Shall we ban politics? Take the poll.

Do you want politcs to be banned from this forum?

  • Yes, ban it.

    Votes: 37 50.0%

  • No, keep it.

    Votes: 37 50.0%
  • Total voters
    74
  • Poll closed .
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Warrigal said:
:sosad: I am feeling rather disappointed with the decision but I respect Matrix and his reasons. :thankyou:

Unfortunately I am now hesitant to raise any serious issue because I doubt that I can do this without straying into politics. For example, the row going on about "bending the knee" is getting coverage over here but cannot see how it can be discussed without mentioning the President.

I will continue to monitor traffic is the groups section but I will be very quiet elsewhere. Please understand that I am not ill, nor angry, just at a loss to know how I can safely contribute to the forum.

I think I will be spending more time in the garden from now on.
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I agree with you, Warri -- so much of the current news and things that affect our everyday lives DO involve politics in one way or another. For instance, the health care hassle, the North Korea problem, disaster aid to affected regions, etc. -- how can those be discussed without somehow involving politics -- yet they are very important issues and can affect all of us.

Perhaps there are other places on the internet where these matters can be discussed . . . .
 

It's a pity that civilized conversation between intelligent adults could not stay civilized. Listening to, discussing and investigating the merits of the thoughts and ideas of others is an important part of a person's on-going education.
 
SifuPhil said:
Heh, heh ... Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

Denial: NO, NO, the Politics forum CAN'T be gone! That's just a rumor, a false-flag operation!

Anger: ARRRGGHHH! They took my Politics away! GRRRRR!!!

Bargaining: "Matrix, if we all play nice, will you keep the Politics forum?"

Depression: No Politics forum ... *sigh* ... I'm going to go have a stiff drink, then go to bed. No point living anymore ...

Acceptance: Well, Matrix made his decision. Guess I'll just have to live with it.
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Judging by how healthy discussion is blossoming all over the forums, it looks like dumping Political was a very beneficial move.

Thank you, Matrix...may we all post in peace. ;)
 
I wonder how many remove votes the political option were by people that never posted there.

I saw nothing wrong with letting off steam or beating a point to death by people that would probably not meet fact to face in their lifetime. No matter what was posted the impact on our world would not change would it?

I always looked at it as getting a chance to see what others think about when they are exposed to the same news I am as a learning experience. I wonder how long it will take for others to get bored with wanting to know what the growing season for squash is and drift away from the web site.
 
Knight said:
I wonder how many remove votes the political option were by people that never posted there.

I saw nothing wrong with letting off steam or beating a point to death by people that would probably not meet fact to face in their lifetime. No matter what was posted the impact on our world would not change would it?

I always looked at it as getting a chance to see what others think about when they are exposed to the same news I am as a learning experience. I wonder how long it will take for others to get bored with wanting to know what the growing season for squash is and drift away from the web site.
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I did find out why Trump became president.
 
Knight said:
I wonder how many remove votes the political option were by people that never posted there.

I saw nothing wrong with letting off steam or beating a point to death by people that would probably not meet fact to face in their lifetime. No matter what was posted the impact on our world would not change would it?

I always looked at it as getting a chance to see what others think about when they are exposed to the same news I am as a learning experience. I wonder how long it will take for others to get bored with wanting to know what the growing season for squash is and drift away from the web site.
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Its not the end of the world, Knight! That happened on September 23rd. ;)
 
CeeCee said:
Its not the end of the world, Knight! That happened on September 23rd. ;)
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Really!! Then is what I'm posting now could be what is considered ghost writing? Just when Camper was about to reveal why Trump won the political thread is no more ):
 
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