You're entitled to your opinions, and it is understandable to feel passionately about the day the first English colonials/convicts landed, however this is not the place to hold that discussion. If you do not wish to partake in the celebration of Australia day then don't, but don't go implying that people are celebrating the genocide of native Australians. Australia day quite clearly is based on celebrating what we as a nation have achieved in the positive, and to be thankful for the ability to achieve these things.
Is there a need to remember the pain brought about by the European settlers? Absolutely. Does this require offensive and aggressive comments? Absolutely not. If you want to have a debate on the ethics of the date or name of Australia day then create a thread and invite people to join. Don't fuck this thread up with it though, or I'll just disagree with you to piss you off, as I'm sure others would too. But by the sounds of it you're more interested in picking a fight than making any progress, or enlightening people with information... So I may as well just block your posts and encourage other to do the same, so at least we can enjoy our thread.
