Watercooler v political forum (2 Viewers)

[BlueSpruce]

If I had my way it would be like an old fashioned Gentleman's Club and politics and religion would be totally banned!

What me? Old fashioned?

Gentlemen's Club rules, now that's a great idea for a new forum. No political or religious posts allowed in it. We can call it "Jon's Pub".. Cheers

 

[BlueSpruce]

If we're going to live in a world where we have to fear reprisals for constructively criticizing government, religion, or anything else, then humanity has lost its freedom. Is the new world order going to be totalitarian dictatorship?

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Re>>> Is the new world order going to be totalitarian dictatorship?

Well, several countries in Europe have already woken up!

I predict Ireland will be the next to wake up! Don't forget the Irish history against the British government, they're not the sort of people to piss around with!

 

[BlueSpruce]

Re>>> Is the new world order going to be totalitarian dictatorship?

Well, several countries in Europe have already woken up!

I predict Ireland will be the next to wake up! Don't forget the Irish history against the British government, they're not the sort of people to piss around with!

I personally feel the UK should return Northern Ireland to the Irish. That would end the animosity. The Irish have a right to self_determination. The UK has granted independence to many other former colonies, so why not them?

I was surprised the Scots voted against independence.

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

the UK should return Northern Ireland

And the USA? Are there bits of the USA which should be returned? Parts of Texas? The Black hills? Hawaii? . . The trouble is, most countries are composed of bits and pieces of other countries - where do you stop?

 

[BlueSpruce]

And the USA? Are there bits of the USA which should be returned? Parts of Texas? The Black hills? Hawaii? . . The trouble is, most countries are composed of bits and pieces of other countries - where do you stop?

You never know what could happen in the USA. Didn't the Soviet Union break apart after 70 years? The will of the people who inhabit a land that was annexed by another country matters. If more than two-thirds of a colonies citizens vote for independence, don't you think their wish should be granted? The people have a right to decide their future via vote.

 

[BlueSpruce]

I consider my posts to be constructive and respectful. If I cannot even express my views in that manner, then what's the sense in even having non- Access related forums?

 

[AngelSpeaks]

And the USA? Are there bits of the USA which should be returned? Parts of Texas? The Black hills? Hawaii? . . The trouble is, most countries are composed of bits and pieces of other countries - where do you stop?

Northern Ireland has been fighting for their independence for over 100 years.

 

[BlueSpruce]

I have moved several threads from Watercooler to Politics & Current Events. I'm not finished, but my wife reminded me that it is approaching lunch time in my time zone. You folks can call me a lot of things, but don't EVER call me late for lunch.

Docs funny reply was posted one year ago, so the situation isin't new. Now that the Political & Current Events forum is no more, does that mean posting anything political or current event in Watercooler is going to be banned? In other words, constructive respectful posts about politics, religion, people, or anything non-Access related is forbidden in AWF?... Food for thought.

 

[Pat Hartman]

I consider my posts to be constructive and respectful. If I cannot even express my views in that manner, then what's the sense in even having non- Access related forums?

You don't get to decide what is legal to talk about. The censors among us do.

 

[BlueSpruce]

You have no clue, people like Pat, Uncle, Colin, are vested here. You show up here talking about wiping out years of threads without a second thought.

On the contrary, I don't feel they should be wiped out. Problem is, which one's violate the UK's thought police?

 

[BlueSpruce]

You have been here since July, maybe slow your roll.

My time in AWF is irrelevant. I have a right to express my views just as much as you or anyone else here.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

The primary rule (currently) is civility to other members, i.e. avoidance of vulgarities or direct insults. Frequency of posting is not an issue. Fortunately for me, being long-winded in a post is legal. Yes, I admit to getting on a "soapbox" now and then. Though brevity is the soul of wit, even the US Congress allows long-winded speeches as a delaying tactic. For our UK friends, this tactic is the meaning of the word "filibuster" - which we might mention and some non-USA members might not understand.

Strictly speaking, for this forum, the specific topic isn't an issue. The REAL problem is whether it is inflammatory. Even the USA, which has a "Freedom of Speech" clause in the first amendment to the U.S. constitution, has laws against certain types of hate speech and speech that might incite to panic or riot. The forum doesn't have a "moderator of moderators" yet - but we DO have moderators in general.

 

[Jon]

Discussing politics in The Watercooler instead of the (now closed) Politics section leads to the same risk. It's not rocket science.

 

[BlueSpruce]

That's what I thought, so no political, religious, or current event discussions allowed in Watercooler, or any other AWF forum? What are you going to do with the Gazillion older posts spread out over several forums that mention those topics?

 

[Jon]

There is a complaints procedure already, where you click Report to report a specific post.

 

[BlueSpruce]

There is a complaints procedure already, where you click Report to report a specific post.

I posted like 3 or 4 posts mentioning King Charles, Ireland, etc. in this and another thread. Do you consider them to be respectful and constructive? Do you think UK would consider them a violation of OSA?

 

[Isaac]

I consider my posts to be constructive and respectful. If I cannot even express my views in that manner, then what's the sense in even having non- Access related forums?

Maybe just take a breath . You've been here 6 mo., your post count is going exponentially. Step back, take a breather get a feel for things from observation for a bit.

 

[Jon]

I posted like 3 or 4 posts mentioning King Charles, Ireland, etc. in this and another thread. Do you consider them to be respectful and constructive? Do you think UK would consider them a violation of OSA?

Whether or not it complies, the politics section was removed to reduce risk. Those users who continuing to discuss politics here means they are a risk if they remain members.

 

[BlueSpruce]

Maybe just take a breath . You've been here 6 mo., your post count is going exponentially. Step back, take a breather get a feel for things from observation for a bit.

I disagree. Membership length does not give more rights to post than other members with less time. The only rule here is to reach 100 posts before being allowed to post links.