Is it accepted to call member criminal in a thread - no proof, no context...

[Lucius]

Hi, I recently got a shout (you know, oversized text in big-bold letter) by one of the usual thread polluting creatures that we have to live with in the forum calling me "criminal". Is this all right with the rules of the forum? do we need to live with this just because we want to have a discussion?

There are also a lot of worse words used by some members to address others, but I don't think we can expect everyone to behave in a civilized manner, especially if the forum allows such a form of communication (in most cases). Considering the topic and the person who calls you a "criminal", I'm surprised that this didn't happen before, and that some much worse words were not used.

In the end, it is your choice with whom you will communicate on the forum, and it is more than obvious that with some members any discussion always leads to ad hominem attacks, which speaks volumes about them as people.

[wallet4bitcoin]

But for some individuals, it is not ideal to use defamatory words on people even though it doesn't violate the rules of the forum.

In real life, there are words that should not be used against people else you will attract a law suit, just becuase this is a digital space doesn't mean one should not be cuatious of what words are used. Remember all that is said in here remains a digital footprint and might be used against you futuristically even within the forum.

[Shenanigan]

Political debates usually consist of trash-talking each other. This is not moderated

[Eternad]

But for some individuals, it is not ideal to use defamatory words on people even though it doesn't violate the rules of the forum.

As many reputable member already said in the past. You should grow a thick skin here since defamatory words is always expected on public forum especially that we are all anonymous. You shouldn’t take the harsh word personally or else you will encounter a lot of problem on dealing with aggressive user here.

In real life, there are words that should not be used against people else you will attract a law suit, just becuase this is a digital space doesn't mean one should not be cuatious of what words are used. Remember all that is said in here remains a digital footprint and might be used against you futuristically even within the forum.

The problem is we have different set of rules here in the forum and it’s very hard to file a lawsuit inter continental to an anonymous user. So having a thick skin is the best choice to deal with this kind of personal issue. Ignore button is our friend in time like this.

[Mpamaegbu]

There's a saying on the Internet: "Never argue with idiots. You'll stoop to their level, and they'll crush you with their experience." I don't know for sure whether Mark Twain says this or not...

Yes, that quote was attributed to Mark Twain. I believe it's Twain's thinking that silence is golden (not admittance) at a time of altercation. Of course, we know how difficult it's to be silent when someone is skewing our comments to suit their narratives. I've read a few of BADecker's lengthy posts in the recent past (that user often posts in Politics & Society and Off-Topic), and I couldn't help but noticed how antagonistic that user is. I guess OP should just let this slide and ignore his accuser.

[SmartGold01]

Yes, that quote was attributed to Mark Twain. I believe it's Twain's thinking that silence is golden (not admittance) at a time of altercation. Of course, we know how difficult it's to be silent when someone is skewing our comments to suit their narratives. I've read a few of BADecker's lengthy posts in the recent past (that user often posts in Politics & Society and Off-Topic), and I couldn't help but noticed how antagonistic that user is. I guess OP should just let this slide and ignore his accuser.

Naturally calling and accusing someone for what they didn't involved themselves is seriously bad especially when it involves criminal accusations without any solids evidence that shows such person is truly what he called him or her and this can actually caused someone lost his reputation when it involves either being tag from what they are not.
Move on a let it be I believe nothing would affect you knowing too well that you are free from whatever thing he says.

[DVlog]

Political debates usually consist of trash-talking each other. This is not moderated

You are right and there is even an off-topic political board for discussion. So it will be better to keep other boards clean.