Susan Wise Bauer 100,170 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 As an election season approaches...I feel the need to give y'all some guidelines. This board is not for the discussion of politics. There are other places to do that. Yes, we do say that this board is for "hanging out and chatting." That's because parents who teach their kids sometimes just need to...chat. Not about school, just about life. Having said that... I don't want to see political threads here that have nothing to do with home schooling. It was the last presidential election that forced us to ban political avatars, slogans, and partisan discussions. I'm already seeing threads that appear to be posted simply to start political arguments. Not interested, people. Chat about something else, here. Or go talk about politics, somewhere else. Simple. :001_smile: SWB P.S. And, to clarify: the ban against political statements in avatars and signatures is STILL in effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momofkhm 932 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 bump. :) Just trying to keep the note at the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianeW88 3,951 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Amen!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harriet Vane 8,235 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 :thumbup1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susann 176 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 As much as I love to follow politics, thanks for limiting the discussion!!!!! I remember how contentious the discussions were last time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audrey 18,803 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you!!! :thumbup: Just a suggestion... I think you should sticky this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane in NC 46,225 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntgoodwin 28 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 :leaving: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXMomof4 570 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 :leaving: BUSTED!!!! :lol::lol::lol: Actually, you weren't here last time - it was Ugly with a capital U most days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newlifemom 187 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 BUSTED!!!! :lol::lol::lol: Actually, you weren't here last time - it was Ugly with a capital U most days. That last election was my 'the honeymoon is over' with the boards. :D All in all though, it has been a good marriage. :tongue_smilie: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWOB 658 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Aw man! I was really hoping to use my "I'm voting for Chuck Norris" line. Just kidding:tongue_smilie:. I left another board because I just happened to join right before the last election. N.A.S.T.Y. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caitilin 469 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks, SWB. Greatly appreciated over here. :001_smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillary in KS 72 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenL 117 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you, Susan! You're the best! I second the "turning this into a sticky" mention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katilac 16,058 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 *bump* and thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Negin 9,547 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you, Susan! You're the best! I second the "turning this into a sticky" mention. :iagree: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovelaughs_times_three 11 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 :leaving: :lol::lol: Perfect emo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJCMom 15 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 I think that is a very wise policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanne 22,241 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Are kilts still acceptable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnitWit 215 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 I think that is a very wise policy. I think so too. I have to say, it is frustrating to me that it has to be so because I really learn a lot from hearing and understanding other people's points of view, but I CERTAINLY have realized that it just won't work here. Dang it! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasmama 35,650 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Are kilts still acceptable? :lol: Only non partisan kilts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gardening momma 184 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you!!! :thumbup: Just a suggestion... I think you should sticky this thread. There's already a sticky about political threads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntgoodwin 28 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 There's already a sticky about political threads. Right, but that one says Man up and don't whine if your feelings get hurt in a political thread. This one essentially bans all political threads that don't have to do with homeschooling. This one is newer, and therefore supersedes the previously stickied thread. :001_smile: Are kilts still acceptable? I hope not...unless it is related to homeschooling somehow. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyDay 1,608 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 thank you..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parrothead 6,958 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnitWit 215 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 I agree that an updated sticky would be helpful. I posted a couple of polls and asked a general question about parties in this country. Before I did, I tried to carefully check the rules. I obviously missed something because my threads were deleted and I was warned. I'm not posting sour grapes...just trying to be helpful by saying that not everyone has malicious intent...but ignorance. :) Learned my lesson :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xuzi 3,136 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank You!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nan in Mass 14,419 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stripe 4,168 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Can we ban circumcision threads too? I mean, unless people are circumcising their pets or mummified chicken, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TKDmom 955 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 :001_smile: Thanks for the reminder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffeefreak 84 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thank you!!! :thumbup: Just a suggestion... I think you should sticky this thread. :iagree: Are kilts still acceptable? I certainly hope so! TNT - Sorry, you're outvoted here. Kilts ARE related to homeschooling. History, Geography, and Fashion trends.;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MorganClassicalPrep 15 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I understand why this is a rule, although, I am disappointed since I enjoy the opinions of many ladies here. Especially the ones who hold different opinions than myself. Is it okay to ask where we can discuss political issues? Does anyone know of a board where political issues are discussed for real? (As opposed to drama, name-calling, and ridiculousness.) Would it be acceptable to start a social group here on the WTM boards? (Related- is there a way to limit membership so that we can keep it to people who want to discuss political issues friendly?