Popular Post Travis Posted July 20, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 We are heading into a political season here in the US. I'm sure it's not surprise to you that politics is a seriously divisive topic. I just want to remind everybody that political discussions and debates are not allowed on SSV. Politics is the quickest way to ruin friendships we've tried so hard to create.If you want to ruin friendships, Facebook is the place you want. If you want to talk about making sawdust, SSV is the place to be.Here's a few things that ARE NOT allowed: Inflammatory patterns/cuttings Political soapboxes discussions Political hot-button topics Political Jokes/Cartoons Political Internet Memes "I can't believe..." discussions. (c'mon...you know it when you see it) Here are a few things that ARE allowed: Respectful cuttings Respectful portraits Respectful patterns (seeing a theme here?) This certainly isn't an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea. Here are the rules regarding politics and religion found in the User Guidelines: Political and religious discussions are not allowed on this website. If it is believed that the end result of a discussion will be political or religious, the post may be removed. Likewise, strong political and religious sentiments should be kept out of profiles, signatures, and other content. If you have a question regarding the appropriateness of a pattern, cutting, or discussion, let me know. If you see anything that you feel is inappropriate, please flag it and a moderator will take a look. More Scrolling! A political platform I can stand by. Doug, MTCowpoke22, LarryEA and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Hi Travis: Well said and noted Thanks for the reminder Fab4 danny and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks for the reminder Travis.. the only politics I get involved in these days on the boards is the LIght Side ( Scrolling, Intarsia, etc. ) or the Dark Side ( Lathe work ) DW OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks for the reminder Travis! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Yea. I have seen more politics than I want. OCtoolguy and crupiea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I've no use for politics good or bad. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thank you Travis. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Good rule. Len OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I have to chime in with my whole hearted agreement. This place is too valuable to upset one another over political views or religious arguments Dick heppnerguy Phantom Scroller and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Good point Travis, keep it to scrolling and woodwork more fun. Roly OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Good point....every now and then we need a reminder post...thank you Travis OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Another reason to love the Village !.....Thanks Travis . OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Please accept my apologies for my part in it. It is a good rule and I agree 100%. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks, Travis. The policy is well appreciated. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks Travis. Well stated and a great reminder. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenie Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Outstanding!!! Let's make some sawdust OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Good! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be_O_Be Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I agree 100% but, please exercise your right to vote. oldhudson, Scrolling Steve and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'm in, thanks for the reminder and all your hard work!!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 To quote from my brilliant wife's dissertation (Loosely quoted): "Nothing generates more heat and smoke and less light than a political or religious discussion". OCtoolguy and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerstutzen Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Can I tastefully make fun of both candidates equally? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 I need to go some place were political chatter is out thanks. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Howdy all. I'm going to bump this thread as a reminder about SSV's policy on political and religious discussions See first post in this thread for more details. We are heading into the mid-term elections in the US, and as always, things are getting more divisive by the day. Politics and religion is the quickest way to ruin friendships we tried so hard to nurture. So instead, we rally together around a common interest...scroll sawing. If you want to ruin friendships, Facebook is the place you want. If you want to talk about making sawdust, SSV is the place to be. Thanks everybody, for making this a Political Free Zone. Keep on scrolling! OCtoolguy, John B and Scrolling Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 I'm guilty of violating this rule. A while back I posted something that was wrong for this venue. I was gently reminded by a member so I took it down and apologized. It will not happen again. I love this place and won't do anything to jeopardize that. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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