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Rules reminder

IdahoMtnSpyder

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After looking at this thread, http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?90012-non-or-politically-correct I decided maybe it was time to review Lamont's rules for this OTB forum.

Here are the two that are the most infringed.

There will be Zero Tolerance for political post here.
All such post will be deleted without explanation. If you choose to ignore this rule repeatedly you may lose your membership on this site.

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This is still a Worksafe and Family Friendly Board
No links, pictures or content that would be considered sexual in nature. There have been guys on our boards that almost got fired because of these type of post, please keep that in mind.
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Quite a few posts in the past few weeks in the joke thread and funny picture thread have pushed the envelope, if not torn it. I think we better tone it down a bit to avoid Lamont feeling the need to forcefully do it for us.

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Although I may agree, there's that little black triangle on the lower left to nudge Lamont, if you feel the need. Lamont will then make a decision. Lamont isn't always on here to check the postings; so, that's a way of assisting Lamont. JMHO

I know that some will agree that self policing is a good thing. But, we all have different views, and what you may find offensive, others may not; where does it stop?
 
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When you're in the midst of the "election game"; it's what folks will talk about...
Most folks have been saying that politicians are crooks, and we're pretty stupid for electing them...
Who can argue with that?
I don't honestly believe that many conversations have taken on the positions of the various candidates, and what they want to do in order to re-make the future of our Country...
(Other than my Bernie Drinking Game Picture!)
Give folks some room, and let them piss and moan about the lack of quality among ALL of the candidates.
If things start getting personal; just report the posts or threads to the Boss, and let him deal with the offenders...
 
I have not been a member here that long, but in the short time I have been, I have seen more heated discussion about tires, air pressure in tires, oil and what is best, wire strippers and how they work, than anything I have read that was slightly political.
I applaud the members of this forum for being able to have the civility to take on such topics as the 2nd amendment, light political references, and other touchy subjects with very little anger or rudeness!
As the discussion on what is better, spring spacers or spring adjusters makes evident, there are several ways to do things and several opinions on each and every topic. If these topics are not discussed, haggled over, and sometimes argued, how can the readers make an educated decision.

When a Democrat is in office the Republicans are quick to point out his errors and the Democrat take offense, and when a Republican is in office the Democrats point out his mistakes and the Republicans take offense. :thumbup:

So far everything I have experienced on this board has all been very mild and seams to be in good taste.

Lamont, THANKS for a great place to learn about Spyders, a fun place to hang out, a place to make me laugh and brighten my day, and a place where all the world problems can be discussed, not solved, just discussed! :clap::clap::clap:
 
Oh no, tht "Thread Police".
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O GOOD GRIEF!

IMHO, anyone who puts themselves into th public eye by running for or accepting public office is fair game for anything. (families and kids excluded) And there is absolutely no reason for anyone else who is reading the post to take offense, because it is not a personal attack on them. If one of the readers does in fact take personal offense, well that is their problem, not mine. That person needs to grow a thicker skin.

Political discussion, whether orally or in a format such as this needs to get hot and heavy. Opinions need to be expressed. Issues need to be brought out into the open and discussed. The namby pamby politically correct BS of "don't hurt anyone's feelings", "we have to be nice to everyone" ain't working. One needs to take a stand!

Don't attack one another, attack the issues.
 
This being a Spyder forum, we try to keep on topic. Lamont wants to keep things civil on the political front but does not want to offend potential customers. I agree this can be a divisive subject but this off topic section lives in the real world. The REAL world deals in the political arena all the time. Its hard to not talk about it. I try to keep those comments on other forums that deal in that area much better but sometimes chime in and tread lightly knowing the spirit of the rule. To me this forum is a refuge from that kind of world. A place where we can mostly discuss our common passion. :spyder2:
Thanks Lamont for giving us this opportunity to share our Spyder passion.
 
I grin all of the time...
But I'm not Lamont, and I don't know what his level of tolerance is...
(After all; he hasn't kicked me out yet!)

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Gotta say...

From what I have seen this is the most civil on topic site and Lamont does a great job keeping it that way. Most thread have a title and you have the choice to go there or not. I've only been here a few years and have agreed, disagreed been scolded and criticized but thanked and asked for info and help and it has been great. Honestly never read the rules but must be pretty common sense. I just use one rule...if I haven't got anything positive to contribute to a thread I move on...:thumbup:
 
don't you just wish sometimes that all people had a sense of humor, it would be such a much better place to live and post
 
I think that my personal political views are pretty obvious :D:
I'm a Conservative Republican, who loves his firearms and freedom! :thumbup:
I guess that there's also a touch of Civil Libertarian thrown in, because I'd like to see the Government made MUCH smaller...
If someone doesn't agree with me: that's cool too! :clap:
A divergence of opinions is always welcome, as it helps to promote honest discussions of important National and World events.
 
IdahoMtnSpyder said:
:lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie:

After looking at this thread, http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?90012-non-or-politically-correct I decided maybe it was time to review Lamont's rules for this OTB forum.

Here are the two that are the most infringed.



Quite a few posts in the past few weeks in the joke thread and funny picture thread have pushed the envelope, if not torn it. I think we better tone it down a bit to avoid Lamont feeling the need to forcefully do it for us.

:lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie:
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Put your big girls panties on and chill out. This is a great site.

Cruzr Joe
 
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