There is one more thing I think I should say since it is a bit related.
When I joined the SVXN
I knew jack **** about cars, and while the board is a great resource, the fact that it is a resource alone is not what taught me anything.
I endured painful ridicule from members here for the assumptions I made and for the poor arguments that I thought were so cleverly written. Some remained silent and allowed me to say ignorant things, but brave few stood up and corrected me, which motivated me to be the person I am today, an obsessive-compulsive fact-checker and political activist.
I have always believed in the right to speech even at my own expense, but it was only when I realized that the criticisms of me were justified that my behavior began to change.
I do believe that despite its poor production quality and offensive nature, the Innocence of Muslims is a fair criticism of Islam, and you should consider its arguments seriously before you condemn it. A rational and reasonable appraisal in the face of overwhelming adversity is the mark of a mature and educated mind.