Originally Posted by CoolMikey

Difference is that when you point out a flaw in the "left's" argument, you are labeled a "nazi" / "racist" / are likely to lose your job / etc. On the other hand if you point out a flaw in the "right's" argument at worst someone will half-jokingly label you as a "libtard" a harmless term.

So the left is free to express their opinion, while the right's speech is suppressed. After all who wants to be labeled as a "nazi" and have their life ruined over some political bullshit.

This setup is unhealthy because it limits debate and ability to reach a compromise, only the left gets to express their opinions freely, while the right has to shut the fuck up afraid to speak their mind freely for fear of the consequences.

This board is a good example of this, the political leaning of its members varies wildly from far left to far right. Most of the right leaning members however don't participate in debate or use fake nicks because of the issues I described earlier.