[Carla B]

Originally Posted by Jack9696

I did not know the forum is for seniors. I retired young. What is the age requirement? I have to admit I did not read the TOS.

Anyone 50+ is a senior according to AARP. Anyone 40+ and retired will soon be 50, 'cause time flies when you're having fun.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Me too. Ecuadog has always been a positive force whom I enjoy reading.

Tal, you know me (golden in the pool at DDRR) and know I support you 100%. I don't participate in the political forum because the negativity is so stressful to read. But I'm behind you in spirit, if not in print.

Tal - I have to agree with CFrance. As I have told you in the past, we don't agree on all things, but we disagree in an agreeable manner. The political forum has become a cesspool. And we all know who the sewer rats are. The lack of common courtesy is driving people away from the political threads. So much for civil discourse.

As a wise poster, Ecuadog, so brilliantly stated: Illegitimi non carborundum est.


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[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Carla B

Anyone 50+ is a senior according to AARP. Anyone 40+ and retired will soon be 50, 'cause time flies when you're having fun.

Some donor at One Blood last Friday said that the older you get the faster the time flies by. He is about 75, I would guess.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Tal - I have to agree with CFrance. As I have told you in the past, we don't agree on all things, but we disagree in an agreeable manner. The political forum has become a cesspool. And we all know who the sewer rats are. The lack of common courtesy is driving people away from the political threads. So much for civil discourse.

As a wise poster, Ecuadog, so brilliantly stated: Illegitimi non carborundum est.


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I have heard that before often from my friends on Findlaw. Illegitimi non carborundum est. It was lawyers protecting their turf back then in 2002 - 2006.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by dbussone

...The political forum has become a cesspool...

The only words I might disagree with are "has become". I would say "has always been".

Don't tell me it's getting even worse!!??!!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

The only words I might disagree with are "has become". I would say "has always been".



Don't tell me it's getting even worse!!??!!

PB - it has become just terrible. There is a white supremacist troll who has become a frequent poster, along with several others. You wouldn't believe the level of racism that has resulted.


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[Carla B]

When the Moderators shut down the political forum prior to the 2012 election, it had evolved from lively discourse to rough. But nowhere as rough as it has become this go'round.

As DBussone says it's a "cesspool." Maybe it's time for another shut down.

[Rockyrd]

Originally Posted by dbussone

PB - it has become just terrible. There is a white supremacist troll who has become a frequent poster, along with several others. You wouldn't believe the level of racism that has resulted.


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What is frustrating is lectures based on political beliefs.

I am lectured because I offer criticism of the President with links to back up my point.

Those who disagree are snide, filthy mouthed, uninformed and sneaky.

AND I get the lecture and these folks, BECAUSE OF THEIR POLITICAL STANCE AND POSITION are unscathed by anyones words.

My posts are two long....my posts have too many links....my posts have too much copy and paste, however those who critique ME, loudly and proudly support those who offer nothing ever but smart immature wise cracks loaded with sexually offensive terms and language.

I must mis understand a political forum after all these years. I thought sharing what we read and opinions was the norm.

Yes, this post is personal.......I agree with TAL in that this is personal now....those filthy mouth folks have taken over this forum.....those who never do anything but lecture, depending on the political stance of the other poster...they OWN this place and as I said when i came back on here, my point was that it had been overtaken by a group, and surprisingly, they still hang on and offer nothing but change the subject on any thread that is uncomfortable......and gee would it be great to have someone share links for actual news, which of course most on here do not believe anyway.

Actually, those who do not visit, although it is totally understandable, make those who dominate stronger. It has changed me with posting for sure....in order to survive I lose my way and have an "I dont care attitude because I know who is there.....would be great if others would join in and uplift the conversation with facts, links and honest discussion. The political forum, is resembling however what is happening in the real world. Simply mean spirited and personal attacks instead of debate.

[EnglishJW]

Originally Posted by stan the man

Close this thread - its making me so sad - calling people Bast.......I feel this is wrong and the people who agree with that make me so sad

I agree.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Rockyrd

What is frustrating is lectures based on political beliefs.

I am lectured because I offer criticism of the President with links to back up my point.

Those who disagree are snide, filthy mouthed, uninformed and sneaky.

AND I get the lecture and these folks, BECAUSE OF THEIR POLITICAL STANCE AND POSITION are unscathed by anyones words.

My posts are two long....my posts have too many links....my posts have too much copy and paste, however those who critique ME, loudly and proudly support those who offer nothing ever but smart immature wise cracks loaded with sexually offensive terms and language.

