Open Forum on Political Discussions and Moderation

[toma_hawk01]

I didn't post my message to get into any debates. I am done with these issues, and I put all this stuff behind me. Life is too short enough, but I believe if this site is to become better, censorship is evil.  
 
So in fear of my words being stripped from readings, I'll go back to my silence world.
 
Hi Wolf!
 
PS... That was Rodney King who originally made the quote: ... can't we all, just get alone?
 
But if it takes more bang from Jack Nicholson in a fictional movie before the phase get valid, then go with movie man Jack.    
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on May 14, 2010)

[hydrargyrum]

For what it's worth, I'm not interested in debating either.  I would just prefer people try to work out their problems, rather than leave.  I would prefer a forum where everyone feels welcome.  
 
/I'm serious about those sound clips, by the way.

[afrobeat_fool]

Which one is it, Hal? Censorship is evil? In that case the N word is ok. Or, Censorship is good, in that case the N word and anything the moderators think is too much for the site, goes. I don't wish you to be silent, but to add your color to conversations in a balanced viewpoint.  
  I have slept on the bus for over a week, and any misunderstanding is not intentional. I also hope this is not taken as an attack. As it is not ment as one.
 
Nick

[toma_hawk01]

Good point, Nick.
 
I believe Censorship is evil.  
 
If someone says something derogatory, and or repugnant, I believe there's enough wisdom here to correct it by the citizens, and the moderators. Threads are self correcting in most cases.
 
I don't believe anyone dealt with more criticism than my hendixclarke/Toma_Hawk threads.  
 
I got hammered, as a new kid and yet, I didn't cry censorship.  
 
In the end, I have the baddest bass Alembic ever made!
 
I owe the Wickershams a huge level of respect for making my dreams come true, and beyond the bass, I can honestly say, I love the Wickersham family from the bottom of my heart.  
 
As for the members here, I deal with you on a one by one bases.
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

[pace]

The more time y'all spend dickin' around on this thread, the less time Dave, Adrian, and Keith have to jam....  
 
In order for me to express my political views to members of this forum w/out explicitly posting them, I did you all a favor and signed you up for the Limbaugh Letter!!!!

[hydrargyrum]

Good one Mike!

[Bradley Young]

I think I can summarize my views on politico-religious discussion on the Alembic Club as a reductio ad absurdium:
 
Your views are dumb and wrong.
 
When we talk about politics or religion on this forum, it inevitably goes there, or at least tries to.
 
I do not see how that is productive or beneficial.
 
As long as we're airing dirty laundry: I don't come here much anymore, precisely because of the lunatick behavior of two people who actually commented in this thread. 'nuff said.
 
Bradley

[darkstar01]

hey.. if we're adding to the forum, why don't we just add a sports section? and you might as well throw in a place to talk about movies.. you know, the latest releases. and hey, we all love alembics, but can we get a fender section? that'd be nice. hell, might as well have separate sections for beer, pizza, and motorcycles.
 
you know, it's the weirdest thing.. when i see a thread that i don't agree with/have no interest in, i just don't read it. i know! crazy! must be something wrong with me.  
 
oh, and is my bass done yet?

[FC Bass]

Yeah, pizza!
 
I'm for keeping this 100% Alembic, that's what this board stands for to me.
 
There are some good examples mentioned above why it should (imho) be that way, there's no need for possible negative vibes here that has nothing to do with Alembic.  
 
In the misc. section there's place for some non Alembic related topics, the guidelines gave a clear and (to me) logical/acceptable set of rules to keep things civil here.  
Nothing wrong with that, imho it should stay that way.
 
Now I'll have to think about my next order from Alembic, a custom Pizza :-)

[mike1762]

An Alembic pizza!!!  I bet that would be good.
Homemade crust, sauce from Heirloom Tomatoes (you could choose the variety of course), Caciocavallo Podolico Cheese, Black P?rigord Truffle, Wagyu Sausage.... Uuuummmmmmm Gooooood.  
 
(Message edited by mike1762 on May 16, 2010)

[the_mule]

Make mine an enormous seven layer hippie sandwich...
and nobody is allowed to talk with their mouths full!
 
Wilfred

[mario_farufyno]

Uh, Mushrooms in mine Hippie Sandwich, please... ha ha ha