being a past participant of the political forum I would offer the following observation to you all.
The forum was fine and allowed any topic.
It was spoiled by some very few who even after warnings continued to bait, harass and get down right nasty personal.
In addition there were some number of TOTV members who did not care for or like politics and had their views how people should disagree or not. While they did not like the political forum they would continue to come in and then complain to the administration about what they did not like to see and hear.
Now keep in mind that the political forum was made such that one HAD TO OPT IN to read/participate. The new political posts did not show up in the general new posts tab. So those who did not like it would opt in and then go complain.
So I here once again offer the same advice I did back then. If there is a forum or thread that does not suit one or the subject matter one does not care for.......it was and still is so simple....just do not go into that forum or that thread or subject matter one does not like.
I for one do enjoy the fact that some of the wordly subjects that do infact affect or potentially affect our lives or the lives of our friends and loved ones are being posted and actively participated in. And yes there are times when they do skew (like every forum or subject on TOTV does) off subject. And sometimes the subject drifts into political waters.
Another point to think about is that what is political to some is not to others.
I do not beleive the tone of any one thread or topic affects the way communications are conducted in other areas.
When I see or know there is a subject I do not care for, I do not go in to see what is going on. When someone in a thread gets out in left field or states something I do not particularly like.....it is just too easy to ignore!!!
In closing I would hope that the behavior of a few do not create an aura of general condition....when it is not. It wasn't in the political forum either!
I feel strongly about being able to have discussions and disagreements and even spirited counterpoint........No struggle no progress.
The above commentary is not aimed at any individual....but to the prospect of not being able to have open discussions about world affairs.
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