Posted by Dr. Bob on February 20, 2005, at 0:08:09
In reply to Re: 'politics' should be renamed, posted by Dr. Bob on February 17, 2005, at 23:00:28
> You might want to add the links to the new boards on your homepage too.
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> alexandra_kThanks for the reminder!
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> is divise a word? I don't understand
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> AuntieMelSorry, I just made that up. Rephrased:
> IMO, one advantage of having it this way is that people who aren't interested in potentially divisive political discussions can avoid them -- and those who *are* interested in them don't have to worry about the divisiveness affecting those who aren't.
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> > Other current events can always be discussed at Social?
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> Sure I suppose so. I guess I just view the Social board ... as being a place where posters can go to discuss things going on their own lives, personal interests, life experiences and issues of a general nature. The human nature, and everything that goes with that, board. That would be the distinction I would see FWIW.
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> TamaraCouldn't personal interests and issues of a general nature include current events?
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> then what about this one
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> AuntieMel> > In the teen's case I totally blame the medication for the boy's behavior. Another victory for the self serving drug company. Their drugs do no wrong. Didn't you know it's the people who are fully to blame for adverse reactions? And the dangerous behavior that can result?
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> I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding justice to Psycho-Babble Politics.I thought whom to blame and what would be just could be considered political issues?
Bob
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