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Post by I'm Team Bayley and Indi on Mar 28, 2020 8:54:51 GMT -5
I've seen other places on the internet that how quickly it goes to name calling when you have different political views, I have no issue with no politics talk because sometimes it's nice to be in a place that our political allegiances shouldn't matter
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Post by Zombie Mod on Mar 28, 2020 9:11:14 GMT -5
IMHO the no politics rules is one of the main pros of this forum, along with butt related humor and hatred for Baron Corbin. We're all probably on many different forums about wrestling. I know I am. I could be wrong but I don't know any that ban political discussion and I also don't know a single site that has a problem with people talking politics. Really how many wrestling forums do you go to where you wanted to discuss the Royal Rumbles but people kept replying with their thoughts in the Clinton impeachment, the Iran-contra affair or won't stop endlessly going on about the benefits and negatives of FDR's new deal. Honestly I've never had that happen to me. If the no politics rule didn't exist would the Wrestlemania thread be full of people posting memes painting their least favourite politician in a negative light? The idea that banning talk about politics is why this site is good as a wrestling discussion forum is kind of similar to how Homer thought the Bear Tax was the reason for lack of bears in the neighborhood. Or claiming that the 'No bear talk' rule was what made this forum better than all the others because elsewhere you can't mention the Iron Man match from WM12 without everyone wanting to debate which one out of the Asiatic or North American black bears would win in a fight. It should be easy to regular discussion so the wrestling stuff stays on topic about wrestling. I'm sorry but 40% of members here have their name in colour which I presume means they're mods or managers of some description, it shouldn't be difficult to manage instead of this blanket ban that ensures that discussion about a serious pandemic like this has people walking on egg shells trying to convey themselves as if they were on Sesame Street. "I think this politician's response to this crisis has been poor!" Mods come along "KNOCK IT OFF!" It's demeaning and illogical. It's only being enforced because someone wants to enforce something. It's like when your older brother would baby sit when your parents went out and to feel in charge he'd unilaterally decide you can't open the fridge and he'll stand there blocking just to be a jerk. No reason why he wouldn't let you open the fridge, but he's in charge so he's implemented a 'no opening the fridge' rule. The logic is identical and it's surely driving people away to other forums where they can discuss stuff without being treated like kids? Even in the WWE Current section there are an absurd level of announcements and rules and chastisements pinned up there, about 12 I think. Easily the most needlessly authoritarian forum I've been to and all 99% of us want to discuss is wrestling. It's really, really odd. It's literally like this forum was created by someone who wanted others to follow their rules and sometimes wrestling discussion is allowed ; but no politics....or bears.....or Homers.....and the only the mods can open the fridge. Really if people have such an authority complex join the military or the police but seeing a wrestling forum monitored and overmoderated and suffer with nonsensical rules where you click on a section and in addition to the 1000 rules they impose, they think of 12 more and pin them. The discussion can be good here but moderators who didn't see it as toy through which they can play 'North Korea' would be good. the no politics rule has been in effect since day one of the original board which was over 15 years ago, this thread here is a perfect example as to why it's there as the no politics rules has been relaxed a bit but people have still taken it too far. politics discussions usually devolve into insults or full on arguments online, and I will say now that this place gave me a place online to avoid all the political bollocks spouted by all sides of the political spectrum during uk's general election as it got stupid at times damn near everywhere I went online. but I'll explain some of the stickied threads which have been added over the time of the boards existence which at times were necessary or are still needed. the no wwe footage one is because proboards got a cease and desist from wwe themselves over a youtube video of a wwe ppv being posted here and luckily they gave us enough time to remove the post instead of instant board deletion that was over 6 years ago yet we still have people posting stuff that could get the board in trouble like that again which is why it's still there. the raw/smackdown live shows thread is because people took things too far with the diva's pics and gifs threads we had up to January this year, and people when bored during the live shows would post similar stuff in the live show threads, again this was something proboards told us to cut out as some of it was getting too close to breaching their terms of service. the newz situation thread is to figure out which newz sites flat out make up bullshit for clicks and to prevent their bollocks from becoming repeated here as the truth when it's total fiction, i.e. MVP stabbing HHH with a screwdriver which started here as a joke but got picked up as truth by said newz sites. the AEW/NXT spoilers thread was to prevent people spoiling either show for others who were going to catch up on the other as they're on at the same time. something that shouldn't need saying but hey people post without thinking sometimes. and is posted as a board announcement as it was the easiest way to get everyone to notice it. F.A.N. T-shirts thread is a board wide announcement to say we had shirts you could buy. the race/sexuality one speaks for itself, but was again because a point was reached where people took things too far again. and is a board wide announcement. next three threads stickied are the monthly ppv threads which get swapped out a few days after the ppv and the wwe games thread and aren't rules threads. you want to discuss politics, as you've already said plenty of other places let you do it so by all means go talk politics there, as long as you dont do it here you're welcome to post here. now any further discussion of the no politics rule can be taken to the ask a mod thread as this isnt the thread for it.
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Post by ERON on Mar 28, 2020 9:47:33 GMT -5
My youngest brother and his wife have the virus. Her symptoms are mild, but he almost bought the farm the other night. He's out of the hospital as of this morning. Hopefully the worst is behind him.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Mar 28, 2020 10:56:40 GMT -5
We’re one online social hub out of numerous, and there is a healthy value in having a space on the internet for general discussion that’s free of heavy subjects like religion and politics. They’re things that have huge meaning in people’s lives, so stuff like that mixed casually amongst things like games, movies and television can easily result in a pretty toxic atmosphere.
