As discussed and demonstrated in this thread, political polarization has poisoned online political discussions including such discussions on OptiBoard. As I indicated, I am no longer willing to be dragged into these political rants and have asked OptiBoard members for their recommendations and advice.
Interestingly enough, a number of members have contacted me privately to express support for me personally but are afraid to actually post publicly anything to that affect because they too don't want to be subjected to the incivility of specific members. As one put it:
So here is the Poll. The choices are to either ban political posts entirely, or to allow them with specific limits, i.e., a separate forum and membership in a specific usergroup. Please vote in this poll and thanks again for all your support.I see lack of civility coming from a small minority of members who make personal attacks and innuendos. They have been warned many times and continue to insult other posters and make innuendos that are definitely out of bounds.
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