Threads That POSSIBLY Shouldn't Be Done

ClassicRockr

ClassicRockr

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There are some very contraversial topics that people shouldn't start? Meaning, that the OP could get a lot of criticism and/or some replies could as well.
What some folks would just simply reply to, others could and/or would really "bash" the OP, or even someone who agreed with the OP, could get "bashed" for.

Some on this forum really don't agree with certain Threads and really state that, which others agree and state that. At times, a "too" controversial thread can become an outright argument.

So, what type of topics can be discussed and which types should definitely not be?
 

Hard one. We are all adults here. But I have seen cases on other forums where threads are started mainly to incite controversy and argument, rather than just a good debate or discussion. I am thinking that one reason Politics was pulled here was people turned to arguing and name calling rather than just discussion. Not sure, though, as I left the Politics forum long before it was killed off.
 
I don't think you can "pre-approve" a topic . You just have to try it out and see where it goes. If it becomes Toxic , put it on the no-no list ~~~ :p
 

Well, some that I can currently think of, that could be, and actually REALLY could be more controversial than debatable is...….race, gender, lifestyle, habits, how a person looks and state/area relocation. Family problems could be added to the list as well. Seems like most everyone has their version on how to handle any type of family problems.


How does that sound for a list of possible "no, no's"?
 
Marie5656 said:
Hard one. We are all adults here. But I have seen cases on other forums where threads are started mainly to incite controversy and argument, rather than just a good debate or discussion. I am thinking that one reason Politics was pulled here was people turned to arguing and name calling rather than just discussion. Not sure, though, as I left the Politics forum long before it was killed off.
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I really enjoyed the politics thread but there were a handful of very biased ones that only knew how to argue and bad mouth other posters. So the elimination of politics was almost demanded. Dropping the inconsiderate posters could have cleaned things up and kept certain topics alive.

Still a good forum without the political topic.
 
It isn't the topics that are the problem. It is some posters (you know who you are/they are) that take far out, extreme, illogical positions, then continue to beat that dead horse for post after post after post, being abusive and dismissive of any other possible point of view.
 
Toomuchstuff said:
DITTO Hoot n Annie ...^^^^^ Some posters HAVE to be right whether it hurts others or not.
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In many cases it is not a matter of being right...it is a matter of what is right & / or a different opinion [that has merit] on a topic. IMO it should be about being truthful, if that 'hurts' someone ? so be it. Hiding from the truth is never the answer. If a person reads a topic , or a thread on a topic & it upsets [them] ? Then they should turn away from it. But don't expect all others to just remain quiet about it.
 
rgp said:
In many cases it is not a matter of being right...it is a matter of what is right & / or a different opinion [that has merit] on a topic. IMO it should be about being truthful, if that 'hurts' someone ? so be it. Hiding from the truth is never the answer. If a person reads a topic , or a thread on a topic & it upsets [them] ? Then they should turn away from it. But don't expect all others to just remain quiet about it.
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This is how I feel. Unfortunately, too many take a new topic or reply too personally and/or are overly sensitive towards it.

Simply talking about visiting a zoo can become controversial due to those that love zoo’s and those that don’t.

Hunting and guns, in general, can get the same way..,,,controversial.
 
rgp said:
In many cases it is not a matter of being right...it is a matter of what is right & / or a different opinion [that has merit] on a topic. IMO it should be about being truthful, if that 'hurts' someone ? so be it. Hiding from the truth is never the answer. If a person reads a topic , or a thread on a topic & it upsets [them] ? Then they should turn away from it. But don't expect all others to just remain quiet about it.
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I think that one of the differences between those who are literalists, and those with a more lateral mindset, is that lateralists view truth as frequently motile, and subjective, whereas literalists have a more structured and absolute view.
 
But what if you're a lateral literalist? Or a literal lateralist? ;)

To get back to the original question, I don't like censorship. We are adults, and should be able to handle all subjects; if some of the subjects bother us, we can easily skip over them. If some people are deliberately
offensive, vile, hurtful, etc., maybe they should personally be banned. But why ban the whole subject? Most of us can discuss nearly anything without being offensive.
 
Shalimar said:
I think that one of the differences between those who are literalists, and those with a more lateral mindset, is that lateralists view truth as frequently motile, and subjective, whereas literalists have a more structured and absolute view.
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LOL, but I only have a high school degree. Now, my wife, who has two AA degrees and a Bachelors, will most likely know what you are talking about here.
 
Sunny said:
But what if you're a lateral literalist? Or a literal lateralist? ;)

To get back to the original question, I don't like censorship. We are adults, and should be able to handle all subjects; if some of the subjects bother us, we can easily skip over them. If some people are deliberately
offensive, vile, hurtful, etc., maybe they should personally be banned. But why ban the whole subject? Most of us can discuss nearly anything without being offensive.
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Entirely and totally agree!!
 
Generally, anything in "Current News & Hot Topics" is going to spark emotions. And if a particular news item isn't emotional then you can bet the media will make sure to sensationalize it for you until it's explosive. So if you're sensitive, or have high blood pressure, or on meds, or you're an angry drunk (vs funny drunk), then you have to monitor yourself online.
 
ClassicRockr said:
There are some very contraversial topics that people shouldn't start? Meaning, that the OP could get a lot of criticism and/or some replies could as well.
What some folks would just simply reply to, others could and/or would really "bash" the OP, or even someone who agreed with the OP, could get "bashed" for.

Some on this forum really don't agree with certain Threads and really state that, which others agree and state that. At times, a "too" controversial thread can become an outright argument.

So, what type of topics can be discussed and which types should definitely not be?
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Any topic might be considered "controversial" and "argumentive" by anyone who happens to be annoyed by it.
Once you start censoring topics... those with the propensity to complain, will rule the discussion in their favor.

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This is the first forum that I have ever used the "ignore" button . I love it ! Instead of reading certain posts spewing hatefullness (or ignorance ) ..... I can still enjoy the conversation !
 
Thing is, what one person, or persons, consider hatefulness and/or ignorance, others may not see it that way at all. Sort of the same goes for humor. Some folks have a great "sense of humor" and much of humor has sarcasm in it , while others can't stand the sarcastic side of humor or even much humor at all. Wife and I absolutely love humor and totally understand that sarcasm is simply part of humor.
 
Hoot N Annie said:
It isn't the topics that are the problem. It is some posters (you know who you are/they are) that take far out, extreme, illogical positions, then continue to beat that dead horse for post after post after post, being abusive and dismissive of any other possible point of view.
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Agree!!! There are plenty of forums for ad hominem attack methods -- I prefer SF because of the conversational quality, mostly.
I wonder if a "key word" or agreed-upon emojii might be helpful -- respectfully, with humor -- in a reply to an abusive poster to indicate that the topic has turned from genuine controversy to personal attack? Not to remove the discussions on difficult issues, but to keep from turning personal in the process of airing real and valid opinions.
Just a thought.
 
You're 100% right Classic Rocker ! Not everybody reacts to posts the same way. I'll admit , certain things get to me and when they do .... I either use the ignore button or take a little break to get my head back in the game. Maybe when posters get to know each other , they know what to expect. I'm still in the "I can't believe he just said that !!" phase .... LOL
 
Sunny said:
But what if you're a lateral literalist? Or a literal lateralist? ;)

To get back to the original question, I don't like censorship. We are adults, and should be able to handle all subjects; if some of the subjects bother us, we can easily skip over them. If some people are deliberately
offensive, vile, hurtful, etc., maybe they should personally be banned. But why ban the whole subject? Most of us can discuss nearly anything without being offensive.
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Eek, I don’t mean to be obtuse. Loll.
 

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