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Originally Posted by Ari Jokimaki
It depends on what you call rude. Is not answering direct questions rude? Is ignoring relevant arguments rude? "Rude" is mentioned in the rules only in the context of private messages, see rule 5.
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Rude is the opposite of politeness. See rule 2:
2. Civility and Decorum
Politeness is the top rule here. Of course, we expect to have spirited debates! That’s fine, as long as the people involved extend one another basic respect. Disagreements are inevitable, but even in those situations you must still be nice.
Attack the ideas, not the person(s) presenting them. If you've got concerns with what someone is saying, feel free dismantle their arguments, but do not resort to ad hominem or personal attacks. Be mindful and respectful of others' feelings. If you feel that someone has crossed the line and insulted you, please contact one of the moderators via private message or e-mail. Don't write scathing posts in the forum to try and humiliate people publicly.
If these guidelines are not followed, the administrators/moderators will take swift and appropriate action, so please behave accordingly.