Dan Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 I'm sorry to say that I'm not so sure that online civilized conversation between people of different political views exists anywhere in this day and age. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 No, just no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Dan said: I'm sorry to say that I'm not so sure that online civilized conversation between people of different political views exists anywhere in this day and age. 2party system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 “You could say snowboarding is like church to me, like church is what it is for other people. It’s your soul [that picks how you go down a mountain] and it always feels good. When a human being can be creative, that’s really when anything is possible.” - Nicolas Müller 'The Art of Flight' 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, b0ardski said: 2party system? Doesn't happen even in our (NZs) proportional representation system. Especially when election campaign time rolls around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Great points! @Dan@*Ace* Have common ground/share some core values/belief(alpine snowboarding) are basic building block toward meaningful communication. Without that bond often people see it as "attack" on their own core belief which often trigger an emotional response. Earth was center of the universe was the truth in particular moment in time. To have people challenge that result in some pretty savage act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 18 hours ago, pow4ever said: Where does one suggest for online civilized conversation on these "taboo" topics? Or maybe discuss the ingredients to build/rebuild such an oasis ? The comments section on foxnews.com, where else? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 It's important to have a forum where you can prove everyone else wrong without any proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Can't wait for the season to start so everyone can release their inner demons and get back to some kind of normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 4 hours ago, bumpyride said: It's important to have a forum where you can prove everyone else wrong without any proof. Oh yeah? My dad can beat up your dad. That's kinda how I feel we are at anymore. So sad Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 It was not allowed at BOL ever since the forum became moderated in 2003. This formula has worked. It's not broke, so we're not fixing it. This is easily the most civil place I know on the internet and I am proud of us for that. Thanks! 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcar Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Jack M said: It was not allowed at BOL ever since the forum became moderated in 2003. This formula has worked. It's not broke, so we're not fixing it. This is easily the most civil place I know on the internet and I am proud of us for that. Thanks! Thank you Jack!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 8 hours ago, bumpyride said: It's important to have a forum where you can prove everyone else wrong without any proof. This is definitely the place! I know my boots are better than your boots! Mine are yellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, JRAZZ said: This is definitely the place! I know my boots are better than your boots! Mine are yellow! That my friend sounds political. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Jacks boots are yellow as well.... and I have seen him practice cursive all the way down the hill in all that yellow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 isn't red supposed to be faster? or is that just straight lining two plankers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 People who are scared used to be called "yellow". Maybe Jack is just to scared to slow down and stop the cursive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 there's no cursive on my keyboard, must be an oldschool thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Cursive on the snow.... drawing all the loops and carved "C"s ..... Carving up the hill with all those drawn thin lines...... Jokes are better when you don't have to explain them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 so is sarcasm 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Ah..... didn't catch that..... my bad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 And because of politics we don't know (what) sarcasm is any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, lowrider said: And because of politics we don't know sarcasm is any more. You can't be serious.... Edited September 28, 2020 by Lurch :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I can't be but you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, lowrider said: I can't be but you can. Unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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