I don't mind them personally but...
it starts arguments and sometimes hurts people's pride
It should be stopped!
Since blurtit is a Q&A site, I think it would be great if religious and political comments be stopped. Answer as you wish but respect others ways. Please don't comment if you disagree, OK?
When it comes to religion and politics, people will never agree and will always hold their own opinions. I don't mind the questions and the answers that community members give, it's the lack of respect and the arguing that ensues over these issues that becomes despicable.
Could you imagine the arguments if the Pope became a US citizen, then ran and won the presidency? I think the internet would blow up.
I totally agree! There's no need for people to argue over their beliefs. Rooster, I must share this with you.My notifications are down to 1. Whoo Hoo! Thank You!
I don't know Rooster, I would suggest consideration be given before bowing to the scourge of PC. What is Blurtit about? I would surmise it's about exchanging views and personal insights, correct me if I misspeak on this. People will disagree, some of them will perceive argument where there is merely opposing view. We should be wary of wielding a wide brush of censorship.
My statements are the same as Angela Anthony.
We should be able to discuss and share ideas on all subjects.
I say delete the argumentative name calling dodo persons immediately. LOL.
The Ask mods were much maligned (unfairly in my opinion) but they went through the nasty comments with their zapper and kept the site friendly.
There's room for political/religious questions but it does put a lot of work on the mods -- especially on a site as tolerant as this one.
The only way to stop that is to stop religious and political questions.
Great idea.
And then, let's eliminate the on/off switch on the TV and go after the programmers and writers and actors.
Long live vanilla ice cream! If anyone likes chocolate, let them eat cake!
Questions on religious issues are fine, answers are fine too. The use of a Q&A website to push a personal religious/political agenda probably isn't. One contributor here, for instance, frequently includes links to the Jehovah's Witnesses website. (Probably in contravention of Blurtit's terms of use, which specify (in this context) "Personal blog sites only").
It is in the nature of politics and religion that the most entrenched views exist on both sides, and ne'er the twain shall meet. (I've never come across a politician or religious fanatic who would be prepared to admit they were wrong, or that there might be a different point of view).
It would be a pity to have to ban such questions, but might make the site a nicer place to be. (See, I'm sitting on the fence as usual!)
It does start arguements and people take it too hard. We should joke about these clowns running for office
All knowledge is accentual there for good.
Sorry you can not have an up with out a down.
Just change the name of the website to Blurtit non religious or non political questions. It sounds like you just want a site to hang out. I think that is what Facebook is for. There are those don't know any of you, they just want their questions answered. They are not looking for a friend, just an answer. If that upsets the family environment that you want, call the website something else that will allow you to just fraternize, and keep up to date on where you went for your vacation.
