LOL...lucky you too.;)
I actually got a PM from someone that said they would not be back on this forum because of that thread...hopefully she will reconsider. :(

That is very unfortunate and it is totally uncalled for that someone was hurt like that. I hope she reconsiders.

But my point is, politics is a tough game. Though they shouldn't, finger pointing and name calling come with it. I wish that there could be a way that we could respectfully debate politics, because it's something I really love doing. No one should be forced to see a debate they don't want to talk about. I (and many others) want to talk about what's going on in my country, and I'd like to talk about it with people I respect - the folks on YT. The way I see it, if they have a right to NOT talk about it, don't I have a right TO talk about it? Both sides can be accomodated, IMO. :)

I agree!!!!

Yes, you are right...it is a very tough came. And people are not forced to see a debate they don't want to talk about because it isn't allowed here. :thumbup: (Kind of a circular argument there.) For those who do desperately want to discuss it, find a place to do it.
I see your point though Megan, I really do. I guess there is no way to please everyone. At which point in time it becomes an issue here or anywhere else, I guess that it when members have to determine if they still wish to be members or if it is time to take a break from the forum for a while--and I think we all have a good general idea of when that would be the best. ;)

Sorry, but that is ridiculous. It was a thread. Some people should put more passion into their life and less into an ONLINE FORUM (to get so worked up over soemone whom you don't even know personally is a shame). There is and will ALWAYS be someone(s) who feathers are going to be ruffled. People take offense to things too easily sometimes. I almost think its an excuse to hide behind. Someone brings up a point and the other person has no arguement so they claim "offensive".

You are right that name calling is inappropriate and VERY immature. Other than that, a civilized discussion about our nation and all the events surrounding it should be allowed and 'voilaters' who truely ARE offensive (name calling, swearing, etc...) should be warned by admin.

RESPECT. That is the only rule needed when dealing with a volatile situation. RESPECT yourself and RESPECT others, its simple 3rd grade material, due onto others as you would want done onto you.

:goodpost: :thumbup:

Hey, I actually agree with you. I get sick of people not having thick enough skin too...but if the cry of "offensive" works in other topics here on YT, then it should apply here too, right?

In any case, you said the key words..."It WAS a thread." ;) Clearly one that came with alot of strong emotion, so only "right" thing to do is treat it as any other and get rid of it.

LOL...you seem to be a bit worked up about it yourself. Pot...kettle...

The person being "offended" doesn't need to keep torturing themselves by coming back on the thread that is causing them to feel that way? Its like TV being offensive, turn the darn channel! But give people a chance to make the choice. I really wanted to have a healthy discussion like what was happening last night, but there is someone who will be offended or offensive, so why not just ignore the thread?

naw.. Im not worked up about it. I just don't like seeing how worked up other people can get over something just not worth it. Ya know? I could care less... I don't post to threads that bother me. I don't claim to be offended and NEED to say Im offended. If something did offend me I don't say anything, not worth my time. I get off the computer and do something. This place should be fun and should be a place to gain knowledge on all different types of aspects. A political thread is fun for some, not for others. So if you don't like it and its not fun for you or you have nothing to say that adds value or educates, then don't, please don't, post on it. Save yourself your temper and others your temper. I don't know... maybe I'm wrong.

Honestly I could care less, I just hope someone will read this and think 'yeah I overreacted, or I need to chill out on some things or not post to others things.' Then it would be calm and respectful when politics or other hot button topics come up. I love to read others points of view. I know who I voted for. I respect those who voted the opposite. I love to hear WHY and ask questions.

Would YOU be able to so easily ignore a thread if comments were being made about something you personally felt strongly about?
If someone was insulting people from California? Or how about insulting your husband because he is military (isn't he)? Would you be willing to just "not come back on the thread?"

LOL, yes, I know EXACTLY what you mean. I have found that taking Looooong breaks from the PC can be quite beneficial at times.:thumbup:


Well luckily in this situation it's not a problem, because the threads aren't allowed. :p

Hugs...I'm with ya!:)

I like your new avatar btw :)

Personally speaking for myself, I can turn the channel so to speak. I have gotten upset on a couple threads here. One of them, I almost got suspended. But I think Admin was being a bit hasty with their judgement. I am not one to cuss or belittle anyone. A debate can get heated, but can be educational at the same time. I think Admin should step in if it gets out of hand, but not for common discussion.

It was time for "change." :D (Sorry, couldn't resist.) I figured I may as well flaunt it while we are on top.

