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To New Members
Welcome! :cool:
Please respect the rules & guiedlines of this forum.
You are free to express your views, but please follow a few simple guidelines:
- refrain from insulting other members
- fefrain from engaging in discrimination (sexism, racism, homophobia)
- refrain from pressuring other members to subscribe to your point of view
The forum is in transtion. What started out as a pro-Hillary forum morphed into a pro-McCain/Palin forum. Now, it's an allcomers forum situated in the "commonground" where no one candidate/view/party has dominance. Constructive dialogue/debate is the goal - please help us achieve it! As a starting point, please read these 3 threads:
Guidelines for Posting Comments & Threads (http://www.hillaryclintonforum.net/discussion/announcement.php?f=84&a=3)
Policy of Non-Discrimination (http://www.hillaryclintonforum.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=16761)
Moderation System (http://www.hillaryclintonforum.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=41194)
To Existing Members
I understand this is a difficult period for some of you who grew attached to the previous culture of this forum. I know the timing for changing the forum's direction may seem premature to some, but beneath this plan for a "new path" there is no intention to turn away previous members or to devalue your participation in any way. If you abide by the same rules above that apply to everyone, you are most welcome to post here as always! :)
Thanks!
Admin.
foxyladi
11-09-2008, 04:49 PM
will do..
joeysky18
11-09-2008, 04:55 PM
Copy that.
ImmaSlave4U
11-09-2008, 04:57 PM
Personally, I'm looking forward to a new, moderate forum after 5 months of conservative rule!
Personally, I'm looking forward to a new, moderate forum after 5 months of conservative rule!
Now that the forum is open again, and not supporting any candidate/party, it will be interesting to see which direction the forum (as a whole) will lean. As is the case in any place - be it online or in person - there will be a struggle for power! Hopefully enough Dems, Republicans, Independents & otherwise will participate to make the drams interesting and not one-sided :) I am not trying to be inflammatory, I am just highlighting that I am not naiive enough to think we will all be holding hands by the campfire! ;) Politics involves struggle/battle, even when searching for a "commonground".
joeysky18
11-09-2008, 05:03 PM
Personally, I'm looking forward to a new, moderate forum after 5 months of conservative rule!
Why I have a feeling that you are always whining.
ImmaSlave4U
11-09-2008, 05:04 PM
Why I have a feeling that you are always whining.
Looking forward to something is not "whining", my friend.
Why I have a feeling that you are always whining.
He was joking. ;)
ImmaSlave4U
11-09-2008, 05:09 PM
He was joking. ;)
You sure? I don't know...Lol...as much as I love the internet, it can be hard to interpret intention. It's sometimes difficult to tell when someone is joking and being light hearted. :p
Anyway, you're right. It'll be interesting either way...but I for one am happy to see us moving froward with the forum...not closing it down, not becomming stagnant. It's never dull here to say the least, Murray!
MrSandMan
11-09-2008, 05:09 PM
I am just highlighting that I am not naiive enough to think we will all be holding hands by the campfire! ;)
well, I for one like holding hands by the campfire. We can sing in harmony, too. ;)
On a serious note, I too am excited to see this forum grow in a unique direction.
Mherim
11-09-2008, 05:10 PM
Thanks for the welcome, Admin.
ZY123
11-09-2008, 05:14 PM
I think I can feel a bit of mood change in here today...I think this may be a success yet. And I see both new and old members discussing things and actually agreeing on some things. =0 (it's a start)
I think can feel a bit of mood change in here today...I think this may be a success yet. And I see both new and old members discussing things and actually agreeing on some things. =0 (it's a start)
I think today progress was made. Actually, particularly after "opening" the forum :)
It's never dull here to say the least, Murray!
Yes, that's for sure.
The forum has had an "interesting" history getting to this point !? :) :confused: :eek:
And all of those emoticons apply!!!! Actually, maybe that order of the images directly reflected my feelings over time with the move from Plan A to Plan B to Obama winning!
hipelayne
11-09-2008, 06:34 PM
I hope that it works out well Murray!
I hope that it works out well Murray!
We can try! :)
eyedoc333
11-09-2008, 06:46 PM
Thanks, Murray! I look forward to seeing how things evolve.
Thanks, Murray! I look forward to seeing how things evolve.
Regardless, it will be yet another new twist/turn for this forum!!!
OBAMABOY
11-09-2008, 06:53 PM
Happy to oblige.
Your name makes me crave some good coffee!!!
Happy to oblige.
Your name makes me crave some good coffee!!!
