How Incredibly Sad...

Why does this have to turn into something political?? In times of crisis,people of all races,colors and political ambition should join together to help and solve the crisis. We should be a nation that can come together in times of need!!!!!!!

Once again, if the topics and threads outside the lounge are not your cup of tea, don't go there. I hate seeing y'all that loved the Sowal of 20 people in the lounge keep mourning. We have local and national issues that affect us and a place to discuss them. Sorry but the political forums don't have to be "funn"!

Did not realize this thread was in lounge, but once again, people have the choice not to read. Sorry friends, but tired of the complaining about what is discussed, argued, and debated on SoWal. I pick and choose what threads to open, read, and respond to- it is not hard.

Wow, I guess you told me and I get it.

p.s. I am not mourning, just disappointed that is all.

At the risk of opening a can of worms, can you send me a PM and explain this?

The political subforum on any internet forum is a place for all the malcontents to gather, because they come like flies. The more crap you got on your site, the more flies you got. Better they buzz in a political subforum than other subforums, right?

That doesn't mean everyone in the political forum is a malcontent and trouble maker, but those who aren't should not get upset when they peak inside. And then there are those on "the other side" who continuously beat their heads against the wall trying to speak to the bad element, feeding the trolls. The fatter trolls get the meaner they get.

In short, don't feed the trolls and they go away. If they are banned (and some are) they are just replaced by others. Better the devil you know....

As a person I have certain beliefs and am usually pretty quiet about them. As a publisher, I welcome all comers, unless they are really nasty and are no good to anyone.

The people you have a problem with on this forum are your neighbors, like it or not. In the end, online or offline, your community is what each and every one of us make it. My focus is on being helpful (and real), and I hope that rubs off on at least one person.

End of manifesto.

The only message I have for everyone at the moment is - go outside.

Thank you.....

At the risk of opening a can of worms, can you send me a PM and explain this?

The political subforum on any internet forum is a place for all the malcontents to gather, because they come like flies. The more crap you got on your site, the more flies you got. Better they buzz in a political subforum than other subforums, right?

That doesn't mean everyone in the political forum is a malcontent and trouble maker, but those who aren't should not get upset when they peak inside. And then there are those on "the other side" who continuously beat their heads against the wall trying to speak to the bad element, feeding the trolls. The fatter trolls get the meaner they get.

In short, don't feed the trolls and they go away. If they are banned (and some are) they are just replaced by others. Better the devil you know....

As a person I have certain beliefs and am usually pretty quiet about them. As a publisher, I welcome all comers, unless they are really nasty and are no good to anyone.

The people you have a problem with on this forum are your neighbors, like it or not. In the end, online or offline, your community is what each and every one of us make it. My focus is on being helpful (and real), and I hope that rubs off on at least one person.

End of manifesto.

The only message I have for everyone at the moment is - go outside.

I get both sides. If something is disturbing to me, I stay away. My comment regarding two running the board was in agreement to post #7. Sometimes, it certainly does appear this way....and, at any given time the one or two can change. More people should practice the 'understanding both sides' or 'go outside.'

I might have to get one of those Smiling Fish Cafe shirts - "Be Nice Or Leave".

I am asking for all good people to come to the aid of our community, because it could be our finest hour. To help also this website which is your place. Step up and take control of your community and make it the way it should be. If you're not part of the solution, then you are ....

What happened to my thanks button? I like to thank both sides, you know?

No thanks in the lounge.

I would love to spend WAY more time in the lounge than the political forums - but people aren't posting much there and when they do it is mostly you tube videos.

I think completely ignoring those who are not playing nice is the way to go. I really enjoy it when we have actual discussions about stuff, not just the same old rehashing and ignoring others' views.

But, I tried to give thanks in other places and on one thread, I gave some out, but the last two, I couldn't. What up? Maybe that was poli or nature.

I agree Scooter, but even in the lounge, I've seen things get out of hand with a 'gang-up.' The last couple of days hasn't even been a full moon, but there does seem to be an uptick for some.

