[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by rp001

there even more happy to see it go..Now folks here can actually be civil and keep the drama out. Good Riddance

why should posters who have no need, no desire and no interest in the political forum be "happy to see it go"?

i thought the mods/admin kept people "civil" and "the drama out" - no?

please explain...thanx

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by moosemann8

It would seem to me that if the Political Forum is suspended, then so should political advertisements, i.e., paid for by "Restore Our Future Inc" advertisement shown in TOTV today.

i believe i saw an ad for the villages tea party, too; under national sponsors

[ajbrown]

I mostly lurk in the political forum. Much of the time it was very interesting. I found it easy to ignore posts that I was not interested in or offered nothing to the subject matter. IMO it was not much different than watching an expert panel on various cable news networks. Two completely different views on the same issue with each side passionately supporting their side.

The only reason I post this at all is to let the admins know I personally feel that the political forum makes TOTV a better site. Other sites may offer political banter, but what makes TOTV political different is that many of the posters live here (or are considering living here) and are likely of an age that we have shared similar live experiences. Much more interesting IMO.

FWIW, I "like" posts 217, 235 and 238. I suspect there are others, but those stuck out for me....

[justjim]

Originally Posted by rp001

there even more happy to see it go..Now folks here can actually be civil and keep the drama out. Good Riddance

Everybody is entitled to their opinion but the point that you seem to miss was the fact that you could opt in or choose to opt out. Understand what we mean? Nah!

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by ajbrown

I mostly lurk in the political forum. Much of the time it was very interesting. I found it easy to ignore posts that I was not interested in or offered nothing to the subject matter. IMO it was not much different than watching an expert panel on various cable news networks. Two completely different views on the same issue with each side passionately supporting their side.

The only reason I post this at all is to let the admins know I personally feel that the political forum makes TOTV a better site. Other sites may offer political banter, but what makes TOTV political different is that many of the posters live here and are likely of an age that we have shared similar live experiences. Much more interesting IMO.

FWIW, I "like" posts 217, 235 and 238. I suspect there are others, but those stuck out for me....

thank you for your opinion, ajbrown

[justjim]

Originally Posted by ajbrown

I mostly lurk in the political forum. Much of the time it was very interesting. I found it easy to ignore posts that I was not interested in or offered nothing to the subject matter. IMO it was not much different than watching an expert panel on various cable news networks. Two completely different views on the same issue with each side passionately supporting their side.

The only reason I post this at all is to let the admins know I personally feel that the political forum makes TOTV a better site. Other sites may offer political banter, but what makes TOTV political different is that many of the posters live here and are likely of an age that we have shared similar live experiences. Much more interesting IMO.

FWIW, I "like" posts 217, 235 and 238. I suspect there are others, but those stuck out for me....

Very nice post. Could not say it better!

[graciegirl]

It seems that it might be alright if we wimps stayed out of it and let the people be as frisky as they want. Remove the red triangle so it isn't a headache for the moderators and just let the folks enjoy their debate.

If blood starts seeping into the other forums we know that it is getting bad in there.

What do you think Kenneth? Look at all of those posts about it?

Please bring it back. I will stay out and not offer any opinions except to warn folks it isn't for the meek of heart.

[quirky3]

[justjim]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It seems that it might be alright if we wimps stayed out of it and let the people be as frisky as they want. Remove the red triangle so it isn't a headache for the moderators and just let the folks enjoy their debate.

If blood starts seeping into the other forums we know that it is getting bad in there.

What do you think Kenneth? Look at all of those posts about it?

Please bring it back. I will stay out and not offer any opinions except to warn folks it isn't for the meek of heart.

Jim

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It seems that it might be alright if we wimps stayed out of it and let the people be as frisky as they want. Remove the red triangle so it isn't a headache for the moderators and just let the folks enjoy their debate.

If blood starts seeping into the other forums we know that it is getting bad in there.

What do you think Kenneth? Look at all of those posts about it?

Please bring it back. I will stay out and not offer any opinions except to warn folks it isn't for the meek of heart.

I opted in to the political forum for about 2 weeks last year. The heat was too hot in that kitchen for this wimp, so I opted out and I have no desire to opt back in to the political forum. But for the for the bold, adventurous and politically passionate, they should have a place on TOTV to post and debate. Just my 2 cents.

[janmcn]

The naysayers don't realize how the political forum helps us seniors keep our mental acumen. First of all, you have to be up on everything going on in the world politically. Second, you have to be able to communicate your opinion, by correct grammar, spelling, thought processes. Third, you have to anticipate your opponent's response and be ready to reply, sort of like in a chess game.

The political forum is a lot more fun for us seniors than doing crossword puzzles or sudoku all day. I must admit, I did spend too much time on the site and, now that it's gone, I will play more pickleball, tennis, swim, golf, bocce, shuffleboard, cheerleading and perhaps lose those extra 10 pounds.

I also have to admit, now when I hear some big political news, I have no one to share it with except my dog.

[ijusluvit]

Originally Posted by janmcn

The naysayers don't realize how the political forum helps us seniors keep our mental acumen. First of all, you have to be up on everything going on in the world politically. Second, you have to be able to communicate your opinion, by correct grammar, spelling, thought processes. Third, you have to anticipate your opponent's response and be ready to reply, sort of like in a chess game.

The political forum is a lot more fun for us seniors than doing crossword puzzles or sudoku all day. I must admit, I did spend too much time on the site and, now that it's gone, I will play more pickleball, tennis, swim, golf, bocce, shuffleboard, cheerleading and perhaps lose those extra 10 pounds.

I also have to admit, now when I hear some big political news, I have no one to share it with except my dog.

That does it dear Moderator.
I had all kinds of good reasons to continue the political forum, but if it would stop Janmcn's fun AND keep him from losing 10 pounds...
IT'S JUST NOT WORTH IT!

[rp001]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

There's a lot of phony baloney from some here, saying they're glad the opt-in political forum is gone and "good riddance". If you don't want to GO there, you don't HAVE to.

Richie said it right with this one: "It’s like buying tickets to a prizefight and then complaining because the boxers are hitting each other too much, and too hard."

If you don't like it, then don't GO there.

That describes the climate on that forum...One says something and his pals chime in...I've seen people really attacked there and it was personal..It has no place in an understanding and communicative environment...It was used as a private attack forum, to promote a "select" few's agenda...GOOD RIDDANCE

[rp001]

bully's playground

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by rp001

That describes the climate on that forum...One says something and his pals chime in...I've seen people really attacked there and it was personal..It has no place in an understanding and communicative environment...It was used as a private attack forum, to promote a "select" few's agenda...GOOD RIDDANCE

a perfect example of hypocracy!!!! One says something about the political forum and all the other nay sayers chime in....are you kidding. Is it OK the nay sayers do just that because this is the GENERAL DISCUSSION area????

Understanding and communicative? More hypocracy. And please show me the understanding of the nay sayers??

A private attack forum. Bingo again. And what polite name do you have for the nay sayers here in General Discussion.

And would not the good riddance and let's get rid of the political forum be a "select fews" agenda.

Your post is certainly inspirational....here I go

btk