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Re: Controversial and off topic threads....

I think some people just like to throw it out there and let the wrestling match begin! Sorry, but half the time people throw out "facts" to back their argument and expect that we all will take it as gospel. I have a hard time taking those argumentative threads seriously. In my mind, they are hardly beneficial, seems like they get pretty crabby about almost anything. There is no way I would get any "facts" from a forum on a shopping network, yet there are those who seem to swallow the stuff without a hiccup!

 

All people on the boards are entitled to their opinions, which is different from fact, and that's when those threads get ugly and bully prone. Egos get in the way of harmony!

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Re: Controversial and off topic threads....

Just being on the boards for a short time makes it evident why there will never be world peace.

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Re: Controversial and off topic threads....


@Jacie wrote:

I think some people just like to throw it out there and let the wrestling match begin! Sorry, but half the time people throw out "facts" to back their argument and expect that we all will take it as gospel. I have a hard time taking those argumentative threads seriously. In my mind, they are hardly beneficial, seems like they get pretty crabby about almost anything. There is no way I would get any "facts" from a forum on a shopping network, yet there are those who seem to swallow the stuff without a hiccup!

 

All people on the boards are entitled to their opinions, which is different from fact, and that's when those threads get ugly and bully prone. Egos get in the way of harmony!


So very true!

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Re: Controversial and off topic threads....

Looks like the FOX bashers managed to get the thread about Elisabeth H. poofed. Such a shame, why can't they just mind their own business? They can discuss their friends on CNN and MSNBC, since they claim to not watch FNC.

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@RetRN wrote:

Looks like the FOX bashers managed to get the thread about Elisabeth H. poofed. Such a shame, why can't they just mind their own business? They can discuss their friends on CNN and MSNBC, since they claim to not watch FNC.


Yes, all the FOXers have their exclusive threads, & the CNN/MSNCers have theirs.  Sure.  Makes a lotta sense.

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You're right, it does make a lot of sense. Then we can read the intelligent posts without having to be bothered with the nonsensical, ill-informed people who believe all the lies and spew that garbage. Sadly, those folks will be voting which is really scary.

 

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Re: Controversial and off topic threads....

You could very easily turn this right around with the same results!!!

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Re: Controversial and off topic threads....


@June222 wrote:

 

 

The best treads are controversial and off topic....such a shame that they are not allowed.


 

 

I don't feel they would be if everyone had respect for other's opinions and also made their points civilly. One can disagree on things without having to attack one another "PERSONALLY!

 

Just my opinion,

 

 

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@RetRN wrote:

You're right, it does make a lot of sense. Then we can read the intelligent posts without having to be bothered with the nonsensical, ill-informed people who believe all the lies and spew that garbage. Sadly, those folks will be voting which is really scary.

 


are you voting?

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Re: Controversial and off topic threads....

Before we had moderators on this board it was a free for all. Bulling and plenty of cat fights! You felt like you were back in school. QVC created the threads for good thoughts not a boxing match!  At least most of this stopped. So the ones that were doing all this left to find other boards and people to bully. I enjoy the posters  on these threads and their insights on so many topics. I also learned some great information on products.