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Brilliant_Rock
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I will leave that to the posters who are more passionate about this issue. I am satiated discussing politics with my dh and a few close friends.
We cannot even get people to agree to behave in a respectful manner towards others no matter their view. There is nothing to be gained with making derogatory comments on an online forum. IMO. And if people won't even agree here to behave civilly then I am not optimistic.
Maybe, when we disagree with others we can consider it an opportunity to understand the other person and the reasons behind that person's position. While you (general you) might be well educated about a topic don't think you have all the answers. And before assuming the worst about someone try to give them the benefit of the doubt and think they have good intentions. Don't make snap judgments. Be open to all points of view and the reasons behind them. Don't attack personal beliefs no matter how strongly you feel. And again, if things start going too far back away, Don't start a verbal war here. Don't let it get fully heated. Stop and move away and engage someone else or another topic. It's not worth a full blown fight here. And the ultimate goal is not to change the other person's mind (because that is rarely going to happen) but to be able to disagree and keep talking. KWIM?
I would say that is a potato not a tomato and someone else could say no it's a tomato. And we could have civil discourse despite the fact I know they are wrong. I will be polite and explain why it's a potato. And if they continue further and try to get a rise out of me by posting nasty comments I would ignore them. And move on. If they are polite but keep on disagreeing I would say OK. We shall agree to disagree and I will move on and discuss the potatoes with others who understand and get that it is a potato. I won't continue banging my head against the proverbial wall trying to convince them it's not a tomato. Because ultimately they will believe whatever they want to believe and changing their beliefs won't do anything for world peace or even who gets elected as President. It would be nice to have a calm and logical discussion and see others points of view. But with respect even when we disagree. And even if we don't respect the other person (for whatever reason) there are rules on this (and any) online forum that we agree to follow. So for that reason alone, if we respect PS and the administration and want to post we play by their rules. Whether or not we like them.
JMO. Agree or disagree. Want to discuss politics here? Let's agree to play by the rules of PS. It isn't our forum. We are but guests here. Don't like it? Don't post. Don't read. Don't like it but still want to post and read? Then follow the rules of Pricescope. It really is that simple.
As I said, I understand your position. And yes, we can all agree to be polite and respectful, and that would be a lovely thing. But clearly it doesn't work in the long run, as the shutting down of politics shows.I'm not advocating to be disrespectful or derogatory to other posters, people do seem to get their feeling hurt even when the other person didn't intend it. The Don't like it don't read it doesn't really work (though that would solve most problems if it did). We even had a vendor say they'd like the political discussions shut down, and they weren't even participating. As I said to Callie, I think we've tested Ella's patience enough already, and the 'out of sight' forum may be our last chance. . Politics was allowed once, and it was shut down. They gave it another chance, and it was shut down. again. We can all promise to be on our best behavior, but the reality is, it doesn't seem to last.
Edited to add: And we've had at least one poster who posted in political threads AND wanted it shut down, lol.
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