Popular Post Rodger Pettichord Posted July 22 Popular Post Share Posted July 22 Hi all. I subscribe to an internet comic collection that includes political cartoons. Recently, the collection announced that it was removing all comments from the political cartoons. The nastiness and vitriol had become so unpleasant that they did not want it to characterize their site. I couldn't disagree. Those comments sounded like they were made by people with severe mental problems. Here on Orbx, folks are friendly, good-humored, and kind. It's always a pleasure to read the comments and to participate in the gentle back-and-forth. In these mean times, that's a great thing. Thanks to our moderators for a job well done, and thanks to all for bringing your best here. 4 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Even the same in travel blogs. Folks (or trolls?) turn many news into a political hatespeech. Asocial media sucks! That´s why I am here, happily. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 well said Rodger, I agree, I am not on any social media platform at all, I also now watch very little news....here on the other hand is a great place where even when people disagree it's civil, may it long continue..... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Luckily those types are all gathered at that other forum. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 21 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Hi all. I subscribe to an internet comic collection that includes political cartoons. Recently, the collection announced that it was removing all comments from the political cartoons. The nastiness and vitriol had become so unpleasant that they did not want it to characterize their site. I couldn't disagree. Those comments sounded like they were made by people with severe mental problems. Here on Orbx, folks are friendly, good-humored, and kind. It's always a pleasure to read the comments and to participate in the gentle back-and-forth. In these mean times, that's a great thing. Thanks to our moderators for a job well done, and thanks to all for bringing your best here. And thanks to you for just being here.......... 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Completely agree Rodger. This is the only one of two forums I participate in for exactly the reasons you state. Of course the other is a local gardening forum. It's always a pleasure to come here for the good natured banter and of course your Meaningless topics posts. 🙂 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 8 hours ago, wain71 said: here on the other hand is a great place where even when people disagree it's civil And that is exactly the (democratic) culture in which we all grew up. That is so important. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebear Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 3 hours ago, Stillwater said: And that is exactly the (democratic) culture in which we all grew up. That is so important. Exactly my thoughts, Gerold. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Yes Thank you all for the way you behave on the forum it makes great reading of subjects and some funny and some sad content its like an extended family here and long may it continue. cheers Iain 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Yep great Forum indeed. Now can I have a B..r. oooops. Love you guys stay safe. Cheers k. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Only just saw this Rodge! I check this wonderful forum every day (a couple of times). Love it! The good humour, knowledge, empathy etc seal the deal. However I find Karl's beer assumptions a bit too real. And it's only just the weekend 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 6 hours ago, boetie said: However I find Karl's beer assumptions a bit too real. And it's only just the weekend George Clooney on hops. Beer - what else? We love Karl this way! 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I wouldn't change forums. Here are a great bunch of guys that cross all walks of life and have great knowledge. You learn a lot, I love the humour and banter, and I call this my social media go to.👍 Thanks everyone. cheers Gumby 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 15 minutes ago, gumbypickett said: I wouldn't change forums. Here are a great bunch of guys that cross all walks of life and have great knowledge. You learn a lot, I love the humour and banter, and I call this my social media go to.👍 Thanks everyone. cheers Gumby Plus our very own Tasmanian Devil. Who could ask for more! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 52 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Plus our very own Tasmanian Devil. Who could ask for more! Gosh Rodger he looks just like me after a few.👍 cheers Gumby 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Gully gee Gumby y'all were a cute looking little Devil. 😒 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 45 minutes ago, flyingleaf said: Gully gee Gumby y'all were a cute looking little Devil. 😒 Yes thank you very much, I certainly was the pick of the bunch. cheers Gumby 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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