should there be?

scottyboy76

A political, social topic topic forum here.

I thought the news i brought to attention about yet another phony media conglomerateCENSORING pledge of allegiance, brought about some pretty enlightened , thoughtful comments, ranging from patriotism to religion.

Mine were especially insightful,as usual, and yeah i crammed a lot into four sentences, so what, i can get wordy and stream of conciousnessny sometimes.

But i think it was interesting reading everyones input.

I also think it might keep so much political and social commentary from worming its way into threads on other subjects.

just my 2

shack

NO! There are plenty of other places to dicuss that stuff. It is not needed here.

DMara

Bad idea, adding such a forum will raise the level of animosity between members... uh... even more :biggrin:

F1nut

Tried it, didn't work. Move on.

Fongolio

Please no.

george daniel

nope

Joe08867

OH GOD NO, there are plenty of places on the web for that crap.

fatchowmein

Too hard on long distance, virtual, or tenuous relationships so no.

VR3

I think we should have a forum that encompasses religion, politics, guns, cables - that way the conversations stay there and not everywhere else.

Of course I am kidding, but it would be an interesting forum to pop in and read from time to time

grimmace19

I think we are lucky enough to have a clubhouse section for non-audio related topics. I wouldn't push it any further since every thread that turns to politics gets closed for good reason.

amulford

Been there, done that. Didn't even want the t-shirt...

nadams

Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »

I think we should have a forum that encompasses religion, politics, guns, cables - that way the conversations stay there and not everywhere else.

Of course I am kidding, but it would be an interesting forum to pop in and read from time to time

Offtopic.com?

cfrizz

NO! When we could discuss those kinds of topics, they all ended in the hall of shame, and closed down leaving bad feelings & animosity all over the board. They NEVER stay civil. This is not the place for religion, politics, or any other topic that can start flame wars.

This also isn't the place for spam cvcvbnbv1. You have been reported get lost!

JustinHEMI

scottyboy76 wrote: »

A political, social topic topic forum here.

I thought the news i brought to attention about yet another phony media conglomerateCENSORING pledge of allegiance, brought about some pretty enlightened , thoughtful comments, ranging from patriotism to religion.

Mine were especially insightful,as usual, and yeah i crammed a lot into four sentences, so what, i can get wordy and stream of conciousnessny sometimes.

But i think it was interesting reading everyones input.

I also think it might keep so much political and social commentary from worming its way into threads on other subjects.

just my 2

Yes there should be. You can call it ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK and those that don't like that sort of thing can stay out. I was disappointed that they closed that thread because we were having some good debate. Not sure why we should be afraid of that.

Justin

Jstas

Neither of you that are "for" this have been here nearly long enough to have had the experience concerning this "lesson learned" and why there is no political, religion or gun forum here.

Drop it.

If you don't like it, no one is making you stay here.

This thread should be closed and deleted.

codyc1ark

JustinHEMI wrote: »

Yes there should be. You can call it ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK and those that don't like that sort of thing can stay out. I was disappointed that they closed that thread because we were having some good debate. Not sure why we should be afraid of that.

Justin

This is an audio forum, period.

This is not up for discussion, we are lucky to have what we have here, be thankfull for that. When it comes to these types of discussions, take it to where it's ment to be, sort of like when you we're a kid and bouncing a basketball inside, your parents would tell you to go bounce that ball outside, where it should be done. Lets just be happy that Polk allows us to have a forum here, I for one do not want it so be even more mucked up by these types of discussions, we have enough here to talk about in regards to audio, I'm sure Google will find many forums for 'those' types of discussions. Its pretty easy to use.

-Cody

heiney9

scottyboy76 wrote: »

A political, social topic topic forum here.

I thought the news i brought to attention about yet another phony media conglomerateCENSORING pledge of allegiance, brought about some pretty enlightened , thoughtful comments, ranging from patriotism to religion.

Mine were especially insightful,as usual, and yeah i crammed a lot into four sentences, so what, i can get wordy and stream of conciousnessny sometimes.

