Let's Get Rid of the Politics Forum - Page 2

lookout123 · 02-23-2010, 09:18 AM

The politics forum is what originally brought me to the cellar. While I was usually the only conservative in most of the discussions it was at least fun. The politics threads are generally just annoying anymore.

Undertoad · 02-23-2010, 09:38 AM

I wager it'll come around. Things change.

Trilby · 02-23-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinx

It's a vehicle for the hateful.

quite right.

kerosene · 02-23-2010, 10:08 AM

I read the politics forum when I am looking to get good and annoyed.

classicman · 02-23-2010, 10:25 AM

I am sorry - I know that I am part of the problem. It has become a clusterfuck and an attack on each others posts, cites, sources and overwhelming personal attacks. I'm trying to take a break so others can hopefully enjoy posting there.

I'm gonna try to keep out.

squirell nutkin · 02-23-2010, 11:11 AM

Maybe there should be a polite and considerate political discussion forum for jsut that. Let the vitriol spewing continue in the politics forum and have another place where people are polite and respectful. And monkeys will fly out of my ass and if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle...

SamIam · 02-23-2010, 11:29 AM

The politics forum is rather nasty at the moment, but no worse than on any other board. I post there from time to time without the expectation of changing the minds of other posters. It helps me define for myself where I sit on the issues. If you got rid of politics, people who are dying for a fight will just find one on other forums instead.

monster · 02-23-2010, 09:02 PM

could we just put an airlock on it? Or a one-way valve of some sort? Or maybe just a decontamination chamber on exit so no-one can bring the shit with them?

lumberjim · 02-23-2010, 09:56 PM

I'd be ok with having all political posts limited to video taped youtube orations. that way we could see the veins in their foreheads bulging at least.

spudcon · 02-23-2010, 10:17 PM

I stopped going to the political threads when I got sick of having my principles insulted. Having said that, even the most benign threads have political one-liners woven in them.
If, however, you can't discuss politics or religion, you've limited yourself to mediocrity. Remember the advice, "don't sweat the small shit. P.S. It's all small shit." That's what happens when you limit speech, small shit.

lumberjim · 02-23-2010, 10:19 PM

maybe I'll just wade into the politics threads and wreck them with my evil shenanigans

spudcon · 02-23-2010, 10:51 PM

Let me know when you do Jim. It'll be fun to watch.

lumberjim · 02-23-2010, 11:03 PM

You'll know because Chuck Norris will be ass raped by Jesus in there

lookout123 · 02-24-2010, 01:34 AM

Obviously Jinx will be doing the heavy lifting then.

sexobon · 02-24-2010, 02:31 AM

@ lumberjim (the first Dwellar to greet me in the Cellar way back when).

If you're just venting, disregard the following:

WE don't need no stinkin' Politics forum: we have the capability to start a non-stinkin' Politics social group. Follow UT's modus operandi and start a moderator nomination thread for the person Dwellars would like to see create and moderate the Politics social group. After an ample time period, start a voting thread for Dwellars to choose from among those who have accepted the nomination. Announce the communities choice and let us create our own modus vivendi.

The social group would be able to initiate its own topics for discussion; or, rip off threads from the Politics forum that have turned sour. The additional moderation will keep out the riff raff. Show them how it's done. It's about time someone used the social groups feature for constructive purposes.

Administrator's and Moderators' input welcome.

02-23-2010, 09:18 AM	#16
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	The politics forum is what originally brought me to the cellar. While I was usually the only conservative in most of the discussions it was at least fun. The politics threads are generally just annoying anymore. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

02-23-2010, 10:25 AM	#20
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I am sorry - I know that I am part of the problem. It has become a clusterfuck and an attack on each others posts, cites, sources and overwhelming personal attacks. I'm trying to take a break so others can hopefully enjoy posting there. I'm gonna try to keep out. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

02-23-2010, 11:11 AM	#21
squirell nutkin has a second hand user title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a Nut House Posts: 2,017	Maybe there should be a polite and considerate political discussion forum for jsut that. Let the vitriol spewing continue in the politics forum and have another place where people are polite and respectful. And monkeys will fly out of my ass and if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle... __________________ And now I'm finished posting.

02-23-2010, 09:02 PM	#23
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	could we just put an airlock on it? Or a one-way valve of some sort? Or maybe just a decontamination chamber on exit so no-one can bring the shit with them? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-23-2010, 09:56 PM	#24
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I'd be ok with having all political posts limited to video taped youtube orations. that way we could see the veins in their foreheads bulging at least. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-23-2010, 09:38 AM	#17
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I wager it'll come around. Things change.

02-23-2010, 10:08 AM	#19
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I read the politics forum when I am looking to get good and annoyed.

02-23-2010, 11:29 AM	#22
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	The politics forum is rather nasty at the moment, but no worse than on any other board. I post there from time to time without the expectation of changing the minds of other posters. It helps me define for myself where I sit on the issues. If you got rid of politics, people who are dying for a fight will just find one on other forums instead.

02-23-2010, 10:17 PM	#25
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	I stopped going to the political threads when I got sick of having my principles insulted. Having said that, even the most benign threads have political one-liners woven in them. If, however, you can't discuss politics or religion, you've limited yourself to mediocrity. Remember the advice, "don't sweat the small shit. P.S. It's all small shit." That's what happens when you limit speech, small shit. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

02-23-2010, 10:19 PM	#26
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	maybe I'll just wade into the politics threads and wreck them with my evil shenanigans __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-23-2010, 10:51 PM	#27
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	Let me know when you do Jim. It'll be fun to watch. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

02-23-2010, 11:03 PM	#28
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	You'll know because Chuck Norris will be ass raped by Jesus in there __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-24-2010, 01:34 AM	#29
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Obviously Jinx will be doing the heavy lifting then. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

02-24-2010, 02:31 AM	#30
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	@ lumberjim (the first Dwellar to greet me in the Cellar way back when). If you're just venting, disregard the following: WE don't need no stinkin' Politics forum: we have the capability to start a non-stinkin' Politics social group. Follow UT's modus operandi and start a moderator nomination thread for the person Dwellars would like to see create and moderate the Politics social group. After an ample time period, start a voting thread for Dwellars to choose from among those who have accepted the nomination. Announce the communities choice and let us create our own modus vivendi. The social group would be able to initiate its own topics for discussion; or, rip off threads from the Politics forum that have turned sour. The additional moderation will keep out the riff raff. Show them how it's done. It's about time someone used the social groups feature for constructive purposes. Administrator's and Moderators' input welcome.

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