Censorship is killing OOD forum

[Sharon]

Well said.

[finsfurfeathers]

What kills discussions is the lack of respect towards others who voice differing opinions. People need to learn how to debate by discussing the issue and not attacking the individual.

People also need to understand that if you continuously insult a person, you will likely never convince them that you are right.

That is the gist of what we are trying to get through too some. Just like poking a bear isn't a good idea as eventually it'll bite back so is constantly jabbing, mocking, or aggravating another member only leads to worst in return. Eventually you have 2 monkeys throwing feces at each other while the rest of the zoo are cheering them on. Ya sure some may say that's a lively and entertaining forum to me its just an embarrassment. If that's the sort of thing you like watch an episode of Jerry other wise listen to the wise words of Sam who incidentally is a top and great poster yet I never see him in the off topic section. If you want a great forum be like Sam

[TroutSlayer]

"Like Button"

[finsfurfeathers]

"Like Button"

Don't know what they are saying but I hope its be like Sam!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6M1ko...?feature=share

[trimmer21]

This is just a suggestion,but,if political discussions are really a problem causing no end of grief for moderators,maybe,it's time for a blanket policy banning all forms of political discussion or any other subject which may cause disagreement from the entire website.

[finsfurfeathers]

This is just a suggestion,but,if political discussions are really a problem causing no end of grief for moderators,maybe,it's time for a blanket policy banning all forms of political discussion or any other subject which may cause disagreement from the entire website.

I do not know how to make you understand.
Its not the discussion but how it is discussed.

[trimmer21]

I do not know how to make you understand.
Its not the discussion but how it is discussed.

Be that as it may,is it not common sense that if something is causing an adversity contrary to editorial policy to completely remove the verifiable cause of the issue?

[finsfurfeathers]

Be that as it may,is it not common sense that if something is causing an adversity contrary to editorial policy to completely remove the verifiable cause of the issue?

Trust me if it was up to me I'd make sure it wouldn't hit its back side on the way out. Admin however still has faith members can discourse in a civil and courteous manour. Though the majourity can the number that can't are getting fewer and fewer.

[rodmcd]

I think a wise man just fired up a conversation that makes sense and there fore makes for an enjoyable read. It also did not take up a half page that I had a problem wading through. Thanks Sam.
rodmcd

[Species8472]

Many years back I used to actively post in the "off topic" section. Came to the realization that it was a waste of time and not why I joined. Sent Megan a pm and had myself voluntarily removed from access to that part of the site.

Have not been able to see it for several years now and don't miss it. Removed the temptation to be a "di#k.". Now I just post trip reports and provide input on topics I have knowledge of. Much better experience.