View Full Version : COMMON GROUND POLITICS: Why I FINALLY decided to change the name of the forum!
I think the time was right.
While HC will always remain as the inspiration for this forum, the forum has become more general in focus and I think the new name better reflects this change. The history of the forum (and all the threads/links) remain intact.
And while moments of reaching "common ground" may be infrequent in some of the heated discussions, I think it's still a nice thing to aim for as we discuss political issues from a variety of different viewpoints.
I am really interested to expand the forum and increase its usage. I think a more general name will help with this aim, and help attract an increased range of participants from the left, middle, right and everything in between.
Spread the link!
COMMON GROUND POLITICS: http://www.CommonGroundPolitics.net
(Note that any existeing HCF links out there in the web world will still work 100% as everything is automatically redirecting).
I've got to say, I actually don't mind the name change this time. I know we all had this debate months ago!:laughing: But unlike then we aren't in a constant battle with one another like right after the election! Remember that special time, guys?!:eek:
I've got to say, I actually don't mind the name change this time. I know we all had this debate months ago!:laughing: But unlike then we aren't in a constant battle with one another like right after the election! Remember that special time, guys?!:eek:
It was time to make an executive decision and just move on!
mack20
07-07-2009, 02:10 AM
Murray, as one of the few Obama supporters that posts here I definitely do appreciate this, even though I'd have continued to come here regardless of the name. I lurked on this forum for a loooooong time before I ever started posting, although to be perfectly honest, I didn't lurk an extensive amount because sometimes the anger was just too much to deal with (and I really don't mean that as an insult to anyone here). But I look at this place now, especially compared to a place like hillarysvillage, and while we definitely do NOT always agree, and there are certainly heated arguments (it is politics after all!) it feels like the members of this forum are more open and welcoming. I know many of you don't agree with me on a number of things, but I've never felt like I'd be run off the forum for posting my views, and that's something that I truly do value a whole lot.
It's really difficult to actually discuss politics when there's a lot of hate floating around, and while there's still some of that here (on both sides) it's nowhere near as pervasive as it used to be here or as it still is at hillarysvillage.
Sorry if that sounded rambling or insulting to anyone, I really was just trying to express my gratitude that someone like myself can freely post on this site without a constant fear of verbal beatdowns!
Sorry if that sounded rambling or insulting to anyone, I really was just trying to express my gratitude that someone like myself can freely post on this site without a constant fear of verbal beatdowns!
LOL There was once a time for verbal beatdowns... I believe I was in a couple of those.:rotfl:
But I agree this place has done a 180 and it's great!:thumbsup:
Murray, as one of the few Obama supporters that posts here I definitely do appreciate this, even though I'd have continued to come here regardless of the name. I lurked on this forum for a loooooong time before I ever started posting, although to be perfectly honest, I didn't lurk an extensive amount because sometimes the anger was just too much to deal with (and I really don't mean that as an insult to anyone here). But I look at this place now, especially compared to a place like hillarysvillage, and while we definitely do NOT always agree, and there are certainly heated arguments (it is politics after all!) it feels like the members of this forum are more open and welcoming. I know many of you don't agree with me on a number of things, but I've never felt like I'd be run off the forum for posting my views, and that's something that I truly do value a whole lot.
It's really difficult to actually discuss politics when there's a lot of hate floating around, and while there's still some of that here (on both sides) it's nowhere near as pervasive as it used to be here or as it still is at hillarysvillage.
Sorry if that sounded rambling or insulting to anyone, I really was just trying to express my gratitude that someone like myself can freely post on this site without a constant fear of verbal beatdowns!
It makes total sense. I would like the forum to be as neutral a territory as possible, as only then are the most interesting discussions had.
VotingHillary
07-07-2009, 02:29 AM
Life is strange. The same night I made my 4000th post on the Hillary Clinton Forum...it no longer is.
The woman I have supported since 1992 is basically erased.
One hell of a 50th b-day present.
Life is strange...and decisions need to be made...once again.
Life is strange. The same night I made my 4000th post on the Hillary Clinton Forum...it no longer is.
The woman I have supported since 1992 is basically erased.
One hell of a 50th b-day present.
Life is strange...and decisions need to be made...once again.
HC will remain all through this forum, thousands upon thousands of posts!
Can't/won't erase that!
Happy 50th! (and 4,000th post!).
Horizon
07-07-2009, 02:41 AM
Life is strange. The same night I made my 4000th post on the Hillary Clinton Forum...it no longer is.
The woman I have supported since 1992 is basically erased.
One hell of a 50th b-day present.
Life is strange...and decisions need to be made...once again.
Happy Birthday VH, I hope the day brought you much joy and happiness!@};-
NativeSun
07-07-2009, 02:57 AM
Life is strange. The same night I made my 4000th post on the Hillary Clinton Forum...it no longer is.
