What a Mixed Bag We Are

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Lon

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Based on responses to a few questions that I have asked of our group recently I have come to the following conclusions and was wondering if you agree. We are a pretty liberal group for the most part as I have never seen any really hard core right wing postings. Seems like most like Obama. We are not a particularly religious church going folks. Although a few seemed to lacking financial security, most appear to be OK financially. Some of us have major health problems, but most seem to be reasonably healthy. Based on my observations I have come to the conclusion that conservatives, religious, political or other wise don't join forums like this.:cool:
 

We do have a few hard core right wingers. Otherwise, I agree with your conclusions. Due to the very vocal liberals, though, maybe some right wingers just stay out of the arguments/discussions.
 
While I agree most of us are Progressive (liberal if you will), we do have some hardcore right wingers here. As to your other observations I generally agree.
 
I disagree Lon. Not everyone speaks their mind here. This forum is more like a club made up of liberals. What I have noticed is that most of them are all on the same page and that is why you are seeing what you are. This is by no means a scientific survey.

Republicans and others do not dare to speak up, unless they want to be called names or bullied. There are a few that try to debate their points, but are quickly shut down.
 
911 said:
I disagree Lon. Not everyone speaks their mind here. This forum is more like a club made up of liberals. What I have noticed is that most of them are all on the same page and that is why you are seeing what you are. This is by no means a scientific survey.

Republicans and others do not dare to speak up, unless they want to be called names or bullied. There area few that try to debate their points, but are quickly shut down.
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Oh bullpucky. Why even start this garbage in this thread?.. It was supposed to be lighthearted.. at least that's how I took it..
 
911 said:
I disagree Lon. Not everyone speaks their mind here. This forum is more like a club made up of liberals. What I have noticed is that most of them are all on the same page and that is why you are seeing what you are. This is by no means a scientific survey.

Republicans and others do not dare to speak up, unless they want to be called names or bullied. There area few that try to debate their points, but are quickly shut down.
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I have been here quite a long time now and I have yet to see anyone being bullied for their views..I think most of us would take exception to that remark frankly..
 
Let's keep in mind that this is not a political forum, so judging it as one is not reasonable. Senior Forums was started by Matrix as a friendly senior place for folks our age to gather and talk to each other. Initially there wasn't even a separate news/hot topics forum, but many serious discussions were posted in the lighthearted general discussions section, and some members requested that the two be separated. It made sense, so that's what Matrix did.

There are 21 other forums here that aren't politically involved. Members who really enjoy the board, regardless of their political affiliation, take part in the other forums offered here also. Those who are insistent to hone in on political topics only, are likely better off in a political forum, where there are 'no holds barred'. Republicans can speak up here and they have in the past, they are not victims and have done their share of 'bullying' themselves. If they are only interested in politics, and choose not to post, that is strictly their decision.

As far as most of us being being financially okay, not very religious, and reasonable healthy or dealing well with our health problems, I agree. I think this is a great group of people here, and I'm glad to be part of the community.
 
Ameriscot said:
Strong disagreement but not bullying.
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Yes and that's acceptable in my book..no forum can survive with just pictures of puppies and games...all forums have to have serious discussion and sometimes quite heated because of differing views..but bullying altho' I've seen it on many, many forums...some real nasty stuff as well...I have honestly never seen it on here.. and that's what makes this forum not only different but far superior to most..
 
911 said:
I disagree Lon. Not everyone speaks their mind here. This forum is more like a club made up of liberals. What I have noticed is that most of them are all on the same page and that is why you are seeing what you are. This is by no means a scientific survey.

Republicans and others do not dare to speak up, unless they want to be called names or bullied. There area few that try to debate their points, but are quickly shut down.
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You must be talking about another forum 911. I haven't seen any name calling or bullying on this one. You must be pretty thin skinned if you view dis agreement as bullying.
 
hollydolly said:
Yes and that's acceptable in my book..no forum can survive with just pictures of puppies and games...all forums have to have serious discussion and sometimes quite heated because of differing views..but bullying altho' I've seen it on many, many forums...some real nasty stuff as well...I have honestly never seen it on here.. and that's what makes this forum not only different but far superior to most..
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Totally agree!
 
SeaBreeze said:
Let's keep in mind that this is not a political forum, so judging it as one is not reasonable. Senior Forums was started by Matrix as a friendly senior place for folks our age to gather and talk to each other. Initially there wasn't even a separate news/hot topics forum, but many serious discussions were posted in the lighthearted general discussions section, and some members requested that the two be separated. It made sense, so that's what Matrix did.

There are 21 other forums here that aren't politically involved. Members who really enjoy the board, regardless of their political affiliation, take part in the other forums offered here also. Those who are insistent to hone in on political topics only, are likely better off in a political forum, where there are 'no holds barred'. Republicans can speak up here and they have in the past, they are not victims and have done their share of 'bullying' themselves. If they are only interested in politics, and choose not to post, that is strictly their decision.

As far as most of us being being financially okay, not very religious, and reasonable healthy or dealing well with our health problems, I agree. I think this is a great group of people here, and I'm glad to be part of the community.
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All very true and I'm very happy that I found this forum a few months ago. :)
 
Shalimar said:
Vivjen,and jujube, I am uncertain if I am old, but I certainly am a bag-I'm with you! Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere! Lol.:playful:
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I've been to the Bahamas, Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Belgium. Once for work; otherwise, not on my own dime. Good girls may not go everywhere, but they go to lots of places:)
 
Seabreeze: Those who are insistent to hone in on political topics only, are likely better off in a political forum, where there are 'no holds barred'.
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Thank you.


There are many such "clubs" both here and yonder, I guess it's up to us as individuals to find the one that suits us best.
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SeaBreeze said:
Let's keep in mind that this is not a political forum, so judging it as one is not reasonable. Senior Forums was started by Matrix as a friendly senior place for folks our age to gather and talk to each other. Initially there wasn't even a separate news/hot topics forum, but many serious discussions were posted in the lighthearted general discussions section, and some members requested that the two be separated. It made sense, so that's what Matrix did.

There are 21 other forums here that aren't politically involved. Members who really enjoy the board, regardless of their political affiliation, take part in the other forums offered here also. Those who are insistent to hone in on political topics only, are likely better off in a political forum, where there are 'no holds barred'. Republicans can speak up here and they have in the past, they are not victims and have done their share of 'bullying' themselves. If they are only interested in politics, and choose not to post, that is strictly their decision.

As far as most of us being being financially okay, not very religious, and reasonable healthy or dealing well with our health problems, I agree. I think this is a great group of people here, and I'm glad to be part of the community.
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Absolutely true Seabreeze.. I don't know of a single member that "hones in" on only the political threads.. This is an enjoyable place with a lot to offer everyone.
 
Shirley said:
Seabreeze: Those who are insistent to hone in on political topics only, are likely better off in a political forum, where there are 'no holds barred'.

Thank you.


There are many such "clubs" both here and yonder, I guess it's up to us as individuals to find the one that suits us best.​
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The same folks I see in the "political" posts, I see in all manner of other posts as well. It's called using the entire spectrum afforded here by our host. But it's easy to ignore those posts that upset you just as I avoid "games".
 
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