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I shouldn't have to post a reminder, but maybe sometimes people get lost and forget where they are posting. Political threads are no longer allowed. The politics board was closed last year. I have no plans on bringing it back. I don't have any interest in hosting threads like that. I just want a friendly community where people can discuss sitcoms and TV, play games, and have some light chat.
There are plenty of other social media sites and forums you can use if you want to have those types of political discussions and debates.
Today we've already had threads for "Trans people!" and "Fox News Getting Too Much Pressure For" firing Tucker Carlson. Those types of threads are purely political. They are going to be closed and/or deleted. You are wasting your time and my time by even creating them. Thank you for understanding.
Dude111 04-25-2023, 02:33 PM Todd I know the political base has been some problems but hasnt the whole site really??
People are gonna cause problems ON ANY BASE if they feel like it.......
Why not bring the political base back AS A GROUP MEMBERSHIP like I suggested.then the only people on that base will be those of us who wanna see that stuff.... (The base wouldnt appear on the index if they didnt join the group)
I've had it set up as a group membership before. I've blocked people by request. I simply don't want to deal with it at all. I rarely ever posted on it except to break up fights. I never enjoyed reading it.
People who continue to cause problems here are going to find themselves suspended or banned. It might be time to start cleaning house.
I have a lot of bad memories in dealing with all the drama. It's not worth the time and aggravation. As Janice told me a few years ago when I was considering closing it, it doesn't add anything to the site. I regret not closing it sooner.
Dude111 04-25-2023, 02:53 PM But it does add something buddy... IT ADDS ATMOSPHERE :)
It gives this place life.... Its good to have it!!!
This is a good site.......... Dont make it seem worse because you dont wanna deal with a little contraversy :)
Think about it buddy.....
Do you mind if I create a message base in Social Groups for political threads? (We can see how it goes and if its OK,maybe we can open the main political base again)
It only adds problems, controversy and hurt feelings. We lost some good members because of it.
You were a much nicer person before you became political the last few years. You should go back to enjoying your 8-track tapes, cassette tapes, records and VHS tapes. You seemed like a much happier and fun loving dude back then. I noticed how you became somewhat meaner and more angry. I learned a long time ago to not overly concern myself with things I have little to no control over.
I already deleted your social group before. Please don't create another. Why don't you just invite people to one of those forums you admin?
icecream 04-25-2023, 05:19 PM What about threads that are directly related to a cast member leaving like the Good Doctor one I posted about Hill Harper running for Senate?
Caroline13 04-25-2023, 05:34 PM It only adds problems, controversy and hurt feelings. We lost some good members because of it.
You were a much nicer person before you became political the last few years. You should go back to enjoying your 8-track tapes, cassette tapes, records and VHS tapes. You seemed like a much happier and fun loving dude back then. I noticed how you became somewhat meaner and more angry. I learned a long time ago to not overly concern myself with things I have little to no control over.
I already deleted your social group before. Please don't create another. Why don't you just invite people to one of those forums you admin?
TJ, many people have changed in the last few years since you know what happened to our lives.....I have as I speak out more, seek the real truths not the answers from you know where.
Sao so many lives have changed, parents can't buy food to feed their children as they could before early 2020....Mad as Hell, Yes Sir.
I kinda lost a long time friend as I tried to get her to see the Light but she stayed stuck. I still send her stuff and just maybe by now she believes others....
Thank goodness my little family are on the same pages as me, they worked to turn me around.....
Yes the board could be lot more interesting. Wonder why the ones who left due to politics have not come back......ummmm
I keep trying to post interests...
stevea 04-25-2023, 07:13 PM TJ, many people have changed in the last few years since you know what happened to our lives.....I have as I speak out more, seek the real truths not the answers from you know where.
Sao so many lives have changed, parents can't buy food to feed their children as they could before early 2020....Mad as Hell, Yes Sir.
I kinda lost a long time friend as I tried to get her to see the Light but she stayed stuck. I still send her stuff and just maybe by now she believes others....
Thank goodness my little family are on the same pages as me, they worked to turn me around.....
Yes the board could be lot more interesting. Wonder why the ones who left due to politics have not come back......ummmm
I keep trying to post interests...
But I've seen you go into threads that apparently don't interest you/you don't like, but you post criticism of the thread itself. Here we go with this again, etc.