Yes I do!

"So much fun to be had, quit yer cryin' and yer fussin!"

Landlocked, you need to pick up a copy of Dread Clampitt's newest CD, "Learnin' to Live." It is awesome. They had the CD release party at the Red Bar and it was fabulous. Get your booty to SoWal for July 4, when Sam Bush takes the stage with Dread Clampitt for the Seaside music. It will be packed and fun.

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Aggie is right, one or two run the board and there aren't many people in the Lounge right now. Maybe we should resurrect the Lounge?

The forum is what we make of it. We build it and grow it. If you want more funn, post more funn things. I think it is great to have a place to discuss national issues like who is winning American Idol, The Bachelorette, and politics (I think they should all be in the same category of entertainment ). However, I tend to like learning about local things on SoWal.com. It is easy enough to get caught up in talking politics, but it is way more funn to talk about something like blue buttons washing up on the beach, and it is also far more beneficial.;-)

Jeez: I made a joke about Sir Paul making a joke, and I spent all afternoon defending myself to the loons.

P.S. I still believe that All You Need Is Love.

Ah, Loons. Another mean post of yours.

Things are different for sure.

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Maybe we need to start up some flash mobs to the Lounge. SWGB, I believe you know how to get one going. Let's go!!:leaving:

Landlocked, you need to pick up a copy of Dread Clampitt's newest CD, "Learnin' to Live." It is awesome. They had the CD release party at the Red Bar and it was fabulous. Get your booty to SoWal for July 4, when Sam Bush takes the stage with Dread Clampitt for the Seaside music. It will be packed and fun.

I know! I saw that announcement and I keep forgetting to order it. I have all the other ones and they are all beat to hell. Walker's favorite song is Crooked Island. He sings it at the top of his lungs. So funny.

Quick refresher - how do we "ignore" someone? ;-)

Quick refresher - how do we "ignore" someone? ;-)

I'll ask my 9-year-old.....she's a master at it!

Quick refresher - how do we "ignore" someone? ;-)

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When in User CP down the left side column you'll find a category called "Edit Ignore List" under Settings and Options.

That will be a temporary fix until a reincarnation happens.


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Landlocked, you need to pick up a copy of Dread Clampitt's newest CD, "Learnin' to Live." It is awesome. They had the CD release party at the Red Bar and it was fabulous. Get your booty to SoWal for July 4, when Sam Bush takes the stage with Dread Clampitt for the Seaside music. It will be packed and fun.

My CD is on the way..YAY. Hate I missed the release party. I have heard from a little birdie that LL will be in town the same weekend I get there.

My CD is on the way..YAY. Hate I missed the release party. I have heard from a little birdie that LL will be in town the same weekend I get there.

I will be! Mrs. LL, Walker and I will be there and I can assure you we will not be talking politics!

My CD is on the way..YAY. Hate I missed the release party. I have heard from a little birdie that LL will be in town the same weekend I get there.

I will be! Mrs. LL, Walker and I will be there and I can assure you we will not be talking politics!

This makes me happy.

At the risk of opening a can of worms, can you send me a PM and explain this?

The political subforum on any internet forum is a place for all the malcontents to gather, because they come like flies. The more crap you got on your site, the more flies you got. Better they buzz in a political subforum than other subforums, right?

That doesn't mean everyone in the political forum is a malcontent and trouble maker, but those who aren't should not get upset when they peak inside. And then there are those on "the other side" who continuously beat their heads against the wall trying to speak to the bad element, feeding the trolls. The fatter trolls get the meaner they get.

In short, don't feed the trolls and they go away. If they are banned (and some are) they are just replaced by others. Better the devil you know....

As a person I have certain beliefs and am usually pretty quiet about them. As a publisher, I welcome all comers, unless they are really nasty and are no good to anyone.

The people you have a problem with on this forum are your neighbors, like it or not. In the end, online or offline, your community is what each and every one of us make it. My focus is on being helpful (and real), and I hope that rubs off on at least one person.

End of manifesto.

