1966_and_all_that
Well-known member
Reading the Guardian this morning got me to thinking about the way political discourse in our country had become so coarse, so aggressive. I believe that much of this has to do with the way that on-line social media had enabled anybody to put their twopenneth up for consideration without having to justify it, explain it or even moderate it. Moreover, we know that the platforms aren't doing anything significant to moderate the nasties and the hate-mongers.
It, therefore, comes as a welcome point of censorship this morning to see Admin's note about things becoming a little out of hand on this Board. I actually think we largely rub along quite well on the whole. It's instructive that we can tear each other to shreds on the politics forum then have a jovial chat about the match on the football forum. Even so, we can all benefit from a quick reprimand and the timing of this one is particularly apposite given recent events in our country.
I posted very occasionally on the old Board but found it a very challenging place to have a discussion. I hope we can keep this new Board a bit more inclusive and welcoming. Anyway, just my views, for whatever they're worth.
It, therefore, comes as a welcome point of censorship this morning to see Admin's note about things becoming a little out of hand on this Board. I actually think we largely rub along quite well on the whole. It's instructive that we can tear each other to shreds on the politics forum then have a jovial chat about the match on the football forum. Even so, we can all benefit from a quick reprimand and the timing of this one is particularly apposite given recent events in our country.
I posted very occasionally on the old Board but found it a very challenging place to have a discussion. I hope we can keep this new Board a bit more inclusive and welcoming. Anyway, just my views, for whatever they're worth.