Caroline13 04-25-2023, 09:53 PM But I've seen you go into threads that apparently don't interest you/you don't like, but you post criticism of the thread itself. Here we go with this again, etc.
So Stevea, we can only post in threads that we agree with, can't post at least one comment in the negative vein? I guess I don't quite understand your critique. So much, in my opinion, is worthless
What about threads that are directly related to a cast member leaving like the Good Doctor one I posted about Hill Harper running for Senate?
TV related threads about cast members are probably fine. They can always be closed if they get out of hand.
TJ, many people have changed in the last few years since you know what happened to our lives.....I have as I speak out more, seek the real truths not the answers from you know where.
Sao so many lives have changed, parents can't buy food to feed their children as they could before early 2020....Mad as Hell, Yes Sir.
I kinda lost a long time friend as I tried to get her to see the Light but she stayed stuck. I still send her stuff and just maybe by now she believes others....
Thank goodness my little family are on the same pages as me, they worked to turn me around.....
Yes the board could be lot more interesting. Wonder why the ones who left due to politics have not come back......ummmm
I keep trying to post interests...
People leave for various reasons. Sometimes their heart just isn't it anymore.
People's views and opinions rarely change. Even if you can get or two people to see the light, it will never really make a difference.
I noticed people have become much more meaner to each other in recent years, especially if they have different political views. It never used to be so harsh like that.
We just don't have many active people in your age bracket. There's not much interest in some of your health related topics. They might work better on health related forums.
I must agree with stevea said about you. We don't need so many negative posts like that. Critcizing other's threads isn't going to make your threads more popular.
stevea 04-25-2023, 10:58 PM So Stevea, we can only post in threads that we agree with, can't post at least one comment in the negative vein? I guess I don't quite understand your critique. So much, in my opinion, is worthless
Obviously there is no rule to that effect--but if one thinks a thread is worthless, why bother with it in the first place? Other than to be snarky and rude to posters who don't agree.
HuntingtonM15 04-26-2023, 08:40 AM Thank you, TJ. It also wasn't lost on me that this thread itself became political.
To anyone questioning TJ's rules--don't. He's successfully run the website and these forums for well over 20 years, and is the reason they still exist today. It's pretty remarkable, actually, after seeing all of the websites that went under over the years.
Caroline13 04-26-2023, 01:34 PM TV related threads about cast members are probably fine. They can always be closed if they get out of hand.
People leave for various reasons. Sometimes their heart just isn't it anymore.
People's views and opinions rarely change. Even if you can get or two people to see the light, it will never really make a difference.
I noticed people have become much more meaner to each other in recent years, especially if they have different political views. It never used to be so harsh like that.
We just don't have many active people in your age bracket. There's not much interest in some of your health related topics. They might work better on health related forums.
I must agree with stevea said about you. We don't need so many negative posts like that. Critcizing other's threads isn't going to make your threads more popular.
TJ, thanks...and I know 1000% that no one here is my age and think about health, but the members do have parents, grandparents, older friends and younger friends with health issues, old people are not the ONLY ones with health issues....my sister was hit with MS in her early 20's...RIP at 68..
I think out of the box on everything TJ. It's amazing when one thinks outside the standard box of their lives, how much other stuff they CAN learn..
Have a Nice Enough Day All Here.
Mr. Television 04-26-2023, 02:53 PM Political threads suck and they always have. Nobody's changing anybody's mind and it only leads to fights and bad feelings. Life's too short to be unhappy all the time.
Bonniegirl 04-26-2023, 03:19 PM Political threads suck and they always have. Nobody's changing anybody's mind and it only leads to fights and bad feelings. Life's too short to be unhappy all the time.
Totally agree!! :);):wave:
Bonniegirl 04-26-2023, 03:21 PM Thank you, TJ. It also wasn't lost on me that this thread itself became political.
To anyone questioning TJ's rules--don't. He's successfully run the website and these forums for well over 20 years, and is the reason they still exist today. It's pretty remarkable, actually, after seeing all of the websites that went under over the years.
Yep! Totally ! I love it here and find TJ to be a very fair, cool guy! :);)
Maybe one more political thread?
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Dude111 04-26-2023, 05:43 PM Why was my reply deleted about losing my friends??
DID IT OFFEND SOMEONE???
THATS REAL AND I HAVE BEEN GOING THRU HELL SINCE 202O!!!!!!
I love Johnny and Adam and they are being lied to by thier mom/dad to keep them mad at me/scared of me.......
