I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
No.
This is an open forum. We don't need any secret areas just for "like-minded" people. You should always be prepared to defend your position from all who would comment about it.
There's plenty of "echo chambers" out there on the net
I never said anything about taking away the other subforums for debate. :roll:
No matter the format there will always be some disadvantages. Arguments degenerate into spats all the time here. If we had forums with only like minded posters, discussions would degenerate into agreement with no reality check from the other side.
I didn't either.
I don’t think the invitation only thing would happen but this isn’t a bad idea.
No matter the format there will always be some disadvantages. Arguments degenerate into spats all the time here. If we had forums with only like minded posters, discussions would degenerate into agreement with no reality check from the other side.
Then what is with the comment, "You should always be prepared to defend your arguments" as if there would be no more open forum?
Actually, when I was on Political Crossfire back in the day, there was still a bit of debate and disagreement going on in the Libertarian Forum. We had your typical right-libertarians alongside a couple geolibertarians/left-libertarians and a passionate anarchist.
I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
You want a private area where you can express yourself without anyone raising issues with what you are saying. I'm telling you to just say what you want in the open forum and be prepared to defend your statements. There is no need for a "safe space" where only like-minded people are allowed to hang out.
Echo chambers are nice for a while, but end up getting stale pretty quickly. Initially, you'd get a bunch of people holding hands and shouting "Yah for our side", but people will end up getting bored and move on in short order.
I'm speaking from personal experience in another forum.
I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
Kinda takes the "Debate" out of "Debate Politics", doesn't it? There are single ideology forums elsewhere on the net, so I'm not sure separate ideology sub-forums add much benefit to DP.I would be surprised if this hasn't been suggested before, but one thing DP seems to be really missing are sub-forums for politically like-minded posters. I am talking about a sub-forum for conservatives, another for liberals, libertarians, radicals/anarchists, etc. It is great to go and debate people who always disagree, but sometimes it is also great to just talk politics and ideas with posters who share your beliefs. It is nice to share videos, articles, etc and have fruitful discussions without it degenerating into cheap shot political arguments and what-aboutisms. Obviously, these sub-forums would have to be invitation-only but I think this could be something that would be beneficial to the DP community.
Kinda takes the "Debate" out of "Debate Politics", doesn't it?
There are single ideology forums elsewhere on the net, so I'm not sure separate ideology sub-forums add much benefit to DP.
You asked for an opinion - you got one.No, it doesn't. No one said debate couldn't occur within the ideology sub-forums, and no one said take down the other forums.
Does the Leisure subforum take the "Debate" out of "Debate Politics?"
Geoist' There are also other political debate forums on the net.[/QUOTE said:Isn't that what I just said?
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