Let's be careful

Originally posted by David Perhaps it is just me but, I'm noticing more religious and, to a lesser degree, political statements expressed.

The rules specifically cite discussion. If you were to post a message deliberately aimed at your personal beliefs, that may be an issue. However a message such as God Bless is not a discussion.

Me three. I just think it's funny the lack of personal responsibility. The "devil made me do it" mentality. Like why did you kill the whole family - the babysitter was mean to me, that's the problem babysitters.

Let's be careful about exercising our "freedom" on our free forum. Perhaps it is just me but, I'm noticing more religious and, to a lesser degree, political statements expressed. We all know that we don't do that here. We remain neutral in such matters in that we just don't speak to them here. To allow them would guarantee that the forum would devolve into a cesspool of bickering, insults, etc. - a place nobody would care to visit. The absence of these divisive topics has been key to the longevity of the forum. We can all coexist when we avoid that which would certainly divide us.

Being so fundamental to our success lends high priority to "policing" this sort of thing. If we can't "police" ourselves then, the caretakers are forced to step in and take corrective measures. It would be unfortunate if the caretakers had to start singling out members - to have their posts approved, prior to being displayed in the forum. We know what the rules are - both in letter and spirit. Do the right thing.

Want to express your faith? Wonderful but, do it elsewhere.
Republican or Democrat? Wonderful but, do it elsewhere.

Again, just do the right thing.