THIS IS NOT A JOKE......... PLEASE DONT DISRESPECT THAT!!!!!!!
icecream 04-26-2023, 06:32 PM Dude, try finding some adult friends you can spend time with. Attempting to hang out with minors against their parents' wishes could get you legal problems.
Penny Lane 04-26-2023, 06:34 PM Totally agree!! :);):wave:
DITTO!:wave:
Bonniegirl 04-26-2023, 06:52 PM DITTO!:wave:
Yep, so much more fun to discuss TV shows, play the A to Z games and of course talk about the cute celebrity guys we have crushes on ! :D
Bonniegirl 04-26-2023, 06:53 PM Maybe one more political thread?
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HuntingtonM15 04-26-2023, 08:00 PM Political threads suck and they always have. Nobody's changing anybody's mind and it only leads to fights and bad feelings. Life's too short to be unhappy all the time.
Well said, Sonny! :)
Penny Lane 04-26-2023, 08:55 PM Yep, so much more fun to discuss TV shows, play the A to Z games and of course talk about the cute celebrity guys we have crushes on ! :D
Absolutely Bonnie! SOL was developed to discuss Sitcoms, tv shows, celebrities not politics! Let's keep it a fun place! :wave:
icecream 04-26-2023, 09:21 PM Petticoat Junction
Once Upon a Time
Law and Order
I Love Lucy
Touched by an Angel
I Dream of Jeannie
Coach
Seinfeld
the untold story of what politics really stands for :D
Petticoat Junction
Once Upon a Time
Law and Order
I Love Lucy
Touched by an Angel
I Dream of Jeannie
Coach
Seinfeld
the untold story of what politics really stands for :D
I can forgive getting C and S wrong, but getting O wrong is unforgivable.
At least T is correct (if only for 2 seasons ;) )
Caroline13 04-26-2023, 10:13 PM Absolutely Bonnie! SOL was developed to discuss Sitcoms, tv shows, celebrities not politics! Let's keep it a fun place! :wave:
It's uncanny that so many still love to talk about sitcoms into over 20 yrs of membership.
Me, I need Diversity.
PhoenixAcres 04-26-2023, 10:25 PM Why was my reply deleted about losing my friends??
DID IT OFFEND SOMEONE???
Because you were making political comments on the covid shot. Everyone's entitled to their opinions but this is not the place for politics anymore. Like TJ said, there are other forums for that kind of discussion. Please respect TJ's decision.
It's uncanny that so many still love to talk about sitcoms into over 20 yrs of membership.
Me, I need Diversity.
Hint— Check the name of the website.
Bonniegirl 04-26-2023, 11:42 PM Absolutely Bonnie! SOL was developed to discuss Sitcoms, tv shows, celebrities not politics! Let's keep it a fun place! :wave:
And the add of the A to Z games was great. So much fun, keeps us busy and no controversy on there . The biggest issue is if two people answer the same letter at the same time! :lol:
Caroline13 04-27-2023, 01:47 PM Hint— Check the name of the website.
Hint - back at you. Many members have OTHER life interests even on this forum. Suprise. :lol::lol:
How about you Opus, any other interests in your life's bag of tricks....
I get the strong impression that members don't really care about their member friends lives...
Caroline13 05-04-2023, 04:08 PM I joined a NextDoor group in my area, and the horrible stuff that is happening, it's awful. A young college student just posted about catalytic converter being stolen from her car and she has no extra funds to replace. This theft of C.C.'s has been going on so a long time, my daughter had her's stolen from her auto in her underground parking space.
So many stressed out people from all the criminals in our state.
Bonniegirl 05-04-2023, 04:45 PM I joined a NextDoor group in my area, and the horrible stuff that is happening, it's awful. A young college student just posted about catalytic converter being stolen from her car and she has no extra funds to replace. This theft of C.C.'s has been going on so a long time, my daughter had her's stolen from her auto in her underground parking space.
So many stressed out people from all the criminals in our state.