But i think it was interesting reading everyones input.

I also think it might keep so much political and social commentary from worming its way into threads on other subjects.

just my 2

Politics is not allowed CP, plus there are 100's of 1000's other places on the net for that.

As far a social commentary as long as it doesn't discuss religion, guns or politics that's what the Club House forum is for. If this stuff is "worming" it's way into other forums like vintage speakers or electronics, let the mods handle it. Frankly, I don't know what you are talking about.

This is a site about speakers and the Club House is the area to discuss non-related issues. There is absolutely no need for a social commentary forum, none.

H9

JustinHEMI

Jstas wrote: »

Neither of you that are "for" this have been here nearly long enough to have had the experience concerning this "lesson learned" and why there is no political, religion or gun forum here.

Drop it.

If you don't like it, no one is making you stay here.

This thread should be closed and deleted.

I've asked for my account to be deleted, for other reasons, but the "web master" doesn't come here and his PM box is full.

But until then, no, I won't drop it. I wouldn't start a topic like this, but I will put out my opinion in one. I also don't care enough about NOT having such a forum to stop coming here for not having it.

However, we should be free to discuss what we want. Those of you with all this time here that don't like it or that can't conduct yourselves like adults when debating controversial topics can choose not to participate.

Jstas

JustinHEMI wrote: »

I've asked for my account to be deleted but the "web master" doesn't come here and his PM box is full.

But until then, no, I won't drop it.

We should be free to discuss what we want.

You should drop it because you are not free to discuss what you want here. This is a private forum managed by a company with a desire to portray a positive public image. Having discussions on politics, religion and guns brings an element to the site that they have expressed a desire to avoid with concerns to what it will do to the public image hey are trying to maintain.

This is not a democracy. This is a dictatorship. You are allowed to come and play here by the grace of Polk Audio. They reserve the right to not only restrict content as they see fit but membership as well.

If you don't like it, you don't even need your account deleted. Just go somewhere that doesn't offend your sensibilities. Don't tell anyone you're leaving in a dramatic huff either. Just go and do your own thing and those of us who choose to stay will do ours.

Simple as that.

Have a nice day.

heiney9

JustinHEMI wrote: »

I've asked for my account to be deleted but the "web master" doesn't come here and his PM box is full.

But until then, no, I won't drop it.

We should be free to discuss what we want. Those of you with all this time here that don't like it can choose not to participate.

Except, YOU are forgetting one thing.............the site and your priviledge to participate belongs to POLK AUDIO, and if they as an entity say you can't discuss certain topics, then that's the way it is.

As an alternative to being a little crybaby-drama queen, you can go elsewhere on the net where these topics can be discussed or feel free to start your own bullitin board.

Pretty straight forward and simple, really

H9

Jstas

JustinHEMI wrote: »

Those of you with all this time here that don't like it can choose not to participate.

Nice. Way to win friends and influence people.

The rules are the rules, champ. Play by them or you won't be playing the game very long.

cstmar01

Jstas wrote: »

You should drop it because you are not free to discuss what you want here. This is a private forum managed by a company with a desire to portray a positive public image. Having discussions on politics, religion and guns brings an element to the site that they have expressed a desire to avoid with concerns to what it will do to the public image hey are trying to maintain.

This is not a democracy. This is a dictatorship. You are allowed to come and play here by the grace of Polk Audio. They reserve the right to not only restrict content as they see fit but membership as well.

If you don't like it, you don't even need your account deleted. Just go somewhere that doesn't offend your sensibilities. Don't tell anyone you're leaving in a dramatic huff either. Just go and do your own thing and those of us who choose to stay will do ours.

Simple as that.

Have a nice day.

Amen.

We don't need the topic area, we already get into enough fits about cables ect that we don't need more to cause a great divide among Polkies.

JustinHEMI

Jstas wrote: »

Nice. Way to win friends and influence people.

The rules are the rules, champ. Play by them or you won't be playing the game very long.

