Have some voices gone quiet here?

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Shalimar said:
Philly, my people will get back to you on that. Guido in particular. He is a specialist.
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Yo, yo, my lady, this is a limited-time offer! I only have one of these left, and I have another couple interested in it. It has to go by 3 o'clock today!

*looking around for police*

No need to bring Guido in on this - I tell you, it's gen-u-wine! Honest!
 

Debate requires differences in opinion, or what is the point? I have good friends on sf who feel very differently than I on a

multitude of topics. That is fine. If the subject is too volatile we avoid discussing it at all. Sometimes, we just play. As long as there is some commonality, and we treat each other with respect, I don't see a problem. Fortunately, Matrix and SeaBreeze clean house

when all else fails. Some persons have been unable to avoid venom, fortunately, they are gone. I do miss QS, I hope she returns. I enjoy discussing politics and social issues with her. Even as a furriner, I enjoy American politics. I like to learn about other cultures, American, British, Aussie, Kiwi, whatever is available.
 
Shalimar said:
Debate requires differences in opinion, or what is the point? I have good friends on sf who feel very differently than I on a

multitude of topics. That is fine. If the subject is too volatile we avoid discussing it at all. Sometimes, we just play. As long as there is some commonality, and we treat each other with respect, I don't see a problem. Fortunately, Matrix and SeaBreeze clean house

when all else fails. Some persons have been unable to avoid venom, fortunately, they are gone. I do miss QS, I hope she returns. I enjoy discussing politics and social issues with her. Even as a furriner, I enjoy American politics. I like to learn about other cultures, American, British, Aussie, Kiwi, whatever is available.
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There are none so blind as those that do not see! :)

My parting words.....hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
 
Shalimar said:
Debate requires differences in opinion, or what is the point? I have good friends on sf who feel very differently than I on a

multitude of topics. That is fine. If the subject is too volatile we avoid discussing it at all. Sometimes, we just play. As long as there is some commonality, and we treat each other with respect, I don't see a problem. Fortunately, Matrix and SeaBreeze clean house

when all else fails. Some persons have been unable to avoid venom, fortunately, they are gone. I do miss QS, I hope she returns. I enjoy discussing politics and social issues with her. Even as a furriner, I enjoy American politics. I like to learn about other cultures, American, British, Aussie, Kiwi, whatever is available.
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Totally agree with everything you said.
 
SifuPhil said:
Matrix, I realize that your job must at times resemble herding cats but you're doing great.
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What an incredible mind-picture that response gave me, Sifu ! I don't know if you ever saw it , but there was some kind of a commercial of Cowboys herding cats, and your post totally reminded me of that video.
In any case, I SO totally agree that Matrix has his hands full at times with the forum, and was very glad to read his post, as well.

Since I have belonged to this forum for several years, I have been here to see the differences, and the different types of posts that are on the forum since I first joined.
It used to be that we had discussions about controversial topics, and some of them went on for days and days, and weeks even, occasionally .
We explained our positions, our beliefs, and our ideas; but we didn't shred each other up as a human individual, and we didn't insult or call names.
Rarely did anyone get banned for rude behavior , because we all spoke like gentlemen and ladies, and not like rowdy teenagers.
We discussed our ideas without trashing other people's ideas.

I was sorry to see that kind of comfortable attitude in the forum change and give in to snarky remarks instead, and I am happy to hear that Matrix is working towards bringing back that lost harmony, and making this once again into the friendly place that it was when I first joined.
It is sad when we have new people (Beebee8236 is a good example) who join and then are afraid to even post because their ideas differ from the majority.
As a Conservtive Christian, I enjoy discussing some of the more controversial subjects; but when it turns from a pleasant discussion into a mud-slinging contest, then I have no interest in that, and even though I am not a new person, I often do not join in a lot of the conversations when my opinion is different about something.

Sifu and Matrix, here are the cat-herders.........

http://youtu.be/Pk7yqlTMvp8
 
Shalimar said:
Debate requires differences in opinion, or what is the point? I have good friends on sf who feel very differently than I on a

multitude of topics. That is fine. If the subject is too volatile we avoid discussing it at all. Sometimes, we just play. As long as there is some commonality, and we treat each other with respect, I don't see a problem. Fortunately, Matrix and SeaBreeze clean house

when all else fails. Some persons have been unable to avoid venom, fortunately, they are gone. I do miss QS, I hope she returns. I enjoy discussing politics and social issues with her. Even as a furriner, I enjoy American politics. I like to learn about other cultures, American, British, Aussie, Kiwi, whatever is available.
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The voice of reason, as always. :)
 
SifuPhil said:
So, seriously, yes, I'm racist and yes, I'm an Islamophobe? Really?!?

Being entertaining doesn't even APPROACH that ...
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I take most of what you say with a grain of salt. So I don't know if you're an Islmaophobe or what. You may secretly be registered to vote and will vote for Bernie. Who knows.
 
Anyway, my intentions are never to talk about politics on SF and have blocked the Politics section. Sadly, Trump arose in this thread.
 
Pappy said:
Thank you matrix. I couldn't agree more. Pappy.
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Falcon said:
Good policy Matrix. We should all abide by the rules.
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SifuPhil said:
Matrix, I realize that your job must at times resemble herding cats but you're doing great.
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1 ditto.gif to all of the above..

I have stated, many times, that I did not sign on for political/religion discussions. I came for senior topics and a fun time..Plenty of politics/religion all over the news/web..

I have both games and politics blocked from new posts...Since I have them blocked, I have enjoyed this Site much more..xthanku.gif.pagespeed.ic.fo2P_DR87a.png to The Admins for all that you do..
 
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