The woman I have supported since 1992 is basically erased.
One hell of a 50th b-day present.
Life is strange...and decisions need to be made...once again.
Happy Birthday! If there were an emoticon jumping out of a birthday cake, I would insert it here.
Horizon
07-07-2009, 03:16 AM
Happy Birthday! If there were an emoticon jumping out of a birthday cake, I would insert it here.
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr254/Bitchmom67/Funnies/Birthday.gif
And here's a cake from all of us, to you:
http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr254/Bitchmom67/Funnies/happy-birthday_animated_89.gif
TheTaoOfBill
07-07-2009, 03:28 AM
Happy Birthday! If there were an emoticon jumping out of a birthday cake, I would insert it here.
http://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/2.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/3.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/4.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/5.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/6.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/7.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/8.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/10.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/11.gifhttp://www.getsmileyface.com/new/happy_birthday/12.gif
Suzan
07-07-2009, 03:56 AM
First things first!!
@};- @};- HAPPY BIRTHDAY VH! @};- @};-
Now, about the forum's name change--I had some warning and though I felt a pang (change is hard!), I also felt as if I'd had several months to get used to the new name and embrace what common ground symbolizes and what it could mean to experience and open our minds to points of view other than our own. No one is being asked to change their ideology, their party, their belief system or anything else, just to see if there's any space at all that you might be able to share with another human being who sees the world a little differently than you do, or a lot differently.
I'm excited about it and I have been ever since CGP came up with idea of Common Ground Politics. It's a great goal and one I believe Hillary would heartily approve of. I think she'd be proud that she inspired such a worthy cause and brought together this ragtag bunch of every stripe and political persuasion. I like to think it would be something she would want for the former Hillary Clinton Forum members. She has always been about reaching out to people and touching hearts and minds. This is the woman who got 18 million votes in the primary election and brought together amazing coalitions of support, including most of us, who only know each other because of her.
Okay, enough cheerleading--and I was just kidding about the ragtag bunch, btw. I think we're VERY a classy assemblage. :thumbsup:
I'm excited about it and I have been ever since CGP came up with idea of Common Ground Politics. It's a great goal and one I believe Hillary would heartily approve of. I think she'd be proud that she inspired such a worthy cause and brought together this ragtag bunch of every stripe and political persuasion. I like to think it would be something she would want for the former Hillary Clinton Forum members. She has always been about reaching out to people and touching hearts and minds. This is the woman who got 18 million votes in the primary election and brought together amazing coalitions of support, including most of us, who only know each other because of her.
Yes!
:thumbsup:
Laura Cereta
07-07-2009, 09:12 AM
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/2059911/party-073.gif VotingHillary--
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/2059911/hbhappy.gif
http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/2059911/hb3.jpg
About the official new name-- change is always hard, but hopefully this will broaden the forum's appeal.
Brooke
07-07-2009, 09:33 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VH!!! Wow, you're 20 years older than me. :)
I don't know how I feel about the name change. I loved logging in and seeing Hillary's face up there. I guess as long as the rules don't change (Pro Hillary, and neutral everything else), I'm fine. But I really don't want to see this forum take a direction of more anti Hillary people on here just because it's got a new name. Because most of us wouldn't be here had it not been for her.
I have a question though, so now is Hillary's Village able to keep promoting themselves as the real Hillary Clinton Forum? I'd sincerely hope not.
On another note, I'm wondering how my poster rank went back down to #10 when on the list I'm #8. Can somebody fix that?
Folamix
07-07-2009, 12:07 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VH!!! I have a question though, so now is Hillary's Village able to keep promoting themselves as the real Hillary Clinton Forum?
That thought occured to me as well. I suppose the answer to that question is yes.
Brooke
07-07-2009, 01:39 PM
That thought occured to me as well. I suppose the answer to that question is yes.
Well that downright sucks.
Spang
07-07-2009, 01:41 PM
Well that downright sucks.
Don't change your name.
Brooke
07-07-2009, 01:48 PM
Don't change your name.
You don't know me very well if you have to remind me to do something I wouldn't do if somebody paid me. :D
And I just really really hope nobody has any intentions of asking me to because I'll be really upset.
Spang
07-07-2009, 01:49 PM
You don't know me very well if you have to remind me to do something I wouldn't do if somebody paid me. :D
I know you can play Chopsticks with your feet!
Brooke
07-07-2009, 01:52 PM
I know you can play Chopsticks with your feet!
I can. I can also play it with my hands.
Suzan
07-07-2009, 03:02 PM
Originally posted by ClintonFan
I don't know how I feel about the name change. I loved logging in and seeing Hillary's face up there. I guess as long as the rules don't change (Pro Hillary, and neutral everything else), I'm fine. But I really don't want to see this forum take a direction of more anti Hillary people on here just because it's got a new name. Because most of us wouldn't be here had it not been for her.
