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Post by garrett on Nov 1, 2011 20:44:02 GMT -5
due to the recent loss of two valued members? i'll ask again.do you folks want political topics here at the acres? it matters not to me. if the group wants a more wide open dynamic? lemmie know. we can move away from a mayberry mold and into a more streamlined format.more spicy......salsa but no attacks. i need some direction here ya'll. we got an awesome thing going. i will moderate any attacks and try to run it right.but i aint gonna moderate 24/7. we're all big boys and girls and put our panties and briefs on similarly.lol I NEED YA'LLS FEEDBACK. DOES THE FORUM NEED TO EVOLVE?OR STAY THE SAME?
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Post by grapenut on Nov 1, 2011 22:21:32 GMT -5
They didn't leave permanently did they? I thought it was just a big misunderstanding and that they would be back...please tell me that they will be back...I'm confused.
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Post by gulfcoastguy on Nov 1, 2011 22:21:56 GMT -5
I can allways go back to POF if I want to argue politics.
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Post by garrett on Nov 1, 2011 23:02:33 GMT -5
they are gone gn. i kinda agree with you gulfie. i dunno what to do. except respect their wishes and see what happens.
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Post by lalbers on Nov 5, 2011 18:24:56 GMT -5
I'm not on all that much- too busy- but I like this forum- and want to know- who left and why? ? I agree with gulfie- if you want to argue- go to pof. who needs it here?
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Post by directsunlight on Nov 6, 2011 1:15:04 GMT -5
I stand by my post on Garrett's thread at Idig. Either one.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2011 6:58:41 GMT -5
I have to be missing something here.
But I will say the, "In god we trust" thread did hit a nerve of mine.
I suspect the right place for POF is on IDig. I shut off my own access to POF, because awaiting rapture is neither a survival or life plan (for me).
Back when I was more able I did direct care. I used to escort folks who did not have unaccompanied priviledges to church services, if they wanted to attend. I was also the guy who would throw missionaries off the ward when they would insist that the people I supported could be cured of their 'curse' if they prayed hard enough. Sometimes I even opened the door before throwing those missionaries out.
I too was one of the people who held up the head of the folks I supported as they died. I never saw one a them missionaries within the walls of the places where they passed. I held their hand and assured them I would see them soon. And I expect I will cause all a them sanctimonious pharasee missionaries will be way too busy to look after my charges, even providentially.
I have been accused of being a deist, and perhaps I am. But i still think it'd be more cost effective to buy your 'god' a pair of glasses, over building a temple for him on every corner (because he can't see his way home).
There thats off my chest.
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Post by daylilydude on Nov 7, 2011 7:44:38 GMT -5
due to the recent loss of two valued members? i'll ask again.do you folks want political topics here at the acres? it matters not to me. if the group wants a more wide open dynamic? lemmie know. we can move away from a mayberry mold and into a more streamlined format.more spicy......salsa but no attacks. i need some direction here ya'll. we got an awesome thing going. i will moderate any attacks and try to run it right.but i aint gonna moderate 24/7. we're all big boys and girls and put our panties and briefs on similarly.lol I NEED YA'LLS FEEDBACK. DOES THE FORUM NEED TO EVOLVE?OR STAY THE SAME? Hmmm... looks like we need to add the "ignore" feature here that proboards has?? Y'all discuss it and let me know, it only takes about a minute to install if you want it! Oh, just so you know, it only works on the member that you want to ignore, not on a whole category!
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Post by marielouise on Nov 29, 2011 9:35:48 GMT -5
Richard, I really don't think the ignore feature solves anything. Political topics --- hummmmmmm I grew up listening to Dad and his poker playing cronys talking politics, never heard the down right hateful personal attacks from them even tho they all had different view points on just bout everything . Some how this ability to sit behind a screen and attack others for their view points is just to easy for some , never actually looking someone in the eye and relating to or even understanding the others life and opinions . Sorry 2 people up and left over a topic . Truth be told sounds rather immature to me. I didn't read the thread , is it still around or has it gone away? There is a big difference between DISCUSSING politics or religious topics and fighting over talking points and hauling in unproductive personal attacks when another has a different take on said topic. Over at the other site those topics usually devolve into what I call a " war of the links" and other nonproductive personal attacks . Seems to me when 2 members don't agree in another site on same topics those same two will simply bring the argument here, along with the same attacks .
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Post by directsunlight on Nov 30, 2011 0:59:44 GMT -5
Richard, I really don't think the ignore feature solves anything. Political topics --- hummmmmmm I grew up listening to Dad and his poker playing cronys talking politics, never heard the down right hateful personal attacks from them even tho they all had different view points on just bout everything . Some how this ability to sit behind a screen and attack others for their view points is just to easy for some , never actually looking someone in the eye and relating to or even understanding the others life and opinions . Sorry 2 people up and left over a topic . Truth be told sounds rather immature to me. I didn't read the thread , is it still around or has it gone away? There is a big difference between DISCUSSING politics or religious topics and fighting over talking points and hauling in unproductive personal attacks when another has a different take on said topic. Over at the other site those topics usually devolve into what I call a " war of the links" and other nonproductive personal attacks . Seems to me when 2 members don't agree in another site on same topics those same two will simply bring the argument here, along with the same attacks . unless they are reminded not to do so. It seems that ought to do it, particularly if there isn't a real place to sustain political discussions.