Yeah, that is the point. We would like a rule change. Otherwise, we are playing by them. What don't you get about that, champ?

JustinHEMI

heiney9 wrote: »

Except, YOU are forgetting one thing.............the site and your priviledge to participate belongs to POLK AUDIO, and if they as an entity say you can't discuss certain topics, then that's the way it is.

As an alternative to being a little crybaby-drama queen, you can go elsewhere on the net where these topics can be discussed or feel free to start your own bullitin board.

Pretty straight forward and simple, really

H9

No one is crying about anything except those that don't want a new forum. Stop being so dramatic about it. If you can't discuss it like an adult without the ad hominem attacks, no need to reply.

JustinHEMI

Jstas wrote: »

You should drop it because you are not free to discuss what you want here. This is a private forum managed by a company with a desire to portray a positive public image. Having discussions on politics, religion and guns brings an element to the site that they have expressed a desire to avoid with concerns to what it will do to the public image hey are trying to maintain.

This is not a democracy. This is a dictatorship. You are allowed to come and play here by the grace of Polk Audio. They reserve the right to not only restrict content as they see fit but membership as well.

If you don't like it, you don't even need your account deleted. Just go somewhere that doesn't offend your sensibilities. Don't tell anyone you're leaving in a dramatic huff either. Just go and do your own thing and those of us who choose to stay will do ours.

Simple as that.

Have a nice day.

I'm not the one offended here, and the irony is that you don't realize that.

Have a great day.

heiney9

JustinHEMI wrote: »

We would like a rule change.

Not going to happen. You should familiarize yourself with past history. Perhaps handle this behind the scene's and not be such a drama queen about it and threatening to leave, but no one will delete your account...blah...blah...blah.

Just stop loggin in, it has the same effect as having your account deleted.

H9

cstmar01

JustinHEMI wrote: »

Yeah, that is the point. We would like a rule change. Otherwise, we are playing by them. What don't you get about that, champ?

let see, I think 2 people wanted to be able to have this so far or maybe 3 vs the majority that stated no.

So in even a republic sense the majority voted no. And if you don't like it, honestly there is nothing keeping you here. We like this forum for a reason and want to keep it in good standing.

JustinHEMI

heiney9 wrote: »

Not going to happen. You should familiarize yourself with past history. Perhaps handle this behind the scene's and not be such a drama queen about it and threatening to leave, but no one will delete your account...blah...blah...blah.

Just stop loggin in, it has the same effect as having your account deleted.

H9

Enough with the name calling. No one is being a drama queen about this except you, and a few others. No one threatened to leave for anything.

That said, if it isn't going to change, I accept that. I don't care really, but it was tossed up for discussion. Sad that you can't have a rational discussion without name calling.

heiney9

Since you are handling this like an adult, what did upper management say when you approached them with I would hope was a very logical and persuasive agruement why all topics should be allowed?

I'm betting the only thing you have done to move your cause forward is whine about it on the forum with the general membership, who have no powers to do anything about it.

H9

JustinHEMI

cstmar01 wrote: »

let see, I think 2 people wanted to be able to have this so far or maybe 3 vs the majority that stated no.

So in even a republic sense the majority voted no. And if you don't like it, honestly there is nothing keeping you here. We like this forum for a reason and want to keep it in good standing.

Wrong. Instead of being adults and explaining why we don't have this sort of forum here, you attacked and resorted to name calling and talking down to.

aviator

JustinHEMI wrote: »

I've asked for my account to be deleted, for other reasons, but the "web master" doesn't come here and his PM box is full.

But until then, no, I won't drop it. I wouldn't start a topic like this, but I will put out my opinion in one. I also don't care enough about NOT having such a forum to stop coming here for not having it.

However, we should be free to discuss what we want. Those of you with all this time here that don't like it or that can't conduct yourselves like adults when debating controversial topics can choose not to participate.

Justin, just chill and take it easy.

Go start a thread about the relative merits of various speaker cables, that'll make everyone happy.