The proponents of racism, islamophobia and other such verbal hate crimes are examples for our children to follow.
They are learned patterns of behaviour. Often it is a learned behaviour from our parents and other peers.
It encourages and perpetuates such hateful behaviour with each iteration becoming more hateful and spiteful, as per the examples on this forum, each iteration trying to hurt the other party.
Those who defend it or excuse it are condoning it.
Is it any wonder that it eventually breeds violence. They are illegal for a purpose.
Fine - I hope you're saying the same thing to the Muslim communities too about learned behaviour and defending or excusing it.
I object to and criticise all hateful and hurtful behaviour irrespective of the perceived reason behind it. We all have a legal and moral duty to behave appropriately. There have not been any such behaviour as you describe that could be attributed to Muslims, or other religions, on this forum.
That is why you cannot find any of my criticisms directed towards Muslims, or any other proponents of other religions who are encouraging hateful behaviour.
I do not, and will not criticise innocent, peaceful people on the basis that someone who happens to look or dress similar has a malicious attitude or intent.
But that is the prevailing behaviour especially on this forum, by the racist posters.
When I discover such appalling behaviour I feel honour bound to object and where possible to take further action.
It is also becoming increasingly obvious that some quickly resort to foul-mouthed expletives, by those who dislike my behaviour.
IMO, to ignore, defend, excuse or allow malevolence is to condone it.
Sadly, DIYnot is prepared to ignore and allow such malevolent comments by a tiny minority of its members.
I doubt it earns any respect from potential new members or the reasonable established posters.