Did we just lose Friendly Politics?

[TomSeller]

+1 what Eddie said. It surprises me that those that say they are on the "tolerant" side, end up being the most vicious.

Interesting observation.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Interesting observation.

I'd have to agree with him 100%.

 

[Egbert]

I read the "worst of the worst" had been removed ... but then I noticed many of them posting in this thread. Too bad.

As for the political discussion and the accusations of racism and other nonsense - those charges generally require some pretty sensitive and tortured processing by the accuser.

I have no problem if TBN deletes the political threads - but - I find it somewhat silly. I would imagine most participants on TBN are adults, so limiting speech to protect those with a chip on their shoulder is like putting everyone back in grade school.

Solution - remove the word "Friendly" and let it run. There is nothing more disingenuous than expecting issues of faith and politics, life changing, world changing, revolution causing, to be "Friendly." I accept those of polar opposite ideology to my own will insult me in order to protect their territory ... So what? They should appreciate my right to respond in kind. Big deal. Block the ones you don't want to read and just move on.

America is in a crisis and, regardless of the words used, it needs to be discussed. Limiting speech will only push people to other levels of expression at some point.

 

[jefwyn]

I read the "worst of the worst" had been removed ... but then I noticed many of them posting in this thread. Too bad. As for the political discussion and the accusations of racism and other nonsense - those charges generally require some pretty sensitive and tortured processing by the accuser. I have no problem if TBN deletes the political threads - but - I find it somewhat silly. I would imagine most participants on TBN are adults, so limiting speech to protect those with a chip on their shoulder is like putting everyone back in grade school. Solution - remove the word "Friendly" and let it run. There is nothing more disingenuous than expecting issues of faith and politics, life changing, world changing, revolution causing, to be "Friendly." I accept those of polar opposite ideology to my own will insult me in order to protect their territory ... So what? They should appreciate my right to respond in kind. Big deal. Block the ones you don't want to read and just move on. America is in a crisis and, regardless of the words used, it needs to be discussed. Limiting speech will only push people to other levels of expression at some point.

I am generally on the total opposite side of most issues with you, but you are right on with this post. As much as I disagree with you, I still feel it's important to read what you have to say.

The worst of the worst is a matter of opinion, so I would not ban anyone.

 

[texasjohn]

Nuts!
TBN has no responsibility to provide a forum to support discussions of anything other than tractor and use related topics. It does that exceptionally well and there is no reason, other than generosity, to allow any form of extraneous discourse. The FP discussion has been a privilege which some few have used without reasonable restraint and decorum. I've heard that actions have consequences....I see no reason for people who fail to follow the posting rules to be allowed to continue to post.

 

[k0ua]

Nuts!
TBN has no responsibility to provide a forum to support discussions of anything other than tractor and use related topics. It does that exceptionally well and there is no reason, other than generosity, to allow any form of extraneous discourse. The FP discussion has been a privilege which some few have used without reasonable restraint and decorum. I've heard that actions have consequences....I see no reason for people who fail to follow the posting rules to be allowed to continue to post.

You are wrong about the consequences...one of the worst offenders has asked to be let back into the playpen, and his wish was granted.. All they have to do is ask.. NO consequences noted.

 

[Egbert]

Nuts!
TBN has no responsibility to provide a forum to support discussions of anything other than tractor and use related topics.

I said nothing to the contrary.

I see no reason for people who fail to follow the posting rules to be allowed to continue to post.

When I first posted, I thought the FP threads had been closed down. I have since learned otherwise. Additionally, one or more of the most venomous and vile posters has been allowed to rejoin.

All I ask of TBN is this: Either shut down completely, or at least be fair and consistent with your enforcement of policy. To allow some of the worst imaginable members to rejoin just makes a mockery of your rules. I have no issue whatsoever with having been booted - AS LONG AS the members of that rabid cluster of offenders is banned along with me. If the rules, whatever they may be, are not evenly applied - the moderator needs to be replaced. Pretty simple stuff.

 

[texasjohn]

I hope that the people wishing to discuss FP will stay there. I trust they have agreed to behave if they have been allowed back. May Muhammad expunge them if they do not. I wish them no personal ill, but do wish that they would keep their unwelcome opinions away from poisoning other TBN threads/posts.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Agree with texasjohn. That stuff needs to stay in FP.

 

[MossRoad]

For a limited time only, we will be offering "I was not friendly" user titles for those members of "the club" who are interested. :drink:

Glad I wasn't drinking a beverage when I read that!