rules prohibiting political discussions

[Inspector507]

TBN is considered a family friendly forum. The main objective is to openly discuss tractors of any brand or color. That will always lead to projects and repairs. Then that also leads to the rural living and related topics.

Political discussions usually lead toward a heated argument. Color war discussions end up the same way. They usually get closed at some point. I think the management has made a decision to not allow things to progress to that point. It works for them keeping the site family friendly.

 

[JohnDeere4300]

I do agree that politics and the economy are one hot thing right now, but i like to come here and talk tractors,see different projects that people are doing, look at different attachments and just enjoy a site with allot of good people.

I think about if the founder of the site lets politics in here, it will probably get a little dirty, and could lead to some people getting banned from here, there is just so many things going wrong with the
world right now.

But then maybe there is some that wants a place here to talk politics, economy, etc...___ i really don't care much for it here, but i understand the people here that may want to discuss it because it is
such a hot topic, and i respect that__-but i will discuss it somewhere
else like cnn.

**I do ~regret~ replying to a thread that i feel got closed because of
me a few weeks ago, and i wish i never would have got involved with it, all it did was made me live a day all over again that changed my life and probably made a person mad at me, but i respect your opinion on that topic that was closed, there was a person that tried to
get us back to talking about tractors, and i should have just left that thread, i am not mad at any one on this site**

I respect everyone here no matter what they want.

Bill__________

 

[denmansoft]

One of the great things I find about TBN is to get away from the media and politics. Lets keep this site about real people doing real things.

 

[pennwalk]

Have you noticed that some members seem to get away with going political fairly often?

Chris

 

[RobS]

Have you noticed that some members seem to get away with going political fairly often?

Chris

No doubt, some members do "go political" more often. With limited moderators, there is then the likelihood that those members get more posts by the moderators, giving the impression that they get away with it more. Not every post, or even thread, is read by the moderators. Most incidents are brought to our attention by the membership using the notify feature. Rest assured though, as has been seen in the past, the chronic offenders are dealt with. Thankfully, they are few and far between. This thread itself is a testament to the overall civility of the forum and it's members. Let's keep it that way!

 

[scott_vt]

**I do ~regret~ replying to a thread that i feel got closed because of
me a few weeks ago, and i wish i never would have got involved with it, all it did was made me live a day all over again that changed my life and probably made a person mad at me, but i respect your opinion on that topic that was closed, there was a person that tried to
get us back to talking about tractors, and i should have just left that thread, i am not mad at any one on this site**

I respect everyone here no matter what they want.

Bill__________

Good Afternoon Bill,
I really dont know if it was my thread that was closed, that you are refering to. But I dont have any enemies on this site, and would certainly like to think we are still friends !

I certainly am not mad !

 

[rcrcomputing]

I host a private political forum. I have been astounded and disappointed in some of the viewpoints expressed by people I actually like.

In other words, I do not want to know tbn'rs views on politics. I like and respect everyone here without exception and intend to keep it that way.

 

[Bird]

Good Afternoon Bill,
I really dont know if it was my thread that was closed, that you are refering to. But I dont have any enemies on this site, and would certainly like to think we are still friends !

I certainly am not mad !

And even if I close a thread, that doesn't mean that I'm mad at anyone either.

 

[Chuck52]

My tag refers to my age when I joined TBN, and I'm now pushing real hard at 60. Years ago, a number of really hot political threads caused some very hard feelings among members. There is no reason to return to those bad old days.

Chuck

 

[pennwalk]

Bird you do an outstanding job here on TBN thanks for your service! I will say that sometimes I wish that the offending post could disappear instead of having the thread locked but most of the time when a thread gets locked it is pretty much played out.

Chris

 

[JB4310]

Bird you do an outstanding job here on TBN thanks for your service! I will say that sometimes I wish that the offending post could disappear instead of having the thread locked but most of the time when a thread gets locked it is pretty much played out.

Chris

I second that about Bird's contribution here.

I had a whole thread disappear early on, when I posted some inappropriate content, got mildly chastised by a couple of moderators through private messages. At the time I thought it was more funny than offensive, now I realize it was over the line, just a little.

JB.

 

[MossRoad]

I host a private political forum. I have been astounded and disappointed in some of the viewpoints expressed by people I actually like.

Yeah. Funny how you know and like someone until you find out one or two things about them that goes against every moral fiber in your being.

