Political Posts

[Johanna]

The US held elections last week, and the results aren't final. People all over the world have strong opinions about our president, and leatherworkers experiencing cognitive dissonance are seeking their peers for discussions. That's  fine, but this is a leatherwork forum, and some people come here to get away from all the hoopla. We've had some posts that are controversial, and we hate censorship, but we don't want to keep flogging our members with political posts. SO, I'm going to create a new section in the "off topic" area where you can post about politics. If you want to participate or ignore, the choice is up to you. We're not going to censor it but we will not allow personal attacks or running with scissors. You might want to ignore that section if your skin isn't thick. I'm going to reveal and move the political posts in a few minutes. Suggestions welcome.

~J

[chuck123wapati]

5 minutes ago, Johanna said:

The US held elections last week, and the results aren't final. People all over the world have strong opinions about our president, and leatherworkers experiencing cognitive dissonance are seeking their peers for discussions. That's  fine, but this is a leatherwork forum, and some people come here to get away from all the hoopla. We've had some posts that are controversial, and we hate censorship, but we don't want to keep flogging our members with political posts. SO, I'm going to create a new section in the "off topic" area where you can post about politics. If you want to participate or ignore, the choice is up to you. We're not going to censor it but we will not allow personal attacks or running with scissors. You might want to ignore that section if your skin isn't thick. I'm going to reveal and move the political posts in a few minutes. Suggestions welcome.

~J

THANK YOU! 

[fredk]

most excellent

Thank you.

Will access to it be by request like the funny leather stuff section? er, I mean the 'adult' leather section

[Johanna]

I made it a subforum of this one, and it's public.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/224-political-posts/

[seabee]

Thank YOU

[480volt]

Appreciate your foresight in doing this. Kudos to whoever gets the thankless task of moderating it.

[Tim Schroeder]

Thank You as well. I've been looking forward to this for 4 yrs. now. Promise to keep it civil.

[Squilchuck]

I'd rather not see it at all on a leatherworking forum. I can't ignore them because I see the topic line on the unread post list I look at each morning. We are bombarded w politics all the time. Why can't we have a place without it for a normal conversation?  Why not post on another forum? I'd guess a very small number of forum readers want to talk politics.  What's next - religion, (you name it)?  

[Northmount]

30 minutes ago, Squilchuck said:

I'd rather not see it at all on a leatherworking forum. I can't ignore them because I see the topic line on the unread post list I look at each morning. We are bombarded w politics all the time. Why can't we have a place without it for a normal conversation?  Why not post on another forum? I'd guess a very small number of forum readers want to talk politics.  What's next - religion, (you name it)?  

100% agreed!

 

[LumpenDoodle2]

1 hour ago, Squilchuck said:

I'd rather not see it at all on a leatherworking forum. I can't ignore them because I see the topic line on the unread post list I look at each morning. We are bombarded w politics all the time. Why can't we have a place without it for a normal conversation?  Why not post on another forum? I'd guess a very small number of forum readers want to talk politics.  What's next - religion, (you name it)?  

Plus 1

Maybe if you feel the need to have political posts, treat them like the adult section, then those who worry bones can just do their thing, well away from the leatherwork.

Nothing worse than seeing another political post, then biting your tongue rather than waste time out of your life replying.   It’s like having a wee nippy dug as your neighbour.   You know you would never wish it any real harm, but by our Lord and Lady, it just doesn’t know when to stop.