[quirky3]

Originally Posted by Posh 08

Didn't say I didn't like it. Just think you should taste it before you say you don't like it, but that of course is up to you.

We are all free to express our opinions any time. We don't need to meet the criteria of others.

[graciegirl]

I am surprised we have not heard from Richie Lion.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by quirky3

- I think it will be a more positive, upbeat forum without it.
I am saying that I think TOTV is better off without it

Originally Posted by Posh 08

If you were NOT there, how would you know?

Originally Posted by quirky3

I've never been on the political forum, period. But I do have my opinions, and I am stating them here. Sorry you don't like that.

Quirk, isn't that a little like saying: "I've never tried icecream, but I know I wouldn't like it, and everyone's life will be more positive and upbeat without it". I know I'm being silly to make a point, but how can you judge something negatively if you've never been there?

[quirky3]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Quirk, isn't that a little like saying: "I've never tried icecream, but I know I wouldn't like it, and everyone's life will be more positive and upbeat without it". I know I'm being silly to make a point, but how can you judge something negatively if you've never been there?

Folks, just a friendly reminder - the thread is titled "Where is the political forum", and the TOTV policy is to address the topic at hand, not attack the posters.

I prefaced all my comments with "I think",not "I know". Also, all of my comments refer to ways in which TOTV can improve, not anything specifically bad about the political forum. Chill out. Don't take out your projected anger on me. I will not accept it.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by quirky3

We are all free to express our opinions any time. We don't need to meet the criteria of others.

Except on TOTV political forum. Right? I rest my case. Thank you.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by quirky3

Three reasons:
- I think it will be a more positive, upbeat forum without it
- I think TOTV will require much less admin time without it
- I think with clear policies defined we won't have the problem of posts needing to be moved to the political forum, because no political posts would be allowed

I am saying that I think TOTV is better off without it

How does the political forum make "it" so negative and downbeat???

You obviously know how much time out of their total admin time; what % does it take?

Some posts are not intended to be political that are in other forums; some how some of them take on a political trend. Just because there is no political forum, just how does this not happen.

And the last line, your opinion, you are totally and completely entitled to as we all are.

If any of you opted in and visited the political forum and did not post, and did not like it, there was no requirement for you continue....just opt out and be of what ever opinion why you did not like it.

To pontificate about the value of TOTV with or without it.......WOW!!!!

btk

[DaleMN]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am surprised we have not heard from Richie Lion.

Me too. He may be in withdrawal.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Down Sized

Paul Ryan coming to Sumter Landing.

When? I have a hair appointment and have to go around that area tomorrow at nine thirty...Those kinds of things usually draw huge crowds.

I don't like crowds or I might go take a peep at him to say I did if he should attain his goal.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by DaleMN

Me too. He may be in withdrawal.

He is my Champion. He'll sort this out.

[quirky3]

Originally Posted by billethkid

How does the political forum make "it" so negative and downbeat???

You obviously know how much time out of their total admin time; what % does it take?

Some posts are not intended to be political that are in other forums; some how some of them take on a political trend. Just because there is no political forum, just how does this not happen.

And the last line, your opinion, you are totally and completely entitled to as we all are.

If any of you opted in and visited the political forum and did not post, and did not like it, there was no requirement for you continue....just opt out and be of what ever opinion why you did not like it.

To pontificate about the value of TOTV with or without it.......WOW!!!!

btk

I anticipated just such a response, which is why I prefaced all of my statements by "I think". They are my opinion, sorry if you don't like it. You have an odd definition of "pontificating". I'm not here to debate, just state my opinion, and I have done that.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by quirky3

Three reasons:
- I think it will be a more positive, upbeat forum without it
- I think TOTV will require much less admin time without it
- I think with clear policies defined we won't have the problem of posts needing to be moved to the political forum, because no political posts would be allowed

I am saying that I think TOTV is better off without it

You are among the larger group with this post stating your opinion, me included.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by billethkid

How does the political forum make "it" so negative and downbeat???

You obviously know how much time out of their total admin time; what % does it take?

Some posts are not intended to be political that are in other forums; some how some of them take on a political trend. Just because there is no political forum, just how does this not happen.

And the last line, your opinion, you are totally and completely entitled to as we all are.

If any of you opted in and visited the political forum and did not post, and did not like it, there was no requirement for you continue....just opt out and be of what ever opinion why you did not like it.

To pontificate about the value of TOTV with or without it.......WOW!!!!

btk

I have to support billethkid on this. I think I know why the area was shut down, and accept it as just a fact.

I, as BTK, have been posting on political since it began. It is remarkable to hear all the comments being made from folks who DID NOT HAVE TO EVEN SEE THE AREA, surely did not have to read or post and I suspect never even visited, and if they did and didnt like it, I WOULD ASSUME opted out since it was so nasty.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am surprised we have not heard from Richie Lion.

Originally Posted by DaleMN

Me too. He may be in withdrawal.

Originally Posted by Posh 08

He is my Champion. He'll sort this out.

I did e-mail briefly with Richie, he was kind enough to give me a little background. Like many of us, he feels "It's a shame" that the Political Forum has been suspended.

[Down Sized]

They just announced it on the news at 6pm that Paul Ryan would be in town Saturday. I didn't catch a time. Maybe someone else did.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

You are among the larger group with this post stating your opinion, me included.

Villager II also would say this.