Yeah, I signed up on Nextdoor , but don't post much, usually just lurk and read ! Scary stuff, sometimes I wish I didn't read it, but I guess it's good to be aware of what's going on in our city, even if it's unpleasant . :confused:
Plus, it is good for pet adoption and help finding lost pets, knowing where yard sales are and restaurant recommendations and things like that ! :)
Caroline13 05-04-2023, 07:16 PM Yeah, I signed up on Nextdoor , but don't post much, usually just lurk and read ! Scary stuff, sometimes I wish I didn't read it, but I guess it's good to be aware of what's going on in our city, even if it's unpleasant . :confused:
Plus, it is good for pet adoption and help finding lost pets, knowing where yard sales are and restaurant recommendations and things like that ! :)
I don't do much at NextDoor, my daughter has been a member there but has been banned for her positon and Voice. To keep our heads in the sand is not the answer, too many there already. Life is Up and Down and this is the Worst Down we've ever experienced. EVER...
Dude111 05-05-2023, 03:10 AM Its sad when they block someone :(
Bonniegirl 05-05-2023, 02:38 PM I don't do much at NextDoor, my daughter has been a member there but has been banned for her positon and Voice. To keep our heads in the sand is not the answer, too many there already. Life is Up and Down and this is the Worst Down we've ever experienced. EVER...
Caroline , did you hear that really loud clap of thunder Thurs. morning around 4AM ? Really loud, sounded like an explosion! Woke me up! Than tornados hitting the Compron/ Carson area later ! :eek:
Caroline13 05-05-2023, 02:51 PM Caroline , did you hear that really loud clap of thunder Thurs. morning around 4AM ? Really loud, sounded like an explosion! Woke me up! Than tornados hitting the Compron/ Carson area later ! :eek:
The heavy downpour of rain woke me yesterday about at that time...
I heard no loud thunder and hearing about the tornado stuff,,,mother nature is doing her stuff..
Steve_uk 05-05-2023, 02:59 PM It does change the nature of the site, but it's well-intentioned and probably for the best.
Foggy 05-05-2023, 08:45 PM It does change the nature of the site, but it's well-intentioned and probably for the best.
Hi Steve, thought you got banned forever!
Welcome back :wave:
Steve_uk 05-06-2023, 01:21 AM Hi Steve, thought you got banned forever!
Welcome back :wave:
Thank you for everyone's kind words.
Dude111 05-06-2023, 02:53 AM Why were ya blocked Stevie do ya know buddy?
Steve_uk 05-06-2023, 03:28 AM Why were ya blocked Stevie do ya know buddy?
I suppose because I became too political and confrontational.
Caroline13 05-06-2023, 02:48 PM The banners in the world, control. Boy I could do a huge housecleaning job but I'd be fired..
Steve UK, first time I've seen you here and you are couple decade member....were you gone a long while?
icecream 05-22-2023, 09:15 PM I came across a former member who had self banned under their username in the siblings thread that was recently Duded. I looked at their most recent posts to see why and found their thread complaining about the politics board being closed. This poll from March 2005 was 18 months before I joined in 2006. What a jerk, the poster gets their way about the politics board being reinstated, yet edits their last threads cursing out this site. :rolleyes: Not going to link to the thread or name this former member, but you can find them easy enough with the info I gave.
Dude111 05-23-2023, 12:02 AM People who cause problems arent nice....
Caroline13 10-08-2023, 01:45 PM No threads that's right, but since this is here I'll comment. Everything I receive daily from other groups --- the leaders of the world are bent on destruction,,,,,,and that includes depopulation goals...
Hey TJ, it just occurred to me that perhaps your life down there in the South is just peaches and cream and you all have no fearful issues as many of us in other areas have. ummmm
Dude111 10-11-2023, 03:51 PM I think we should open the political base to ALL MEMBER GROUPS again and just make sure it doesnt get out of control there..... (Nothing to contraversal)
Right now we can MOVE THREADS to that base but then only staff can reply......
That section adds life and atmosphere we need here!!
Lets do it Todd........
Caroline13 10-11-2023, 04:10 PM What I moan and groan a lot about now, are all the hardships we are all going thru since March 2020.....food shortages, rising prices, people dying more and it goes on and on. Just yesterday I got a small food delivery as my favorite organic soup is still on sale but the couple other things I ordered were out of stock....shocker.
Dude111 10-12-2023, 03:01 AM Yes and those things would be ok......
I think it would be a big benefit to try all member groups posting there again Todd...... I know your afraid but can we try buddy???
icecream 10-12-2023, 10:09 AM Yes and those things would be ok......
I think it would be a big benefit to try all member groups posting there again Todd...... I know your afraid but can we try buddy???TJ is not afraid like you claim. He was sick of all the fighting and attacks that went on in politics, he has repeatedly said he wants to keep this place light.
