Split Politics into 4 sections?

[nuskool89]

Democrat

Republican

Independent

Debate


Just wondering if this would be a better layout to share your personal views compared to the current model? Skimming through the existing section it’s pretty clear if you don’t think one specific way, you’re a ________ who should be ridiculed and silenced.

 

[BobThe420Builder]

How about deleting it all

Or

Make it so we can block a section of threads

 

[nuskool89]

How about deleting it all

Or

Make it so we can block a section of threads

A part of me wanted to include that in my post, “or just delete it all”

but that goes against the entire purpose of any public forum. If we’re going to have off topic sections I mean**

 

[Herb & Suds]

I don't see how that would work because Republicans would fall under revisionist history aka alternate facts
Bringing back Jim Crowe
And most Americans don't need to be brainwashed in to the GQP

We love the country warts and all unlike the radical and violent right

Signed the Americans for a Democracy

Is that victimhood I smell?

 

[BobThe420Builder]

It's actually NOT a public forum

It's privately owned and run

So ultimately it's not upto us

 

[Herb & Suds]

It's actually NOT a public forum

It's privately owned and run

So ultimately it's not upto us

I'm certain the OP can find plenty of places that espouse the orange god shall be returned to his golden throne
He just wants to corrupt this one

 

[BobThe420Builder]

I just want to

BLOCK

the politics threads


PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE @sunni

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I'm certain the OP can find plenty of places that espouse the orange god shall be returned to his golden throne
He just wants to corrupt this one

Delusional
Deranged
Troll/Bot
Realist

Too easy. Had to say hello and attempt humor with this messy pathetic troll.

Peace.

 

[nuskool89]

It's actually NOT a public forum

It's privately owned and run

So ultimately it's not upto us

I guess you’re right it is not up to “us” you are correct.

Hence my making a request to the Mod gods in this section of the site

 

[BobThe420Builder]

but that goes against the entire purpose of any public forum

You stated it's a public forum

It's not, was my point

 

[cannabineer]

Democrat

Republican

Independent

Debate


Just wondering if this would be a better layout to share your personal views compared to the current model? Skimming through the existing section it’s pretty clear if you don’t think one specific way, you’re a ________ who should be ridiculed and silenced.

Once upon a time I modded in Politics. I could not tell you then why I think your idea is bad. But now, having watched tribalism consuming the republic to the point of naked insurrection, I believe I can say why.

The Politics forum is a pretty ugly place. It is that way because actual human politics are ugly. I would much rather know what my fellow citizens are saying (no matter how sharply I disagree) because those opinions end up having real-life consequences.

Wanting to have a political or ideological safe space means shutting out some of the ugly truth. This is in a sense a rejection of the basic idea of free speech. My wanting those miserable offensive fascists to stop harsh img my mellow contains an irreducible ugly fact: I want to realign truth to what I like. In its own way, that is fascism made solid.

So no. I want to watch what the enemies of free speech and thought are saying and doing. Setting up tribal reservations might be a comfort in the short term, but it makes me weaker and them stronger.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Once upon a time I modded in Politics. I could not tell you then why I think your idea is bad. But now, having watched tribalism consuming the republic to the point of naked insurrection, I believe I can say why.

The Politics forum is a pretty ugly place. It is that way because actual human politics are ugly. I would much rather know what my fellow citizens are saying (no matter how sharply I disagree) because those opinions end up having real-life consequences.

Wanting to have a political or ideological safe space means shutting out some of the ugly truth. This is in a sense a rejection of the basic idea of free speech. My wanting those miserable offensive fascists to go away contains an irreducible ugly fact: I want to realign truth to what I like. In its own way, that is fascism made solid.

So no. I want to watch what the enemies of free speech and thought are saying and doing. Setting up tribal reservations might be a comfort in the short term, but it makes me weaker and them stronger.

Again my innocent attempt at humor are turned on me. There is no solution. I'll just do my best to get along with most.

And we are acquainted at best. Why do you assume knowledge of myself? I note your posts and move. Obvious endorsement of free speech.

