Open Letter to the News Room

[c6vettedude]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

I agree that if you share a different view than some of the conservatives in the news room that they will come out in droves but you shouldn't let that discourage you from voicing your opinion. Your opinion may be ridiculed but I haven't seen a case of an alternative view being constantly suppressed. Only those of us with moderation powers can delete post or threads and we definitely refrain from that at all cost, in order to allow folks to speak freely within reason. Every once in a while, someone will cross the line of sensibility and must be dealt with but that is on a case by case basis.

Hell, I don't bite my tongue and I don't hold any grudges against those who feel differently than the way I do. It's just grown folks discussing grown folks business. Some people are set in their ways and you are not going to change their mind but at least you can find out how their noggin works by discussing the issues with them.

The news room ain't for everyone, especially if you take it personal but try and not do so. After all, we all agree on one thing. We all drive or have driven one of America's bad ass cars.

Well said! Especially the last sentence!

[VetteUSA]

Originally Posted by 92Roadster

....this is my last posting in the news room for it has been
insinuated that I have been pushing my beliefs upon members
here as indicated in their post, you can have make this your
hour of triumph by patting yourselves on your backs because
now everyone agrees with each other and you can stand back
and admire your work, I have only expressed my opinions
and never indicated their are the answers to the problems
only a thought, and if I questioned an aspect of your beliefs
it was to further my understanding of your ideas, some
people think they can drive others to believe they have
become the cornerstone of idealism, this is only to let you
know my presence there becomes distasteful to some, good luck......

the news room has never been about the news. its about pushing beliefs upon others, that's why people always say the same crap in here all the time.

[c6vettedude]

Originally Posted by VetteUSA

the news room has never been about the news. its about pushing beliefs upon others, that's why people always say the same crap in here all the time.

At the end of the day, that's what debates are all about... trying to get people to see things from your point of view. Often times it's just sharing opinions about a story. Personally, I think it's better than how a lot of people most their time.... X-box and TV... but then that's just me.

[edtekk]

Originally Posted by 92Roadster

....this is my last posting in the news room for it has been
insinuated that I have been pushing my beliefs upon members
here as indicated in their post, you can have make this your
hour of triumph by patting yourselves on your backs because
now everyone agrees with each other and you can stand back
and admire your work, I have only expressed my opinions
and never indicated their are the answers to the problems
only a thought, and if I questioned an aspect of your beliefs
it was to further my understanding of your ideas, some
people think they can drive others to believe they have
become the cornerstone of idealism, this is only to let you
know my presence there becomes distasteful to some, good luck......

Bye! Good luck to you.

[blckslvr79]

Originally Posted by VetteUSA

the news room has never been about the news. its about pushing beliefs upon others, that's why people always say the same crap in here all the time.

I do wish you'd post more rounded ideas in your threads.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by edtekk

Bye! Good luck to you.

Damn, who's the NOOB giving Roadster shit?

[the machine]

I certainly hope 92 roadster comes back in hear if for no other reason to read the nice shit I am going to say about him here. But I digress.

Roadster has always been much more about entertaining us rather than imposing his views or ideology, but the shooting in Connetcicut was very tough to take for many people including me. I chose to not discuss it while others chose to vent some anger. I think Roadster was in that second group.

I did not read the posts that may have driven him off but from what I have read in this thread there were threats that should not be tolerated by the moderators, and they probably have already been dealt with.

The best thing about this site is that the moderators leave you alone to make as big an ass of yourself as you want but draw the line at threats either actual or percieved.

And as Junkman said we should all remember the car that binds us all together....it is our common thread and why we are all here.

So come back 92 Roadster, you are welcome in the news room, and probably more than most.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by the machine

I chose to not discuss it while others chose to vent some anger.

I have stayed out of those threads too. I didn't even feel like discussing it would have done any good so I didn't bother either.

Originally Posted by the machine

I did not read the posts that may have driven him off but from what I have read in this thread there were threats that should not be tolerated by the moderators, and they probably have already been dealt with.

I didn't see any threats but then like I said, I didn't really hang out in those threads. I have seen some accounts disabled so someone obviously has been dealing with some folks.

[Bill Davies]

I'm not going to do the, "don't go! don't go!" thing. That's been covered, and I figure you will do what you want. However, I will say it's a shame. I've enjoyed arguing....errrr discussing things....with you.

See ya in the Lounge.

[VetteUSA]

Originally Posted by blckslvr79

I do wish you'd post more rounded ideas in your threads.

me or 92 roadster?

[blckslvr79]

Originally Posted by VetteUSA

me or 92 roadster?

You!



Just yankin' your chain.

[VetteUSA]

Originally Posted by blckslvr79

You!



Just yankin' your chain.

i'll think about it.

[blckslvr79]

No worries. Roadster will be back. He's no quitter!

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[PNHNDLE96CE]

Seriously hope that you reconsider. At least you could still post those awesome picture threads. Honestly I look for them everyday.