TooFarTampa
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I kind of like this idea. The big local political issues tend to be pretty important and are worth putting on the front page, so to speak.
You know, I liked it better when...
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I kind of like this idea. The big local political issues tend to be pretty important and are worth putting on the front page, so to speak.
Not necessarily, Kurt, though it appears to be pretty much that way now. I have no problem with the format the way it is and I enjoy it. It would be more structured if PES was non-local only but IMO people should be able to sort out where they want to post.
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Aren't you free to start more threads about local issues anytime? I don't get it? Start a thread. I've already stretched my neck out on a lot of local issues as well as National. Is this board now going to be sensored by people who don't like politics. Why do you read them? You're free not too. Everthing can't always be fluffy and funn since there is a war going on. 
Are we adults or children here? Censorship of topics is stinky poo!
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FREEDOM!
I agree. As Tip O'Neil said, "all politics is local". Certainly the war, the election, the energy and healthcare crisis....all of it, affects us just as much as it does anyone else.
There are some thoughtful, bright, well spoken people on the Board. I have learned some things, and gone searching for more information on others-- I feel as though we would miss an opportunity if we did not post the things each of us feels important at the moment.
And, anyone can ignore any post they chose....
i think moving one or the other to another area of the board is not the best move. much of the state and national stuff affects us on a local level. if we really need segregation, i would suggest a child board within the PES. not sure which one should be the child though.
ymmv
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Kristi, I don't think anyone's asking for censorship...just maybe a more dedicated place for local issues. As far as fluff and funn---frankly, the lounge is where I go for fluff and funn. God knows I am inundated with "issues" from every direction all day long. The lounge is a place to escape from that for just a few minutes (ok..hours) a day. I typically DON'T read the politics forum and I have survived just fine. If I do have a question about politics or any other topic for that matter, I know I can find a good discussion on SoWal. Post on....left and right wingers!! (In the politics/all about SoWal forums
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I also think that local issues should be located in the All about SOWAL section. Since that is what the name implies. And Kurt, I think you have done a great job in setting up the sections so as to give everything a place. I think it is fine the way it is.
Thanks! I have let things evolve. I have resisited my nature to subdivide.
After looking at the front page of the political forum I agree that local issues should be on the main board - All About SoWal. I saw this coming - starting a political forum is like opening a can of something. Is it worms, spam, or whoop ass? :scratch:
I respect you dd and your avoiding the forums you know may be sticky,, yucky, and no funn. It's the first 2 sentences of this thread that felt that way, like people were being asked not to talk about WTH they felt like or fussin'/whinin' about what they didn't want to hear.Kristi, I don't think anyone's asking for censorship...just maybe a more dedicated place for local issues. As far as fluff and funn---frankly, the lounge is where I go for fluff and funn. God knows I am inundated with "issues" from every direction all day long. The lounge is a place to escape from that for just a few minutes (ok..hours) a day. I typically DON'T read the politics forum and I have survived just fine. If I do have a question about politics or any other topic for that matter, I know I can find a good discussion on SoWal. Post on....left and right wingers!! (In the politics/all about SoWal forums
The getting up on the soapbox part instead of having the kahunas to talk to your neighbor was too! These are fellow posters who have taken the time( alot of it sometime too) to post. The ones with the kahunas to speak up on the board might just be some of the very ones speakin' up to people on the beach too, ftlog. 
Thanks! I have let things evolve. I have resisited my nature to subdivide.
After looking at the front page of the political forum I agree that local issues should be on the main board - All About SoWal. I saw this coming - starting a political forum is like opening a can of something. Is it worms, spam, or whoop ass? :scratch:
Probably all three.