Bring back the political forum!

[brewcrewreview]

I think that with the debates that are going on and with elections coming up right around the corner, the political forum should be back and running.

We're all big boys and girls here and no one's feelings should get hurt if someone disagrees with someone. It would be nice to have a place to discuss political topics and happenings with people who feel the opposite way that I do.

Is this something that could be considered?

[Team Canada]

There is one, so to speak: p201.ezboard.com/bbrewerf...ticalscene

 

 

I would say there's zero chance of bringing it back to this forum group.

[bjkrautk]

Considered...?

 

It's still up and running.

 

(It just isn't being kept on-site, since Brian has decided not to allow that kind of discussion to take place here. We get dogmatic enough arguing for and against Russell Branyan, much less talk politics.)

[Athens Badger]

Yeah, I don't really understand that. Why not? So political banter might get out of hand. It is what it is.

[Fatter than Joey]

I set up a political forum, back when everyone was discussing nationstates. If there is an interest I can revive it.

 

I am a political junkie, and would certainly appreciate the discussion, especially around election time.

 

Drop me a message and hopefully we can get something going.

[Team Canada]

So political banter might get out of hand. It is what it is.

 

 

Well, the whole of the philosophy of this site is that discussion be civil and not "get out of hand", so I'm not sure what you're not getting.

[Brian the Automator]

My assumption is that you guys weren't on the site in 2004 for the last election. Based on people's behavior back then, there's no chance in hell I'm bringing it back.

[And That]

Go to the link that TC and Ben posted at the top of the thread. I made the forum back in '04ish, and while it hasn't been used much, feel more than free to use it. My moderation policy there is that you can police yourselves. I think the only word in the cuss filter is "Lewinski."

[pogokat]

this is a baseball website...there are only above 6 websites that cover the milwaukee brewers...and this is the only one with a decent message board..

 

on the other hand, there are 25 quadzillion political websites and they probably all have message boards, so i don't see why one is needed here..

[backup catchers]

FTJ I would love to debate politics with you. While we tend to disagree you have always been civil and polite in our interactions. Typically I find your postitions to be based off some sort of rational foundation even when I don't agree. I have a one rule of thumb when it comes to politics. The words liberal and neocon/conservative should never be used. Thay have become more an accusation than a political stance.

[1992casey]

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I have a one rule of thumb when it comes to politics. The words liberal and neocon/conservative should never be used. Thay have become more an accusation than a political stance.

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That's a very good rule to follow, and the accusation analogy is right on.

 

When I've tried to help keep the 'semi-political' threads open, I've tended to point out stuff like 'liberal agenda' or 'right-wing agenda' as terms to avoid. Assigning a politician's or party's name to a problem (Dumb Doyle plan, Bogus Bush plan, dopey Democrats, rummy Republicans) doesn't seem to help either.

[mothershipconnection]

To echo what Brian said, "been there, done that". It just won't work, because all you need is about 2 or 3 drama queen idiots to absolutely destroy any semblance of civility. We most certainly have plenty of folks here who simply could not handle such a Pandora's Box being opened when they sometimes can't be civil discussing how much Corey Hart should be playing. The discourse now, because of the site's growth, would be way worse than 2004.

 

"I think Bush's approach to this issue..."

 

"U wud bcuz UR a LOOSER!!!!!!!!! P'WND!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[patrickgpe]

I agree that this is a baseball website, though whats the point of discussing the election on here. I appreciate that we can discuss Milwaukee sports or current events here.

 

On account that we couldn't even discuss the death of Jerry Falwell without it out getting out of control, the 2008 election would be ugly.

 

I appreciate that i can discuss baseball with knowledgeable baseball fans, but whats to gained of calling people who don't agree with your political viewpoints an idiot. This is not a general discussion forum, so it Brian and the mods want to ban such a discussion, I think those that want to can find somewhere to do it.

[berniebrewer4life]

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My assumption is that you guys weren't on the site in 2004 for the last election. Based on people's behavior back then, there's no chance in hell I'm bringing it back.

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Just had a flashback. *shudders* No way that should be brought back. The political forum is linked in this thread. Go there is you wanna talk politics.