Someone said something about bickering...
“Conscientiously believing that the proper condition of the negro is slavery, or a complete subjection to the white man, and entertaining the belief that the day is not distant when the old Union will be restored with slavery nationally declared to be the proper condition of all of African descent, and in view of the future harmony and progress of all the States of America, I have been induced to issue this address, so that there may be no misunderstanding in the future”
- Jefferson Davis
Bethere (11-13-2017),Crepitus (11-13-2017),Cthulhu (11-13-2017),Green Arrow (11-13-2017),William (11-14-2017)
Let me just remind members that this thread is for expressing concerns, not for arguing about those concerns. Members are entitled to have concerns about which other members do not agree.
If there is something that you think that we could be doing better or improvements to the forum that you would like to see, this is the time to voice them.
In quoting my post, you affirm and agree that you have not been goaded, provoked, emotionally manipulated or otherwise coerced into responding.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Docthehun (11-15-2017),Green Arrow (11-13-2017),hanger4 (11-13-2017),KathyS (11-13-2017),Ravens Fan (11-14-2017)
There has always been a lot of bickering (goddammit, it’s America ) and always will be. My offering for what it’s worth, would be for the mods to stop being so serious at trying to make it perfect - it isn’t going to happen. Requesting members to behave is taking wishful thinking to the limits of absurdity, it’s why forums have moderators? For the rest of we downtrodden masses; for all it’s ups and downs, it if wasn’t for the clueless and spaced out, it wouldn’t provide half the entertainment it does now.
I’m doing my bit by considering getting together with Brett Nortje and doing a webinar to see if we can’t conjure up some magic that allowsdelinquents to ban themselves and take some pressure off the mods.
Action/feature request:
Purging off topic/trolling/$#@!ry on display once the offender has been dealt with. Move the sabotage posts to the flame or thread or simply delete them so they cannot be responded to on purpose or via accident (I've done that before).
This way the topic has a chance to recover itself despite seemingly coordinates attempts to derail the thread instantly.
Alternatively, TB the offenders, and then clone the thread in the hole where the stupids can really showcase their wits for all to see. Then clean the original thread.
Also banning those on the red list.
They need to go, they know who they are, they tow the line too often only too dial back when caught red handed - even then only temporarily. We don't need people that only behave when slapped on the wrist. Occasional pot stirring is one thing, but having to be reminded to not stir the pot frequently is a problem. This transcends party lines as both sides have their offenders.
/Thoughts.
Sent from my evil cell phone.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Ephesians 6:12
gamewell45 (11-14-2017),Green Arrow (11-13-2017)
tPF is basically ruined at this point and there is no saving it. The liberal clique saw to that.
Power always thinks it has a great soul, and vast views, beyond the comprehension of the weak. And that it is doing God service when it is violating all His laws.
--John Adams
As usual, I'm late to the party however, I'm glad to see this thread isn't closed.
I agree with those that say the insults and bickering seem to be on the rise, and I hate to see it happen here. I truly believe that most of us share a love of our country even though we may disagree on the direction we would like to see it go in the future.
IMO, the constant trend of darn near each and every thread to evolve into pages of barbs and insults has often reduced my participation into simply "thanking" a post and moving on.
Every single person on this forum has a right to express their opinion on political issues, but I wish the personal jabs would just stop.
Seriously.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Thanks for offering a "townhall" thread- it's more than many other forums are willing to do for it's members. :-)
“Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured…but not everyone must prove they are a citizen. And now, any of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens.”
Jim Hays
Cthulhu (11-13-2017),Docthehun (11-15-2017),gamewell45 (11-14-2017),Green Arrow (11-14-2017)
Dude, your kinda part of the problem. Just saying.
I know full well there are other, certainly guiltier parties at large, but to pretend your hands have no dirt on them is just nutty.
I've recommended a wise course of action for all to see. Now I recommend the most practical. Unfortunately, that means cutting some good tissue to get rid of the bad.
Sent from my evil cell phone.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Ephesians 6:12
Safety (11-14-2017)
“Conscientiously believing that the proper condition of the negro is slavery, or a complete subjection to the white man, and entertaining the belief that the day is not distant when the old Union will be restored with slavery nationally declared to be the proper condition of all of African descent, and in view of the future harmony and progress of all the States of America, I have been induced to issue this address, so that there may be no misunderstanding in the future”
- Jefferson Davis
Cthulhu (11-14-2017)