Well that's not a bad thing!
xfiles
11-09-2008, 07:23 PM
I never thought of those of us who vehemently opposed Obama, did reasarch, and worked our hearts out to get the word out about him as conservatives. I personally am an indepenent voter and have a few conservative views, many moderate and one or two somewhat liberal.
But I think most of us simply opposed fraud Obama and all came together for that purpose.
Personally, I'm looking forward to a new, moderate forum after 5 months of conservative rule!
OBAMABOY
11-09-2008, 07:23 PM
Well that's not a bad thing!
good name for a polticial forum and coffee shop!!! let's do it!!! :D
Silverglade
11-09-2008, 07:27 PM
Thank you and I will follow the rules. I am a Palin supporter and a high admirer of Hillary. As the future unfolds for the forum, I will argue points and issues but always be respectful (even if they are on Obot!), j/k. I was an admin of a message board myself one time. ;) The thing I noted as an outsider without the ability to previously register, was the maturity here in the debate. It's like the forum for the grown-ups. Looking forward to talking with you all.
ggreen
11-09-2008, 07:40 PM
Personally, I'm looking forward to a new, moderate forum after 5 months of conservative rule!
And this is seeking common ground? Glad we're not making judgements.
_
Kbentleyis
11-28-2008, 03:54 AM
It's the unknown that keeps me going.
It's the unknown that keeps me going.
Life would be boring if we knew exactly what was up ahead! The future always provides some surprises, both good & bad!
Mrsawd
11-30-2008, 01:46 AM
I agree to try my hardest to stay with the rules !
foxyladi
11-30-2008, 10:24 AM
He was joking. ;)
tee hee.i knew that....:D
dillian
12-01-2008, 12:25 PM
Glad the forum is back. Really missed it!
Chief_Believer
12-10-2008, 10:10 PM
I can sing in harmony. Glad to be here.
Laura Cereta
12-11-2008, 12:30 AM
Hi everyone. Long time no "talk". I stopped participating in the forum right before the election; the writing was already on the wall and it was just too painful to continue. This is my first post since then.
I respect the new direction of the forum. Change was inevitable and constant negativity about results that most of us worked very hard to prevent is not healthy. I also respect the choice that the majority of my fellow Americans made in this past election. I love my country. That being said I will not pretend empathy for any consequences that choice may bring. I also will never support the political career of Barack Obama. I don't have to express constant negativity to be a non-supporter.
For all the long-time (and some relatively new) members, moderators, and the administrator, whom I have had the pleasure of conversing with this past year, I have nothing but admiration and respect for you all, even when we disagreed at times. You were my support, my rock, my therapist, my comic relief, and my friends.
I will continue to check in from time to time. Good luck with the new format. If it is even half as amazing as the old one, it will no doubt be a success.
Hi everyone. Long time no "talk". I stopped participating in the forum right before the election; the writing was already on the wall and it was just too painful to continue. This is my first post since then.
I respect the new direction of the forum. Change was inevitable and constant negativity about results that most of us worked very hard to prevent is not healthy. I also respect the choice that the majority of my fellow Americans made in this past election. I love my country. That being said I will not pretend empathy for any consequences that choice may bring. I also will never support the political career of Barack Obama. I don't have to express constant negativity to be a non-supporter.
For all the long-time (and some relatively new) members, moderators, and the administrator, whom I have had the pleasure of conversing with this past year, I have nothing but admiration and respect for you all, even when we disagreed at times. You were my support, my rock, my therapist, my comic relief, and my friends.
I will continue to check in from time to time. Good luck with the new format. If it is even half as amazing as the old one, it will no doubt be a success.
Great message. Thanks for dropping in! :cool:
Horizon
12-11-2008, 12:37 AM
Hi everyone. Long time no "talk". I stopped participating in the forum right before the election; the writing was already on the wall and it was just too painful to continue. This is my first post since then.
I respect the new direction of the forum. Change was inevitable and constant negativity about results that most of us worked very hard to prevent is not healthy. I also respect the choice that the majority of my fellow Americans made in this past election. I love my country. That being said I will not pretend empathy for any consequences that choice may bring. I also will never support the political career of Barack Obama. I don't have to express constant negativity to be a non-supporter.
For all the long-time (and some relatively new) members, moderators, and the administrator, whom I have had the pleasure of conversing with this past year, I have nothing but admiration and respect for you all, even when we disagreed at times. You were my support, my rock, my therapist, my comic relief, and my friends.
I will continue to check in from time to time. Good luck with the new format. If it is even half as amazing as the old one, it will no doubt be a success.
Nice to see you again!!!
Hope to hang out here with you soon!!
Oh, this is the former Mary!!
Oh, this is the former Mary!!
