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I'm posting 5 threads from a source in main & the same in politics. It seems reasonable enough but nothing is concrete. We'll see how it works out.I'll repeat this as I received some positive comments on it from posters who did not feel comfortable speaking up.
How many cans do we need? 10 seems excessive.
I have always been of the opinion that on threads like news stories that what people are interested in stays up and what they are not drifts down. My solution to keeping other threads up in a heavy news day is bumping them if they are active but fall off the main page.
This is how I feel. People post in threads, the threads stay on the front page. If people don't post in them, they fall to the latter pages. Michie's posts keep the topics moving. Otherwise, things grow stagnant without her.
Yes, we do re-hash the same issues over and over, but that happens even without Michie's articles. People here have pet issues (abortion, homosexuality, big government) that they want to discuss frequently. If I don't want to touch a particular issue with a ten foot pole, I just don't go in the thread.
I could post 1-2 articles too, if you like, but they might require some reading. Since I like academic things and hardcore theology, the articles might relate to that. Maybe since the american-centric nature of this forum is off-putting for some of us, having a non-American pov on Catholic issues might stimulate more discussion. I'd be willing to give it a try.
Yep & a lot less work on one person.I like that idea. It will still keep the forum moving.
I'll do my best with the 5 in each forum that has been previously mentioned. As far as comments, I will comment if I feel it is needed. Just pay attention to the quote tags if you are confused.I can see 3 main/ 3politics being a compromise for posting articles. But I'm flexible. 5 is fine if others agree.
I also agree that the poster should give some indication of their thoughts on the article. I've been confused on that point before.
I'm not invested in this fight. Just my two cents.
Because not every topic I post incites conflict. As I've said before, I post for reading or discussion. Reflections for example don't really need comment unless someone feels compelled to do so. The Pope tweaking his coat of arms is another example. Just give it a chance & we'll see how it works out.Why not discipline yourself to avoid posting topics that you yourself don't care to issue a statement on? It cabe as simple as "I agree with this because..." or "this is wrong because..." or "I'm conflicted because..."
It's mainly repeat threads of the same exact thing day in and day out that bother me. Homosexuality's just an example. I'm hoping for more variety rather than the same jaded statements over and over again. I remember an article Michie posted a while back that, if I remember correctly, talked about things that needed to change at a parish level. I thought it was interesting, but no one really else did until the thread got rolling after a couple of sarcastic comments.
I can go for that.So, perhaps only comment on articles that are more provocative or opinion related?
I agree that simple news articles can speak for themselves.
Keep doing what you're doing. You perform a service. Nobody is holding a gun to anyone's head forcing them to read anything.
Why not discipline yourself to avoid posting topics that you yourself don't care to issue a statement on? It can be as simple as "I agree with this because..." or "this is wrong because..." or "I'm conflicted because..."
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