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  • CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.

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  1. Eftsoon

    Spotlight on: Tigran Hamasyan - Luys I Luso

    I've been a longtime admirer of Tigran's music. Some really gorgeous undulating lines and polyrhythmic chicanery. He's one of the more innovative fusion artists out there at the moment. I was aware of his Armenian heritage, but only just found out about the album luys I Luso. It's an ECM issue...
  2. SaintCody777

    The real root of the song "When the Saints Go Marching In"

    Today is Mardi Gras, and I'm sure that today and since Epiphany, partygoers in New Orleans have been pumped up by uplifting, swinging jazz music, like "When the Saints Go Marching In." But today I learned the root of this song, isn't so upbeat and happy. The song, "When the Saints go Marching...
  3. L

    Documentary on Musicians' Injuries

    Hi Folks, This is my first post on the forum. Nice to be here! I have a very good friend who is making a documentary on musician's injuries. These include not only carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis, but also injuries to the larger body parts like shoulders, necks and backs that people...