A new section of the board.....

[Big Six]

I voted no as I look at this forum as an escape from that stuff. This can also be a very vocal group (that's a good thing) with strong opinions (also good) but it could undermine relationships otherwise based upon our mutual appreciation for the hobby. There are plenty of other places to hold those discussions anyway...

[John V]

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[quinnsryche]

If no one liked Bruce's posts because they were quite a bit more than colorful, what the heck do you think a political/religious section will bring? Do we really want the threats and name calling to reach new highs, because it most certainly will. I would tread very carefully with that one!

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Originally Posted by quinnsryche

If no one liked Bruce's posts because they were quite a bit more than colorful, what the heck do you think a political/religious section will bring? Do we really want the threats and name calling to reach new highs, because it most certainly will. I would tread very carefully with that one!

Why do threats and name calling have to be a part of religious or political dialogue? Is the fine art of debate no longer taught in schools?

[mcap100176]

I voted no. And would vote again if I could.

Would someone go to a religious forum and start a vintage baseball card discussion? Someone try it and tell me how that goes over.

For the last 10 years I have worked for or with local governments in senior management positions. Never has politics been so bad.

On a daily basis I have people yell at me because there streets aren't plowed to the pavement because "I am not a member of XXXX party." Never before have I heard that. Never mind that here in NJ there is 1,345 feet of snow on the ground with no place to put it. It's because of the political party they belong to.

This is a vintage baseball forum. Shouldn't be anything else.

[Vol]

I voted yes.

You don't have to chime in or even view the thread if you do not wish.

[gabrinus]

I voted yes to both. I think people can disagree vehemently on things and still be on good terms. That is the art of Democracy. I got in a fistfight with a friend back in 2000 and we voted for the same candidate. We are still friends. My barber and I disagree on politics and we still get along. I do tend to agree with him more when he has sharp objects near my throat, however.

[rdixon1208]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

If no one liked Bruce's posts because they were quite a bit more than colorful, what the heck do you think a political/religious section will bring? Do we really want the threats and name calling to reach new highs, because it most certainly will. I would tread very carefully with that one!

Nobody said anything about a political/religious section. The idea was to allow these topics to be discussed if members wanted to.....not to start a new section all together specifically for this.