Hello friends. We are certainly in interesting times that's legitimately worthy of a bit of elevated rhetoric.

But this is everyone's warning going forward. Back off the name calling, the trolling, and profanity filter go-arounds and make your point clearly, concisely, and without vitriol towards other posters.

If you can't do this you will get a 30 day CSNBBS total-site banhammer. No warning, no friendly PMs, no get-out of jail free for previous good behavior.

It'll stay open for a bit incase someone wants to ask a legit question that would be valuable to everyone.

If someone abuses that charity in this thread, they'll be the lucky first recipient of the Banhammer. No participation trophies will be issued.

(08-17-2017 09:19 AM)Lord Stanley Wrote:  Hello friends. We are certainly in interesting times that's legitimately worthy of a bit of elevated rhetoric.

But this is everyone's warning going forward. Back off the name calling, the trolling, and profanity filter go-arounds and make your point clearly, concisely, and without vitriol towards other posters.

If you can't do this you will get a 30 day CSNBBS total-site banhammer. No warning, no friendly PMs, no get-out of jail free for previous good behavior.

Agree with the rest of it, but isn't the profanity filter go-around allowed in the spin room?

(08-17-2017 09:39 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  Agree with the rest of it, but isn't the profanity filter go-around allowed in the spin room?

Thank you. This is a good question.

In our moderator opinion a swear word every now and then to drive home a point is legitimate as long as it is not used in terms referencing another poster.

We will look the other way to a fvck etc now and then but if it becomes someone's main way of communicating or it causes other issues or concerns, that's a problem.

Everything in moderation, right?

Amazing.

One down.

(08-17-2017 09:57 AM)Lord Stanley Wrote:  Amazing.

One down.

I would've given a grace period before starting, also sticky this thread so it's at the forefront.

I'm disturbed at all the accusations of nazi sympathizing against so many different posters.

There is a very disturbing Marxist feel to this.

A different political opinion is no longer tolerated, you now have to believe the other side are nazi's and white supremacists or closet sympathizers at best.

People need to slow their roll and take a step back.

(08-17-2017 10:05 AM)ericsrevenge76 Wrote:  I'm disturbed at all the accusations of nazi sympathizing against so many different posters.

There is a very disturbing Marxist feel to this.

A different political opinion is no longer tolerated, you now have to believe the other side are nazi's and white supremacists or closet sympathizers at best.

People need to slow their role and take a step back.

And vice versa when it comes to leftists and antifa, just because a side of the spectrum is shared doesn't mean you agree with it.

(08-17-2017 10:00 AM)DexterDevil Wrote:  

(08-17-2017 09:57 AM)Lord Stanley Wrote:  Amazing.

One down.

I would've given a grace period before starting, also sticky this thread so it's at the forefront.

(08-17-2017 10:05 AM)ericsrevenge76 Wrote:  I'm disturbed at all the accusations of nazi sympathizing against so many different posters.

There is a very disturbing Marxist feel to this.

A different political opinion is no longer tolerated, you now have to believe the other side are nazi's and white supremacists or closet sympathizers at best.

People need to slow their role and take a step back.

I am glad LS is making an effort to cool down opposing viewpoints, and am sure he will fully made good on his promise of no warnings.

I also agree with Eric's comment above. It is a more subtle form of personal attack, but the Nazi sympathizer comments and accusations because someone disagrees, even partially, with the far-left party line are crossing the line.

(08-17-2017 10:07 AM)DexterDevil Wrote:  

(08-17-2017 10:05 AM)ericsrevenge76 Wrote:  I'm disturbed at all the accusations of nazi sympathizing against so many different posters.

There is a very disturbing Marxist feel to this.

A different political opinion is no longer tolerated, you now have to believe the other side are nazi's and white supremacists or closet sympathizers at best.

People need to slow their role and take a step back.

And vice versa when it comes to leftists and antifa, just because a side of the spectrum is shared doesn't mean you agree with it.

The accusation of being a nazi sympathizer is much worse than being called antifa or BLM sympathizer.

Fat left groups are much more mainstream than nazi white supremacist.

There is nothing worse you can be called in our society than a nazi or nazi supporter.

The posters doing it know this.

Valid points, all. But not the thread to debate it.

Just seeing this. Always good to remind oneself that we're all here for healthy discussion. I'm guiltier than most for pushing buttons.

Bump so it doesn't get lost on lunch time viewers.

I like this thread. Thanks to all for pumping the brakes. It needs to happen here in a big way.

checks last hour's posts nervously....

(08-17-2017 01:19 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  Agreed. And its not just this board---its in all sources of public discourse---primarily driven by the media.

Its not enough to say Obama is just too liberal. He has to be a communist or a socialist trying to overthrow the nation and turn us into a communist society. Its not enough to disagree with Trump---he has to be a racist or a neo-Nazi using dog whistle key words to stealthily move us toward a new Thrid Riech state.

The name calling and labeling isnt unique to this board. The name calling and labeling is a reflection of the current political landscape.

Which is why SOME of it is allowed.

But the PURPOSE of this forum is respectful political and religious discourse, which of course can sometimes get heated... but should always try and remain civil and constructive

(08-17-2017 09:46 AM)Lord Stanley Wrote:  

(08-17-2017 09:39 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  Agree with the rest of it, but isn't the profanity filter go-around allowed in the spin room?

Thank you. This is a good question.

In our moderator opinion a swear word every now and then to drive home a point is legitimate as long as it is not used in terms referencing another poster.

We will look the other way to a fvck etc now and then but if it becomes someone's main way of communicating or it causes other issues or concerns, that's a problem.

Everything in moderation, right?

lol.

Asked and answered my only question by post 6.

BUT, just for clarity, I did see what you did in your note above. I tend to use F#$%ing or variants, si o no?

I guess I'll find out if I get the strikethrough...

(08-17-2017 03:25 PM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(08-17-2017 01:19 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:  Agreed. And its not just this board---its in all sources of public discourse---primarily driven by the media.

Its not enough to say Obama is just too liberal. He has to be a communist or a socialist trying to overthrow the nation and turn us into a communist society. Its not enough to disagree with Trump---he has to be a racist or a neo-Nazi using dog whistle key words to stealthily move us toward a new Thrid Riech state.

The name calling and labeling isnt unique to this board. The name calling and labeling is a reflection of the current political landscape.

Which is why SOME of it is allowed.

But the PURPOSE of this forum is respectful political and religious discourse, which of course can sometimes get heated... but should always try and remain civil and constructive

To be clear---I agree with you. Im just pointing out that I have never seen the level of division along with the loose use of extreme rhetoric this purvasive in the mass media. Nothing good can come of it.