I must mis understand a political forum after all these years. I thought sharing what we read and opinions was the norm.

Yes, this post is personal.......I agree with TAL in that this is personal now....those filthy mouth folks have taken over this forum.....those who never do anything but lecture, depending on the political stance of the other poster...they OWN this place and as I said when i came back on here, my point was that it had been overtaken by a group, and surprisingly, they still hang on and offer nothing but change the subject on any thread that is uncomfortable......and gee would it be great to have someone share links for actual news, which of course most on here do not believe anyway.

Actually, those who do not visit, although it is totally understandable, make those who dominate stronger. It has changed me with posting for sure....in order to survive I lose my way and have an "I dont care attitude because I know who is there.....would be great if others would join in and uplift the conversation with facts, links and honest discussion. The political forum, is resembling however what is happening in the real world. Simply mean spirited and personal attacks instead of debate.

I do not think it needs to be closed nor even Moderated. However, calling people out for extremely out-of-line statements on the Political Forum should be allowed on the General Discussion on the Villages Regular Board. I have told these bullying posters repeatedly to stop the online harassment and stalking of me but they just continue and often get even nastier.

One of these did seem to get shut down a while ago. I mean a particularly persistent troll who posted many dozens of harassing photos on a Thread I was busy with on the Political Forum. These pictures had absolutely nothing to do with the subject and also demonstrated the complete opposite of the message I was trying to get out.

I enjoy your posts Rockyrd.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Rockyrd

What is frustrating is lectures based on political beliefs.

I am lectured because I offer criticism of the President with links to back up my point.

Those who disagree are snide, filthy mouthed, uninformed and sneaky.

AND I get the lecture and these folks, BECAUSE OF THEIR POLITICAL STANCE AND POSITION are unscathed by anyones words.

My posts are two long....my posts have too many links....my posts have too much copy and paste, however those who critique ME, loudly and proudly support those who offer nothing ever but smart immature wise cracks loaded with sexually offensive terms and language.

I must mis understand a political forum after all these years. I thought sharing what we read and opinions was the norm.

Yes, this post is personal.......I agree with TAL in that this is personal now....those filthy mouth folks have taken over this forum.....those who never do anything but lecture, depending on the political stance of the other poster...they OWN this place and as I said when i came back on here, my point was that it had been overtaken by a group, and surprisingly, they still hang on and offer nothing but change the subject on any thread that is uncomfortable......and gee would it be great to have someone share links for actual news, which of course most on here do not believe anyway.

Actually, those who do not visit, although it is totally understandable, make those who dominate stronger. It has changed me with posting for sure....in order to survive I lose my way and have an "I dont care attitude because I know who is there.....would be great if others would join in and uplift the conversation with facts, links and honest discussion. The political forum, is resembling however what is happening in the real world. Simply mean spirited and personal attacks instead of debate.

I have to remind myself frequently that "words matter." It should, as you have posted, be possible to debate an issue rather than attack the poster. Great comment. Thanks.


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[Gpsma]

I just popped over to the Political Forum. It seems no worse than many online political boards. I see no point in discussing politics online or for that matter even in person. You never really change the other person's deeply held beliefs.

But if you choose to join in political discussions you need to grow a thicker hide.

Tal seems to garner a bit of ridicule in many of his posts..whether political or not. It seems posters have tired of his redundant recitation of his life experiences and discussions of his life long project. I've never met a Legal Librarian who isn't a bit "quirky". Nothing wrong with his quirkiness but I'm sure he gets under some people's skin and they are going to lash out.

As I said before....if you want to discuss hot button issues, don't complain when it gets into a gutter fight.

[Allegiance]

Nevermind.... lol

[NotGolfer]

It's been my observance on any social media site...here, "The Other News", Facebook and more that "some" folks just feel they can't just read it and go on without some sort of silly, degrading, putting-down or whatever kind you put in the blank---comment. Many times, I've noticed that it's the same folks over and over. Opinions? Yes---we all have them but do we have to put them out there? As DB said...words matter, words hurt, words, kill, words can be abuse. I agree with Tal that we're adults...older ones at that and should know better!!! Were these folks like that in their work place, are they like that with their family and friends?? By the number of posts/pages on this link it's struck a cord!!!!

[Rapscallion St Croix]

My old Pappy used to tell me, "You lay [sic] down with dogs, you get up with fleas."