Dennis,
Let's not get into semantics here, I don't think I'm missing the logic at all. This forum is called Stunthanger for Control Line Modeling or something close to it. Anyway, isn't this forum where we choose to meet to discuss topics or issues associated with model airplanes? I thought Sparky had set up a location somewhere here where people can go to bring up non-related issues out of sight of the general public? A place where people that had gripes or wished to "put down" others or express personal opinions could do it privately. A place where these individuals would not distract from the general theme and focus of modeling. Why not go there, especially if the majority would prefer not seeing anything regarding politics or the virus?
Sure, someone said it's up to us to be "mature enough" not to push the button. You are free to say anything you wish within the guidelines of this forum whatever the guidelines currently are?? Since you wish to talk about politics or the pandemic perhaps I should bring up health care, or muscle cars, or model railroads, furthering education or any number of topics, or how about drug abuse or alcoholism any of which I believe would be acceptable within the standards of this Control Line Forum.
So no I'm am not trying to police anyone, I honestly don't really care what you or anyone want to post, have at it, but when I see how many have voiced their objections to seeing unrelated "sensitive politically driven" topics I wanted to respectively chime in. You go to church for spiritual enrichment not to hear about politics, you go to your doctor for help with an ailment not to hear him discuss his coin collection, people come to Stunthanger to enjoy their passion of model airplanes why would you want to bring up topics unrelated? I suspect no one is going to win here, so I rest.
Regards,
Steve
Steve, your own words betray you.Some simple research would convince you
half or more of the subjects you list have probably been brought up here - along with many, many more. Just "man up" and admit it's
ONLY politics that upsets you here. You'll then earn my respect - not that you need it, I'm hoping most of us are grown men who don't
need the respect of others - our value comes from within.
It's simply childish to come here and shout about
ONE topic you don't like, then attribute the shouting to the need to speak "model airplanes only".
Incidentally, my family and I vacationed with a previous minister; the son spent many evenings in my home, so “church” is much more than a place to hear a sermon. And my doctors always become friends. I saw a general practitioner who flew control line for more than 25 years. Current GP and I discuss family, health insurance, new tests being developed, upgrades in the software he administers, sports in the local community. Great guy!
Dennis
PS:
How many of the 5,000+ members are outraged? A few posted here; I suspect most are adults who simply ignore.
Pandemic, humor, Corvettes, chemtrails, dogs, guns, pocket knives, ranker.com, Frost Heaves NH, music, musical instruments, tornadoes, health, blue protection glasses, stimulus payments, the economy, entertainment, Star Trek, facebook, air races, home repairs, Easter, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, dumb stuff we have done, direct mail and more - they’ve all been topics here, which ones did
YOU complain about?