Mr. Television 10-12-2023, 10:59 AM Yes and those things would be ok......
I think it would be a big benefit to try all member groups posting there again Todd...... I know your afraid but can we try buddy???
The politics board has sucked for years. I can't even count all the members who left because of it. I even had myself blocked from accessing it. It was really nothing but a hate board.
Caroline13 10-12-2023, 03:04 PM This topic controls our lives, unless one chooses to live off the grid, and it can be discussed with civility.
If you are all up on things, you'll recall the writer's strike which I believe is finally over and I believe the actors strike is stilll in process.....all employees who work in the Entertainment world and keep all those programs going. Lot of govt in those strikes... I just heard the actors strike is still going on strong, are any of you members aware of these two major strikes.
I detect a lot of short memories on how it ALL works in our country and world for that matter.
And again Civility and Respect.
icecream 10-12-2023, 03:47 PM This topic controls our lives, unless one chooses to live off the grid, and it can be discussed with civility.
If you are all up on things, you'll recall the writer's strike which I believe is finally over and I believe the actors strike is stilll in process.....all employees who work in the Entertainment world and keep all those programs going. Lot of govt in those strikes... I just heard the actors strike is still going on strong, are any of you members aware of these two major strikes.
I detect a lot of short memories on how it ALL works in our country and world for that matter.
And again Civility and Respect.The strikes are in the entertainment industry and have nothing to do with government or politicians. And no, politics doesn't have to control your life, you can focus on other things and not watch the news which just pushes out negative stories to get ratings and subscriptions. The politics board here has a long history of nasty fights and attacks, not much civility or respect went on there. TJ doesn't need all that hassle, he isn't running the FOX News or CNN message boards. You aren't respecting his wishes really when you keep trying to post political threads.
Caroline13 10-12-2023, 04:20 PM The strikes are in the entertainment industry and have nothing to do with government or politicians. And no, politics doesn't have to control your life, you can focus on other things and not watch the news which just pushes out negative stories to get ratings and subscriptions. The politics board here has a long history of nasty fights and attacks, not much civility or respect went on there. TJ doesn't need all that hassle, he isn't running the FOX News or CNN message boards. You aren't respecting his wishes really when you keep trying to post political threads.
True BUT everything has govt control to one degree or MORE....our foods, our health, our entertainment, our utilities, education ----EVERYTHING and as I said if one chooses to live off the GRID then they are free of all the control..... I.C. you don't get this????
Penny Lane 10-12-2023, 04:40 PM I respect TJ's decision to close the Politics board. I never posted there myself but I saw a lot of dissention and I can see why T J got fed up with it! Caroline, as I have said before, I am sure there are a lot of other forums elsewhere to discuss politics. This board was not created for that.
Caroline13 10-12-2023, 05:03 PM Penny, I have been a member of many forums from 2005 and I do enjoy spice in my life. I know you have been a 20 yr member here, have you ever looked into any other boards, topics????
Caroline13 should find a nice relaxing hobby that other grannies do such as quilting or scrapbooking. Maybe buy a TV and watch some shows. It's not healthy to discuss politics and health topics 24/7. Find some other interests and things to talk about. Nobody wants to read the constant doom and gloom from you.
Penny Lane has many other interests. I would imagine she is still here after 22+ years because she enjoys the community and light/friendly chat. People come and go, but she's very loyal to SO.
I think it's a huge waste of time to devote so much energy to it and to even discuss politics. It doesn't change a thing. Not many of these issues directly affect her at all. They aren't going to magically improve your health and daily life. If you want to change anything, then become a politician. Otherwise you really don't have much control or say in any matters.
Dude111 10-12-2023, 05:46 PM TJ is not afraid like you claim. He was sick of all the fighting and attacks that went on in politics, he has repeatedly said he wants to keep this place light.Ya that could be..... Edwin wants to keep www.emaildiscussions.com light also..... (Still there is spam posted :()
Ya that could be..... Edwin wants to keep www.emaildiscussions.com light also..... (Still there is spam posted :()
I can't believe that site is still open. Talk about a relic and a blast from the past. I remember visiting it many years ago. They don't have much activity these days. They should moderate new members to prevent spam.
They opened in 1999 like us. Our forums only go back to 2000.
Their rules seem to work for them. You don't last that long without them.
