Types Of Threads To Do And NOT Do

ClassicRockr

ClassicRockr

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Ever done a fairly controversial Thread? The kind where some will tell you you're a racist, bigot or some other descriptive word just because you want the opinions of others. Some will understand your Thread, while others will totally disagree and possibly get a little angry with you for your feelings/opinions.

So, when you think a Thread might be controversial, do you still do it?

Religion, Race, Politics are three topics that can get the "Good, The bad and the down-right ugly" going in people.
 

CR, this forum no longer allows political threads.
And, as far as racial discussions, I asked for and received permission in advance prior to starting that thread back in November. I think it's gone quite well.
 
applecruncher said:
CR, this forum no longer allows political threads.
And, as far as racial discussions, I asked for and received permission in advance prior to starting that thread back in November. I think it's gone quite well.
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I have no idea what thread you are talking about. I was only asking as a general question, not implicating anyone's existing threads.

What thread are you talking about?
 
I like finding out things about people, but one person's thoughts about a thread could be/can be very different than another person's thoughts. One such thread could be about a word called "diversity". Some cities and states are very much this way, while others are definitely not.
 
Gary O' said:
If you've got an itch, do you scratch it?
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Yes, but doctors will also say don't, because whatever is making the itch happen, could spread. My statement could sound silly, but it is true.

There are those that just aren't that "brave" and or "bold" to start a thread that they definitely know they will be criticized about.
 
Actually, I was just watching CBS News Sunday Morning. As I was watching, I thought, they really don't do any stories about things in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, the Dakota's and some other surrounding States. I serious don't think many people in other States, like NYC or Chicago are the least bit interested in farming, ranching or rodeo. Guess Sunday Morning have to watch what stories they air, or they could be flooded with letters of dislike.
 
ClassicRockr said:
Yes, but doctors will also say don't, because whatever is making the itch happen, could spread.
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At our ages, we are older and oftentimes wiser than our doctors.
That's why we shop for new ones....that at least have salve.



ClassicRockr said:
I like finding out things about people, but one person's thoughts about a thread could be/can be very different than another person's thoughts.
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so its been proven here
reading them or replying has yet to be mandatory
 
ClassicRockr said:
Yes, but doctors will also say don't, because whatever is making the itch happen, could spread. My statement could sound silly, but it is true.

There are those that just aren't that "brave" and or "bold" to start a thread that they definitely know they will be criticized about.
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I don't know that brave and bold are the proper descriptive terms. Why continuously pick at a festering wound? There is no way that you can properly express your thoughts on a medium such as this. With out context, hand movements, facial expressions and aural clues,the printed word is easily misunderstood.

Quite often such posts are received as trolling. I am sure that you probably aren't as big an jerk as I perceive you to be,but without the whole personal experience I am left with nothing but your words to judge you with.

I know that there is no way that you are as intolerant as you claim to be,because your ass would have been kicked or sliced into ribbons long ago.
 
I don't start many threads because I'm just too lazy.

I have noticed when others create what might be considered a bold or controversial thread they seem to already have the answers they are looking for in mind and don't really welcome or have any interest in different points of view.

I'm also surprised when a few innocent or innocuous threads take on a life of their own and generate a heated discussion.

IMO those threads are the best because they evolve naturally and are not staged from the start to be controversial.
 
Aunt Bea said:
I don't start many threads because I'm just too lazy.

I have noticed when others create what might be considered a bold or controversial thread they seem to already have the answers they are looking for in mind and don't really welcome or have any interest in different points of view.

I'm also surprised when a few innocent or innocuous threads take on a life of their own and generate a heated discussion.

IMO those threads are the best because they evolve naturally and are not staged from the start to be controversial.
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They like to..stirthepot.gif
 
Robusta said:
I don't know that brave and bold are the proper descriptive terms. Why continuously pick at a festering wound? There is no way that you can properly express your thoughts on a medium such as this. With out context, hand movements, facial expressions and aural clues,the printed word is easily misunderstood.

Quite often such posts are received as trolling. I am sure that you probably aren't as big an jerk as I perceive you to be,but without the whole personal experience I am left with nothing but your words to judge you with.

I know that there is no way that you are as intolerant as you claim to be,because your ass would have been kicked or sliced into ribbons long ago.
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Guess your lucky you’re still allowed on this forum.

NEWS FLASH.......not everyone in America wants to be like you!

See, I can speak just like you!! LOL
 
Well, I think the Mod should close or even delete this thread. I can see it's going nowhere and I'm getting blasted again for whatever. I'll find someplace to go where people can understand me and talk more descent to me.

Sorry for coming back to this forum.
 
ClassicRockr said:
Well, I think the Mod should close or even delete this thread. I can see it's going nowhere and I'm getting blasted again for whatever. I'll find someplace to go where people can understand me and talk more descent to me.

Sorry for coming back to this forum.
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Seems like you got your answer, and you don't like it very much......
 
Without controversy, many threads would be too boring. Seriously, does anyone actually care what you had for breakfast ?

Moreover, the O.P. should have a right to express themselves about issues that effect, or perhaps affect them.

If, for example, an O.P. feels strongly about the dangers of drunk driving, his/her mind is certainly already made up. There is nothing wrong with that. A newspaper editorial is almost always a statement of opinion and the writer has made up his/her mind.

The problem comes when some others feel that the O.P. is wrong and they begin to make personal attacks against the O.P.

Additionally, some people feel that if they can find an exception, then the entire O.P. is wrong. Continuing with the example of drunk driving, if someone says, "Oh, yeah? Well I'll have you know that my brother constantly drives drunk and he NEVER has a problem".
Such a statement is attempting to deny that drunk driving is always a bad idea.
 
Traveler said:
Without controversy, many threads would be too boring. Seriously, does anyone actually care what you had for breakfast ?

Moreover, the O.P. should have a right to express themselves about issues that effect, or perhaps affect them.

If, for example, an O.P. feels strongly about the dangers of drunk driving, his/her mind is certainly already made up. There is nothing wrong with that. A newspaper editorial is almost always a statement of opinion and the writer has made up his/her mind.

The problem comes when some others feel that the O.P. is wrong and they begin to make person attacks against the O.P.

Additionally, some people feel that if they can find an exception, then the entire O.P. is wrong. Continuing with the example of drunk driving, if someone says, "Oh, yeah? Well I'll have you know that my brother constantly drives drunk and he NEVER has a problem".
Such a statement is attempting to deny that drunk driving is always a bad idea.
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WOW, a member that does understand me!
I feel that most of you that criticize me should read his reply here.

Whether it’s a thread about smoking, drinking, money, food, diversity or whatever, I feel that personal attacks on people that don’t believe the way others think is awful. Calling me a jerk, which is the same as calling my wife and my brother the same is totally unnessary and shouldn’t be allowed. But, I don’t run this forum.
 
I look at a forum such as this as a safe place to exchange ideas with a peer group. Since we're not robots, we are not all mentally programmed to think alike so there will be differences of opinion and sometimes controversy. Healthy debate is good for the brain. It opens the door to new or different ideas and pushes us to learn more about a subject.

Rude or caustic behavior under the cloak of anonymity speaks to the character and intelligence of an individual.
 
I tend to post what comes to mind without trying to anticipate responses and hope for a FAIR understanding from the MODERATOR.
 

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