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My thoughts on the betterment of the board.
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Not all families talk about politics or religion...for example, there was the Minnesota Norwegian farmer who loved his wife so much he almost told her.twin55 wrote:Family talks about everything, btw, we are family
My family was kind of like that, so I don't see the value in spending time arguing about something when it's not going to change the other person's mind anyway.OT??
Tombstone BluesFred/Houston wrote:"Stop all this weeping and swallow your pride;
You will not die, it’s not poison"
-Bob Dylan
"Everything from toy guns that spark
to flesh colored Christs that glow in the dark,
it's easy to see without looking to far
not much is really sacred"
-Bob Dylan
Your turn Fred...8)
Generally, I simply avoid reading the posts that either digress and are on topics that aren't car related. However, I do agree that this site has, over the years, addressed many personal and non-car related subjects with great decorum and value... so, leaving the subject matter under General Conversation "open" is a good thing. But, calling out the "assholes" is also the right thing ... and, obviously quite subjective (as to who that may be!).
I think the idea that has been raised by several responders about a possible new or re-assignment "catagory" for the more controversial subjects, i.e., politics, religion, etc., may be worth considering? It is critical that we police ourselves and decide collectively where the "line" is that shouldn't be crossed and what the consequenses should be for those that choose to regularly travel outside the accepted norms.
As for general site behavior, I think the adage that you should only say in writing what you would say to someone's face is a good one to follow. Rude, borish, and inflammatory rhetoric is both unnecessary and no value IMO.
-RoyW
I think the idea that has been raised by several responders about a possible new or re-assignment "catagory" for the more controversial subjects, i.e., politics, religion, etc., may be worth considering? It is critical that we police ourselves and decide collectively where the "line" is that shouldn't be crossed and what the consequenses should be for those that choose to regularly travel outside the accepted norms.
As for general site behavior, I think the adage that you should only say in writing what you would say to someone's face is a good one to follow. Rude, borish, and inflammatory rhetoric is both unnecessary and no value IMO.
-RoyW
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Fred/Houston
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Re: OT??
It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)LA wrote:Tombstone BluesFred/Houston wrote:"Stop all this weeping and swallow your pride;
You will not die, it’s not poison"
-Bob Dylan
"Everything from toy guns that spark
to flesh colored Christs that glow in the dark,
it's easy to see without looking to far
not much is really sacred"
-Bob Dylan
Your turn Fred...8)
“In ceremonies of the horsemen,
Even the pawn must hold a grudge.”
-Bob Dylan
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Fred/Houston
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Re: OT??
Love Minus Zero/No LimitFred/Houston wrote:It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)LA wrote:Tombstone BluesFred/Houston wrote:"Stop all this weeping and swallow your pride;
You will not die, it’s not poison"
-Bob Dylan
"Everything from toy guns that spark
to flesh colored Christs that glow in the dark,
it's easy to see without looking to far
not much is really sacred"
-Bob Dylan
Your turn Fred...8)
“In ceremonies of the horsemen,
Even the pawn must hold a grudge.”
-Bob Dylan
"I've see new born babies wailing
like a morning dove,
and old men with broken teeth
stranded without love"
-Bob Dylan
Re: My thoughts on the betterment of the board.
I hope you don't say that to your kids.Milwaukee's Best wrote:I am under no illusions about everyone getting along. Any modicum of respect for others would be nice.w0014170 wrote: Take your pussy, cry baby, "why can't we all just get along add-on more layers of bureaucracy bullshit" and go somewhere else.
Re: My thoughts on the betterment of the board.
Do people even look at thread dates when the blindly start posting away? Apparently not...
Re: My thoughts on the betterment of the board.
How would that contribute to the betterment of the board?Big Bronze Rim wrote:Do people even look at thread dates when the blindly start posting away? Apparently not...
Re: My thoughts on the betterment of the board.
True. I guess resurrecting old threads keeps the board alive since we don't have many current posts to reply to.wkohler wrote:How would that contribute to the betterment of the board?Big Bronze Rim wrote:Do people even look at thread dates when the blindly start posting away? Apparently not...