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Hello. I come in peace.

A lot of them resort to dismiss you in various ways, it is true, but hey, who else will talk to me.

For every one that posts, ten or more read and they see everyone, and they are my target audience, besides you.
 
Yes, I am sorry for putting that in the first person.
 
You're welcome.

Did you practice up somewhere to come here?
 

I thought it was 20 minutes.
 
Peacenik said:
I would rather have a large ignore list than to be repeatedly pestered by nuisance posters.
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I have a large ignore list. You still see messages if they are quoted and can not put any one on staff on ignore.
 
joko104 said:
I have a large ignore list. You still see messages if they are quoted and can not put any one on staff on ignore.
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Well, I'm glad I see you joko 104.
 
Welcome to the forum Peacenik. You will find a lot of good posters who are definitely worth discussing politics with, including other progressives. We have the whole range from very conservative to communist here. Many "independent" members are on one side, but not registered with any party. Over time you can figure out what the "undisclosed" people are.

I call myself a liberal because I am farther left on some issues than others.
 
A traveler approached a gated city. He asked the gatekeeper, "What kind of people live in this city?"

The gatekeeper asked, "What kind of people were in the city you are from?"

The traveler replied, "They were terrible--really mean people--I couldn't stand them."

The gatekeeper said, "You'll find the same kind of people here."

The traveler, disappointed, turned and left.

A while later, another traveler approached the city. He asked the gatekeeper, "What kind of people are in your city?"

The gatekeeper asked, "What kind of people were in the city you are from?"

The traveler replied, "Oh, they were wonderful people--the nicest I've ever met. I really hated to leave them behind."

The gatekeeper said, "You'll find the same kind of people here. Welcome!" as he opened the gate.
 
Peacenik said:
I like discussing politics and learning in a peaceful and respectful way.

It's OK to disagree. We simply need to do it in a civil way.
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I wish you well in that aspiration. You will need a lot of well-wishers I suspect.
 
Peacenik said:
I would rather have a large ignore list than to be repeatedly pestered by nuisance posters.
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Seems odd to come to a forum where you're automatically expecting that.
 
Welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately, DP has a way of draining civility out of you like a starving vampire.

But you won't miss it after a while.
 
Exquisitor said:
You're welcome.

Did you practice up somewhere to come here?
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I have chatted online before. I used to have pride that I had nobody on ignore but then one day I decided being able to say that was not worth it. I decided to take care of myself first and do what I want. And what I want is peaceful posting. I have no problem with disputing a point or differing views. I just have zero interest in all the personal jabs. I'm not going to be dishing them out, and I am not going to be putting up with being somebody's punching bag. I want to talk about politics, express my view, here what others think. It's about the issues, not the posters talking about them.
 
joko104 said:
I have a large ignore list. You still see messages if they are quoted and can not put any one on staff on ignore.
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Good for you. That's fine. I can easily see who is being quoted and simply look past the quote.
 
Thanks for the welcome. Looks like some good people here, with good rules on a good site.
 
Lursa said:
Seems odd to come to a forum where you're automatically expecting that.
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I think increased disrespect found in online chatting comes with the anonymity. Sort of like the courtesy of drivers. Lack of eye contact?
 
beancounter said:
Welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately, DP has a way of draining civility out of you like a starving vampire.

But you won't miss it after a while.
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Thanks for the welcome.

I will not be allowing civility to become a martyr.
 
looks like some hacker has already messed with your mercedes benz avatar

some subforums, such as middle east and religion, have additional rules unique to those topics. try to become acquainted with them early

and welcome aboard,

bubba
 
Peacenik said:
Thanks for the welcome. Looks like some good people here, with good rules on a good site.
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Both good and bad people are here. Picking out the bad ones to ignore should be an easy task. (Hint: They usually are Donald Trump supporters.)
 
justabubba said:
looks like some hacker has already messed with your mercedes benz avatar

some subforums, such as middle east and religion, have additional rules unique to those topics. try to become acquainted with them early

and welcome aboard,

bubba
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Thanks for the welcome and the tip. I get a good feeling about this place just in seeking a place to express my views and to hear what others have to say about the things that affect us all.
 
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