Hello montgomery,
Originally Posted by
montgomery
Yes friend, I'm up to civil discourse. But I suggest you start posting on the APP section of the forum where you won't be harassed and meanmouthed by the usual lowlife. The moderation is strict apparently, as is stated in the rules and you'll have to apply to be let in. But once you're in it will be good. Right now the rabid right has flatlined as their demonstration of giving me the silent treatment. Together we can own the place for discussions with no rude interruptions.
The concept sounds intriguing but nobody posts there. I really liked the premise of it, thought it would be great. I am approved. But I never even bother to check it out. Not even once. The reason? Not enough activity. Fall asleep waiting for the next post. I'd rather participate in a forum that I can't possibly keep up with the volume of posts. That way, any time I feel like discussing politics there is always active discussion going on. And surprise! Even in the free-for-all forum I don't have to put up with abuse. Having a strong PIP is highly effective at eliminating abuse. It works beautifully. Anybody trash-mouths me, (and they will,) they are gone. Poof! That's it. One and done. Everybody else quickly gets the idea. And it's a two way street. They find that when they treat me like somebody they actually care about, that treatment goes both ways. I am not going to take cheap shots or make jabs at personal character. I don't see why discussing politics has to be about insults. We are talking about national subjects, not critiquing character.
Too bad it's not more popular. Every time I ever looked at it, all the threads were by the same person, and that person is already on my Ignore List. I don't ever take anyone off Ignore, so there is nothing in APP for me.
It's a great thought, the APP, and I would totally be there if enough people supported it.
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
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