Wow, that hit me like a ton of bricks. I was pretty dazzled by the new masthead and completely missed that Hillary's pic was gone.
Brooke
07-07-2009, 03:12 PM
Wow, that hit me like a ton of bricks. I was pretty dazzled by the new masthead and completely missed that Hillary's pic was gone.
Yeah, sorry. :(
I'm going to try this question again, can somebody please let me know if I'm allowed to keep my user name. Murry said we could but given the direction this forum is going, I am a bit concerned that I might be asked to get rid of it. I'd like some reassurance. Thanks.
mack20
07-07-2009, 03:14 PM
Yeah, sorry. :(
I'm going to try this question again, can somebody please let me know if I'm allowed to keep my user name. Murry said we could but given the direction this forum is going, I am a bit concerned that I might be asked to get rid of it. I'd like some reassurance. Thanks.
Why on earth wouldn't you be allowed to keep it?
Brooke
07-07-2009, 03:20 PM
Why on earth wouldn't you be allowed to keep it?
Because it's not the Hillary Clinton Forum anymore.
Ikasu
07-07-2009, 03:22 PM
Because it's not the Hillary Clinton Forum anymore.
So what?
Spang
07-07-2009, 03:23 PM
Because it's not the Hillary Clinton Forum anymore.
You're still ClintonFan.
Brooke
07-07-2009, 03:27 PM
So what?
I was just asking a question, for the moderators, I believe I'm allowed.
Ikasu
07-07-2009, 03:28 PM
I was just asking a question, for the moderators, I believe I'm allowed.
I wasn't being mean. I'm just saying because the forum's name is changing doesn't mean you have to change your name.
Suzan
07-07-2009, 03:32 PM
Yeah, sorry. :(
I'm going to try this question again, can somebody please let me know if I'm allowed to keep my user name. Murry said we could but given the direction this forum is going, I am a bit concerned that I might be asked to get rid of it. I'd like some reassurance. Thanks.
Well, I'm sure I can answer that. You won't have to change your name! You're still ClintonFan and a Clinton fan. That hasn't changed. And I don't see anything changing around here, except that we're hoping to open it up to more people who want to discuss politics, etc, as well as the possibilities that come with the new name, Common Ground.
mack20
07-07-2009, 03:32 PM
I wasn't being mean. I'm just saying because the forum's name is changing doesn't mean you have to change your name.
Yeah, I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be mean either. There's just no reason why you would have to change your name, especially since Murray already said you wouldn't. It might not SAY Hillary Clinton Forum along the top, but that doesn't mean that her influence can't still be the driving force behind the forum.
Brooke
07-07-2009, 03:47 PM
Sorry, I didn't mean to snap at either HillFan or Mack. I'm a bit on edge this afternoon.
Suzan, thank you for answering my question. I appreciate it.
mack20
07-07-2009, 03:57 PM
Sorry, I didn't mean to snap at either HillFan or Mack. I'm a bit on edge this afternoon.
Suzan, thank you for answering my question. I appreciate it.
Don't worry about me, I wasn't offended one bit!
Suzan
07-07-2009, 04:32 PM
Sorry, I didn't mean to snap at either HillFan or Mack. I'm a bit on edge this afternoon.
Suzan, thank you for answering my question. I appreciate it.
You're welcome! Glad for any reassurance I could provide, and hugs CF. These are edgy times everywhere.
{{{{{{{{{{ClintonFan}}}}}}}}}}}
Suzan
07-07-2009, 04:35 PM
Yeah, I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be mean either. There's just no reason why you would have to change your name, especially since Murray already said you wouldn't. It might not SAY Hillary Clinton Forum along the top, but that doesn't mean that her influence can't still be the driving force behind the forum.
hillarystamp!
Thanks, Mack!
Brooke
07-07-2009, 05:09 PM
You're welcome! Glad for any reassurance I could provide, and hugs CF. These are edgy times everywhere.
{{{{{{{{{{ClintonFan}}}}}}}}}}}
For a second I thought you had put that "hug" in your signature and I was like "Duuuuudde!!":laughing:
I got home late from an incredible Phillies game and had to be at work early and my one ear has been hurting all day and I think it was just getting to me. I apologize.
Suzan
07-07-2009, 06:29 PM
For a second I thought you had put that "hug" in your signature and I was like "Duuuuudde!!"
LOL, I love you but not that much.
Kbentleyis
07-07-2009, 06:35 PM
I have no problem with a name change. The focus has been changed for a long time, so it's only sensible.
Brooke
07-07-2009, 07:48 PM
LOL, I love you but not that much.
