Should we have a 2008 Election Forum (Vote)

[LoriLawless 0]

I voted yes too. Off topic is too flooded by political posts.

Off Topic

Anything (well almost) that you need to say you can say here.

Last I checked, this means politics (& religion & bodily fluids & illegal immigrants).

I knew someone would say that.

That's true, yes. However, it seems that the topic "merits" it's own section due to the popularity of it.

If you know what I mean.

[no name 1]

but not everyone can talk politics. Why? Because not everyone reads. Perhaps everyone should. Then we could all play

[no name 1]

I voted yes too. Off topic is too flooded by political posts.

Off Topic

Anything (well almost) that you need to say you can say here.

Last I checked, this means politics (& religion & bodily fluids & illegal immigrants).

I knew someone would say that.

That's true, yes. However, it seems that the topic "merits" it's own section due to the popularity of it.

If you know what I mean.

No, I don't. This election process has forced more Americans than ever to vote- that's HUGE! And ti's exciting - Americans are energized to pick a leader (as split as they appear to be). Our country is in turmoil & a recession. I think it's great that current events can be discussed with my peers, whether or not I agree.

At the end of the day, OT is exactly that, OFF TOPIC. The purpose of this site is immigration, not OT. Don't give it more importance than it already has. No one makes anyone click on a thread.

Edited April 10, 2008 by illumine

[Jenn! 918]

To me it really doesn't matter at all since I use Recent Topics or View New Posts most of the time.

[LoriLawless 0]

Not arguing with you. I was asked and I voted.

This is exactly why I read but don't post in those threads.

I'm not here to get into arguments with you all

Have a nice day.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Capt.,

Since this appears to be very divisive, what about adding filters for the topics, where the OP can designate what category they want their post recognized as (politics, humor, religion, news) and then members can select which filters they want on? This would make viewing the list of threads in OT customizable to everyone's tastes and this would eliminate the need for subforums within OT.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I voted yes too. Off topic is too flooded by political posts.

Off Topic

Anything (well almost) that you need to say you can say here.

Last I checked, this means politics (& religion & bodily fluids & illegal immigrants).

( Bigotry , name-calling, and a LOT of favouritism ).

Welcome to VJ!

Thank you and good luck on your journey !

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I'm from FL - will my vote count?

[Peikko 1,575]

There's not option for a no holds barred, non moderated, subterranean dungeon forum. That's what I vote for.

[metta 0]

OT is full of idiocy. Some of it's political, some of it's sexual and some of it just silly games for the post whores.

Why single out one form of idiocy and banish it while leaving the others alone?

We can all play idiot word games, but not everyone can talk politics. Why? Because not everyone reads. Perhaps everyone should. Then we could all play

ps. I voted no.

I totally agree with Troll. Everyone knows we're rooting for rival candidates and I confess a lot of what he posts gets my goat but I do appreicate reading his POVs and to discern where he is coming from. Politics is contentious but out of the debates even viscious as they are, we gain insights.

I also concur with Dev on asking why we want to micromanage? After all we are adults and by now know pretty well who is going to post which POV.

Now with regard to volume, through all these years, I have suffered cats and dogs and all kinds of

idiotic topics taking over OT, only to ebb and flow.

I voted NO.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Capt.,

Since this appears to be very divisive, what about adding filters for the topics, where the OP can designate what category they want their post recognized as (politics, humor, religion, news) and then members can select which filters they want on? This would make viewing the list of threads in OT customizable to everyone's tastes and this would eliminate the need for subforums within OT.

I like this idea. Would help me avoid the kitty pic threads.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Capt.,

Since this appears to be very divisive, what about adding filters for the topics, where the OP can designate what category they want their post recognized as (politics, humor, religion, news) and then members can select which filters they want on? This would make viewing the list of threads in OT customizable to everyone's tastes and this would eliminate the need for subforums within OT.

I like this idea. Would help me avoid the kitty pic threads.

It would be a win-win situation all around.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Capt.,

Since this appears to be very divisive, what about adding filters for the topics, where the OP can designate what category they want their post recognized as (politics, humor, religion, news) and then members can select which filters they want on? This would make viewing the list of threads in OT customizable to everyone's tastes and this would eliminate the need for subforums within OT.

I like this idea. Would help me avoid the kitty pic threads.

It would be a win-win situation all around.

I love the idea of forum segragation It would end up the same as it is now imo!

Edited April 10, 2008 by CarolsMarc

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Yep.

Banish is a little strong, no? More like, move it. Will it be difficult to locate?

Indeed its not banishing. Perhaps some people are afraid that they (and their content) won't get as much attention as usual

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

I like the idea of the 2008 political forum idea. It seems appropriate for the time. :thumbs: