Kitch Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 There are people, including myself, trying to have conversations about specific ideas and people keep infecting every thread with this crying match about who's the worse political party... Are these forums always like that or will it become more interesting after the election? Quote
August1991 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 There are people, including myself, trying to have conversations about specific ideas and people keep infecting every thread with this crying match about who's the worse political party...Are these forums always like that or will it become more interesting after the election? An election always turns forums into "silly season". People become more partisan and new posters join. I don't know why exactly but new posters are often excitable, polemical and prone to feeling superior.---- You should know that this forum is rare in Canada. We have a mix of on again/off again, regular posters who cover the political spectrum. It's no echo chamber although you'll never be alone in your opinions. Somebody else is bound to be whacky enough to agree with you. Quote
M.Dancer Posted October 8, 2008 Report Posted October 8, 2008 It's no echo chamber although you'll never be alone in your opinions. Somebody else is bound to be whacky enough to agree with you. I concur whole heartedly 100% Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Dr V Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) An election always turns forums into "silly season". People become more partisan and new posters join. I don't know why exactly but new posters are often excitable, polemical and prone to feeling superior.---- You should know that this forum is rare in Canada. We have a mix of on again/off again, regular posters who cover the political spectrum. It's no echo chamber although you'll never be alone in your opinions. Somebody else is bound to be whacky enough to agree with you. I've found that even the political discussions get side-tracked into discussions on religion vs. science, which isn't specific to election time. I think the difference is between people who wish to learn something new and welcome intelligent and respectful disagreement, and those who are looking only for confirmation of their already existing views. Edited October 12, 2008 by Dr V Quote
DogOnPorch Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 I concur whole heartedly 100% ------------------ In my Tennessee mountain home Life is as peaceful as a baby's sigh In my Tennessee mountain home Crickets sing in the fields near by... ---Dolly Parton Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
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