Originally Posted By: GROUCHO MARX
Only Canadian politics is permitted.
Because no one cares.
Only Canadian politics is permitted.
Because no one cares.
how come no politics?
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You wouldn't either if you were as drunk as your average Canadian!
Go
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*hickup* *burp* Wooohooo!
scuse-me while I pass out now... *THUD*
Go
*hickup* *burp* Wooohooo!
scuse-me while I pass out now... *THUD*
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Politics..Dispicable subject. Goverment. Now that is a good topic.
I would like to see the word "Politician" added to the "[censored]" words list because it's a bad word as far as I'm concerned!
we are a fine gentlemen's club and i'd prefer it to be kept that way. no disrespect to any ladies you are welcome too.
this must be one of the most civil, respectful and educated places on the net but still sometimes i have to roll my eyes at the drifters rolling in.
like bill said, helen's got it right. lay down the law helen.
this must be one of the most civil, respectful and educated places on the net but still sometimes i have to roll my eyes at the drifters rolling in.
like bill said, helen's got it right. lay down the law helen.
The moderators responded to the requests of many members in the past.
Originally Posted By: FastSUV
Just curious...with the 1st Amendment & all??? How come folks would not be encouraged to talk about constitutional issues & concerns?
OK, serious question here, have you actually READ the 1st Amendment? Because if you had, you would notice that it only impacts the government with respect to limiting speech.
A private board like this can place any limits it wants on speech.
Just a little nit pick of mine. Too often it seems to me, folks cite the 1st Amendment in situations like this, when it really doesn't apply.
How would the 1st Amendment apply here? Let's say you wanted to start your own board. The government could not prevent you from doing so. So you have the right to create your own discussion board, where you can discuss whatever you wish.
However, you cannot cite the 1st Amendment and claim the moderators here are violating your rights, as it's their right to control if they wish, what is discussed on their board.
Think of it as their home. They have the right to kick you out of their home if they wish, for whatever reason they want.
Originally Posted By: FastSUV
I am sure it is because those discussions can turn passionate and BITOG doesn't want to be responsible for "hate speech" hosted here, but still my curiosity got the best of me enough to ask why?
thx
Could be. I agree with the others who undoubtedly by now have suggested this is a better question asked in private, rather than this quasi call-out you've written here.
Just curious...with the 1st Amendment & all??? How come folks would not be encouraged to talk about constitutional issues & concerns?
OK, serious question here, have you actually READ the 1st Amendment? Because if you had, you would notice that it only impacts the government with respect to limiting speech.
A private board like this can place any limits it wants on speech.
Just a little nit pick of mine. Too often it seems to me, folks cite the 1st Amendment in situations like this, when it really doesn't apply.
How would the 1st Amendment apply here? Let's say you wanted to start your own board. The government could not prevent you from doing so. So you have the right to create your own discussion board, where you can discuss whatever you wish.
However, you cannot cite the 1st Amendment and claim the moderators here are violating your rights, as it's their right to control if they wish, what is discussed on their board.
Think of it as their home. They have the right to kick you out of their home if they wish, for whatever reason they want.
Originally Posted By: FastSUV
I am sure it is because those discussions can turn passionate and BITOG doesn't want to be responsible for "hate speech" hosted here, but still my curiosity got the best of me enough to ask why?
thx
Could be. I agree with the others who undoubtedly by now have suggested this is a better question asked in private, rather than this quasi call-out you've written here.
Originally Posted By: javacontour
How would the 1st Amendment apply here? Let's say you wanted to start your own board. The government could not prevent you from doing so. So you have the right to create your own discussion board, where you can discuss whatever you wish.
The Bill of Rights gets indirectly applied to private parties. Sure, you can try to exclude people of a certain racial type from your property, but the government can decide you suddenly don't qualify for any tax deductions. Or you can say the internet involves free speech, and the government can say yes, but you'll have to provide your own private internet backbone as well.
On the topic of Politics, it's really in ever aspect of our lives. Maybe that's why it's so annoying to talk about. There's office politics, neighbour politics, interpersonal relationship politics.
How would the 1st Amendment apply here? Let's say you wanted to start your own board. The government could not prevent you from doing so. So you have the right to create your own discussion board, where you can discuss whatever you wish.
The Bill of Rights gets indirectly applied to private parties. Sure, you can try to exclude people of a certain racial type from your property, but the government can decide you suddenly don't qualify for any tax deductions. Or you can say the internet involves free speech, and the government can say yes, but you'll have to provide your own private internet backbone as well.
On the topic of Politics, it's really in ever aspect of our lives. Maybe that's why it's so annoying to talk about. There's office politics, neighbour politics, interpersonal relationship politics.
Originally Posted By: FastSUV
Just curious...with the 1st Amendment & all??? How come folks would not be encouraged to talk about constitutional issues & concerns?
I am sure it is because those discussions can turn passionate and BITOG doesn't want to be responsible for "hate speech" hosted here, but still my curiosity got the best of me enough to ask why?
thx
The 1st amendment doesn't pertain to private property, which an internet forum is. You don't have free speech on private property!
You can ban someone for typing "it" on a private online forum.
Just curious...with the 1st Amendment & all??? How come folks would not be encouraged to talk about constitutional issues & concerns?
I am sure it is because those discussions can turn passionate and BITOG doesn't want to be responsible for "hate speech" hosted here, but still my curiosity got the best of me enough to ask why?
thx
The 1st amendment doesn't pertain to private property, which an internet forum is. You don't have free speech on private property!
You can ban someone for typing "it" on a private online forum.
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Originally Posted By: StevieC
We can't even discuss Mobil-1 and Iron issues or Fram filters without the discussions getting heated and you want to talk about Politics?
StevieC'
What iron issues with M1. Is that fact or speculation? Chuckles
We can't even discuss Mobil-1 and Iron issues or Fram filters without the discussions getting heated and you want to talk about Politics?
StevieC'
What iron issues with M1. Is that fact or speculation? Chuckles
Originally Posted By: smokey1
Ah yes poilitics
. Would turn into a shouting / shaking fist match like that of the town halls across the nation .
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. I leave anything out ?
Smokey1,
That's a good summary of the situation.
Ah yes poilitics
Smokey1,
That's a good summary of the situation.
Originally Posted By: smokey1
Ah yes poilitics
. Would turn into a shouting / shaking fist match like that of the town halls across the nation .
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. I leave anything out ?
You left out this guy. He's my favorite:
Ah yes poilitics
You left out this guy. He's my favorite:
Originally Posted By: smokey1
how about a celebrity boxing match between HANNITY ( Fox ) and BILL MAHER of HBO to settle the dispute between the parties ( people ) ? Independents would officiate .
better yet . A celebrity shouting match between HANNITY and MAHER to see whos head explodes first from the strain
how about a celebrity boxing match between HANNITY ( Fox ) and BILL MAHER of HBO to settle the dispute between the parties ( people ) ? Independents would officiate .
better yet . A celebrity shouting match between HANNITY and MAHER to see whos head explodes first from the strain
Originally Posted By: smokey1
Ah yes poilitics
. Would turn into a shouting / shaking fist match like that of the town halls across the nation .
,
,
,
,
,
.
. I leave anything out ?
Yea, you forgot the 'converts'!
Ah yes poilitics
Yea, you forgot the 'converts'!
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