I think I may have a home here...

[Checkerboard Strangler]

Hello there,
Soon as I saw that you have something called a "clean debate zone" I knew this might be a place for me to hang out. I've joined the other three or four well known forums, you folks can probably guess the names, and it always runs the same course, I'll find a few decent people to talk to, and then one or two longtime trolls will destroy it, followed by a one or two dozen, then the board's toast unless you enjoy that sort of thing.
I don't.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you, but I think I'll just lurk for a while and read some of the threads first without saying much. Who knows, maybe I'll even run into some old friends from other forums.

I'm a semi-retired (against my will) camera op who still gets to do some editing, and I'm a huge fan of Leon Russell.

Cheers, and thanks for having me.

 

[Gracie]

 

[emilynghiem]

Hello there,
Soon as I saw that you have something called a "clean debate zone" I knew this might be a place for me to hang out. I've joined the other three or four well known forums, you folks can probably guess the names, and it always runs the same course, I'll find a few decent people to talk to, and then one or two longtime trolls will destroy it, followed by a one or two dozen, then the board's toast unless you enjoy that sort of thing.
I don't.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you, but I think I'll just lurk for a while and read some of the threads first without saying much. Who knows, maybe I'll even run into some old friends from other forums.

I'm a semi-retired (against my will) camera op who still gets to do some editing, and I'm a huge fan of Leon Russell.

Cheers, and thanks for having me.
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Hi Checkerboard Strangler
Welcome and thanks for joining us here! This board is whatever you make of it. By engaging in meaningful discussion with thoughtful content, you will naturally attract more of the same. There are deep thoughtful people on both left and right sides of the spectrum , so I hope you enjoy sharing with a broad range of diversity that collects here.

As for trolls and flaming, there's a special section just for that to keep it off the serious threads. I'm glad the mods and admin provide for that do everyone can enjoy their brand or level of free speech, as long as it stays in the designated threads for that!

If you find certain ppl you want to follow, focus on, or invite to reply to your posts or threads, you can use @ to page a user name, or use PM or create a group .

I hope you enjoy sharing on here and gain valuable insights and friendships. I look forward to reading your contributions especially if you're good at CDZ. There are some pretty sharp ppl here who would could use more company like you to make the most of these avenues offered. Whatever you post, more people will do the same. So thanks for being here and adding your input and influence to the mix. Enjoy!

Yours truly, Emily

 

[Michelle420]

 

[waltky]

Welcome to the board.

possum wonderin' if ya brought...

... a balogna sammich with ya?

He's kinda hungry.

 

[TheOldSchool]

Hello there,
Soon as I saw that you have something called a "clean debate zone" I knew this might be a place for me to hang out. I've joined the other three or four well known forums, you folks can probably guess the names, and it always runs the same course, I'll find a few decent people to talk to, and then one or two longtime trolls will destroy it, followed by a one or two dozen, then the board's toast unless you enjoy that sort of thing.
I don't.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you, but I think I'll just lurk for a while and read some of the threads first without saying much. Who knows, maybe I'll even run into some old friends from other forums.

I'm a semi-retired (against my will) camera op who still gets to do some editing, and I'm a huge fan of Leon Russell.

Cheers, and thanks for having me.
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Most excellent

 

[Kat]

 

[Two Thumbs]

Hello there,
Soon as I saw that you have something called a "clean debate zone" I knew this might be a place for me to hang out. I've joined the other three or four well known forums, you folks can probably guess the names, and it always runs the same course, I'll find a few decent people to talk to, and then one or two longtime trolls will destroy it, followed by a one or two dozen, then the board's toast unless you enjoy that sort of thing.
I don't.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you, but I think I'll just lurk for a while and read some of the threads first without saying much. Who knows, maybe I'll even run into some old friends from other forums.

I'm a semi-retired (against my will) camera op who still gets to do some editing, and I'm a huge fan of Leon Russell.

Cheers, and thanks for having me.
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And we call it the kiddie zone.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Welcome! This is a good board!

It's obligatory for you meet the mascot, though.

 

[norwegen]

Well, the only decent person we have here is Marion Morrison, and we're pretty sure he's never visited the Clean Debate Zone.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Well, the only decent person we have here is Marion Morrison, and we're pretty sure he's never visited the Clean Debate Zone.

Now, you know there's a lot of good posters here. Yourself, waltky included.

And I posted in the CDZ just this very AM!

I get there every now and then. What I've found is that the more real people are elsewhere.

Where partisanship isn't that big of a deal. You better get your thick skin on, though.

 

[ChrisL]

Well, the only decent person we have here is Marion Morrison, and we're pretty sure he's never visited the Clean Debate Zone.

Now, you know there's a lot of good posters here. Yourself, waltky included.

And I posted in the CDZ just this very AM!

I get there every now and then. What I've found is that the more real people are elsewhere.

Where partisanship isn't that big of a deal. You better get your thick skin on, though.

What "real" people are you referring to?

 

[Sunni Man]

 

[Marion Morrison]

Well, the only decent person we have here is Marion Morrison, and we're pretty sure he's never visited the Clean Debate Zone.

Now, you know there's a lot of good posters here. Yourself, waltky included.

And I posted in the CDZ just this very AM!

I get there every now and then. What I've found is that the more real people are elsewhere.

Where partisanship isn't that big of a deal. You better get your thick skin on, though.

What "real" people are you referring to?

Why you, my deary, of course!

 

[ChrisL]

You aren't talking about that gang of 50-year-old + white people that hangs out in the cellar are you?

 

[ChrisL]

Hello there,
Soon as I saw that you have something called a "clean debate zone" I knew this might be a place for me to hang out. I've joined the other three or four well known forums, you folks can probably guess the names, and it always runs the same course, I'll find a few decent people to talk to, and then one or two longtime trolls will destroy it, followed by a one or two dozen, then the board's toast unless you enjoy that sort of thing.
I don't.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you, but I think I'll just lurk for a while and read some of the threads first without saying much. Who knows, maybe I'll even run into some old friends from other forums.

I'm a semi-retired (against my will) camera op who still gets to do some editing, and I'm a huge fan of Leon Russell.

Cheers, and thanks for having me.
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There are tons of trolls here and very few rules and yes, people are allowed to troll you here. Yes, apparently, a lot of people actually DO enjoy that sort of thing. Cutting down others makes them feel better about themselves. They have to do it in order to gain the acceptance of their scumbag peers. You have to be able to handle those trolls to post here or you may has well go back to where you came from.

 

[Marion Morrison]

^Ignore all that and welcome!

 

[Toro]

Welcome.

Avoid all the vain women posting decade-old pictures of themselves pretending not to be AARP-eligible and you’ll be fine.

 

[ChrisL]

^Ignore all that and welcome!

If he is smart, he will ignore you and listen to me, but most of the people around here aren't very smart, so what can you do? More followers for you, I suppose.

 

[Marion Morrison]

^Ignore all that and welcome!

If he is smart, he will ignore you and listen to me, but most of the people around here aren't very smart, so what can you do? More followers for you, I suppose.

Sum Ting Wong? I bet this guy is smart, and can draw his own conclusions, how' bout dat?

I have faith in people, but not humanity.