You have me wrong. I'm not the one challenging the other's posts. LOL.

You are still alright in my book.

 

[cannabineer]

Again my innocent attempt at humor are turned on me. There is no solution. I'll just do my best to get along with most.

And we are acquainted at best. Why do you assume knowledge of myself? I note your posts and move. Obvious endorsement of free speech.

You have me wrong. I'm not the one challenging the other's posts. LOL.

You are still alright in my book.

I did not reply to or about you.

 

[BobThe420Builder]

Ahhhhhh

Politics at its best



Lol

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I did not reply to or about you.

I am an ass. Ever had that bad load with image two post over layed. OOPS!. I am sorry. But needed to be said here. I'm better. TY for that. Still miffed from a bit ago. LOL.

 

[VTHIZZ]

If you want to see some funny ass shit, challenge someone's opinion. People go ape shit in those threads and 9/10 they begin insulting you, and every other word is TRUMP this TRUMP that LOL
Anyways I don't really go in there anymore, I'm locked out of multiple threads for being on the opposite side of discussion(s)

Should leave those forums as is

 

[nuskool89]

I don't see how that would work because Republicans would fall under revisionist history aka alternate facts
Bringing back Jim Crowe
And most Americans don't need to be brainwashed in to the GQP

We love the country warts and all unlike the radical and violent right

Signed the Americans for a Democracy

Is that victimhood I smell?

I'm certain the OP can find plenty of places that espouse the orange god shall be returned to his golden throne
He just wants to corrupt this one

That’s a very wide brush you have to paint strangers with

You stated it's a public forum

It's not, was my point

Bob you’re right, I misspoke. I guess what I was getting at is we peers of pot growing are the public in this space. I wasn’t thinking of the website as a private business; more a place where we members are all connected/communicating/sharing ideas. I wouldn’t want to silence you or Herb & Suds because I may disagree with you on certain subjects, or if you enjoy something I don’t (ie you may enjoy the sports section where I may not)

 

[nuskool89]

If you want to see some funny ass shit, challenge someone's opinion. People go ape shit in those threads and 9/10 they begin insulting you, and every other word is
Anyways I don't really go in there anymore, I'm locked out of multiple threads for being on the opposite side of discussion(s)

Should leave those forums as is

I guess my intention of more choices comes from a point of:

(here is a section to share ideas/circle jerk with like minded individuals)

(here is a space to debate those you may agree with on certain subject but disagree with on others)

 

[BobThe420Builder]

That’s a very wide brush you have to paint strangers with




Bob you’re right, I misspoke. I guess what I was getting at is we peers of pot growing are the public in this space. I wasn’t thinking of the website as a private business; more a place where we members are all connected/communicating/sharing ideas. I wouldn’t want to silence you or Herb & Suds because I may disagree with you on certain subjects, or if you enjoy something I don’t (ie you may enjoy the sports section where I may not)

Totally understand

But, who I am, I want to silence your opinion, on politics, cuzzzzz I don't care

But if u like GDP...I love you

 

[Bagginski]

If you want to see some funny ass shit, challenge someone's opinion. People go ape shit in those threads and 9/10 they begin insulting you, and every other word is TRUMP this TRUMP that LOL
Anyways I don't really go in there anymore, I'm locked out of multiple threads for being on the opposite side of discussion(s)

Should leave those forums as is

Really? I tend to let fly at will, within the bounds of civil discourse…funny thing, I’ve never been banned from a thread, or even temporarily banned, anywhere. Not even warned or threatened. Not even at some of the most politically fractious and ban-happy sites around. I’m nobody, I’m just here for the food.

So, I don’t know how to advise you. Maybe you ignore the public record? I’ve seen that work out badly even for moderators’ pets (suggesting nothing). Do you feel you don’t fare as well in the discussion as you think your points warrant? Do others disagree, or seem not to understand at all? Times like this, I go back over what I’ve been posting,to see if I was actually as sharp and useful as I remember, ‘cause sometimes that helps (and sometimes doesn’t, sure).

Good luck making the place for yourself that you want!