And you appear to be doing a good job of it. You'll get my support.

Never the less, I feel that our younger members should be given some leeway in view of their inexperience, so long as, like Sukio they learn something from it. These young adults are the Nation's future, let's try to get them off on the right foot, they have a long and perhaps arduous future ahead of them.

All good points here.
I think in general we don't really have a problem. I don't think I really have to explain the exceptions. I think everyone knows what they are by now.
I just hope that because we disagree we do not get too emotional about the subject. After all, you can think of things this way:
1) You can think of this as a friendly sparring session. The other side brings up ideas and supporting evidences stating their case and you have plenty of time to do the same as well. This can better serve you in real life when someone asks you the same questions. You will be prepared to answer them with facts backing them up.
2) It opens your mind to what other people's take on the same situation is. If anything, it's interesting.
3) It helps self re-evaluation. Who knows? I might be wrong! And I certainly am not likely to tell myself straight off the bat.

I also like this site. Especially right now during my period of quasi employment/in between employment I find this a good place to share ideas.
I think everyone should take a chill pill so the mods can re-evaluate the situation with the political forum. Like I said, I think most of us are decent dudes. I don't think we need to start fighting about stuff. It's just the internet. Sheesh.

Spartacus, good on ya for a thread worthy of comment. Your heart and head are in the right place. You will go far.

Originally Posted by bulldogg

Spartacus, good on ya for a thread worthy of comment. Your heart and head are in the right place. You will go far.

I think we should have word of the week or something here. Discuss it, and disregard, what nation, military service, or what side of the wire you may be on, just for one thread, something like this. Let people speak their minds, in a way of maybe staving off violent conversations. And losing members.

I have patrolled the Dark Side, looking at the various reasons why, and trying to learn from that, what not to do, and what to look out for. Sometimes, I would type replies to a topic, and read it, and realize...."If I really post this, ...... how would the reception be taken??" I have deleted entire replies to avoid this, 50% of the time I will delete a entire message, just to make sure I don't offend any one.

But, looking at the Dark side, I see some that have been here, longer than me. I will not name anyone, I am not trying to disgrace anyone, by God, if I am not careful I know fully well that I may end up there. I now see that as a lack of regard to other's, and a lack of some things, simple, like Respect, or honor for some one's monuments, or traditions, or just plane immaturity for the forum rules.

I think I am going to do more, in reminding new members of the consequences of their possible actions, what they might be. No as trying to be a want to be staff member, but more of a friendly gesture. Not harassment, but just to help some understand....

I am going to think hard on this, and maybe see what I can do in the real world....Maybe somehow use what some of you guys here have stated, Maybe I can do something pertaining to this that will help others keep their heads up? And out of trouble starting here. For like here, if you cross the line then you cross the line, then I have no sympathy for you. Even if that is myself...

But never the less it still makes me sigh to see the BANNED symbol over the profile name of someone....

Are you speaking of me and MMarsh? Or me and Phoenix? LOL I don't care if you name my name, I'm a big boy and can admit to stepping on it on occasion. Only difference is when I do it in here there's no need for medical personnel.

Originally Posted by bulldogg

Are you speaking of me and MMarsh? Or me and Phoenix? LOL I don't care if you name my name, I'm a big boy and can admit to stepping on it on occasion. Only difference is when I do it in here there's no need for medical personnel.

I never had a problem with you or Phoenix before Mr. Bulldog. But, I admire you at not afraid to admit it.