Re: Canadians Always Welcome Here!
Author: Avenger
Date: 05-14-2009 - 22:13
Yeah Yeah! -- And I'm sure "Some of your best friends are. . .
Haven't you heard - gratuitous political comments are not really very welcome here! This is a railfan forum. We who come here, are indulging in a hobby, an escape of sorts, a hopefully pleasant pastime. But some people just can't seem to check their nasty politics at the door. So much for a pleasant pastime!
Don't you get it. Politics are almost always unpleasant - anymore; especially when name calling and intolerant derogatory labels are used to stereotype or ridicule another's beliefs or opinions. It's just about all we ever hear - enough already. And yes, it is intolerance, and the rising crescendo of it borders on hate; and you know it. If there's "no hate here", then just don't stereotype anyone with a label!
So ya, I'm bugged about it. So are a whole lot of us! Knock it off and we won't be bugged anymore.
But even so; as interesting as a debate over UN conspiracy theories could be if done respectfully, it ain't even remotely related to the subject of this forum. It belongs in another place. But if railroading is your subject, the more the merrier - join in.