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Does politics need more moderation  here, or better still, gone?

Yes, please remove politics
3 (9.1%)
Yes, needs improvement, too much leaks into other threads on the site.
0 (0%)
Yes, I think it impacts member participation and even membership here.
2 (6.1%)
No, I think things are just fine as they are
19 (57.6%)
How about making politics viewable only to the members that ask to see it?
9 (27.3%)

Total Members Voted: 32

Voting closed: November 07, 2018, 08:20:54 PM

Author Topic: Share your opinion about politics please  (Read 17148 times)

Offline jabberwoki

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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2018, 06:29:21 PM »
I`m with fourcycle
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2018, 09:42:16 PM »
Politics, is like every other conversion that goes on. Always two sides, someone loves snapon another craftsmen. The big problem today are crybabies that loose an argument to  facts. And the only way they can win is to shut down the conversation.

The most amazing thing to watch is how the very ones that stand on the soap box screaming foul. Are the very ones that practice, eat, sleep politics. Every statement made or thought brought forth, they see a political angle ....... even when there is none.

The same people do not have the guts to openly say how they may disagree. So they go behind the backs of people and make stupid request for someone to force their politics on them. Sometimes the person being slammed behind his back never knows the enemy. However rest a sure a watchful person will know the back stabber.

My advice is like the TV you do not like what's on turn it off. In simple words do not enter the room, read things that make you mad.  If having the courage to state or have a different opinion to add to a conversation.......... bring it on love to hear more. 

It is not a true statement that a political thread will cause the loss of members.  This is always the threat offered up, and not true.

Not having one or slapping people with a reminder that there is A person that dislikes what they read.

That my friends will cause members to walk.

It is a big world. lots happening, like a whirlpool circling  chaos.

I can tell you this I am pleased to see the thread. I can also tell you I've been expecting this conversation, and have my opinion from where it starts.

I could be wrong but I believe there was this little guy with a mustache. That controlled speech and killed 6 million people ...... Dictators always do that

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Offline AnsonJ

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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2018, 12:25:31 PM »
Politics.  Gets its name from the Latin word Poli meaning "many" and tics meaning blood sucking creatures. 

I honestly dont care weather it is nixed or not, but since we do have a deadicated forum, maybe we can set it up so that you have to willfully sign up for that specific forum.  This way no one steps in a pile accidentally. 

Just my thoughts on it

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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2018, 03:48:57 PM »
Politics.  Gets its name from the Latin word Poli meaning "many" and tics meaning blood sucking creatures. 

I honestly dont care weather it is nixed or not, but since we do have a deadicated forum, maybe we can set it up so that you have to willfully sign up for that specific forum.  This way no one steps in a pile accidentally. 

Just my thoughts on it

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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2018, 06:35:31 PM »
Over on Tool Talk, I don't allow politics, but I come here for many reasons, and one of them is to read the political discussions. I find them reasonably well expressed.

I don't think politics should be "opt in". The section title says it well- If you don't like politics, don't come to this thread.
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #20 on: November 02, 2018, 08:58:54 PM »
I don't think politics should be "opt in". The section title says it well- If you don't like politics, don't come to this thread.

Yep.
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Offline Heiny57

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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #21 on: November 03, 2018, 06:38:23 AM »
I don't think politics should be "opt in". The section title says it well- If you don't like politics, don't come to this thread.

Yep.
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2018, 07:15:51 AM »
UB......we as individuals.....only do what we want to....
I control where I go and what I read...
I don’t have a problem with politics discussion, we really need SOUND voices speaking up.
I do avoid, angry, foul, hit you back first threads.
My vote would be leave the subject open, it doesn’t bother me.  ;)
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #23 on: November 03, 2018, 07:30:55 AM »
 Dittos again .......

Kind of like do not hit you finger with a hammer is could hurt,  :-\

Once tried the user gets it, common sense trumps rules .

Pep 

I don't think politics should be "opt in". The section title says it well- If you don't like politics, don't come to this thread.

Yep.
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #24 on: November 03, 2018, 08:43:04 AM »
While I am glad to hear/read the leanings of everyone, I do feel everyone is entitled to my opinion, too.

Maybe a new section that is free of politics where the snowflakes can go and possibly melt. I bet there wouldn't be much action in the new section so It is probably a waste of time.
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #25 on: November 03, 2018, 11:47:45 AM »
I am going to let you boys see the results of the poll later. It is interesting so far and not what I expected.
You boys better hold on cause I'm gonna have to stand on it!

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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #26 on: November 05, 2018, 12:19:40 PM »
I am actually not surprised with the results.  We are a small community of mostly like minded folks, at least as far as those who speak up.   Sure we have a few on the liberal side and I am thankful for them, need to hear the opposite side.


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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #27 on: November 05, 2018, 12:45:33 PM »
I am actually not surprised with the results.  We are a small community of mostly like minded folks, at least as far as those who speak up.   Sure we have a few on the liberal side and I am thankful for them, need to hear the opposite side.

OOPS, I thought I had set that to blind until after the poll closed.  :-[
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #28 on: November 05, 2018, 01:53:38 PM »
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Re: Share your opinion about politics please
« Reply #29 on: November 05, 2018, 02:08:24 PM »
I do not talk politics. I am silent.
What am I? I am to the Right of Atilla the Hun.
ALL Democrats are Socialists, which I interpret s Communists.
I am silent,but ALWAYS VOTE!
yes sir, no sir, no excuse sir