Many years ago we used to hang around with several couples and one time this one couple brought this board game called Scruples. In a nut shell, the game asks you moral questions and you have to answer yes, no or depends. The other players have to guess what you will answer. YIKES!!! This one couple turned out to be complete moral degenerates!!! We never saw them again after that evening. No one would invite them over any more, etc... kinda creepy~~~

 

[ray66v]

I host a private political forum. I have been astounded and disappointed in some of the viewpoints expressed by people I actually like.

This happens here all the time. It does not take a discussion involving politics.

In other words, I do not want to know tbn'rs views on politics. I like and respect everyone here without exception and intend to keep it that way.

I belong to an organization whose members have varied political views. We meet weekly, and inevitably at some point, just like here, the discussion turns to politics. Provided the discussion remains civil, the discussion is generally enlightening and often ends, surprisingly, with everyone in general agreement. If the discussion becomes heated, it simply is ended.

Yes, at first I was disappointed to hear that many people whom I thought I knew, had opposing political views. But mostly, I grew to respect their opinions, once I realized what they were based on.

Even though I still often disagree with them politically, through these discussions I have grown to realize I don't have to dislike them personally, if we don't agree politically. Several have become very good friends.

Our system is set up to divide us. Through the free flow of ideas, those who are open minded, can learn our true differences, are few.

Again, I am not suggesting threads like: Bush vs. Obama on TBN. I am simply suggesting that if a discussion evolves to become defined as political, it does not necessarily mean it has to be ended, just for that reason.

 

[Podunkadunk]

Like someone already mentioned, I don't care to know anyone's politics on TBN either. Of course, reading my posts, it isn't hard to deduce mine. My apologies to all if I've offended you in my relatively short tenure here. Fact is, the Sheeple and Sheepdogs won't ever get along, but there must be balance. Simple as that.

When there's a Kubota vs. JD post it's bad enough! I can't imagine an outright "liberal" vs Republican thread. Lord help us. I don't think politics would play out nicely here.

Podunk

 

[ray66v]

When there's a Kubota vs. JD post it's bad enough! I can't imagine an outright "liberal" vs Republican thread. Lord help us. I don't think politics would play out nicely here.

Podunk

That's why I keep trying to make the point, that is NOT what I'm suggesting.

 

[MossRoad]

.... I can't imagine an outright "liberal" vs Republican thread. ...
Podunk

Please address all complaints to:
Podunkadunk
1234 TBN Hwy
Mainstream America
55666

Thanks, the management.

 

[redneckford]

I second that about Bird's contribution here.

I had a whole thread disappear early on, when I posted some inappropriate content, got mildly chastised by a couple of moderators through private messages. At the time I thought it was more funny than offensive, now I realize it was over the line, just a little.

JB.

YOU MEAN I am not the only one that gets sent to the corner on a regular basis----thanks for understanding-----everyone----just good days and bad days---thank god for more days!!!!!

 

[Chuck52]

Like someone already mentioned, I don't care to know anyone's politics on TBN either. Of course, reading my posts, it isn't hard to deduce mine. My apologies to all if I've offended you in my relatively short tenure here. Fact is, the Sheeple and Sheepdogs won't ever get along, but there must be balance. Simple as that.

When there's a Kubota vs. JD post it's bad enough! I can't imagine an outright "liberal" vs Republican thread. Lord help us. I don't think politics would play out nicely here.

Podunk

Heck, folks, there's the perfect example. I bet Podunk is a fine guy. We'd probably get along well in person, because when he referred to people he disagrees with as "Sheeple" I'm sure he chuckles or something to show he doesn't mean to be offensive.

Chuck

 

[kthompson]

I would not worry to limit it here. At the rate OUR federal government is going they will. Some I have voted for turned out to be nuts also, Sorry.


As to closing a thread here, if it is due to one post could it not be removed and the thread continue; and is a private email sent to the offender(s)?

Also, if you come across something you think needs attention, is there a way to let a moderator know?

 

[DocHeb]

I would not worry to limit it here. At the rate OUR federal government is going they will. Some I have voted for turned out to be nuts also, Sorry.

This might be construed to be the opening shot of a political post!

As to closing a thread here, if it is due to one post could it not be removed and the thread continue; and is a private email sent to the offender(s)?

If it is caught early enough this is possible, but sometimes the posts come so quickly that things just spiral out of control. Moderators often will send PMs on removed posts.

Also, if you come across something you think needs attention, is there a way to let a moderator know?

There is a red triangle icon with an exclaimation point ("!")on the left margin of posts. This allows the moderators to be notified.