THE CLIMATE IN THE "OFF-TOPIC" DISCUSSION SUB-FORUM

[RD]

Maybe it's me, but I believe the attitudes and the overall climate of the off-topic sub-forum has digressed to less than what it was.  I have seen, even from myself, extremely heated discussions lately, possibly due to the frustrations surrounding gas prices, and who we all think should be blamed, and recently the Hurricane Katrina crisis, in which we blame either the government or the people in NO for what is happening as of now.

Maybe it is me, but I suggest we should refrain from such topics for awhile to regroup and not allow our personal feelings degrade the concept of this forum in general.  I am not saying that all the members here are having difficulties determining between intellectual discussion from some of the biased personal attacks, because most of the members here can probably do so.  What I am suggesting is based on the fact that I have seen and been the victim of personal attacks such as name calling and condescending remarks.  I do not think either should be allowed or should be stated in the first place.

So, how about we just give it a rest and ask ourselves before we post, "Does it need to be said?" or "Will this offend the person I am addressing it to?"

[Stormhammer]

I agree with you

we're just a lil bit cranky i think

[Charger_Fan]

I'm with ya!

[SuBLimE 69]

I liove you all .... 

[RT DAVE]

Maybe we need two separate off topic areas: one for the libs and one for the neo cons...

[RT DAVE]

Maybe we need two separate off topic areas: one for the libs and one for the neo cons...

btw, I'm a lib but I'm not about to argue with anyone on this board about politics regardless how badly I want to.   It's a waste of time. 

[Shakey]

Maybe it's me, but I believe the attitudes and the overall climate of the off-topic sub-forum has digressed to less than what it was.   I have seen, even from myself, extremely heated discussions lately, possibly due to the frustrations surrounding gas prices, and who we all think should be blamed, and recently the Hurricane Katrina crisis, in which we blame either the government or the people in NO for what is happening as of now.

Maybe it is me, but I suggest we should refrain from such topics for awhile to regroup and not allow our personal feelings degrade the concept of this forum in general.   I am not saying that all the members here are having difficulties determining between intellectual discussion from some of the biased personal attacks, because most of the members here can probably do so.   What I am suggesting is based on the fact that I have seen and been the victim of personal attacks such as name calling and condescending remarks.   I do not think either should be allowed or should be stated in the first place.

So, how about we just give it a rest and ask ourselves before we post, "Does it need to be said?" or "Will this offend the person I am addressing it to?"

F*$K YOU!   

[Khyron]

I like cake.

[Lowprofile]

Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammo! Wee's a fixin to have us a good ole fashion "snobberlocker"  LOL!

As long as we remember that we are all equals, we all bleed the same color, and we all live and breathe on the same rock. Its ok to dissagree, but no to Hate.

Word to yo' Momma.

[TeeWJay426]

The last thing we need here is another moparts type atmosphere....

[bull]

If these two can get along, so can we:

[Charger_Fan]

"Ebony & Ivory"

[Telvis]

I like the discussion and debate. I think it's fun as long as we can refrain from personal attacks. Opinions are one thing and attacks are another. Just remember that my opinion is always the right one.

[last426]

As long as we remember that we are all equals,

But we're not all equals -- some have hemis and some, well, wish they had a hemi.  Don't hate me cause I'm a blonde (and have a hemi), zoom.  Kim

[Telvis]

 

I'm really in trouble. I'm bald and I don't have a Hemi.

[Plumcrazy]

Can't we all just get along?   

[lumpy]

 I'm sorry but he started it!!! (the thread, that is)

[Crazy440]

I agree.  One of the other boards, I frequent, has a sub category, in the off topic section, named Politics room.  It seems to work well.  Of coarse, they keep the "nasty bashing shit" out.  As I seen with a couple of my post, there are always those who just do not have the intelligence to debate, without attacking.

[mustanghater]

I liove you all ....  

I'm gonna pretened I didn't hear that.

[derailed]

I like cake.

I like beer      All kidding aside, sounds good to me, were all together floating down shit creek in a screen boat to somewhere.

[Afflyer]

If these two can get along, so can we:

Bradley 

[Steve P.]

If these two can get along, so can we:

I still can't figure out what Snoop is saying....   

[Silver R/T]

totally agree, Troy stop attacking me lol

[mustanghater]

I feel like some of us don't have enough respect.

[Goldfinger71]

Right on! RD!