The only message I have for everyone at the moment is - go outside.

Kurt, I have felt from the beginning that national politics doesn't belong on sowal.com. Some time back, before there was a politics section, the political discussion seemed to mainly be about local issues. Given our insular county government and sparse local media, that was a very good thing, indeed. OTOH, there were and still are plenty of other internet choices for those wishing to discuss national issues. I agree with jdarg that I simply avoid those threads - not much new to learn, nothing to gain from participating. I also agree with you that I learned quickly which posters are trouble, and stay away from their stuff.

You know the forum far better than me, but I get the feeling that the sense of community is diminished. Is some of that just the natural evolution of forums as pioneers burn out? Maybe, but I fear that even though we've isolated the political section, a little of the divisiveness there drips out elsewhere.

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I have learned much from SoWal's political forum. Having been on here long enough to know the players, I read more carefully some posters' thoughts than others and there is usually a decent balance of info from these folks. I find it more educational than TV news with their snippets and talking points. (except I do like the gamut of Sunday morning news programs).

The links provided by SoWal members in discussions point me to articles that I may have missed and I use them selectively, as I don't have time to hunt and find everything on my own, let alone read everything.

There are certain members whose posts and links I always try to read because I know I will gain something.

I find the fake articles that some inject into the discussion to be quite annoying and personally feel they belong somewhere else besides SoWal. (imo nowhere! Ha!)

Bottom line - I have grown intellectually from SoWal political discussions and love when both sides are presented rationally. I trust the opinions and thoughts of many of you guys over other news sources!


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At the risk of opening a can of worms, can you send me a PM and explain this?

The political subforum on any internet forum is a place for all the malcontents to gather, because they come like flies. The more crap you got on your site, the more flies you got. Better they buzz in a political subforum than other subforums, right?

That doesn't mean everyone in the political forum is a malcontent and trouble maker, but those who aren't should not get upset when they peak inside. And then there are those on "the other side" who continuously beat their heads against the wall trying to speak to the bad element, feeding the trolls. The fatter trolls get the meaner they get.

In short, don't feed the trolls and they go away. If they are banned (and some are) they are just replaced by others. Better the devil you know....

As a person I have certain beliefs and am usually pretty quiet about them. As a publisher, I welcome all comers, unless they are really nasty and are no good to anyone.

The people you have a problem with on this forum are your neighbors, like it or not. In the end, online or offline, your community is what each and every one of us make it. My focus is on being helpful (and real), and I hope that rubs off on at least one person.

End of manifesto.

The only message I have for everyone at the moment is - go outside.

Good advice!!!

Landlocked, you need to pick up a copy of Dread Clampitt's newest CD, "Learnin' to Live." It is awesome. They had the CD release party at the Red Bar and it was fabulous. Get your booty to SoWal for July 4, when Sam Bush takes the stage with Dread Clampitt for the Seaside music. It will be packed and fun.

I want the new cd!! I have two already. (mine are beat to hell too LL)

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I have learned much from SoWal's political forum. Having been on here long enough to know the players, I read more carefully some posters' thoughts than others and there is usually a decent balance of info from these folks. I find it more educational than TV news with their snippets and talking points. (except I do like the gamut of Sunday morning news programs).

The links provided by SoWal members in discussions point me to articles that I may have missed and I use them selectively, as I don't have time to hunt and find everything on my own, let alone read everything.

There are certain members whose posts and links I always try to read because I know I will gain something.

I find the fake articles that some inject into the discussion to be quite annoying and personally feel they belong somewhere else besides SoWal. (imo nowhere! Ha!)

Bottom line - I have grown intellectually from SoWal political discussions and love when both sides are presented rationally. I trust the opinions and thoughts of many of you guys over other news sources!
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I also enjoy discussing national events and have gotten some great articles and opinions from fellow Sowallers. IMO we have some good discussions and get some interesting perspectives we might not be aware of or consider .................. as long as there aren't talking points out there. Then we just get trolls, rudeness, and the same old partisan dead horses show up and ruin it.