Can I ask a favor re political messages?

[jobob]

Hello ladies -

Now that election season is swinging into high(er) gear, I would like to make a respectful request that people refrain from political posts, as well as subtle and in-your-face political statements in sig lines, avatars, etc.

This is a cycling forum, remember?

Thank you.

- Joanne.

Edited:

Oh bah, before everyone gets their panties in a knot, forget I said it. This is after all a free country (sorry, free world for our non-US friends) and of course you can say and do whatever the heck you want.

[imdeanna]

Hmmm...got to disagree.....

One thing I really like about TE...is how the much the topics can vary and there is always something new to talk about/discuss.....

I don't think we should 'limit' what anyone can or can't talk about....

Isn't that is the whole purpose of "off topic" area..... you have Open topic Cycling...and Open topic Non-cycling....

If you want to only discuss cycling only.... only click into those threads...

I say lets not start limiting what can be discussed

[teigyr]

not to poke the bear or anything

This is straight from the main page:

Remember, the focus of these forums is women's cycling and fitness. Other forums exist elsewhere on the Internet for involved discussions of religion, politics, etc.

[imdeanna]

not to poke the bear or anything

This is straight from the main page:

Remember, the focus of these forums is women's cycling and fitness. Other forums exist elsewhere on the Internet for involved discussions of religion, politics, etc.

Ohhhh....you mean we should 'play by the rules' LOL....
(I've always been bad about that) Heehee

[Veronica]

People always have to get their panties in a knot over something.

I think everyone should vote for Big Bird or maybe even Oscar the Grouch. Please don't suggest Kermit, he's too green. But the hecklers (whatever their names are...) they could be entertaining!

V.

[teigyr]

I tend to have Unpopular Opinions at times so I've learned to attempt to moderate myself.

I guess I see both sides. Yeah I like thoughtful and intelligent debate but in such a huge forum, there can be hurt feelings. Words come off differently than voices and unless someone has the talent of respecting others opinions while nicely stating their own, some topics can be dangerous.

Then again I'm tired and it's my friday

[mimitabby]

i have no intention of discussing politics. and have not in a long, long time.

[kat_h]

People always have to get their panties in a knot over something.

I thought we were supposed to be commando under our bike shorts.

But the hecklers (whatever their names are...) they could be entertaining!

Waldorf and Statler.

[trickytiger]

I never really assumed or noticed that anyone was getting political around here. And, if we did, I'm sure that it would be pretty respectful. I tend to think tough or contentious topics are okay to discuss as long as we all play fair and don't turn it mean.

[ny biker]

I thought we were supposed to be commando under our bike shorts.

That's what I was gonna say. You can't get them in knots if you don't bother wearing any!

[cyclinnewbie]

Personally I hate politics, so I would exercise my God given right to ignore!!!

[imdeanna]

Waldorf and Statler.

Oh man...that brings back memories!! I LOVE those two!!!

Funny...I NEVER knew their names!! Be honest...did you know...or did you google????

[teigyr]

Personally I hate politics, so I would exercise my God given right to ignore!!!

Aha, so now it's a religious discussion!

ok, see why I try to censor myself?!

[maillotpois]

I knew their names. Always have.

Wait - this isn't cycling related!

[kat_h]

Oh man...that brings back memories!! I LOVE those two!!!

Funny...I NEVER knew their names!! Be honest...did you know...or did you google????

I always remember that they're both hotels and that Waldorf is one of them. I had to google to get the other.

I'm thinking if we can go from politics to muppets in less than one page of posts maybe political discussions are okay here.