Mod proposal: Put Political discussion in its own sub-group

Discussion in 'Blazers OT Forum' started by chris_in_pdx, Sep 12, 2011.

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  1. chris_in_pdx

    chris_in_pdx OLD MAN

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    The OT Board has lately devolved into political bullshit arguing (as if it was anything else ever?). To filter the ridiculousness, I propose creating a side group, like the Ducks/Beavers/Timbers groups and move all political circlejerking to there, so the rational ones among us don't have to be bombarded with the ignorance and retardation from BOTH SIDES on a constant basis.
     
    chris_in_pdx, Sep 12, 2011
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  2. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    I'm not opposed. How about we vote on it?
     
    Denny Crane, Sep 12, 2011
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  3. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    We could further subdivide. How about every screen name beginning with A-J in one board, and everyone K-Z on another? We'll need to argue over where the screen names starting with numbers or punctuation go.

    How bout this. Denny is on his own board with the hundreds of threads he starts, and everyone else is on a smaller board, the one with threads started by anyone else.

    Okay, I got more ideas...Just a sec, I gotta go to the bathroom. I'll be back with more, no worry.
     
    jlprk, Sep 12, 2011
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  4. BLAZER PROPHET

    BLAZER PROPHET Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like a good idea to me. (The sub board, not going to the bathroom)
     
    BLAZER PROPHET, Sep 12, 2011
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  5. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    Can we get a subgroup for all of TBF's threads as well, preferably one we can't see when we click on "what's new?" or "todays posts", unless there is at least one reply.
     
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  6. 3RA1N1AC

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    THIS!, im one of the rare few that click new posts from around the forum, and i get 2 pages of WWE wrestling, 1 page of golf, and 14 threads on rugby
     
    3RA1N1AC, Sep 12, 2011
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  7. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    the ot section has always been full of politics though, i dont see what the problem is
     
    3RA1N1AC, Sep 12, 2011
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  8. ABM

    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

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    As we're entering into the political season, I'm fairly certain that these parts will continue to be peppered with "propaganda" and the like from across the spectrum. Seems to me like a prudent thing to do.....that is, establishing a political sub-forum.
     
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  9. blazerboy30

    blazerboy30 Well-Known Member

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    We need an "off-topic" section in the "off-topic" section for these "off-topic" discussions. :MARIS61:

    Who's bombarding with the retardation?
     
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  10. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    Nobody got my joke about voting?
     
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  11. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    I missed that. That was subtle.

    How about splitting it into an argument board and an agreement board. If you agree with anything, you post to the nice, easygoing board. If you want to fight, you go to the violent board. Agree?
     
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  12. PapaG

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    The problem is that Bush isn't around to bash anymore, and the current President is an utter failure. :)
     
    PapaG, Sep 12, 2011
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    The front page threads are 3-4 days old. give me a break, if you want different content, just start a new fucking thread.
     
    EL PRESIDENTE, Sep 12, 2011
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  14. barfo

    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko boomer maniac Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Some other subforums should also be created, then:

    Religion, Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll, Sex and drugs and rock & roll, etc.

    barfo
     
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  15. PapaG

    PapaG Banned User BANNED

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    BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh God, how did I miss this gem. SportsTwo Classic should replay this post in the morning. It's one for the archives.

    We do need more rational posts/posters in the OT section. Like this one from the Duck board, perhaps?
     
    PapaG, Sep 12, 2011
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  16. PapaG

    PapaG Banned User BANNED

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    The simple solution is to bring Hap/Dan back as an OT mod. That way, any political posts that he doesn't agree with can be deleted, and multiple posters can be banned for not being on Team Obama.
     
    PapaG, Sep 12, 2011
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  17. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    I think if we posted the political threads in green font that would solve all of the problems.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Sep 12, 2011
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  18. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Do what you guys want. The next time I click on a political thread will be the first time.
     
    THE HCP, Sep 12, 2011
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  19. PapaG

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    Stop exercising your free will by not clicking on threads that don't interest you!!
     
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  20. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    What is a TBF thread?
     
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