Change in name only! ;)
Horizon
12-11-2008, 12:47 AM
Change in name only! ;)
This was posted after the event I just talked with you about!!
Chief_Believer
12-11-2008, 02:10 AM
Awesome note. Best always.
Hi everyone. Long time no "talk". I stopped participating in the forum right before the election; the writing was already on the wall and it was just too painful to continue. This is my first post since then.
I respect the new direction of the forum. Change was inevitable and constant negativity about results that most of us worked very hard to prevent is not healthy. I also respect the choice that the majority of my fellow Americans made in this past election. I love my country. That being said I will not pretend empathy for any consequences that choice may bring. I also will never support the political career of Barack Obama. I don't have to express constant negativity to be a non-supporter.
For all the long-time (and some relatively new) members, moderators, and the administrator, whom I have had the pleasure of conversing with this past year, I have nothing but admiration and respect for you all, even when we disagreed at times. You were my support, my rock, my therapist, my comic relief, and my friends.
I will continue to check in from time to time. Good luck with the new format. If it is even half as amazing as the old one, it will no doubt be a success.
Horizon
12-15-2008, 01:28 PM
bump
Ikasu
12-15-2008, 02:28 PM
It's a sticky. It's already bumped. :p
It's a sticky. It's already bumped. :p
Who honestly reads all the stickies? I couldn't name you any off the top of my head.
Ikasu
12-15-2008, 02:37 PM
Who honestly reads all the stickies? I couldn't name you any off the top of my head.
I read them.
I read them.
I've posted in 3 of the 6 stickies... I guess I read them.
calmati
12-15-2008, 05:38 PM
Oh wow... there are stickies here. I should take my trigger finger off the "page down" button more often.
Redladybird
12-29-2008, 01:03 PM
Is this site shutting down? I'm not getting any definite answers. I hope it doesn't because we get a lot of good info here. If you're just going in a different direction, will you let us know? Thanks for everything! The title was just a suggestion. :rolleyes:
foxyladi
12-29-2008, 03:10 PM
Is this site shutting down? I'm not getting any definite answers. I hope it doesn't because we get a lot of good info here. If you're just going in a different direction, will you let us know? Thanks for everything! The title was just a suggestion. :rolleyes:
i love that title..redladybird..
maybe murrary will too..
Merrick98
12-31-2008, 01:17 AM
All good things must come to an end.
foxyladi
12-31-2008, 10:16 AM
All good things must come to an end.
but not so soon...................
Laura Cereta
12-31-2008, 11:46 AM
All good things must come to an end.
Everything has a life and a death-- even non-material things. :(
evolin
01-28-2009, 12:36 AM
For your time and trouble since you started the original forum. It has been a great success overall.
This country and what happens to the citizens is way more important than any political party or actions of the same.
I am more concerned with the economy, our stature in the world, and the safety of our people than holding grudges.
I wish this new administration great success and I hope this forum will again be open to all and any constructive ideas.
Thanks again.
For your time and trouble since you started the original forum. It has been a great success overall.
This country and what happens to the citizens is way more important than any political party or actions of the same.
I am more concerned with the economy, our stature in the world, and the safety of our people than holding grudges.
I wish this new administration great success and I hope this forum will again be open to all and any constructive ideas.
Thanks again.
Welcome back Evolin!
foxyladi
01-28-2009, 11:28 AM
I think today progress was made. Actually, particularly after "opening" the forum :)
respect thats what it.s all about..
PCFS1
01-28-2009, 02:53 PM
will do..
I so glad your back and will always abide to the rules here.
The_Basseteer
02-03-2009, 02:43 PM
I ALWAYS abide by the rules.....well generally!!:)
foxyladi
02-03-2009, 02:57 PM
bumpty bump.........
MS BLUEGRASS
02-05-2009, 12:43 AM
Hey, When did this forum come back on line? I just received a "Happy Birthday" notice and that is how I saw you are back! Congrats! I just have not been keeping up!
Hey, When did this forum come back on line? I just received a "Happy Birthday" notice and that is how I saw you are back! Congrats! I just have not been keeping up!
I was having withdrawals!!!
sojourner
02-12-2009, 10:06 PM
Now that the forum is open again, and not supporting any candidate/party, it will be interesting to see which direction the forum (as a whole) will lean. As is the case in any place - be it online or in person - there will be a struggle for power! Hopefully enough Dems, Republicans, Independents & otherwise will participate to make the drams interesting and not one-sided :) I am not trying to be inflammatory, I am just highlighting that I am not naiive enough to think we will all be holding hands by the campfire! ;) Politics involves struggle/battle, even when searching for a "commonground".
My prediction is that it will lean somewhere between left and far-left.
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