Subj : Re: Politics
To   : Gamgee
From : McDoob
Date : Sat Mar 19 2022 11:42 am

 Ga>  Mc>> Perhaps an echo for 'world events', as a place to discuss these
 Ga>  Mc>> things. But certainly *not* a politics echo!
 Ga> 
 Ga>  Ga> I don't think there is any actual difference between "world events" a
 Ga>  Ga> "politics". Such an echo would be EXACTLY the same as having an echo
 Ga>  Ga> for politics, and is equally as bad of an idea.
 Ga> 
 Ga>  Ni> Not all world events involve politics.
 Ga> 
 Ga> While that may technically be true, I think the events would quickly 
 Ga> devolve into politics.  Like within 4-5 posts/replies.

 Ga> That's my opinion, anyway, and I think it's a pretty accurate 
 Ga> description of what would happen.

Gamgee makes a valid point (please stop doing that (o_-) ). It is entirely too
likely that this is exactly what would happen. We humans have trouble getting
along sometimes.

However, it's also not guaranteed, especially here on fsxNet, where we have a
tendency to 'self-regulate'.

At the end of the day, I agree with Gamgee, and I feel like it's best not to
make any changes. Disallow politics, but don't necessarily crack down
immediately when current events are being discussed. If the discussion starts
to devolve, then put a stop to it.

McDoob
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