Forum Feedback Feature request : Separate sub-form for political discussions

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... giving users the option to ignore entirely & report posts, outside of the requested sub-forum, that de-rail discussions into political ones.

I am all for free speech; but it's been more like free preach lately; and I don't think this is the perfect solution, but something has to be done.
 
That's what general talk is for. And even that is being restricted with my posts getting modified. My posts belong to me and nobody else.

You don't like the topic or know nothing stay out of it. Simple.
 
What's going on here? Context? Thread?
I think you thought there was some disagreement between blr_p and me in an other thread & this is in response.

If so, no; this is something that has been concerning me for a while as I love everything else about this place. Just thought such feature would be helpful for users who would want to use TechEnclave for tech alone.

blr_p, I'm judging, felt threatened & decided to make this about him/her-self. Sorry to disappoint, there's no drama here xD.
 
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I'd suggest a blanket ban on political, adani, right vs left, allopathy vs Ayush discussions. Otherwise, the forum is going to get toxic.

We all need to practice the art of not giving a fck.
Agreed.

People who spread fear, uncertainty, doubt, or straight up falsehoods about vaccines in the middle of pandemic are still here. I have no faith in mods and admins to moderate such discussions. Chuck it all in the bin.
 
I'd suggest a blanket ban on political, adani, right vs left, allopathy vs Ayush discussions. Otherwise, the forum is going to get toxic.
It's being going on for a decade and you only noticed now?People move on.

As far, as left vs right goes. Do you even understand what's happening?

The right senses the left is censoring them. That's what getting cancelled means. This is happening in the west because electorates are evenly split. So small things blow up for no reason. Appeasing some tiny minority to keep them on side skews the media coverage

Currently we don't have this problem here with a majority in office. What a relief.

It wasn't always like that though. What went on during the two decades of coalitions. Same thing.

Toxic is a, self resolving problem. People get tired after a point and move on to something else. And in this place it's a matter of a few days if that. It always surprises me how quickly a topic ends here. All ammo exhausted. So soon?

We all need to practice the art of not giving a fck.
So do that then and let those that have a say go ahead. How about people not hijacking/derailing a topic they are clueless about. Can I complain about that. Seems self evident but not in this place.
People who spread fear, uncertainty, doubt, or straight up falsehoods about vaccines in the middle of pandemic are still here.
And why don't you counter if you believe that is happening? I've made my point clear on that. You didn't. All you did was talk down to people and abuse them.

If there's one word that describes the pandemic experience it was fear. Rampant fear.

FWIW, I've learnt that during the pandemic the US military ensured no FUD on this topic would be allowed. Because of government mandates on vaccines. In this country thankfully we never had those mandates so there was no noise about it.

On the content creator platforms. Demonetised and then banned. Forums are different though because every one is a content generator.

After the crisis passed they are still strict. Where do people talk then.

I have no faith in mods and admins to moderate such discussions. Chuck it all in the bin.
Full on censorship. No discussions allowed on topics people want to talk about because YOU don't agree with what is said

I'd argue the opposite posts modified, threads closed for no good reason.
Thats what I do, keep few people in ignore lists and the feeds are much better but they will jump in each and every discussion to derail from actual topic. Its a Tech forum anyways and we are here for that
Who are these people? Point me to some threads. Want to talk politics go ahead in GT. A tech sounding topic in GT is going to get into politics or geopolitics at some point. That is normal.

Elsewhere keep to the topic. And my experience is compliance is quite good
blr_p, I'm judging, felt threatened & decided to make this about him/her-self. Sorry to disappoint, there's no drama here xD.
Then what is this topic about?

You left it vague and that means open to interpretation
 
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....censoring.....
It's not about censorship, buddy. Once people know that someone is left leaning, right leaning, Ayush preacher, Allopathy lover, gazan sympathizer practicing Jew, they look at them differently.

Why should it matter if we are a tech forum?

Let's have inverted censorship. If an electron doesn't flow through it, we don't talk about it.

So do that then and let those that have a say go ahead. How about people not hijacking/derailing a topic they are clueless about. Can I complain about that. Seems self evident but not in this place.
This book will add 10 years to your life.
 
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It's not about censorship, buddy. Once people know that someone is left leaning, right leaning, Ayush preacher, Allopathy lover, gazan sympathizer practicing Jew, they look at them differently.
This is a broad topic. Implication is you will get discriminated because of your views with attendant consequences.

In the work place where livelihoods are at stake, probably applies and not a good idea to show your hand.

But is this forum a workplace? If you think your deals are going to fall apart then maybe stay out of such discussions.

Peer pressure. I've fought with this all my life. Group think. You better get in line or else. I've handled this on a case by case basis. If people no longer want to hang out with me because of my views they aren't people worth hanging out with. Because clearly you are not on an equal footing with them. You are a minion.

One rule I've followed on boards is to keep what's said in a topic STAY in that topic. I might wildly disagree with someone on these topics but elsewhere is different and I'm going to handle that like there was no past connection. People notice this and their behaviour changes.

This place is easy. Try family :) you rub up a lot and hopefully over time the rough edges get smooth or not in some cases.

This book will add 10 years to your life.
Do you think there is a shortcut?

Way I figure you learn what does not matter only after you gave a damn. This is a long learning process. And unless you have excellent teachers I don't know how you short circuit how you go about life.

Remember when I said I like people with grey hair or no hair. This is the reason. They know by life experience when and when not to care. Obvious with reviews. The focus is different compared to younger people.

I don't know if this can be taught or whether you have to live it.
 
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Then what is this topic about?

You left it vague and that means open to interpretation
Thanks. I try to be artistic like that as a simple feature request post with basic vocabulary sounds a bit bland.
 
Though doing tons of chats will blr_p, trying to keep on topic is right thing to do than take it personally and feel emotional about all this.
For me this is time killing casual chat, sometime some new information comes out which can be interesting trivia, that is all. Thus, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Blah" is already practiced.
Don't find it have to be difficult dealing with people because one have difference of opinion with them. In that case, nobody can interact with each other in this world.

Mr.J's comments about vaccination looks eerily one sided, let people make well thought out decisions.

May be a different forum like TE will be good idea.
 
I dont really agree with this, even if you vote Congress, you should, as long as a party is in a clear majority without a coalition they will atleast do some good, but because of NOTA/No votes, you are just stopping the winning party from doing anything, I think history has amply proven that these parties would sell even their own mothers if it meant stopping the ruling party from doing anything that might be perceived as good
 
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