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Originally Posted by conn8757
I hesitate to ask this, but it seems like the thread on politics - the politcal thread seems to make this not such a friendly site. Many people that used to post here regularly no longer do. I think the comments and threads posted on political are a big reason for that. Anyone agree? Everyone has their own beliefs but that site seems to bring out the very worst in people. It seems to be a I'm right and you're stupid and wrong forum. I am drawn to it and hate it at the same time. Just my thoughts.
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I am a regular poster on the Political forum ! I do it because I am interested in the country and politics !
The comment "Many people that used to post here regularly no longer do. I think the comments and threads posted on political are a big reason for that." is puzzling to me. I have no interest in many forums on here and perhaps would get upset if I visited them, so I dont visit them !!
I also wonder how many of those "many people" are part of the group that I read about on here who wanted a place to be with folks, I think the host used the term "like us" when describing them on the thread concerning them starting a new board or something. I dont know if they were or were not, but that sounds just a bit elitist to me !
I recall during many debates on here....the horse track debate for one...when folks wrote me private notes concerning how they were being attacked or snubbed because of what they believed....it didnt agree with those attacking them....and they wrote me to tell me they agreed with my position but would not be posting publicly because of the attacks. I dont think those people who find it necessary to launch personal attacks and insist that all agree with them should control the content on here.
Now, I suppose if that is what we want....that is fine with me. I surely have other outlets for discussion, but seems like some sort of cleansing going on for some reason.
I do not want to be a part of "pulling down TOTV"....I have tried to voice my opinion (although perhaps not well) and to stay away from personal attacks, MOST times succesfully, but to be considered a part of "pulling down TOTV" is not very palatable to me.
I will stop posting...set up another account so I can read, and if the members want to "cleanse" so we all think alike...so be it !!