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teachin'Mine 1,887 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Thank you!!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntgoodwin 28 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I understand why this is a rule, although, I am disappointed since I enjoy the opinions of many ladies here. Especially the ones who hold different opinions than myself. Is it okay to ask where we can discuss political issues? Does anyone know of a board where political issues are discussed for real? (As opposed to drama, name-calling, and ridiculousness.) Would it be acceptable to start a social group here on the WTM boards? (Related- is there a way to limit membership so that we can keep it to people who want to discuss political issues friendly?) I too am interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffeefreak 84 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I understand why this is a rule, although, I am disappointed since I enjoy the opinions of many ladies here. Especially the ones who hold different opinions than myself. Is it okay to ask where we can discuss political issues? Does anyone know of a board where political issues are discussed for real? (As opposed to drama, name-calling, and ridiculousness.) Would it be acceptable to start a social group here on the WTM boards? (Related- is there a way to limit membership so that we can keep it to people who want to discuss political issues friendly?) Have you thought about starting a Yahoo group? There, you can make membership conditional, and even make it so posts go through the administrator before they're posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angela in ohio 1,343 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 This gets my vote! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MorganClassicalPrep 15 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Have you thought about starting a Yahoo group? There, you can make membership conditional, and even make it so posts go through the administrator before they're posted. Good idea. I wonder how many people would be interested in joining.... (off to post a thread asking! :D) ETA: It's not against the rules or anything if I start a thread about starting a yahoo group devoted to politics is it? Just want to make sure... can't afford to get myself even temporarily banned from these boards, then I might have to do something crazy like.... teach my child. heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin M 26,908 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Thank you for the reminder. Greatly appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plucky 372 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I understand why this is a rule, although, I am disappointed since I enjoy the opinions of many ladies here. Especially the ones who hold different opinions than myself. Is it okay to ask where we can discuss political issues? Does anyone know of a board where political issues are discussed for real? (As opposed to drama, name-calling, and ridiculousness.) Would it be acceptable to start a social group here on the WTM boards? (Related- is there a way to limit membership so that we can keep it to people who want to discuss political issues friendly?) Or maybe a separate board? That way those of us that don't want to see it can avoid it. :001_smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalanamak 860 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Or maybe a separate board? That way those of us that don't want to see it can avoid it. :001_smile: You mean a no complaints to anyone, no whining at being cussed at, and not even being able to invoke Godwin's Law?:svengo: How would you tell if from an .alt USENET group? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aggieamy 17,837 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Thank goodness. I don't like to mix my politics and homeschooling. :001_smile: Seriously though, I'm relieved by the ban. I like someplace where I can escape the politics sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannon in TN 180 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Are kilts still acceptable? :lol: Only non partisan kilts... :lol::lol: Thank goodness. I don't like to mix my politics and homeschooling. :001_smile: Seriously though, I'm relieved by the ban. I like someplace where I can escape the politics sometimes. :iagree: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audrey 18,803 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Good idea. I wonder how many people would be interested in joining.... (off to post a thread asking! :D) ETA: It's not against the rules or anything if I start a thread about starting a yahoo group devoted to politics is it? Just want to make sure... can't afford to get myself even temporarily banned from these boards, then I might have to do something crazy like.... teach my child. heh. Or maybe a separate board? That way those of us that don't want to see it can avoid it. :001_smile: :iagree: You can set up your own forums for free on places like Yuku and Proboards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barb_ 21,619 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Back to the top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathmom 848 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Does that mean I can't start a "SWB for President" thread? Oh wait, maybe that is homeschooling related... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohdanigirl 248 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 :leaving: :smilielol5::lol: cute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather in WI 535 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Thank you! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnL 15 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Thank You!! I've been hanging out mostly on the curriculum board, trying to avoid politics. I wasn't here last election, either, but I can imagine from other places I've been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathyBC 2,073 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 P.S. And, to clarify: the ban against political statements in avatars and signatures is STILL in effect. So, um, Hillary. Your avatar appearing in this thread is cracking me up, but seriously now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in NC 123 Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I wanted to start a Jimmy Buffet for President thread. Oh well, I will have to drink the margaritas all alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
