A new section of the board.....

iggyman · #1 01-12-2011, 10:57 AM

I don't think it's needed, and I'm real sure it will not enhance this forum in any way. Quite the opposite might happen, so I voted "please forget about it".

Why in the heck, would I ever feel the need to discuss whether it actually really really snows in Hawaii, with a bunch of baseball card aficionados. I can find a thousand people to discuss snow in Hawaii, but if I run into a prehistoric baseball card dude, I'm talking baseball cards. Simple as that!

Lovely Day...

Frank A · #2 01-12-2011, 11:31 AM

There is no such thing as an adult conversation when it comes to these two topics. They may start out that way but seldom end in such an easy fashion. By the end of most of these conversations guys are screaming in their own homes and pulling out their hair, and I can't afford to pull any out. I voted no on both ends, but I know if they are on here I will have to visit. OH Lord. Frank

Doug · #3 01-12-2011, 11:35 AM

I went with "I don't care, do what you want to", but then again I'm not really religious, politically inclined or easily offended.

barrysloate · #4 01-12-2011, 12:06 PM

Here's something funny regarding the internet:

I just clicked on Google News and went to a story about Mayor Bloomberg and the snowstorm we just had. Some of you may know that he really screwed up the blizzard cleanup a few weeks ago so all eyes are on him today (we had about 8-10 inches last night). Would you believe at the end of the article people are commenting, and they're cursing and fighting with each other...over a snowfall! How can you get combative over such a benign topic? What is it about internet chat boards that often brings out the worst in people? Compared to some of these sites, Net54 is like the boy scouts. I think we are the best behaved internet group around!

teetwoohsix · #5 01-12-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug

I went with "I don't care, do what you want to", but then again I'm not really religious, politically inclined or easily offended.

Well said Doug !!

usernamealreadytaken · #6 01-12-2011, 12:12 PM

Why do the poll if only to ingnore its clear and convincing result?

By better than 2-1 the answer is no.

whitehse · #7 01-12-2011, 12:16 PM

If the Moderators are ready for more work I say why not????

Kawika · #8 01-12-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iggyman

I don't think it's needed, and I'm real sure it will not enhance this forum in any way. Quite the opposite might happen, so I voted "please forget about it".

Why in the heck, would I ever feel the need to discuss whether it actually really really snows in Hawaii, with a bunch of baseball card aficionados. I can find a thousand people to discuss snow in Hawaii, but if I run into a prehistoric baseball card dude, I'm talking baseball cards. Simple as that!

Lovely Day...

It does indeed snow in Hawaii. Probably doing so right now on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island as we are presently experiencing a very wet and unpleasant winter storm at lower elevations. That and anybody who doesn't agree with me sucks.

tothrk · #9 01-12-2011, 01:40 PM

I voted yes to both. It's not like anyone is holding you at gunpoint to read this section if you don't want to. I feel it will be worth it to watch Brucii make at least a few posts. If this section turns into an absolute nightmare, it can always be shut down. Arguments happen all the time, everywhere. I enjoy discussing politics & feel I can have an intelligent and constructive discussion here more than anywhere else.

barrysloate · #10 01-12-2011, 01:56 PM

I don't think Bruce will be doing any posting around here.

tothrk · #11 01-12-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by barrysloate

I don't think Bruce will be doing any posting around here.

Wow. I was looking forward to this. This is incredibly disappointing. Similar to when I found out Santa wasn't real.

Fred · #12 01-12-2011, 01:56 PM

We're all adults until we strongly (vehemently) disagree with someone about politics or religion. Then the gloves come off and people lose all control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO_QntXc-c4

Ya know, when's the last time we saw a good train wreck of a thread?

Leon · #13 01-12-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iggyman

I don't think it's needed, and I'm real sure it will not enhance this forum in any way. Quite the opposite might happen, so I voted "please forget about it".

Why in the heck, would I ever feel the need to discuss whether it actually really really snows in Hawaii, with a bunch of baseball card aficionados. I can find a thousand people to discuss snow in Hawaii, but if I run into a prehistoric baseball card dude, I'm talking baseball cards. Simple as that!

Lovely Day...

Easy solution. You don't have to look at it....

As far as why vote if it won't be used......because it helps make a more informed decision. Does that answer that question? As of right now I have changed my mind and am leaning to not allowing politics or religion on that section.

oldjudge · #14 01-12-2011, 02:38 PM

I see no benefit in adding this section and many potential problems. Everything should be done to encourage more vinatage card talk, not to offer alternatives to it. Is the purpose of the board to maximize vintage card interest or to maximize eyeballs? If it is the latter the new area may make sense; I hope that is not the case.

Leon · #15 01-12-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I see no benefit in adding this section and many potential problems. Everything should be done to encourage more vinatage card talk, not to offer alternatives to it. Is the purpose of the board to maximize vintage card interest or to maximize eyeballs? If it is the latter the new area may make sense; I hope that is not the case.

Jay, as stated earlier, and evidenced by the 93.4% approval voting for this section, I feel this is a family. Family can talk about other things than baseball cards. You don't ever, ever have to look at that section. I find it hard to understand why people want to deny others from doing something they want to do that is harmless. It makes 0 sense to me. Please help me understand why you don't want me to chat with my friends when you neither have to look at that area or be involved in it? regards

tothrk · #16 01-12-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

Jay, as stated earlier, and evidenced by the 93.4% approval voting for this section, I feel this is a family. Family can talk about other things than baseball cards. You don't ever, ever have to look at that section. I find it hard to understand why people want to deny others from doing something they want to do that is harmless. It makes 0 sense to me. Please help me understand why you don't want me to chat with my friends when you neither have to look at that area or be involved in it? regards

This is why this area should be allowed. The people who don't want it never even have to look at it. As I stated earlier, if it turns into quicksand, it can be removed. We are all adults (mostly). The people who want it can discuss current topics. The people who don't want it are not being forced to look at it.

Rob D. · #17 01-12-2011, 03:58 PM

How about an area where folks can upload porn clips? Ya know, because those who don't want it will never have to even look at it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Is the purpose of the board to maximize vintage card interest or to maximize eyeballs?

Excellent question, by the way.

Leon · #18 01-12-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob D.

How about an area where folks can upload porn clips? Ya know, because those who don't want it will never have to even look at it.

That won't be allowed. See new rules when they come out

Fred · #19 01-12-2011, 04:15 PM

Now Rob, would that be soft or hard porn? I mean we should probably discuss that right now.

I'm sure there are those that feel hard porn may be a bit over the top but then there are those that may feel it has nothing to do with vintage baseball cards. You have to figure out where to draw the line and then you must remember that one man's hard porn could be another man's soft porn.

Leon, can we post porn? Can we? Can we?

View Poll Results: Options for the new Water Cooler Talk section
Allow Religion and Politics	42	17.00%
Allow Religion	0	0%
Allow Politics	7	2.83%
Don't allow either	133	53.85%
Don't make this section (please post why)	17	6.88%
I don't care....do what you want to	48	19.43%
Voters: 247. You may not vote on this poll

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