QueenCityGator
University of Florida Alumnus
- Aug 12, 2014
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I hesitated to respond so as to not seem to be one of the 100 vs. 1, but in my time here, I have seen the few left leaning members do one of three things: totally stay out of the PF, stop posting altogether, or be trolls. While no one has any patience for the last group (and I am not going to criticize mgmt. for banning them), the first two groups I find curious. Assuming they enjoy a political discussion, what is their fear? Someone gives them a negative rating? They get called a name? And I for one think the PF would be more interesting if there was more balance. Sadly, the one's who have left never said why.
One of the things I like about this site is Ox's tolerance for differing opinions. I have seen other places where dissent is not tolerated (which as you probably know is why many folks are here). @Towels 'N Sporks those are the true echo chambers. This is merely a de facto one. As politics seems to be seeping into every aspect of life I sometimes wonder if this is our future. No matter the area of interest all internet sites will be left or right sites - whether by design or not.
I signed up for this website many years ago because I enjoy talking sports, not politics. It was awesome when politics were not involved in sports at all, but that time is gone and it's time to accept reality. I'm human, I want to be able to express my political views sometimes. So that's why I don't mind talking about something political like BLM or the election in the context of sports. But I'd much rather talk about why Trask is going to be the best QB in the SEC than anything political.
I don't want to be in any political forum anymore, even if there was a liberal/conservative balance (or just all liberals). Getting into drawn out online political discussions/debates (even if they're civil) is not worth my time or energy. But to each their own.
PS - I'm deeply afraid of being called names and getting negative ratings. I joined this website with the understanding that we all are supposed to like each other all the time.