What the heck is going on

[Slick Fork]

Part of the trouble as I see it, is politics and religion are two topics that get really personal really fast. Then you get bad feelings spilling over into the regular topics, it becomes a viscious circle.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I've seen some DSB vs. BB debates that could rival political and religious debate

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

I've seen some DSB vs. BB debates that could rival political and religious debate

Now thats a fact. But they almost always end up in being closed and someone getting banned. Or in a certain case, many of the "pro,s" leaving completely and long time members or staff leaving.

Which I guess is part of the reason many boards just keep it from even starting up and by that I mean also the political/relgious debates, which as Slick Fork said get personal real fast.

[Moogled]

There is irony attached to this thread, isn't there?

Personally, I don't find a discussion thread about "threads on war and politics" constructive because you get people that justify their actions and the fire is just fueled.

It's not worth repeating something that's being repeated constantly as of late.

I really like how Ruth put it though; I'm sick of all the political issues (here) as well, but I understand where they're coming from.

[Zylumn]

Thank you Ruth I was myself trying to find a "correct" way of bringing this topic up. I joined this group to talk about my hobby and its related discussions. I find myself misled into threads thinking it to be aqua related only to be "preached to or rallied behind a non-aquadic cause". This "what the heck" thread is one step to getting us back on topic. Thanks
Kevin

[danny zubot]

I've seen some DSB vs. BB debates that could rival political and religious debate

Don't you know, DSB and BB are rival religions.

[geobee]

we all have our opinions on politics, religion, and reefkeeping,,,when i come to canreef i'm here to hear & share opinions about REEFKEEPING!