Haaaaaalleluja! Common ground! Agreed!

A good example:
There is a new thread "How many hunters do we have on YT"

I WILL NOT GO NEAR THAT THREAD....NOT EVEN TAKE A PEEK :eek:

Thanks girl! I didn't want to be crusified for saying those things. I have held my tounge so many times on threads like this but this time I thought I would just throw in my 2 cents! :)

Yes I am with you. I can change the channel and stay away from threads that bother me, its hard but I can do it too. :D

We'll save your crucifiction for another day when things are particularly boring. :p

I have a thick skin about things and it doesn't bother me to hear opinions that may differ from my own.
I'm sure there are plenty of forums, blogs, etc... that anyone interested in debating politics can go and do that. I get to debate that enough with family, friends and co-workers! :p
I'm a little relieved that I can come to YT and keep it light on that particular topic, but that is just strictly my opinion!

Not to change the subject but, PocoMutt is done with my jackets for my babies! Thanks to seeing the designs she made for you, I went with her! I can't wait to post the pics. She is sending them out today :D

She must have gotten a vision of me cross dressing at 7 years old...:p

I do think politics are very important but I think they should be discussed on a political forum rather than a Yorkie forum so that people can stay friends:)

Well you know, since we DID already establish that you knew Jesus's father...:rolleyes:

Oh good! I can't wait to see pics! I love our jackets, they are so warm for them and of course really adorable!!

What someone else said about the hunting thread...I think that brings up a great point. I personally think hunting is awful and I don't like discussions about killing innocent creatures...but some people do. and they have a right to post about it, even though it's a really touchy subject for a lot of people. I don't want to take away their right to post about it, because it's something they ENJOY and that's how it's defended. But talking politics is something I enjoy, but it's against the rules. I just find it to be hypocritical, I guess.

Nope, you're right, there is NO way to please everyone totally. But everyone can be a bit pleased, can't we? I don't see any harm in havig just one thread. It's ONE thread, easy to ignore for the people who don't want it there, and it's there for the people who do want it there. I don't want to go on some political forum to debate it because the people on forums like that are just too...rude. I don't know. Too pushy. I consider everyone on YT my friends, and this is something I'd like to discuss with my friends.

I was on a political forum today and I dont like it at all. They were cussing at each other and very rude. I think we could have a cleaner debate here and obviously theres interest. I think that thread was 4 or 5 pages long

My post was the start of 9 pages. I was actually surprised it was so long so fast.

eta I think there were actually 2 threads? One in OT and one in general. I only got to one of then so I'm not completely sure.

I think there is a fine line between rules and censorship. Things can get a bit on the iffy side if you ask me.

I was in on that thread in the OT forum and it started decently if you ask me. There was one person that is a fairly newbie that kept throwing comments that were meant to inflame and I like the rest of the others I know totally ignored that person's post. I know when I jumped off at twelve thirty we were innocently talking about how to get a yorkie in the white house. If things went awry after that then I am sorry to hear that.

I think that there should be a spot where we can discuss such things as long as there is no name calling or cussing. In a family you don't censor things just because one of you might not like the others take. You discuss civilized and share you ideas and thoughts. That is what this whole thing should have been about. That is how you learn and grow.

I don't feel the thread should have been locked. Maybe remove the offensive posts and let the rest be.

I do understand that politics is a no no according to the rules but there are a alot of other things that might be deemed offensive such as the hunting thing. I think that if your offended by something then you can easily walk away from it without throwing gasoline on that fire.

Megan I fully and totally agree with your position on the issue. Sometimes I think that the moderators should rethink some of the things they censor. If you want to censor things then there should be an across the board level of censorship to things that are offensive. If YT is to only be about yorkies then that should be across the board and encompass all things that might be offensive.

I have seen things closed on here that made me scratch my head because I didn't see the need for it but what can you do. I guess the only thing is to walk away and spend your time doing things other than sharing on YT.

Wow I realized it was long but not that long

I was not trying to offend anybody. I just had a difference of opinion. Many people thought McCain should have been president and I disagreed earlier in the post. I am just strong supporter for Obama as you were for your candidate. Everybody was criticizing people's viewpoints on the election. People were criticizing my viewpoint, and I was standing up for myself. If you have a problem with me why didn't you say so on the post. It is not nice to talk about people behind their back.

I was reading it this morning, took a shower and it disappeared. There was name calling?