Politics Board - Keep It or Delete It?

[warhawk]

no  but  H3LL NO!!!!!!!!!!  2 ANYTYPE OF POLITICAL BOARD/THREAD.
I HATE TALKING POLITICS BECAUSE IT EVENTUALLY LEADS 2 VERBAL AGGRESSION.  SO H3LL NO

WARHAWK

[mojim]

But as stated before, you can choose to go into that board or choose to stay out of it...I personally am not interested in talking politics or religion but as odd as it may seem,  I believe I am for the board..

[PianoMan]

Personally, I disagree JDog. Topics such as religion and politics are divisive and that's not what we're about here on SBG. There's other websites & message board for that.
Believe me, I'm finding that out the hard way.

I have to agree with Scrho on this.  There are other political websites/forums to join, and it's not why we are here.  I also believe it would be very hard to moderate. 

[KollegeKreed]

"thats not why we are here"....We have threads right now about our loved ones Gravesites, the Final four, Childhood Toys, Howard Stern, and "the intelligence of one's right foot".

It seems we discuss everything else here...I guess im at a loss as to why it would matter if those of us who wish to debate with other sly guys on a board had the opportunity...as its been repeated again and again, people who hate the idea or hate politics dont need to read it..

[schro]

KK,
This thread went 18 months without being brought back to life by you. During the 32 posts you've made, you've seen some of the ugliness that can result from the difference in political views. Based on your picture and name, I'm assuming you're in college. I'm sure you can find an outlet to scratch that political itch.

Again, it's not my final call on this, but my vote is to NOT revive it.

[TheSlyBear]

But as state before, you can choose to go into that board or choose to stay out of it..

That's great in theory mojim, but I've found that it doesn't always work in practice. Grievances and bad blood created when discussing politics almost always bleeds over into other areas of a board.

Why risk what we've got going here so that a few people can vent? schro is right on -- there are plenty of other places to talk politics.

[mojim]

I'm good on whatever you all decide, I mean I did not even know there was one...I guess I just do not like the ideal of being told I can't talk about something in a group of grown men.Just rubs me the wrong way, but all is cool

[Paul]

If we want to discuss politics we can do it in person at the convention each year....that way if there is any bad blood you have a year to cool off.

[Timmay]

Well I would say just do away with it.  I dont get into political discussions in forums..let alone get into them in public.  They always just turn into shouting matches and which party is better than the other.  Yes you have a point wiht it being in a forum..cause you can walk away at anytime.  Its just going to cause a riff between otherwise to people who seem to have gotten along before.  We seen a prime example of that last night.  I say if you want to talk politics...go find a forum dedicated to such.  Sorry just my opinion, but just like anything else...there are going to be those who agree and disagree.  For the sake of keeping things to the Good in here....I just choose not to participate.  So you can leave it or take it..doesnt matter to me.

[mojim]

Well I would say just do away with it.  I dont get into political discussions in forums..let alone get into them in public.  They always just turn into shouting matches and which party is better than the other.  Yes you have a point wiht it being in a forum..cause you can walk away at anytime.  Its just going to cause a riff between otherwise to people who seem to have gotten along before.  We seen a prime example of that last night.  I say if you want to talk politics...go find a forum dedicated to such.  Sorry just my opinion, but just like anything else...there are going to be those who agree and disagree.  For the sake of keeping things to the Good in here....I just choose not to participate.  So you can leave it or take it..doesnt matter to me.

Your sheeting me, right?  Opps, wrong board...

[tomgallagher]

I vote to keep it. It's simple, IMO, come in and debate or stay out. No problemo.

[Nick912]

I vote to keep it. It's simple, IMO, come in and debate or stay out. No problemo.

Ditto

[JDog]

I vote to keep it. It's simple, IMO, come in and debate or stay out. No problemo.

Dittoed tambien

[SlickEric]

Well I would say just do away with it.  I dont get into political discussions in forums..let alone get into them in public.  Its just going to cause a riff between people who seem to have gotten along before.  We seen a prime example of that last night.  I say if you want to talk politics...go find a forum dedicated to such. 

I agree with Timmmay. 
Why add something to this forum that could cause fights and disagreements. We're basically an agreeable bunch of guys, but why add fuel to the fire. Leave well enough alone and keep politics out of this place

"Este no es el lugar para la política!"

[Robmeister]

If we want to discuss politics we can do it in person at the convention each year....that way if there is any bad blood you have a year to cool off.

.....after you've gone to blows in the parking lot...

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