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mscat 11-05-2008 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chachi (Post 2316394)
I think the members can handle alot more than we are given credit for sometimes though. The thread had already turned to talk about the first dog and Michelle Obamas dress. I really dont think the thread got that bad for political talk with members with different views
Yes, I agree, i mentioned the Yorkie one A did make A remark about Obama not to be mean though.
I know the mods want to keep YT all about our dear sweet little Darling Yorkies. :aimeeyork

Jacklynn 11-05-2008 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Maria85 (Post 2316340)
I might have missed something good, because up until page 6 the debate was still pretty civilised. :P
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Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 2316377)
I don't see why we couldn't have just one thread. I know it's in the rules, but this is kind of freakishly major. I thought the debate was pretty civilized. But whatever.

Good job to the mods for upholding the rules, even though I would've liked for the thread to have remained open.
I agree... I thought it was all pretty civil and anything that wasn't was worked out, but I also only got to page 6 when it was taken away. Maybe I missed where it got bad? :confused:

Oh well I guess... it is a major thing going on in our country right now, but I can understand the forum wanting to keep the peace.

Maria85 11-05-2008 07:41 AM
Well I am a rule follower so if it was against the rules I apologise for having participated. That said, I believe it was a very interesting thread, and it helped me realise I have nothing in common with a lot of people on this forum except the love for my dog, and to me that is a very positive thing. Sometimes antagonising positions don't let us see beyond the differences, but in this case we are all here to share our experiences with our beloved yorkies.
My Humps seems to be a political machine though, he only remains calm when I turn the newschannels on, you guys should see him right now... on the sofa facing the tv, front paws under chin and his rear legs are crossed!!!

BamaFan121s 11-05-2008 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 2316377)
I don't see why we couldn't have just one thread.
It's something that people have such strong opinions about that it's really easy for the line of civilty to be crossed, in one opinion or another, as was evident in the two closed threads. Many found some of the comments very offensive.
There are plenty of forums out there that let you post about politics all day long, but this is YORKIE talk...it's best to just keep the peace. :cf57: That way we all still have a place to go that can be enjoyed where we can escape the media frenzy and everyday life for a while.

Ichabob 11-05-2008 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 2316407)
It's something that people have such strong opinions about that it's really easy for the line of civilty to be crossed, in one opinion or another, as was evident in the two closed threads. Many found some of the comments very offensive.
There are plenty of forums out there that let you post about politics all day long, but this is YORKIE talk...it's best to just keep the peace. :cf57: That way we all still have a place to go that can be enjoyed where we can escape the media frenzy and everyday life for a while.
very very well said thank you:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

veganlass 11-05-2008 08:02 AM
As my old gran said 'For goodness sake, agree to differ' wise words.:)

MeganS 11-05-2008 08:04 AM
I agree that this is yorkie talk, but we also have an off topic discussion forum for things that don't have to do with yorkies.

I prefer not to live by "it's only a matter of time," because no one really knows what's going to happen. For all we know, that thread could've remained civil. It's really not that hard to escape the threads you don't like on here...just don't read them. and I know how annoying it is to have that said to you, but it's true. IF the thread had gotten out of hand, I would've supported it's being closed 100%, but it hadn't, so it doesn't make sense to me.

On another forum I'm on, we have pages and pages of a political thread going, and we are able to keep the peace. I'm a mod on there, and there are some people who get out of hand, but the members in general are able to remain civil, and I believe the nice folks on here are able to do so, as well.

But it's alright. It's in the rules, so it's not like it was unfairly closed. It's just something I disagree with, is all. :)

BamaFan121s 11-05-2008 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 2316433)
But it's alright. It's in the rules, so it's not like it was unfairly closed. It's just something I disagree with, is all. :)
I guess that's just the ticket...to many, it wasn't civil. Best way to not have to make judgement calls about what's over the line is to get rid of the line altogether. Yes, there are non-yorkie related discussions in off-topic, but the ones that are that highly charged are either not allowed or closed there too.
But, we can all agree to disagree about an agreement of disa..... nope, too early for that.
Like you said, bottom line is, rules are rules.:)

MyPeanutAbbyGra 11-05-2008 08:17 AM
I'm the admin on an MS board and what I did was create a board specifically for politics. That way it stays out of our general discussion area.

chachi 11-05-2008 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra (Post 2316455)
I'm the admin on an MS board and what I did was create a board specifically for politics. That way it stays out of our general discussion area.
I wish they would do that here. That way people who want to participate can and those that dont want to dont have to. I dont think it ever will though because we have asked for a debate forum in the past for the same reason and we didnt get it.

Nikki+2 11-05-2008 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 2316377)
I don't see why we couldn't have just one thread. I know it's in the rules, but this is kind of freakishly major. I thought the debate was pretty civilized. But whatever.

Good job to the mods for upholding the rules, even though I would've liked for the thread to have remained open.
I understand why it was closed since it is against the rules. Megan your post was awesome- I had just quoted you in agreement when it was closed. It's a happy day today regardless.:D

IndianaGirl 11-05-2008 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 2316433)
I agree that this is yorkie talk, but we also have an off topic discussion forum for things that don't have to do with yorkies.

I prefer not to live by "it's only a matter of time," because no one really knows what's going to happen. For all we know, that thread could've remained civil. It's really not that hard to escape the threads you don't like on here...just don't read them. and I know how annoying it is to have that said to you, but it's true. IF the thread had gotten out of hand, I would've supported it's being closed 100%, but it hadn't, so it doesn't make sense to me.

On another forum I'm on, we have pages and pages of a political thread going, and we are able to keep the peace. I'm a mod on there, and there are some people who get out of hand, but the members in general are able to remain civil, and I believe the nice folks on here are able to do so, as well.

But it's alright. It's in the rules, so it's not like it was unfairly closed. It's just something I disagree with, is all. :)
It was civil and I agree there should be a place for it here in off topic. Its part of our everyday lives and as long as there is no name calling, cussing etc, I don't see anything wrong with discussing the topics at hand :(

BamaFan121s 11-05-2008 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by IndianaGirl (Post 2316469)
It was civil and I agree there should be a place for it here in off topic. Its part of our everyday lives and as long as there is no name calling, cussing etc, I don't see anything wrong with discussing the topics at hand :(
To you it was civil, to others, not so much. Apparently you missed all the name calling...lucky you.

IndianaGirl 11-05-2008 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 2316471)
To you it was civil, to others, not so much. Apparently you missed all the name calling...lucky you.
I was up till 3am too :rolleyes: I did feel it was a bit heated, but didn't feel anyone was being violated or hurt. I was looking forward to more talk about it today until I got the pop up saying its gone.

MeganS 11-05-2008 08:30 AM
I didn't see any name calling, but I may have missed it.

Like I said, on the other forum I mod, people get out of hand sometimes. So what we do is we take care of those people and send them a PM/edit their post, but I don't think its fair to take the discussion away from people who are truly in it to discuss. When I joined that discussion I was pumped to talk about it with my YT friends, I didn't want name calling. With politics comes heat in any case, but the heat can be kept under control. My VERY dearest friend and I disagree on this subject, and yet we were able to watch the election together last night - debating - but without a negative word towards each other. It's really not that hard to be civil, and I honestly think that, given the chance, the majority of YT'ers would be able to handle it.


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