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From my observations, sometimes it appears that the quality of some people's day who post on CD is dependent upon their perception that they made *winning* posts regarding political issues.....the gotcha factor. Is that the objective of posting on a political forum? *Winning* shots? lol My guess is that very likely this thread will not be allowed to stand, and I may be completely banned, but I decided to take that chance because it seems to me that that sort of attitude may be a glimpse into the horrific polarization in politics in this country. How deeply *attached* are people to winning a political argument rather than solving a problem? I KNOW that's what's going on with politicians. The question is, is that what has happened to everyday *folks* out there, and could the Internet have played any role in that?
there are some people that get most of their validation from posting on CDF. curse of the virtual reality junky. reality is not much fun, that is why they are here. far more listen to them here than in real life.
Last edited by Huckleberry3911948; 03-12-2010 at 08:49 AM..
there are some people that get most of their validation from posting on CDF. curse of the virtual reality junky. reality is not much fun, that is why they are here.
Very well said, Huck. Very well said indeed. IMO. And I think *validation* was the word I was looking for.
I would agree with the validation part, especially those posters who are very prolific...like over 30+ posts a day.
And how about responses like *you got owned*? Do you think that there is an element of competition in those types of political conversations which would indicate a interest in validation? IMO, 20 posts a day is very prolific, considering this is ONLY ONE politica Internet forum.
And how about responses like *you got owned*? Do you think that there is an element of competition in those types of political conversations which would indicate a interest in validation? IMO, 20 posts a day is very prolific, considering this is ONLY ONE politica Internet forum.
There are many political forums on the internet. If 20 is prolific, what must 30+ be? I'd say THAT poster of 30+ posts sure gets a lot of validation.
I would agree with the validation part, especially those posters who are very prolific...like over 30+ posts a day.
Funny how we don't hear the same criticism on posters with over 30+ posts a day.
Double standard maybe?
Ah, you added more to your post while I was answering the original. I'd think anything above 20 posts a day is *very prolific*........so OF COURSE 30+ posts a day would be included. Sorry. I thought most people would understand that. Perhaps I should have made it clearer.....20+ posts a day.
There are many political forums on the internet. If 20 is prolific, what must 30+ be? I'd say THAT poster of 30+ posts sure gets a lot of validation.
As does the 20+ posts per day person. Unfortunately, my average is 4.16posts per day. But back to the topic if *WINNING* posts. One could make 20+ or 30+ posts per day and never perceive any positive feedback, so would the Quality of that person's day be affected do you think? I'm talking about the goal of a political post being to *win* at all costs, regardless of the spin, questionable sources, etc., could that be the major reason for discussing politics on an Internet political board......having your opinions be validated or is the goal to learn something and maybe come up with solutions and compromise to solve problems?
Yet, there is criticism for the 20-poster, but not for the 30+poster?
If not, then it comes down to ideological differences.
But really, this is what the PoC forum is all about. Political discussion/discourse, debating the topics/issues of the day, proving points with facts and evidence, arguing the points.
What's to complain about...unless one is on the losing side of the argument most times?
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