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Post by garrett on Dec 17, 2011 4:40:11 GMT -5
well i miss lorna and lace as i'm sure ya'll do.....sighs this has been a rough year for a lotta people. i hope we ALL have better times ahead....... here's a redneck toast to tomorrow.for all of us.where ever we may be.....
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Post by catgrass on Jan 3, 2012 15:01:33 GMT -5
No politics for me, please. 2 things I don't argue about-politics and religion.
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Post by garrett on Jan 3, 2012 15:08:40 GMT -5
smiles that seems to be the group consesus.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2012 10:12:40 GMT -5
I put up a link about ample harvest in the 'on the cheap' forum. I don't think it falls into a political thread, but greater minds than mine will have to decide.
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Post by marielouise on Mar 20, 2012 10:35:22 GMT -5
I went and took a looksee! Nothing political about it to me, sharing excess produce with others less fortunate should not create any contentious debate among reasonable folks which is what we are all about .
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Post by capebuff on Mar 20, 2012 14:05:33 GMT -5
the only political forums that work are those where 98% of the posters share the same agenda. the other 2% are there to stir the pot for entertainment value. not much middle ground anymore. absolutes that change others way of life are just dividers. payers versus collectors guns versus no guns etc... no point in going on. sheer volume will put more action in the threads, but a bit difficult due to the sheer volume of internet forums. just takes time and loyalty.
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Post by garrett on May 18, 2012 11:52:48 GMT -5
ok if we as a group don't want a hot topics thread? maybe a ahhhhhhhhh more adult oriented soundoff rant thread. we all bond and comealong get along here.smiles last thing in the world i want is for us to implode like so many other forums have. no drama...... yet we are a work in progress.... we are not automatons.we feel.....we react...seek input......... and a stagnant forum dies.... i see a need to vent or discuss some more serious themes lately. thas fine. i just don't know where to put it or how to help the group.or how not to mess up our dynamic. i too have feelings on some issues. but i walk the line for the purpose of peace. buuuuuuuuuuut this is ya'lls forum....smiles i know gardenweb has a reportcard thread.......and other forums talk about other forums? part of life..... i don't wanna let you folks down or not provide something here ya'll want or need. we said no politics. as a group. and i did what ya'lls said. but i am feeling a need for us to evolve? do we want a politcs forum? or a zestier sound off grownup area? i am scared of such a creation.but as always i am here fer youse guys. do we need to fill the vacuum? and will we all still get along after? i hear watch and see you guys........here...smiles boy that sounds creepy...lol you know what i mean...lol so what say youse ?
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Post by bella on May 18, 2012 12:55:32 GMT -5
Welllll.....I wouldn't care if we discussed politics, etc. Sometimes it's hard to talk about certain subjects without it becoming political, depending on how an individual sees it. To me, those of us here are mature enough to discuss "whatever" without personal bashing and/or nastiness, and we seem to respect each other's differences. But, I'll just say that, and go along with what the majority thinks. Either way - it seems to be working fine, don't y'all think?? JMO.
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Post by marielouise on May 18, 2012 18:21:05 GMT -5
ya know everything changes -- evolves and we should be able to discuss more adult themes with proper adult behavior . Its childish to bash or get snippy or snarky or what ever the latest word for hateful behavior is. There are times that I would like to have an opportunity to discuss a particular hot topic and compare notes with how others feel about whats going on around us . some things just don't make sense at times and every news outlet has their own single minded opinion . Hearing real peoples thoughts on a hot topic subject helps . Maybe you noticed or had a thought that had not even occured to me and perhaps that thought just might be a help to me to clear up some of the muddy waters .
Those who do not wish to discuss certain themes do not HAVE to read or participate . Is the way I look at it. If someone is not comfortable with those topics then that shouldn't and wouldn't influence our interaction with that particular person.
Ya know I don't care for pro sports --- therefore I don't post or read in that area --- think I did post a joke over there way back -- pro sports is not something I care to discuss --- others do and follow their teams with passion --- and enjoy talking and comparing and cheering their team on. That's their right! I have no problem with that. to me a hot topics forum could run along those same lines --- if one wants to talk fine if not that's fine too. I have 3 brothers--got enuff of that when I was younger---LOL--- __________________________________________________________
i see a need to vent or discuss some more serious themes lately. thas fine. i just don't know where to put it or how to help the group.or how not to mess up our dynamic. i too have feelings on some issues. but i walk the line for the purpose of peace.
or a zestier sound off grownup area? ______________________________________________________________
Me too!!!
give it its own place with "play nice " rules for adults
those who don't want to participate don't have to.
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