Why do some insist on bring political or prejudical comments to a discussion of bus questions? It turns people off, it alienates those who may wish to contribute, it redirects peoples good will in helping others, it has nothing to do with the topic, you are in a bigger world when you are on this forum, let us not diverge into politics, for a simple jab at something, that may turn more away, many of the people who do this would be sorry they did this if they saw the reaction people have, if they were to see the reaction in a face to face discussion, off my soap box, tom, lvmci...
Quote from: lvmci on February 07, 2015, 07:53:19 AM
Why do some insist on bring political or prejudical comments to a discussion of bus questions? It turns people off, it alienates those who may wish to contribute, it redirects peoples good will in helping others, it has nothing to do with the topic, you are in a bigger world when you are on this forum, let us not diverge into politics, for a simple jab at something, that may turn more away, many of the people who do this would be sorry they did this if they saw the reaction people have, if they were to see the reaction in a face to face discussion, off my soap box, tom, lvmci...
mentioning a politicians name is harmless (to me), it leaves some to the imagination/speculation, however, beyond that, the way a person responds to that, leaving nothing to the imagination, only allows the reader to learn more about the writer's/respondent's character.
or perhaps it is an indication of the amount of whine they had last night..... ???
Indeed, political discussions are not appropriate for the main forum board. Because some do have a desire to discuss it, or perhaps obsessed with discussing it, we created a special board for that so that everyone else doesn't have see them on the main board. Since that board was created, most people abide by that and do their political posts in that board. If a thread on the main board turns political, we will generally split the thread and send the political part to that board. If it is too entwined with the on-topic replies, then we may simply delete the political replies. If you see a political reply or post on the main board, just click the report to moderators link on the lower right of the post/reply.
Vote for Lincoln! He will keep us out of war!
LOL the political posts are like new born babies compared to some of the post about buses, engines,transmissions, tires, batteries, heating,propane,anti freeze,oil and the list goes on ;D JMO just don't read it that is the way I do.
I have been around these boards so long I see the same topic being discussed over and over for 20 years nothing is going to change enjoy what you have because it is what it is
These issues aren't unique to this board. This goes on on ALL forums or boards to some degree at various times. Just a function of differing personalities, and maturities. Just don't let it get to you. It does add flavor to it. BTW, a full moon definitely flares things up for some. You can deduce some personalities by checking how many "ignores" they have accumulated.
sage words indeed, don't know why it's bothering more lately...
If I make a political comment or observation and it offends someone PLEASE put me on your ignore list, saves me the trouble.
Whoa! You don't get them that easy... You have to earn them by being a prick.
Lol, most libs think I am because I won't buy into their bullshit, but hey I am in good company
Gore for Sure
Go Sarah
Mitt's the Pitt's
things were pretty good back when Nancy was running the country ;D
Quote from: luvrbus on February 07, 2015, 11:16:34 AM
I have been around these boards so long I see the same topic being discussed over and over for 20 years nothing is going to change enjoy what you have because it is what it is
Clifford, as many times as you have answered the same questions you should have a list of answers somewhere. Then you could just copy & paste when the same subject appears again.
I admit I could not do what you do. I would have lost my patience along time ago. Heck, I've already lost my patience! I get aggravated with ME now! ;D ;D
TOM
Maybe ole Ciff could just print up a manual for us.
Clifford's Bus Notes for Dummies!
If a manual on politics is to be written don't saddle that responsibility on Cliff, he's to busy with bus Q&A's, I would nominate Sonja, 😄, she has her head screwed on straight when it comes to that !!
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Obama is the BEST President we've ever had!
And the moon is made of SWISS CHEESE!
;D BK ;D
I have had the unique pleasure of meeting the famous and the well known in my life. I have gotten to know people with the drive to acheive and attain what other people consider milestones of some sort. I have seen detractors go further than just a jab in a commentary, personal and pointedly hurtful, intended to purposely chip away at the drive of some one whose intent was to help their little corner of mankind, to allieviate or mitigate problems arrising from nature, business or legislation. I have seen how these comments distract or weaken this drive, on ooccasion cause a momentary or even permanent stray from the course of good will these people have set themselves on. Many of these folks only want to do good things to help mankind, us.
People like this, several of whom we associate with on this forum, I am pleased to say a friend, Clifford, one of the most prominent of this revered group, are just good people at heart. Doing what they think can contribute to our little corner of mankind to make things better in some way. Their uniqueness, is not only their incredible recall and diagnosis abilities, but also their ability to look past the detractors, who seem to revell in the chipping away at the sucess of others , and continue to do the good work their hearts and unusully clear sight of the big picture, allows them, putting aside the small slights, to continue to help us, tom...
Yeah Lee, was talking about the Bus stuff with Cliff and the notes. He would stay above the fray on the other (politics). But back to the other subject, The President said on voting day in his last election and I think many took him up on it " Today, Vote early and Often" ;D
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Tom you Ok buddy? Who the heck rattled your cage today and why. Want me to send the Boys!... :o
Zen my friend, Take a breathe and breath out now in relax. Imagine a small pond with pebbles around the edge and a small stream coming into it.......... 8) a small bird flying silently along the ripples along the edges as hop-pity toads jump & cast themselves into the sunlight............... ::)
Hi Guys, thanks and thanks Dave, I'm OK, just been bothered lately by so much negative talk, nothing seems different than usual, as Clifford says, same as usual, same old same old, maybe that nothing changes is what bothers me, maybe not. It's so great to be working on the bus, tho, would rather be bus converting with the guys, than shooting shows! ...I'll have to put a pond in the livingroom of the bus, wait Tami says no...
Tom,
I too have had the rare opportunity of working with the famous in my life.
It has convinced me once and for all that I'm mighty lucky to not be one of them.
I don't have a single famous friend who has the discernment to realize that life worth living is hidden among the things they take for granted. Prince never gave a crap about his buses, his bands, his friends and his family, which is where all that meaning he was searching for in success was hidden all along. I've worked with or befriended pretty much every musical celebrity I have ever wanted to work with and other than a few exceptions Garth, Michael McDonald, Sheryl Crow, they are all therapists living retirement plans. I don't envy a damn one of them.
Why people snipe at one another seems to be a much simpler reason than trying to understand the drive behind the will to be famous.
Hurt people.... Hurt people.
RB
My wife says that I am famous-- just nobody knows it.
Hi Lin, 4600 times published, I think qualifies for fame! Lvmci...
My goodness! 4600 posts! I have wasted my life!
Ok Tom Doreen says then you can use a Pond Video on the floor of the Bus!...
Tom We are watching the show tonight and it is good but quite interesting......... :-\
Dave & Doreen
which show Dave?...
I always figgered that a political opinion was like an a$$hole -- everybody's got one but it's pretty impolite to rub yours in somebody else's face ....
Academies, thought maybe you were shooting it. ;D