strife and contention that is both unnecessary and unseemly in an intellectual community. Please be advised that any future threads that are opened on such potentially controversial issues must remain polite and on topic.
Members who continue to refuse to adhere to the Code of Conduct: http://www.allempires.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1338& ; ;PN=1&FID=3&PR=3 will be addressed by the forum staff.
We would like to thank those members who have maintained a proper level of discussion and apologize for any inconvenience to you.