PeKaatjeAnkeveen, North Holland Netherlands6,334 posts
Yes they should be there for everyone to read. Maybe there is someone who thinks: Hey they handled this case in that way, might be a good idea to do it like that overhere to. And if that person tries to convince other people in her area, maybe some things will change for the better.
Selenite it is this way every election time. It actually use to be a lot worse. I have learned to read and if not interested head to different thread. I use to go by headlines, learned quickly they could be deceiving. It will calm down eventually somewhat. To be honest I am interested in world news I just don't get it from Connecting Singles
PeKaatje: Yes they should be there for everyone to read. Maybe there is someone who thinks: Hey they handled this case in that way, might be a good idea to do it like that overhere to. And if that person tries to convince other people in her area, maybe some things will change for the better.
I hear you but ....
Surely people who are interesting in finding out how other countries/states manage their internal politics can choose to go to their forums to read about it?
tomcatty: The International forums, seems to cover everything.
If the internal politics of a place have no global impact I'm not understanding how it fits into 'covering everthing' ... It's of interest sure ... but it would be like having all the political debates of Andorra taking a prominent place in the international forums when it has nothing to do with anyone and won't impact anyonr apart the citizens of Andorra. Just 1 news flash to announce the outcome would be enough for the international communities to find out what's going on ...
Yes, it broadens the mind.. sort of. For me tight borders does not necessitate the anti-intellectualism of "you're not from around these parts, why don't you mind your own business"
Happygolucky4u: Selenite it is this way every election time. It actually use to be a lot worse. I have learned to read and if not interested head to different thread. I use to go by headlines, learned quickly they could be deceiving. It will calm down eventually somewhat. To be honest I am interested in world news I just don't get it from Connecting Singles
ChesneyChrist: Yes, it broadens the mind.. sort of. For me tight borders does not necessitate the anti-intellectualism of "you're not from around these parts, why don't you mind your own business"
I hear you sort of ... People who want their mind broadened do have the easy choice to go read the info in the forums of the countries they're interested in ...
I hear what you're saying though about the 'why don't you mind your own business' slant ... but doesn't that apply whichever forums you're on?
Selenite: If the internal politics of a place have no global impact I'm not understanding how it fits into 'covering everthing' ... It's of interest sure ... but it would be like having all the political debates of Andorra taking a prominent place in the international forums when it has nothing to do with anyone and won't impact anyonr apart the citizens of Andorra. Just 1 news flash to announce the outcome would be enough for the international communities to find out what's going on ...
events in any country come under the umbrella of international affairs, that is the way most people read it. So it is a legitimate area for events in any country and that is indeed how its used.
tomcatty: events in any country come under the umbrella of international affairs, that is the way most people read it. So it is a legitimate area for events in any country and that is indeed how its used.
Selenite: Pot calling kettle black springs to mind! Since you are whinning, in a rather unpleasant manner I should, about a thread being created to discuss a topic that does appear to be of interest to various peoole.
Up until your post though, everyone had shared their views without insulting anyone. So far you appear to be the only one dishing out 'ire'. The question asks itself in your own words. Is dishing out ire really productive?
The irony of calling this thread 'creating waves' as opposed to threads with political contents is not lost on me
Blue_Nile00New Town, Wiltshire, England UK123 posts
MustangWriter: Because there is a Current Events and Political sub category.
I don't post politics in 'poetry' or 'cooking' sub categories
This has to be the problem. People select the appropriate category for their subject but ultimately everything seems to end up in the International Forum.
It's down to CS to segregate the different topics to avoid all the conflicts.
Blue_Nile00: This has to be the problem. People select the appropriate category for their subject but ultimately everything seems to end up in the International Forum.
It's down to CS to segregate the different topics to avoid all the conflicts.
That's how it used to be in the past ... may be abiut 10 years ago ... there was a political section, poetry section, healthy living section etc... for each country or block of countries ...
PeKaatjeAnkeveen, North Holland Netherlands6,334 posts
Selenite: I hear you but ....
Surely people who are interesting in finding out how other countries/states manage their internal politics can choose to go to their forums to read about it?
Yes they can, but also if you read something interesting that can be used in your city, state or country, you can share the thought with others and discuss about it. Maybe it comes in the right place in the right time.
PeKaatje: Yes they can, but also if you read something interesting that can be used in your city, state or country, you can share the thought with others and discuss about it. Maybe it comes in the right place in the right time.
Good valid point PeK! Thanks for sharing your point of view
I don't think the problem is internal politics being posted on a global forum.
I don't even think disagreement, or obnoxious opinions are a problem.
It's challenging, but that's how we learn.
Rather than divide according to country, or topic, perhaps it would be better to divide them by tone.
I think there should be a category for those who wish to deliberately inflame, rather than discuss, or debate. It would save no end of wear and tear on our scrolling down finger.
in debates we can find a type of attraction might be leading to date and who knows after that, it all matters, my next girlfriend is out there some where i need 2 clean my act first doe
jac_the_gripper: I don't think the problem is internal politics being posted on a global forum.
I don't even think disagreement, or obnoxious opinions are a problem.
It's challenging, but that's how we learn.
Rather than divide according to country, or topic, perhaps it would be better to divide them by tone.
I think there should be a category for those who wish to deliberately inflame, rather than discuss, or debate. It would save no end of wear and tear on our scrolling down finger.
thanks for your contribution Jac!
@ your last paragraph... I think that used to apply to most of the threads in the 'political and world affairs' section in the 'olden days of CS'
Selenite: If the internal politics of a place have no global impact I'm not understanding how it fits into 'covering everthing' ... It's of interest sure ... but it would be like having all the political debates of Andorra taking a prominent place in the international forums when it has nothing to do with anyone and won't impact anyonr apart the citizens of Andorra. Just 1 news flash to announce the outcome would be enough for the international communities to find out what's going on ...
international politics have no global impact?????? have you lost your pretty little brainbx???
MyrtaLacey, Grayland and Lynden, Washington USA171 posts
serene56: This has been tried before but howled down ..
Apparently we all need to be educated about Merkan politics
I don't know about that, but the Trumpists who spam here are not interested in educating anyone, but in spreading baseless propaganda and nutty conspiracy theories.
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Should threads about individual countries internal politics be in the International forums?(Vote Below)
And European politics in the EU forums etc...
It would seem a coherent way to go about things....