posted 11-06-2011 11:53 AM                  

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Originally posted by tangled up in BLUE:
...I pretty much ignore politics and religion...there is no right or wrong in either, just arguments

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posted 11-06-2011 01:18 PM                  

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Originally posted by WINDY CITY PROWLER:
How about getting rid of the Political section its really worthless.

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posted 11-06-2011 01:20 PM                  

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Originally posted by GenoTex:
That's the same reason my posts/participation have dribbled to a slow drip over the last couple of years.. just too exhausting to watch all the drama played out.

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posted 11-06-2011 01:23 PM                  

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Originally posted by Goop Of Oil:
Come on people. Our favorite car [B]tells us how to fix this;
Please Reply Offline With Loser Enginered Rhetoric. [/B]

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posted 11-06-2011 03:10 PM                  

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Gee, I never saw this coming...

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It's a shame that people can't post their feelings/opinions without being made fun of. Let me ask a question.....

Have you ever had a bad day? A bad week? Do you get frustrated? Do you sometimes need to vent to people you thought were your friends???

I don't see anywhere in Bob's post (and I didn't even see it until I got onto POA Friday night at the cottage) that he suggested the political forum be dumped. Yes, none of us have to read that forum. I check it out because it gives me information that I may have not seen otherwise to ponder and make my own decisions about. I do, however, agree that the nastiness that arises in that forum gets to be a bit much....and unnecessary. Yes, politics and religion do bring out the worst in people.

We've had a really tough year with regard to the number of family and friends who have passed away. 13 and counting just this year. His sister, my sister and lots of friends (POA and life-long). It has made us stop and think about what is really important in life. Some of the BS that goes on here certainly is not. I'm not speaking for Bob, but I think that part of the frustration comes from the disrespect to each other that is shown. Life (as we have experienced this year) is way too short.

Sometimes people need a break and that's all he was expressing. In the meantime, maybe everyone should think about some of the behavior shown here. Joking around and teasing is harmless and fun, but some of it gets very personal and out of hand. Some of you recognized Bob for all he has contributed to this site and you're right........he has. A little understanding goes a long way.

posted 11-06-2011 06:22 PM                  

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Originally posted by WINDY CITY PROWLER:
I hear and see many Prowler owners disappearing because of all the B.S.

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You're right...There's been people who carried on personal feuds with other members that really got tiresome and childish...

posted 11-06-2011 08:30 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
And then there are the members who trash other members rides. That is despicable.

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posted 11-07-2011 01:33 PM                  

It's no different than having an "off-topic" section, which they all have also. This site is not an exception. Let's face it: there is only so much Prowler related stuff to talk about. You can only discuss grilles, waterfalls, tires and all of that for so long. Sooner or later, it's good to talk about other things and get exposed to the viewpoints of people who have similar interests. Inevitably, that includes politics.

Taking away the political section will only ensure that the political talk bleeds into the off-topic section(s). At least now you have a warning titled, "Polictical Off Topic."

I'm always amused by people who have advanced notice or a warning of sorts telling them what they are about to see if they choose to proceed, go there anyway, and then complain about it. It's ridiculous, really. That's like ignoring the signs around a shooting range, going in there anyway, getting shot, and then calling for the range to be closed.

You have a choice of what links to click on while you are bouncing around on the Internet. If you don't like politics and get offended when that talk takes place, then you might be wise not to click on the "Political Off-Topic" link. Those of you who are calling for Mike to "kill" the political forum have the ability to "kill" it yourselves. Just don't click on that link.

posted 11-08-2011 12:12 PM                  

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Originally posted by Blown632Monte:
Every website I visit that has a message board has some sort of political section. Whether related to cars, boating off-roading and whatever else, they all seem to have it.

It's no different than having an "off-topic" section, which they all have also. This site is not an exception. Let's face it: there is only so much Prowler related stuff to talk about. You can only discuss grilles, waterfalls, tires and all of that for so long. Sooner or later, it's good to talk about other things and get exposed to the viewpoints of people who have similar interests. Inevitably, that includes politics.

Taking away the political section will only ensure that the political talk bleeds into the off-topic section(s). At least now you have a warning titled, "Polictical Off Topic."

I'm always amused by people who have advanced notice or a warning of sorts telling them what they are about to see if they choose to proceed, go there anyway, and then complain about it. It's ridiculous, really. That's like ignoring the signs around a shooting range, going in there anyway, getting shot, and then calling for the range to be closed.

You have a choice of what links to click on while you are bouncing around on the Internet. If you don't like politics and get offended when that talk takes place, then you might be wise not to click on the "Political Off-Topic" link. Those of you who are calling for Mike to "kill" the political forum have the ability to "kill" it yourselves. Just don't click on that link.

I really don't understand what is so hard about this.

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Well, then there is always the option for the frustrated person to request a vote of the membership to be banned from the site ... oh wait, that was done before

posted 11-09-2011 06:52 AM                  

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Originally posted by jd2ksilver:
Another good, positive CAR person takes a break from the idiotic notion that political, or religious post belong on a car club web site.
Pretty soon the only ones left will will be in two groups. One will be the fools that make those imbecilic posts, and the other half trying to keep it a car club. Oh wait, that's what it is now.

Ought to change the name of site.
Hope to see you in Vegas Bob.

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posted 11-09-2011 10:01 AM                  

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Originally posted by jd2ksilver:
Another good, positive CAR person takes a break from the idiotic notion that political, or religious post belong on a car club web site.
Pretty soon the only ones left will will be in two groups. One will be the fools that make those imbecilic posts, and the other half trying to keep it a car club. Oh wait, that's what it is now.

Ought to change the name of site.
Hope to see you in Vegas Bob.

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Nice to know what you think of me John. Love you back dude!

posted 11-09-2011 10:23 AM                  

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Originally posted by jd2ksilver:
Another good, positive CAR person takes a break from the idiotic notion that political, or religious post belong on a car club web site.

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So who forced him to click on the Political Off-Topic forum?

posted 11-09-2011 02:03 PM                  

My opinions are nothing new, and as you can see I am not alone, many others are leaving, have left, no longer post, or just plain don't like to see it on a car site. No matter if there is a separate forum for it, and you do have to CLICK on it to view. It does carry over to the other forum areas. It's really too bad, but life goes on elsewhere.
I know nothing will change, and it is destined to get worse with the upcoming elections. But if people believe these post are not mean sprinted, cut to the bone of one's belief, even when masked with jokes, and humorous passages, well then they truly are fools and delusional.

posted 11-09-2011 04:34 PM                  

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Originally posted by jd2ksilver:
Another good, positive CAR person takes a break from the idiotic notion that political, or religious post belong on a car club web site.
Pretty soon the only ones left will will be in two groups. One will be the fools that make those imbecilic posts, and the other half trying to keep it a car club. Oh wait, that's what it is now.

Ought to change the name of site.
Hope to see you in Vegas Bob.

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