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Any chance of banning hot topics
monkeybomb:
I know it is my responsibility to abstain from a post about religion or GW, but I can't. And maybe this rant is just a demonstration of poor impulse control. On those threads I end up learning about peoples religions and political views. For me this gets in the way of the advice they give and could even be an obsicle in a potential trade. This should never be the case.
The most prominent example is Drew Karee who has a lot to offer when he's off his soapbox. But now when I see his name I just cringe and think about the awful things he says in the everything else section.
I am also probably guilty of offending people. When I see stuff about the pope I get angry and I can't help myself. There is no need for that here.
The thing that is SO great about a forum like this is that we can discuss our common intrest without all that getting in the way.
If I just need to stop going to the Everything else forum then I'll try. But it's a shame that I and others will miss out on fun off topic threads (dream girls) and even arcade related threads (Mame licence) just because I don't want to get dragged into a political discussion.
Another solution would be to create a politics and religion section that could be the place for all that garbage.
Thanks (sorry) for the vent. I needed that.
Shape D.:
Thats kind of the point of the everything else forum. (I think) I don't agree with everything anyone says in there, but I strangley find it the most interesting forum on this board. No matter where you go youre going to find people with opinions, be it internet or the grocery store. If you don't feel like trading or purchasing anything from drew because you don't agree with his view on some subjects then don't. but I'd advise you not to just discount anyones advice based on thier opinion in a political thread because theres a lot of people here who know a lot about various things. And I've noticed drew in paticular knows a fair ammount about woodworking and tools.
tommy:
Dont read threads with subjectmatter you see unfit , and dont read topics from people you believe will make you feel uncomfortable.
This is why its in the *everything else* section .....you can tell what a topic is going to cover MOST times by reading the title ,so stay clear if your unhappy.
Hope that helps, sometimes we forget we should be having fun here and learning not trying to change the world.
General Zod:
I speak from experience when I say this .... the Everything Else forum can surely get you in heaps of trouble. I should know!
Remember this line, and you're sure to stay out of hot water!
There has never been a more wretched hive of scum and villainy!
Keep that handy when entering the Everything Else forum, and I assure you, you'll not be sorry.
Pixelhugger:
--- Quote from: monkeybomb on April 11, 2005, 03:51:13 pm ---If I just need to stop going to the Everything else forum then I'll try.
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