De-railing Politics

[Sapper Woody]

It depends. If he's telling you he ain't voting for the two main party candidates and is voting for candidate c who doesn't have the same issues as the other two, what's the problem?

I agree, but that's not what is going on here. Instead of offering any explanation, it's just "Voting for anyone is pointless."

It's as though folks on messageboards want everybody to pat them on the back and agree with the awesome statement they made, and there is no room for anyone to say anything against that position.:laugh:

I can agree with this statement for the most part. Some people need that pat on the back, and get defensive if their position is challenged, instead of providing reasonable, rational discussion.

And what is this troll thing that some like to call folks? Why are some calling folks names that aren't the same as the name they sign in with?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.

 

[Zaac]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

That's hilarious. There's actually a name for that.:laugh:

 

[poncho]

There is a disturbing trend on this portion of the forum. Basically, someone will start a discussion on politics, and then someone will try and de-rail the thread by saying something like, "Politics are useless" or "It doesn't matter who you vote for".

If the question is "Who are you voting for?" or "Why are you voting for so and so?" and someone replies "It doesn't matter who you vote for" you've just become a troll, and de-railed the thread.

It bothers me that some on here cannot allow a discussion on things without stooping to this kind of disrespect to others.

Welcome to my world. :laugh: