Separate Political Forum?

[ShockBand]

To get a feeling from the SN bunch before a decision is made, I'm wanting to know your opinion on splitting off a new Political forum. This poll will be open for one week. Thanks.

[newshock1234]

it would prolly be best, im sick and tired of reading through the politic crap

[wu_shizzle]

it would prolly be best, im sick and tired of reading through the politic crap

Ok, this makes no sense to me.

If you don't want to read about political subjects don't click the link.

[ShockerFever]

I'm just sick of seeing the place littered with political junk. I figured after the election things would slowly calm down when, in fact, they've only gotten worse.

Please do us regular off-topic seekers a favor and let them have a place of their own.

[newshock1234]

it would prolly be best, im sick and tired of reading through the politic crap

Ok, this makes no sense to me.

If you don't want to read about political subjects don't click the link.

im just sick of seeing all the topics

[jocoshock]

If politics is going to be discussed at all, then yes, put it in its own container. Personally, I think the site is walking a fine line discussing politics at all, given the high emotions that it generates, but there is that pesky first amendment thing we have to deal with.

Just keep in mind the University at any time could step in an enforce copyright protection should some of the political views or discourse go too far. The site doesn't have any problem limiting "adult" content or topics such as the "shocker" hand sign. I don't know why something as volatile as politics has to be accommodated... This is a sports forum after all....

My real vote would be to ban politics discussions altogether. There are plenty of sites to discuss the topic.

[ABC]

Help me understand the intersection between copyright protection and political speech?

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

If politics is going to be discussed at all, then yes, put it in its own container. Personally, I think the site is walking a fine line discussing politics at all, given the high emotions that it generates, but there is that pesky first amendment thing we have to deal with.

Just keep in mind the University at any time could step in an enforce copyright protection should some of the political views or discourse go too far. The site doesn't have any problem limiting "adult" content or topics such as the "shocker" hand sign. I don't know why something as volatile as politics has to be accommodated... This is a sports forum after all....

My real vote would be to ban politics discussions altogether. There are plenty of sites to discuss the topic.

I'm with him! Politics, religion, and sex should have its own place. Not at the dinner table and not on a sports message board!

[SpanglerFan316]

If politics is going to be discussed at all, then yes, put it in its own container. Personally, I think the site is walking a fine line discussing politics at all, given the high emotions that it generates, but there is that pesky first amendment thing we have to deal with.

Just keep in mind the University at any time could step in an enforce copyright protection should some of the political views or discourse go too far. The site doesn't have any problem limiting "adult" content or topics such as the "shocker" hand sign. I don't know why something as volatile as politics has to be accommodated... This is a sports forum after all....

My real vote would be to ban politics discussions altogether. There are plenty of sites to discuss the topic.

:yes: :good:

We're Shocker fans. This doesn't mean we have to agree politically. If politics is going to remain, it will eventually include the performance of the WSU academic administration and I don't think this is a good idea. Why not ban politics now?

[Maggie]

If politics is going to be discussed at all, then yes, put it in its own container. Personally, I think the site is walking a fine line discussing politics at all, given the high emotions that it generates, but there is that pesky first amendment thing we have to deal with.

Just keep in mind the University at any time could step in an enforce copyright protection should some of the political views or discourse go too far. The site doesn't have any problem limiting "adult" content or topics such as the "shocker" hand sign. I don't know why something as volatile as politics has to be accommodated... This is a sports forum after all....

My real vote would be to ban politics discussions altogether. There are plenty of sites to discuss the topic.

:yes: :good:

We're Shocker fans. This doesn't mean we have to agree politically. If politics is going to remain, it will eventually include the performance of the WSU academic administration and I don't think this is a good idea. Why not ban politics now?

Umm. I voted against but ultimately I don’t care either way. But you should explain your reasoning.

[rayc]

Makes perfect sense, if the political discourse isn't going the way we want it to then ban it.

There is a very fine line between "Off-Topic" and "Political" on so many issues it would be impossible differentiate between them. You would just create additional problems where none currently exist.

Just trying to seperate the two topics into their own forums will be a big headache and the cause of many discussions. I voted against.

[1979Shocker]

Maybe all the sports related threads could be taken out of the Off-topic threads completely and given their own areas like Local Sports or Other Sports (anything that doesn't have anything to do with Shocker sports).

Local Sports could cover high schools, junior colleges, and state schools. Other Sports could cover the Chiefs, Royals, or other sports not related to any of the above.

I know there would be some crossover threads where you might discuss Wingnuts in Local Sports and also in Baseball because of former Shockers on the Wingnuts.

Just some thoughts.

[ShockerFever]

If politics is going to be discussed at all, then yes, put it in its own container. Personally, I think the site is walking a fine line discussing politics at all, given the high emotions that it generates, but there is that pesky first amendment thing we have to deal with.

Just keep in mind the University at any time could step in an enforce copyright protection should some of the political views or discourse go too far. The site doesn't have any problem limiting "adult" content or topics such as the "shocker" hand sign. I don't know why something as volatile as politics has to be accommodated... This is a sports forum after all....

My real vote would be to ban politics discussions altogether. There are plenty of sites to discuss the topic.

Agreed. Ban the talk altogether. It's amazing how some people get so wrapped up into politics on a freaking SPORTS board.

[ABC]

Many sports boards have political forums.

I didn't realize so many Shocker posters were such phussies and can't handle a little spicy dialogue.

[ShockerFever]

Many sports boards have political forums.

I didn't realize so many Shocker posters were such phussies and can't handle a little spicy dialogue.

It has nothing to do with the dialogue. It has everything to do with this place constantly littered with political trash. I'd rather have an all-out ban, but if not, I'm for another forum so I don't have to navigate through it every single time I come on.