I agree to a point that this forum has gone downhill since the election. But even leading up to it, this place was pretty toxic with everyone at each other's throats about political issues. Even I admit guilt to that.
I eventually just stopped posting in political threads in the OT because it's pretty exhausting arguing with someone who's opinion of Trump isn't going to change mine, and I'm not going to change theirs. I just roll my eyes and click the "back" button and go to something else. I would like to try and have a civil relationship with fellow Blazer fans on here, and if that means avoiding political threads, then it's a very small price for me to pay. Because for every person here than doesn't like Trump, I also have to accept that there are millions more outside of this forum that don't like him either. So, as a Trump supporter, I've learned to just roll with it.
It's not always easy to avoid an argument if you feel strongly about the topic. But if you want to have a civil, even friendly relationship with others, then sometimes it is very necessary.
Mind you, I would like to come to the OT more often. But damn, it's pretty toxic when political threads come up.
I have yet to see anyone attack or insult anyone who is a Trump fan. The closest we've had is me calling Denny, DennyAnne Craneway. (Which for the record Denny says is a personal insult. I don't agree but oh well.)
You on the other hand do push the limit in insults in your defense of Trump.
When you and Denny have come out in support of Trump I see lots of conversations and replies to your posts.
Wow. Then you obviously haven't been paying attention Sly. I can name two or three people off the top of my head who have flat out insulted Trump supporters. And to keep this topic civil, I'm choosing not to name them.
Yeah, well this site is ran a little better than most other sites I frequent. Also, I probably have a different view of civil than most others. For me it's not just cussing and name calling. When all a person can do is throw crap your way like an ape in a zoo, I don't see this as being a civil conversation. It's more angry and hate filled imo.
My policy is that if I'm going to either straight up insult someone, or use language that implies it, then I better damn well have my arguing points and arguments in order. Otherwise, it does nothing for the argument itself, and I win no points; bitter or otherwise.
I had a real problem with this when I joined this forum. This was a policy that I had to learn and practice, and I'm still far from perfect on it.
I've actually found more joy recently hanging out in the main forum than I have clicking on the OT. The Nurk threads there are my favorites. It's funny how you may disagree vehemently about politics with members here, but when you click on a Nurk thread, we all fawn and gush over him like children. LOL, I love that. It shows everyone that we're all just humans after all.
