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Bruce Wayne

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As some of the longer term members know, we've had long-running discussions about the merits of political threads on GOT as they tend to result in disagreements and in-fighting amongst Blues.

They, and other similarly 'hot' topics, do tend to be discussed however, so we're going to trial putting them all into the upgraded member lounge, where moderation is more relaxed on account of it being primarily used by members who have shown a willingness to support the site.

Threads that will be put there include topics such as politics, religion, guns and so on. Any existing threads on these topics will be moved over to the upgraded lounge by Sunday evening.
 
Think I locked that Clint. Mainly cos we still have the EU In or Out? one active. I think, anyrate.

I locked it because it was 1,000+ pages of people in the blue corner entrenched in their views, shouting at those in the red corner entrenched in their views. I'd also read a couple of studies showing that people become more entrenched, the more they discuss things on fora like this, so it generally seemed a waste of time.
 
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I locked it because it was 1,000+ pages of people in the blue corner entrenched in their views, shouting at those in the red corner entrenched in their views. I'd also read a couple of studies showing that people become more entrenched, the more they discuss things on fora like this, so it generally seemed a waste of time.
Will a thread about Brexit be allowed in the subscription board?
 
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I locked it because it was 1,000+ pages of people in the blue corner entrenched in their views, shouting at those in the red corner entrenched in their views. I'd also read a couple of studies showing that people become more entrenched, the more they discuss things on fora like this, so it generally seemed a waste of time.

So you locked it for pretty personal views, it seems to me - it wasn't exactly in meltdown. What did it achieve by not allowing it to be posted on? Allowed you to feel a bit superior, I suppose...
 
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On a serious note, it's a shame, look at the basic income thread for an example of an interesting and insightful thread from posters on both sides of the politic spectrum.

Still, your site your rules.

All the best.
Additionally, I very much enjoy reading other perspectives, it regularly adjusts my own viewpoint and beliefs, particularly when first hand evidence is presented.

There's nothing wrong with being wrong, if you're prepared to listen and be informed/educated. Not going to get that by shifting it off the board.
 
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One thing is clear. I definitely wont be paying 20 pounds for access to Trump talk so if Bruce was after that you won Bruce. I hope you guys feel more happy up there where you all can agree and scratch each others backs.

I still love GOT though.

This is primarily an Everton forum though mate. I would say perhaps 50% of the reports we get emanate from these kind of threads. This is an experiment to try and reduce that number.
 
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