Voting Thread Closed

[flhiker]

Hi everyone, and as I'm sorry to see the thread closed I do understand that it may have offended some and for that I do apologize. All though I would have liked to see the pole results, for which I thought was a very interesting way to see a pole taken from such a diverse group. I have no less respect for anyone here and hope the same goes for me. Could you put the pole back up and only the pole?

[shakkai]

I'll echo what has been said above. I enjoyed the evenings diversion - and for me it stimulated a lot of thought. As has been said by the others who were participating in that thread, I hope that I didn't offend anyone. I even think there are a few people who I respect even more now, even though we may not agree on everything, because of how well they were able to explain their views.

That said, I do understand your reasoning for removing the thread, and I think it is probably the right decision. But thank you for starting it initially, as it was a very enjoyable way to pass the evening - and that is mostly down to how much I trust everyone here!

[GreggC]

Kind of like I will be when the elections are over.

[Jkelee]

All I can say is;

THANK YOU Marty.
As I didn't like to see it everytime I got on the OB.
I read a tiny bit, and that was enough.

TOO Heated, to be on this "FUN loving ORCHID BOARD".
Just my opinion, I know. And that's why I didn't write a word in the original thread. I try to keep my opinions to myself

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Marty

I haven't had much time to read the 'who you're voting for' thread until today. I was surprised that in less than 24 hrs it already had 14 pages of heated posts.

I thought this would create a bit of a debate, but instead my idea has backfired a bit. I didn't realize that it would start to polarize members and possibly create animosity toward one another based on political views. That's something that we don't promote here on OB. I have since removed the thread.

I may create a poll to see if we can predict the outcome of the November election, but I think it's best to keep heated political discussions out of Orchid Board.

I've also received several PMs from concerned members that this sort of discussion is unhealthy here at OB as it has nothing to do with orchids and doesn't contribute to keeping this place free of conflict nor does it enrich our content. Thanks for wanting to keep the balance here and thanks for keeping me in check

The common thing that unites this place is Orchids and I think it's best if we keep it that way.

Marty, I leave you alone for 5 days and look at what happens!

One steadfast rule in my life has always been: don't discuss religion or politics...they're both topics that people have very intense feelings about.

Glad I wasn't here for this one...or I might've had to ban Marty!

[Dorothy]

[susiep]

I didn't see the original thread either, but I am glad it is gone. OB is a nice friendly place to get away from all the animosity that is out there right now . I agree with Sue, religion and politics have plenty of other forums. Let's just talk about orchids and fun stuff here. Just my .

[Marty]

Originally Posted by cb977

Marty, I leave you alone for 5 days and look at what happens!

Sue, I completely didn't know what to do here without you... I could't even find the 'POST" button. I'll behave from now on

[cb977]

Too funny, my friend