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hatshep2:
--- Quote from: Shecky P. Waldorf on June 23, 2010, 07:30:02 PM ---Because if Chatbox turns into another Touchy Topics, it's going to go live with Touchy Topics.
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What was the Touchy Topics thread? I gather its been canceled. Was it where people could talk about imigration policies, waterboarding, and gay marriage and stuff? No wonder it had to get shut down. I'm impressed the forum gave us a shot at it in the first place. ;)
Paynesgrey:
Yeah, that pretty much describes Touchy Topics. Social, political, religious debates generally sums it up. There was some fine debate and discussion, but way to much unpleasantness, and the unpleasantness started spreading to the rest of the forums. It's ok to talk about technological issue, say, research in energy sources, but going to "BP SUX and people who use cars are evil!" or "Solar is for tree-hugging Belgians who hate America!" is a big No Go. Gun owners might chat about their new toys and wish lists, but we can't go into gun laws/politics. The tictacs and strategery of the Battle of Rourke's Drift is fine, but editorial about moral/ethical aspects of the colonial/imperial system in 1800's Africa is another example of No Go. If in doubt, ask.
hatshep2:
Lol! I get it. I've seen people mention TT before but I didn't know it was an actual closed down topic...I just thought it was a blanket name for politics and religion discussions. I agree that keeping those topics off the forum is a good idea. I've seen people start to get close to political discussions and all of a sudden everybody starts getting negative and judgemental. There's a reason these subjects are supposed to be taboo...if you don't know someone well then you probably couldn't convince them to agree with you anyway so why make them mad? Love your examples, btw...I know exactly what you're talking about. ;)
Forest:
It sounds like TT was given a pair of cement shoes.... :o
hatshep2:
--- Quote from: Forest on October 12, 2010, 06:38:13 PM ---It sounds like TT was given a pair of cement shoes.... :o
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Shecky's threat does sound rather sinister doesn't it. :D
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