We also have STRICT rules about the expected behaviour of our registered forum members - more so than most other forums, because we want to keep this a friendly, family-safe environment filled with relevant discussions (this forum has been ticking over happily since 1999, so the rules do work!) There is zero tolerance for spam, either on the forums or via PM, and signatures are not allowed.
Penny Lane 10-12-2023, 06:01 PM Caroline13 should find a nice relaxing hobby that other grannies do such as quilting or scrapbooking. Maybe buy a TV and watch some shows. It's not healthy to discuss politics and health topics 24/7. Find some other interests and things to talk about. Nobody wants to read the constant doom and gloom from you.
Penny Lane has many other interests. I would imagine she is still here after 22+ years because she enjoys the community and light/friendly chat. People come and go, but she's very loyal to SO.
I think it's a huge waste of time to devote so much energy to it and to even discuss politics. It doesn't change a thing. Not many of these issues directly affect her at all. They aren't going to magically improve your health and daily life. If you want to change anything, then become a politician. Otherwise you really don't have much control or say in any matters.
Well said TJ! and yes I do visit other boards on SOL. But not often unless I want to know or share something with other tv fans. I prefer the Chit Chat forum above the others.
stevea 10-12-2023, 06:24 PM I think we should open the political base to ALL MEMBER GROUPS again and just make sure it doesnt get out of control there..... (Nothing to contraversal)
Right now we can MOVE THREADS to that base but then only staff can reply......
That section adds life and atmosphere we need here!!
Lets do it Todd........
Keeping it in control is not easy, Dude..
Caroline13 10-12-2023, 07:36 PM Caroline13 should find a nice relaxing hobby that other grannies do such as quilting or scrapbooking. Maybe buy a TV and watch some shows. It's not healthy to discuss politics and health topics 24/7. Find some other interests and things to talk about. Nobody wants to read the constant doom and gloom from you.
Penny Lane has many other interests. I would imagine she is still here after 22+ years because she enjoys the community and light/friendly chat. People come and go, but she's very loyal to SO.
I think it's a huge waste of time to devote so much energy to it and to even discuss politics. It doesn't change a thing. Not many of these issues directly affect her at all. They aren't going to magically improve your health and daily life. If you want to change anything, then become a politician. Otherwise you really don't have much control or say in any matters.
You gave me a chuckle TJ, telling me what I "should"...do, I learned many years ago that we we shouldn't should on others. I did more hobbies than any grannie could have done in their lives, all while having jobs for 40 yrs, and did them as a young grannie...now an old grannie and more wisdom and want no more STUFF in my life, my best place in doing all I can to enlighten so many in the dark on our lives. TJ, I'm not a grannie that you seem to have conjured up....
What you think TJ and what I think about spreading knowledge is like day and night. If none cared to fight the enemies, we could be so worse off than we are. At least due to the early world SSS and all of us who paid into the system, I just got a message that benefits for 2024 will go up 3.2 %. This will help us grannies and granpas get thru 2024 with a little more ease...
Peace Out all....
You gave me a chuckle TJ, telling me what I "should"...do, I learned many years ago that we we shouldn't should on others. I did more hobbies than any grannie could have done in their lives, all while have jobs for 40 yrs, and did them as a young grannie...now an old grannie and more wisdom and want no more STUFF in my life, my best place in doing all I can to enlighten so many in the dark on our lives. TJ, I'm not a grannie that you seem to have conjured up....
Most 85 year olds aren't posting on forums all day long. They have other interests and hobbies. Nobody has asked you how they can enlighten the dark in their lives.
I've lost count how many times you've told people on here what they "should" do. I was just giving you some advice. You seem pretty miserable and complain about every small thing. I wonder what would make you feel better?
Please listen to me then. Let me make this perfectly clear to you. You like to push the boundaries of how much you can get away with. If you continue to start political threads or make overly political posts, you are going to be suspended/banned. I'm growing tired of dealing with your bull****.
If you want to stick around here, please respect my wishes. I'm the boss. It's my site, my bandwidth and my rules. The politics board isn't going to be opened again. Been there, done that. Thanks for reading.
Caroline13 10-12-2023, 08:02 PM I respect TJ's decision to close the Politics board. I never posted there myself but I saw a lot of dissention and I can see why T J got fed up with it! Caroline, as I have said before, I am sure there are a lot of other forums elsewhere to discuss politics. This board was not created for that.
This Forum has CHIT CHAT and so many other topics are posted there for discussion, like trees along interstates. I've posted in all the topics that give me some interest and why post in those that don't.....
