I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times . . .

[Quint]

Have you considered maybe adding a Chat forum at some point, or would that be too much hassle?

[Alrainbow]

Wow showing your age. Aol lol.

[Quint]

I get that a lot! But, frankly, my wife and I have been too lazy to go with anything else.

[Alrainbow]

I for one would love it. Only one concern is politics lol. Aside from this I think it's a great idea .

[Johnny Vinyl]

No politics? Damn...I love politics. Haha!

[Quint]

Politics is always a concern with forums like this, and can frequently creep into non-political discourse, but people here seem pretty respectful of one another, so maybe it wouldn't be a major issue. I don't know.

[Steve Lefkowicz]

I think we have done a great job of keeping politics out of this. As well as flaming about cables and specifications. Hope we keep it that way.

[Alrainbow]

Me too but watch how fast it goes wrong very wrong.
We all seem nice till we see who votes for who lol. And don't you live in Canada. Not fair you guys have a normal gov only one I ever heard was you mayor he was funny.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Haha! Best to stay away from politics and religion as well. I have enough to deal with through my MSN and NPR feeds.

[Alrainbow]

Politics is always a concern with forums like this, and can frequently creep into non-political discourse, but people here seem pretty respectful of one another, so maybe it wouldn't be a major issue. I don't know.

Hahhaa just watch but I would love it too.

[Quint]

Hahhaa just watch but I would love it too.

Maybe you're right. I think my "dreamer" side is probably showing!

[Alrainbow]

My dream would be a gov that works for us not them selves but we cannot always get what we want lol.

[david k]

The two things that impact everyone's lives most are religion & politics yet in the PC culture of north America people are taught to avoid conversation and discussion; who do you think it's serving?
david

[Steve Lefkowicz]

I believe it is Myle's choice to keep politics out of this forum. I agree with him. There are plenty of other places to rant at each other, since it nearly impossible to have reasonable, respectful political discussions any more. I've tried in other forums, but it just doesn't last.

[david k]

My comment was general and not related to this forum and don't have a problem with Myles's decision, his site.

david

[Alrainbow]

I completely agree. If we or I suggest a product I own and make an honest commmet I get bashed lol. Imagine an opposing political view. A wise choice in deed.

[Bill Hart]

My experience with fora that permitted discussion of religion, politics, etc. was that it became a bowl-a-rama of gutter balls-- even if the original post was intended to be productive--and many weren't-- the topics were just too volatile. I enjoy the audio boards largely because they are devoid of such topics. There are plenty of places on the web where such discussions can be had (and predictably, most descend into the same well-worn sniping that doesn't really further understanding on anyone's part).

[Johnny Vinyl]

A bowl-a-rama of gutter balls!.....Haha!! I have to remember that!

[Rust]

One thing about a forum like this, with no IM there is a bit of a time delay which allows one to consider the content of a statement or reply that will be seen by the entire community. As one pundit once remarked, better to be though an idiot than to prove it. It is nice to have a forum for focused mannerly discussion.

[rockitman]

Can you imagine how out of hand cable or analog vs digital chat debates would get ? Not to mention tweak discussions....lol

[JCOConnell]

why would analog vs digital chat debates get out of hand? Everybody knows analog rules!

[mep]

One thing about a forum like this, with no IM there is a bit of a time delay which allows one to consider the content of a statement or reply that will be seen by the entire community. As one pundit once remarked, better to be though an idiot than to prove it. It is nice to have a forum for focused mannerly discussion.

I think you meant to put a "t" at the end of "though." The saying is really closer to "Better to be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

[Rust]

Spell check is for those unsure of their gender identity.....

Paraphrasing is a matter of personal choice made to decrease the word count, I'm lazy and don't like typing.