Yes most of us are adults and we can and do have good serious conversations here, but these are still naturally violatile and emotionally contentious topics. So yeah, we only loosen up those restrictions under special circumstances such as this situation, and only to a certain degree.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Mar 28, 2020 10:57:32 GMT -5
My youngest brother and his wife have the virus. Her symptoms are mild, but he almost bought the farm the other night. He's out of the hospital as of this morning. Hopefully the worst is behind him. Jeez, dude. My prayers and best wishes go out to all of you. Hope for the best.
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Mar 28, 2020 11:12:49 GMT -5
My youngest brother and his wife have the virus. Her symptoms are mild, but he almost bought the farm the other night. He's out of the hospital as of this morning. Hopefully the worst is behind him. That’s both horrifying and potentially hopeful. I wish nothing but the best.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2020 12:12:24 GMT -5
The NJ Governor just mentioned that the police had to break up a party of over 40 people yesterday (I think he said in Ewing).
Stupidity might be more dangerous than any virus, and unfortunately no vaccine can ever prevent that now or in the future.
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Post by the2ndevil on Mar 28, 2020 12:15:20 GMT -5
I’m a pharmacy technician at Walmart, so I’m classified as essential.
What part of “stay home” do these morons not understand?
People are crowded together in long lines. There are young children that just should not be out. One guy was in line with just a tub of ice cream. Yeah, that’s an essential item to risk illness over...
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Post by Malcolm on Mar 28, 2020 13:00:41 GMT -5
This covid 19 horrorshow is stressing and depressing me out.
My siblings all got laid off and the only one who still has a job is me.
Problem is, their jobs were better paying and I only work part time with minimum wage. Couple that with my job being in a grocery store, meaning that I can be a potential carrier if I'm not careful. Which also means if everyone in my home gets sick, it will be all my fault.
What a horrifying shitshow 2020 is turning out to be.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Mar 28, 2020 13:07:48 GMT -5
Canada is going to restrict domestic travel by plane or train for people showing symptoms of coronavirus, starting Monday.
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Post by James Fabiano on Mar 28, 2020 13:16:51 GMT -5
Been thinking of quarantines today for obvious reasons. If one is inacted on a city, or state, officially, what's it mean?
(FYI, right now, where I am, we have the only essential travel and businesses, go outside for exercise deals)
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Post by KofiMania on Mar 28, 2020 13:57:45 GMT -5
This covid 19 horrorshow is stressing and depressing me out. My siblings all got laid off and the only one who still has a job is me. Problem is, their jobs were better paying and I only work part time with minimum wage. Couple that with my job being in a grocery store, meaning that I can be a potential carrier if I'm not careful. Which also means if everyone in my home gets sick, it will be all my fault. What a horrifying shitshow 2020 is turning out to be. 😩 Hopefully state unemployment plus the new federal unemployment program, plus the one-time stimulus payments will help you guys out.
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Post by Hot Noodle Truck on Mar 28, 2020 14:00:43 GMT -5
Whatever the hell I caught is finally easing up but it almost became a hospital trip. Fever, severe body aches, shortness of breath and just general misery. Thankfully it looks like it stopped with me and no one else in the house picked it up. I hope everyone is staying smart and safe.
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Post by Cyno on Mar 28, 2020 14:23:08 GMT -5
The NJ Governor just mentioned that the police had to break up a party of over 40 people yesterday (I think he said in Ewing). Stupidity might be more dangerous than any virus, and unfortunately no vaccine can ever prevent that now or in the future. Yeah, it was in Ewing and they broke up a party of 47 people, including a DJ, in a 550 square foot apartment. The person who hosted the party's been charged with crimes, at least.
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Post by ayumidah on Mar 28, 2020 14:28:03 GMT -5
Ventured out for some groceries. Shopping for three people, I was able to get pretty much everything for me and my mother, but Grandma thought I had a hope of getting her water and toilet paper. Only succeeded in getting half of what was on her list. I kept trying to keep back and not get too close to people just for them to push right past me anyway. Cool. Won't be doing that again for about two weeks at least.
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Post by thechase on Mar 28, 2020 14:36:46 GMT -5
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Post by James Fabiano on Mar 28, 2020 14:54:27 GMT -5
And one of my stay at home activities was to watch A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Mar 28, 2020 14:57:50 GMT -5
I was able to buy a bulk pack of TP today. My son is going to grab a pack when he leaves work as well. This must be what it feels like to be rich.
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Post by Toilet Paper Roll on Mar 28, 2020 15:06:09 GMT -5
Me and my wife just got tested not because we had symptoms but because of my wife’s work with the elderly we were mandated to before she can go back to work.
I thought the test involved stocking a tube up your nose and down your throat, fortunately it’s just a swab up your nose.
But it shows how the mind can play tricks. I haven’t had any symptoms but since the test I’ve convinced myself I have a sore throat and every cough is the end of the world
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Post by James Fabiano on Mar 28, 2020 15:21:26 GMT -5
Me and my wife just got tested not because we had symptoms but because of my wife’s work with the elderly we were mandated to before she can go back to work. I thought the test involved stocking a tube up your nose and down your throat, fortunately it’s just a swab up your nose. But it shows how the mind can play tricks. I haven’t had any symptoms but since the test I’ve convinced myself I have a sore throat and every cough is the end of the world You and me alike! I've been not hungry and feeling flushed due to being anxious. The latter is bad cause I can worry myself MORE thinking I'm getting a fever.
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