What Does "Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions" Mean Anyway???

[MadMax]

There is a clear distinction between a good debate and insulting each other. Obviously, none of us want the latter, but the former can be very educational. I had a very enlightening exchange via PMs concerning the articles on Texas succession, there were no personal jabs despite the obvious differences of opinion.

I clearly understand that when things get uncivil that the plug needs to be pulled; but it seems childish that members on this forum are not allowed to talk about issues outside of cars without extreme censorship.

It is very possible to disagree with someone and still be respectful about it, and that is not dependent on the topic but on those engaged in the conversation.

And while there are political forums available, such discussions in here would allow people we already know and hopefully trust to participate. Like I said, if this is not the intent of this section, then the "off topic" and "everything else" wording needs to be removed from the title, as it is obviously not the case!

Lastly, if off-topic discussions are of no interest to you, the the simple answer is to stay out of this area. There are several areas of this forum that I don't wander into, and I am sure I am not the only one like that.

Cheers! M2

[tomato]

Originally Posted by MadMax

It is very possible to disagree with someone and still be respectful about it, and that is not dependent on the topic but on those engaged in the conversation.

Well, that's true. I completely agree with you there.
But you know, sometimes it's hard to avoid knee jerk reactions in these discussions.