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Originally Posted by aceventura3
I am not surprised. I am disappointed by some who on the surface pretend to be interested in open honest debate and then easily get offended when challenged. I have also notice when I make [a few] good points here and there they run from the discussion or make personal attacks. I have had several tell me my beliefs were not sincere, or simple try to tell me what I really think, [in spite] of what I actually state.
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There are always going to be people talking with their eyes shut and their fingers in their ears. They live in all areas of the political spectrum, usually residing, though, on the outermost parts of an issue. It would be good to ignore these people, as a way of passively denouncing their methods. There are also people who tip toe in politics and really aren't in there for the heavy hits like you or I. One part of being a member of the community is recognizing that some people should be given some level of comfort in discussion. An example would be some of the newer members, who we don't want to scare away. Meanwhile, people that you know can take it are here also. I'm always up for pulling out the big guns and going head to head, and there are a lot of other people out here that feel the same.
Personal attacks are wrong and should always and without exception be dealt with as a broken law. If you feel you've been personally attacked, contact the moderation staff. There are a ton of good people here to monitor and make sure that is dealt with.
Elph....shh!!! Hahaha. I happen to think our moderation is second to none, and that a few complainers are making the situation seem much, much worse than it really is. Things really aren't that bad, but don't jinx it by bringing up that "shutting down politics" stuff.
Carno: people do find common ground in Politics. People even find common ground on polarized issues from time to time. I would have to ask if it was you that was born yesterday, because you seem to have forgotten about all the wonderful discussions in politics. Do you remember the "Common Ground" project? For a time, we have peaceful threads on various subjects and all was right with the world. Look at the non binding resolutions thread going on right now. It's peaceful, it's mature, it's informative. Look at " What happens if the Middle East fights a major civil war?". It's a divisive issue, and there is nothing in there but good discussion. Let's leave the exaggerating about how bad politics is to the politicians, and let's do everything we can to keep Tilted Politics a place where people can come to simply discuss politics.