TooFarTampa
SoWal Insider
I kind of like this idea. The big local political issues tend to be pretty important and are worth putting on the front page, so to speak.
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You know, I liked it better when...
- Thread starter TreeFrog
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I kind of like this idea. The big local political issues tend to be pretty important and are worth putting on the front page, so to speak.
Andy A
Beach Fanatic
Not necessarily, Kurt, though it appears to be pretty much that way now. I have no problem with the format the way it is and I enjoy it. It would be more structured if PES was non-local only but IMO people should be able to sort out where they want to post.
seacrestkristi
Beach Fanatic
:scratch:
Aren't you free to start more threads about local issues anytime? I don't get it? Start a thread. I've already stretched my neck out on a lot of local issues as well as National. Is this board now going to be sensored by people who don't like politics. Why do you read them? You're free not too. Everthing can't always be fluffy and funn since there is a war going on. 
Are we adults or children here? Censorship of topics is stinky poo!
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FREEDOM! GoodWitch58
Beach Fanatic
I agree. As Tip O'Neil said, "all politics is local". Certainly the war, the election, the energy and healthcare crisis....all of it, affects us just as much as it does anyone else.
There are some thoughtful, bright, well spoken people on the Board. I have learned some things, and gone searching for more information on others-- I feel as though we would miss an opportunity if we did not post the things each of us feels important at the moment.
And, anyone can ignore any post they chose....
John R
needs to get out more
i think moving one or the other to another area of the board is not the best move. much of the state and national stuff affects us on a local level. if we really need segregation, i would suggest a child board within the PES. not sure which one should be the child though.
ymmv
ymmv
DD
SoWal Expert
Kristi, I don't think anyone's asking for censorship...just maybe a more dedicated place for local issues. As far as fluff and funn---frankly, the lounge is where I go for fluff and funn. God knows I am inundated with "issues" from every direction all day long. The lounge is a place to escape from that for just a few minutes (ok..hours) a day. I typically DON'T read the politics forum and I have survived just fine. If I do have a question about politics or any other topic for that matter, I know I can find a good discussion on SoWal. Post on....left and right wingers!! (In the politics/all about SoWal forums
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Kurt
Admin
Thanks! I have let things evolve. I have resisited my nature to subdivide.
After looking at the front page of the political forum I agree that local issues should be on the main board - All About SoWal. I saw this coming - starting a political forum is like opening a can of something. Is it worms, spam, or whoop ass? :scratch:
seacrestkristi
Beach Fanatic
I respect you dd and your avoiding the forums you know may be sticky,, yucky, and no funn. It's the first 2 sentences of this thread that felt that way, like people were being asked not to talk about WTH they felt like or fussin'/whinin' about what they didn't want to hear.Kristi, I don't think anyone's asking for censorship...just maybe a more dedicated place for local issues. As far as fluff and funn---frankly, the lounge is where I go for fluff and funn. God knows I am inundated with "issues" from every direction all day long. The lounge is a place to escape from that for just a few minutes (ok..hours) a day. I typically DON'T read the politics forum and I have survived just fine. If I do have a question about politics or any other topic for that matter, I know I can find a good discussion on SoWal. Post on....left and right wingers!! (In the politics/all about SoWal forums
The getting up on the soapbox part instead of having the kahunas to talk to your neighbor was too! These are fellow posters who have taken the time( alot of it sometime too) to post. The ones with the kahunas to speak up on the board might just be some of the very ones speakin' up to people on the beach too, ftlog. 
Matt J
SWGB
Thanks! I have let things evolve. I have resisited my nature to subdivide.
After looking at the front page of the political forum I agree that local issues should be on the main board - All About SoWal. I saw this coming - starting a political forum is like opening a can of something. Is it worms, spam, or whoop ass? :scratch:
Probably all three.