And maybe you mis read me, I asked if you ever joined other forums outr there or just totally stayed with sitcoms.....
Caroline13 10-12-2023, 08:07 PM Most 85 year olds aren't posting on forums all day long. They have other interests and hobbies. Nobody has asked you how they can enlighten the dark in their lives.
I've lost count how many times you've told people on here what they "should" do. I was just giving you some advice. You seem pretty miserable and complain about every small thing. I wonder what would make you feel better?
Please listen to me then. Let me make this perfectly clear to you. You like to push the boundaries of how much you can get away with. If you continue to start political threads or make overly political posts, you are going to be suspended/banned. I'm growing tired of dealing with your bull****.
If you want to stick around here, please respect my wishes. I'm the boss. It's my site, my bandwidth and my rules. The politics board isn't going to be opened again. Been there, done that. Thanks for reading.
I'm NOT Most grannies or isn't what I say count. And I make it a huge point NOT to Should on people. I suggest things, post info and say what has worked for me, but the Shoulds, I don't think so.
Over and out TJ, I've had my hands slapped too much already. Enjoy your tv tonight. Mine is in perpetual off mode.
This Forum has CHIT CHAT and so many other topics are posted there for discussion, like trees along interstates. I've posted in all the topics that give me some interest and why post in those that don't.....
And maybe you mis read me, I asked if you ever joined other forums outr there or just totally stayed with sitcoms.....
I visit other forums from time to time, but I rarely post on any of them. I look at Twitter quite a bit to see what people are talking about and the latest breaking news.
I make the SUGGESTION that you find some other hobbies and interests. Most people have some interest in TV. They come here to discuss sitcoms and TV.
The problem is when you try to insert politics into every thread. You didn't start the thread about Canadian geese to talk about the geese. You really wanted to talk about the homeless and migrants. You wanted to create a thread to talk about your deceased gay relatives and friends. I know you really wanted to talk about what you hear about in the news (your quote: "The topic is so huge now and I really try to ignore all that is going on and with small children."). Then there was the one about buying condoms.
You seem to like to cherry-pick all the worst news you can find. Everything has some type of political angle for you. I'm not interested in having any more threads about COVID-19, the vaccines, or anything too controversial. I know these are very important issues for you. You can discuss them elsewhere.
If you don't want your hands slapped, then start following the rules like everyone else. I don't know how I can make them any more clear to you.
Penny Lane 10-13-2023, 12:04 PM This Forum has CHIT CHAT and so many other topics are posted there for discussion, like trees along interstates. I've posted in all the topics that give me some interest and why post in those that don't.....
And maybe you mis read me, I asked if you ever joined other forums outr there or just totally stayed with sitcoms.....
I have tried different forums over the years and still post on them. Nothing serious . I am an active member of Gameboomers as I love computer games. Over there there are no political threads. Only threads to help out gamers who need help with a part of a game they are stuck on or with tech issues. It's just all about gaming and I love it! I am also active on Facebook but that gets tiresome with all of the political talk and bashing. Sometimes I just want to leave there but I keep on to keep in touch with my friends and relatives.
Caroline, I have asked you this before. Why did you join this forum as you stated that you don't watch tv?
Caroline13 10-13-2023, 01:44 PM Penny, I've mentioned this before, I did not go after this forum to join, a member led me here and said it was a good one and I didn't have a clue of it's history and had never used or seen the word sitcoms, I am not a fanatic tv person but I've done my share in my LONG life and the programming I watched was quality and I enjoyed many programs, all kinds.
I had many jobs and hobbies in my first 60 yrs of life. My husband chose another path after our marriage. You missed that part of life, lucky you.
Although the path I ended up on led me to many varities of life and so I gently have thanked him for what he chose.
And one more comment, we as Americans need to be involved in decisions made for us whether to only vote or do more. So much got so heated up with the Virus that hit us all in some way. My dad in his minor way got involved in our town's politics. .
I have many points of view in life, liberal, conservative, middle of road and so it goes.
Caroline13 12-01-2023, 03:31 PM I thought this thread was locked, but it's not.
No changes in my view points and will add I'll be happy to take the 2024 COLA increase in my S.S. payments. Would like to see more, but I'll take it...Anyone close to collecting S.S.? Sure glad it's there...
This isn't the place for political posts. Please take them elsewhere.
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