Rules/Policies of this thread. As explained in the forum description:
For non-partisan *(discussion) Pirates and Skeptics ONLY. This policy will be strictly moderated and enforced. For those with eyes wide open, visionaries, lunatics, humorists (definitely!) conspiracy theorists, end of the worlders, and parallel worlders. Arrgh!
Clarification: Those who hold partisan views will, of course, also be welcome to post here - but will have to switch gears before entering. This is a wide open thread -except for 'partisan opinion, ideologies'. So, be cautioned. This deck will be patrolled by Pirates, and justice is rough and quick.
And - the usual 'terms of agreement' regarding some level of decency. although Pirate style 'manners' are expected.
Have come to a decision that too many 'other views' are not being seen or heard in the mix here - drowned out by 'politics as usual' and partisan passions.
So - hope we can get some dialogue going here. Of course, Grog is provided. If you want the 'real stuff', byob.
Prepare for launch!
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May be a good idea to copy this statement to paste at the end of the posts here - for awhile. So the posting policies in this new deck are clear.
*NB. Rules of posting in this new topic area:
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Re: Prepare for launch!
Linnea wrote:
Clarification: Those who hold partisan views will, of course, also be welcome to post here - but will have to switch gears before entering. This is a wide open thread -except for 'partisan opinion, ideologies'. So, be cautioned. This deck will be patrolled by Pirates, and justice is rough and quick.
And no, there would be no plankings, just general mayhem and post deletions. To a point...
Further clarification...
As noted, would like to promote discussion in this thread. To this end, posting of 'articles' here should be limited to brief introductory passages, and limited excerpts from articles.
The practice of 'cut and paste' of entire articles, or huge portions of them - seems to limit discussion, and has the effect of creating a 'reader board', rather than a discussion forum.
Most 'articles', and youtube video clips out there in the mainstream have a marked partisan or ideological slant - or even more nefarious purposes. 'Facts' are 'framed' and 'interpreted' and serve as tools of propaganda.
Actually, discussing 'the Media' would be a great topic here.
The practice of 'cut and paste' of entire articles, or huge portions of them - seems to limit discussion, and has the effect of creating a 'reader board', rather than a discussion forum.
Most 'articles', and youtube video clips out there in the mainstream have a marked partisan or ideological slant - or even more nefarious purposes. 'Facts' are 'framed' and 'interpreted' and serve as tools of propaganda.
Actually, discussing 'the Media' would be a great topic here.