LMAO. I love ya too.
mcgowan.swan
07-07-2009, 08:10 PM
i like the change. it's cool with me. and yes, i am still around.. lol. :)
Because it's not the Hillary Clinton Forum anymore.
Of course you can retain your screen name!
It's a political forum, so "ClintonFan" is highly appropriate.
Any username is ok, as long as it's not offensive.
i like the change. it's cool with me. and yes, i am still around.. lol. :)
:thumbsup:
I have no problem with a name change. The focus has been changed for a long time, so it's only sensible.
Correct.
Same rules as always. The name changed, but that's about it.
No abusiveness. No extremism. Trying to respect differencese of opinion!
Yeah, I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be mean either. There's just no reason why you would have to change your name, especially since Murray already said you wouldn't. It might not SAY Hillary Clinton Forum along the top, but that doesn't mean that her influence can't still be the driving force behind the forum.
Your understanding is on point!
How are you feeling about the new name?
smiledr
07-09-2009, 10:09 PM
How are you feeling about the new name?
I like it!
Spang
07-09-2009, 10:10 PM
How are you feeling about the new name?
This could be a trick question. If I say I like the new name, does that mean I'm saying I didn't like the old name?
This could be a trick question. If I say I like the new name, does that mean I'm saying I didn't like the old name?
Not at all.
And it's fine to say you didn't like the old name. It's not a crime!
Suzan
07-10-2009, 01:05 AM
I like it, too, but I always have. Best of all, I'm not feeling quite so nostalgic about the old name.
Best of all, I'm not feeling quite so nostalgic about the old name.
Me too! I think that's why it wasn't so dramatic this time!
Horizon
07-10-2009, 01:17 AM
Really, Im not even noticing it much. I guess I was ready this time.:thinking:
Spang
07-10-2009, 08:27 AM
Stiff and Limpy's 100% Pure Organic Common Ground Political Forum would have been an ideal name. However, Common Ground Politics is good enough. :thumbsup:
Just changed from:
www.cgpolitics.net
to
www.CommonGroundPolitics.net
Just changed from:
www.cgpolitics.net (http://www.cgpolitics.net)
to
www.CommonGroundPolitics.net (http://www.CommonGroundPolitics.net)
Dude... again!
Spang
07-14-2009, 01:06 AM
Just changed from:
www.cgpolitics.net
to
www.CommonGroundPolitics.net
If you're going to change the name, go with a sure winner:
StiffAndLimpys100%PureOrganicCommonGroundPolitical Forum.com/Awesome
If you're going to change the name, go with a sure winner:
StiffAndLimpys100%PureOrganicCommonGroundPolitical Forum.com/Awesome
I'll try that one next time.
Spang
07-14-2009, 01:11 AM
I'll try that one next time.
Excellent! :thumbsup:
Excellent! :thumbsup:
Then I will really be hated!
Honestly, no further changes anytime soon!
The past week testing out "cgpolitics.net", I came to realize that few people would have idea what that meant if they just stumbled across the address. At least with "commongroundpolitics.net" it is a little more obvious what the site is about.
Alces95
07-14-2009, 08:37 PM
Then I will really be hated!
Honestly, no further changes anytime soon!
The past week testing out "cgpolitics.net", I came to realize that few people would have idea what that meant if they just stumbled across the address. At least with "commongroundpolitics.net" it is a little more obvious what the site is about.
cgpolitics.net didn't forward for me - I thought something happened. Maybe just me but fyi.
cgpolitics.net didn't forward for me - I thought something happened. Maybe just me but fyi.
Nope... that happened to me too. But after a while it did. But on my cell phone it won't. :thinking:
cgpolitics.net didn't forward for me - I thought something happened. Maybe just me but fyi.
Might just be your server lagging in its recognition of the foward.
http://www.cgpolitics.net is definitely forwarding for me to http://www.commongroundpolitics.net
cgpolitics.net didn't forward for me - I thought something happened. Maybe just me but fyi.
Might have to clear your cache and all that business!
Nope... that happened to me too. But after a while it did. But on my cell phone it won't. :thinking:
Are browsers on cell phones more basic than those for computers?
Mary Beth
07-25-2009, 08:02 PM
Common Ground politics...I like it..I like it a lot. Maybe now, I'll get on more and maybe even participate!
foxyladi
07-25-2009, 08:08 PM
I have no problem with a name change. The focus has been changed for a long time, so it's only sensible.
a rose by any other name is still a rose.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
i don't care whatchucallet just be here.:thumbsup:
Common Ground politics...I like it..I like it a lot. Maybe now, I'll get on more and maybe even participate!
Bravo! :thumbsup:
foxyladi
07-26-2009, 11:56 AM
Common Ground politics...I like it..I like it a lot. Maybe now, I'll get on more and maybe even participate!
Mary Beth welcome and participate away,the more the better..
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