[Rhodes22-list] Political discussion is diluting the value of the Rhodes ...

[Brad Haslett]

Rummy,

You still voting for the Gay candidate?

Brad

On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 11:04 AM,  <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> Dave,
> When it comes to politics, my mind is made up....don't confuse me with  facts.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 9/3/2008 11:25:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> dwbrad at gmail.com writes:
>
> To  Andrew, Cowie, et al.,
>
> I was in the same place a couple of years ago  when I first joined the
> list.  A funny thing happened along the  way.  All of the distracting
> political debates have actually changed  my thinking in a material way.
> After a few decades of being heads down with  work and family and
> squeezing in a bit of fun here and there, I find the  direct exposure
> to points of view different from mine to be enlightening or  at least
> challenging.  Give it a try...
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> On  Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 8:16 AM, cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>  wrote:
>>
>> I have enjoyed the sailing discussions on this forum  for about four months
>> and appreciate the level of enthusiasm and  input.  I introduced myself
>> originally with a slide show and  description of my test sail at General
>> Boats in the spring of 2008 and  have ordered a new R22 for delivery the
>> spring of 2009.  While I  don't have a lot to offer as a newbie out of water
>> I look forward to  being able to offer advice on various sailing topics next
>>  year.
>>
>> I was initially put off by the political banter and name  calling back and
>> forth.  I made it clear in my introduction that  I view the forum for
> sailing
>> not politics.  I check in everyday  to see what new topics are discussed and
>> this is quite useful as I  think about the various options I could consider
>> on my new R22.   Having to scroll thru a handful of political discussions to
>> sort out  the relevant sailing topics is a bit of an inconvenience but one I
>> am  willing to live with if it keeps the sailing discussion alive.  It  is
>> evident that a lot of regular forum members enjoy talking politics  on a
>> daily basis but these are also the same members willing to jump  in and
> offer
>> valuable advice and input about sailing.
>>
>>  I will continue to lurk about the edges until I get my feet wet next
> spring.
>>
>>
>>
>> Paul Krawitz  wrote:
>>>
>>> While I appreciate the desire for people to  express theirpolitical
>>> viewpoints, the use of Rhodes22.orgas the  vehicle to do this dilutes the
>>> value of this
>>> newsgroup  for informational exchange regarding sailing, engines,
>>> rigging,  boating venues, and of course, the Rhodes 22 itself.
>>>
>>>  Consequently, although I have received several
>>> helpful  communications regarding my second Rhodes,
>>> I find myself deleting  the discussions automatically
>>> unless I've posted a question. Thus,  I miss out on
>>> potentially useful  information.
>>>
>>> Is it possible that an alternate  discussion group could
>>> be created for those subscribers who wish  to pursue
>>> political commentary, thus maintaining the "purity"  of
>>> the Rhodes22.org web site and  newsgroup?
>>>
>>> Are there any other subscribers who  concur?
>>>
>>> Paul K
>>> "Clarity"
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