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I know that many of you have avoided the political threads, and ones concerning international views...I also know there are some of you who want to discuss these topics.

My questions is:

Do you think a separate forum for Politics & World Views would be helpful? That way those who wish to discuss those topics could do so and those who wish to avoid it could do so as well but with greater ease.

I have been torn on this issue for quite some time and have discussed it with Mods off and on. My personal opinion is that this is a sexually oriented playground and politics have no place here but I respect the fact that some, although it appears to be consistently very few, think debate and exchanging political views to be fun.

What I'd like is to hear your views. I have a deep concern that bad feelings from even a separate forum will spill over into other aspects of the site. That would be the worst case scenario to me, as our cohesiveness and usual respectful nature could be diminished. But maybe you have another take on it. I'm trying to weigh it all out and would like to have your input.

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Well Lillith since I hate politics my vote would be for it to be in a seperate forum. If I did'nt have to see it that would be great.

I don't vote and I don't bitch, unless the subjet of the school system gets brought up.

Other boards I'm on have a separate spot for politics, sports, etc. Of course, major events will spill over to the larger boards but it separates things nicely, I would think.

If I want to post cool findings about veggie stuff, I could perhaps post there, too.

(I've been researching the raw food diet lately.)

I think as a "family" we have many different thoughts and none of them should be considered as unacceptable topics for a thread. It's terrific we have such a diverse membership and everyone feels comfortable discussing a huge variety of subjects.

I seldom read the political threads but I don't think they need a seperate forum. Its easy enough to just skip over them.

You are correct in saying this is a sexually oriented playground but if we do not allow politics then we would also need to ban or seperate the other non-sexual topics in threads.... jokes, pictures of houses/parks/gardens, baby pics, questions about car seats, birthday wishes, vacation threads, movie/book threads, etc... I would miss reading them if they were suddenly gone. It's the variety of topics that makes this a well rounded site and gives it the family feeling.

As far as 'bad feelings' because of a thread, I say we're all adults and should be able to control ourselves but if someone is so upset or angry due to a topic, then they shouldn't be reading it and just need to get away from it. Isn't that how real life works?

Variety is the spice of life.

It would seem to me that: General Chat
Chat about anything here! Means just that. Sex is politics. I am on sex only sites with boards. Either nobody posts anything or they post. "Your wife is a dog." or "Show us your tits." I try not to start politics threads, but I do respond to them. I also post threads about space, parks and such. I posted a sex thread last week that had some very good replies. WW left this week because of something said on the SEX board. People will fight about anything, on anything. Further, only about 50 - 100 post out of 17k. Members. So clearly the other 16.99k don't give a shit.

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I agree to an extent but when people are posting stereotypes & falsehoods and calling them 'jokes', it's hard to take, no matter if it's Pixies, a news board, a family newsletter, etc.

I don't think that a separate forum for politics will cure people of their emotional reactions to different people's opinions, and their emotional reactions are often on sex related topics not political ones, so I don't see that it will do any good.

Oh and since the majority of the people on this site are from the US, I've found the majority of the political issues are to do with US politics and law, about which I (and other 'foreigners', no doubt) have no knowledge and little interest, in which case, you may find yourself creating a kind of 'American only' sub section of Pixies which I think would be a bad idea.

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I am intersted in all kinds of things and love the variety of subjects.

Politics can be an interesting subject and sex is not the only thing that is discussed here.

It wouldnt bother me if a new thread was opened but i doubt if it would be right to stop people airing their views and thoughts.

As you pointed out on the board today there is a Sticky for jokes. So as far as jokes go it would be better that people post them on that. Mostly to keep the forum neat if nothing else.

I would like to know if anything I have posted has bother anyone? If so, I will stop. No need to change the site. I am sure others would rather be told then have a site change.

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I rarely post to a political thread, but I do read them. I find it interesting to read others opinions on matters. I don't really care if they are different or "appropriate", it is after all just an opinion. I would hate to see them stopped, and don't care if they stay in general chat or have their own place. Either way if I am interested in reading something I will find it.

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I don't give a flying fuck, just somebody get naked!

Thank you all for you input. I am very curious to see everyone's opnion.

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Seems the majority is with Bibi, myself included...so someone get naked...

All the rest is housekeeping, Lil...I share your concerns here, but I don't think a separate compartment is going to cool any inflamed feelings...did I mention someone should get naked?

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So, what happens when someone starts posting about the reaction to emotionally-charged issues? For example, there's a news headline today about Missouri voters endorsing a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages. Is this sex or politics?

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I'm with you and BIBI, Scotz...mmmm imagine that...no I mean sit back and take some time and imagine that.

gekkogecko...I know and is why I seek member input because I find many of the lines to be blurry. I also think there are a number of people who would choose not to discuss it at all. Just like to see howeveryone sees things.

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The practice of putting women on pedestals began to die out when it was discovered that they could give orders better from there.~ Betty Grable

If I wanted your opinion, I'd remove the duct tape and ask you for it.~ Me
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One man's dream is another man's nightmare~~~~> §¤ Lilith ¤§
~>My Scribbles<~
==>Gone Shopping<== ~Just a Quickie~ *~A Celebration Vacation~* ~Surprises~ Sleeping With the Window Open
What Did You Do Today? Self Defense Class ~Short Sweet Snippets~ § Summer Spin § Story Challenge Submission Pajamas