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Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:45 pm
by littlebeast13
The insiders, the outsiders, and anyone in between.....
Would you like to see a separate forum for all political related topics/discussions/flame wars/shitposting/dick wagging, etc.?
IF such a subforum were created, then ALL political topics started OR continued after its creation would be moved there if posted on the main forum.
That is a condition I would not waver from. If we're going to "clean up" the Bored for those who've long tired of that kind of stuff, we're going all-in or not at all....
Any decision on the creation of a subforum (which I think I can do without needing to prod Dave) would not come until a few days have passed for everyone to give their input here yea, nay or WGAS. Probably at least a week...
I'm not a fan of creating another forum myself, but I'm open to it if there's enough support for it....
lb13
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:20 pm
by Bob78164
I think it would help and is worth the effort. --Bob
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:55 pm
by Vandal
I am all for it. Many BBs have stated that they have left or limited their time here because of the political sniping on the main board. I’m all for sniping, just make it happen in its own forum.
Remember: if we get a quorum we get a forum!
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:21 pm
by Beebs52
Do it.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:26 pm
by Beebs52
Curious, would the Montana thread be considered political?
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:29 pm
by silverscreenselect
Beebs52 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:26 pm
Curious, would the Montana thread be considered political?
I had the same thought about the Harvey List thread. I am in favor of setting up a political forum but I also know that some threads that start out as non-political become political when someone injects a political comment and someone else on the opposite side replies to it. And I know I'm guilty of doing that sometimes as well.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:50 pm
by MarleysGh0st
Yea.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:37 pm
by SportsFan68
silverscreenselect wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:29 pm
Beebs52 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:26 pm
Curious, would the Montana thread be considered political?
I had the same thought about the Harvey List thread. I am in favor of setting up a political forum but I also know that some threads that start out as non-political become political when someone injects a political comment and someone else on the opposite side replies to it. And I know I'm guilty of doing that sometimes as well.
Does that mean that when non-political threads become political, they're removed to the new forum?
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:15 pm
by kroxquo
I'd be in favor, but I share a similar concern about gray areas like the Montana climate thread and what happens when a non political post leads to a political thread.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:58 pm
by Vandal
I would not consider the Montana thread political, as currently constructed. Same for the Harvey thread.
I consider a thread to be political (or turn political) when it has strong opinions from both the left and the right and goes from discussion to dumping ground.
I know it when I see it.
Besides, no thread will be deleted, just moved.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:20 pm
by franktangredi
I'm the one who inadvertently started this, and I wasn't even looking for a separate forum, just an end to sniping and baiting and name-calling. I can go either way, and I don't think we should be too dogmatic about what is or isn't "political."
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:31 pm
by Vandal
I took a screenshot of the most recent posts and put a large red diamond next to those that I would consider as political:
That's 9 out of 23. A typical few week's accumulation.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:47 am
by mrkelley23
I'm all for a separate subforum for politics, and I"m willing to let the judgment of the admins be the guide as to whether a thread should be moved there or not.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:16 am
by tlynn78
mrkelley23 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:47 am
I'm all for a separate subforum for politics, and I"m willing to let the judgment of the admins be the guide as to whether a thread should be moved there or not.
Who, exactly, are the admins?
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:38 am
by Bob78164
tlynn78 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:16 am
mrkelley23 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:47 am
I'm all for a separate subforum for politics, and I"m willing to let the judgment of the admins be the guide as to whether a thread should be moved there or not.
Who, exactly, are the admins?
In red. Dave, lb, and Eyegor. But once the change is made, moderators (in green) will be able to move threads to the new forum. Vandal and I are moderators, and I think there's at least one other but I can't remember who. --Bob
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:17 am
by Vandal
Bob78164 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:38 am
tlynn78 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:16 am
mrkelley23 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:47 am
I'm all for a separate subforum for politics, and I"m willing to let the judgment of the admins be the guide as to whether a thread should be moved there or not.
Who, exactly, are the admins?
In red. Dave, lb, and Eyegor. But once the change is made, moderators (in green) will be able to move threads to the new forum. Vandal and I are moderators, and I think there's at least one other but I can't remember who. --Bob
We are the only two moderators.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:12 am
by franktangredi
Since there are many people who don't check the BORED regularly - some of them
because of the political posts - you might want to put an alert about this 'poll' on the BORED Facebook page. That's what I do to let people know I've put up a new game.
littlebeast13 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:45 pm
The insiders, the outsiders, and anyone in between.....
Would you like to see a separate forum for all political related topics/discussions/flame wars/shitposting/dick wagging, etc.?
IF such a subforum were created, then
ALL political topics started OR continued after its creation would be moved there if posted on the main forum.
That is a condition I would not waver from. If we're going to "clean up" the Bored for those who've long tired of that kind of stuff, we're going all-in or not at all....
Any decision on the creation of a subforum (which I think I can do without needing to prod Dave) would not come until a few days have passed for everyone to give their input here yea, nay or WGAS. Probably at least a week...
I'm not a fan of creating another forum myself, but I'm open to it if there's enough support for it....
lb13
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:59 pm
by mikehardware
I tend to skip the topics that don't interest me, and I'm not a fan of people arguing and getting personal. It's close, but I'd be slightly in favor of a separate political forum. Then folks who are interested in that sort of thing can still participate, and it'll be easier to ignore for everyone else.
I probably will check the political stuff when something is in the news, just to keep up on the different perspectives. I don't expect to see reasonable debate anytime soon.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:07 pm
by Vandal
franktangredi wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:12 am
Since there are many people who don't check the BORED regularly - some of them
because of the political posts - you might want to put an alert about this 'poll' on the BORED Facebook page. That's what I do to let people know I've put up a new game.
I’ll take care it.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:29 pm
by Beebs52
Would assume you both would consult before moving?
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:35 pm
by TheCalvinator24
I don't come around much any more, and it's not because of all the political posts.
With that, I think it's a good idea to move politics to a separate Forum.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:04 pm
by vettech
Yes, please.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:33 pm
by jarnon
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:03 pm
by Vandal
Beebs52 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:29 pm
Would assume you both would consult before moving?
We have not discussed it, yet.
Also, catfish votes yes via Facebook.
Re: Seeking EVERYONE'S Opinion On Proposed Political Forum
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:08 pm
by PanicinDetroit
I vote yes.
