So if Abortion were struck down by SCOTUS....

Lone_Wolf70
Lone_Wolf70 Posts: 2,820 Member
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would a celebratory thread be allowed? Just curious. Not taking a side, but it does seem MFP's rules are a bit flexible.

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  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    IBTL
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    I would think that either should be allowed. I don't think the problem is subject matter, but rather people who cannot behave appropriately when expressing their views.
  • jenifr818
    jenifr818 Posts: 805 Member
    I would think that either should be allowed. I don't think the problem is subject matter, but rather people who cannot behave appropriately when expressing their views.

    There is no place for civility in online discussion forums. Everybody knows that.
    And yes, it should be allowed. If a person disagrees with a thread, they are under no obligation to enter it. Just don't click it. If you want to disagree, do so respectively. After all, at the end of the day, we're not going to change anyone's mind by simply banging on a keyboard. Why can't grown adults discuss a divisive issue if they can do it in a manner that is non-threatening or uncivilized?

    Edit to add: Obviously, being a private site, MFP is free to set their rules as they wish. I just think some of their discussion board rules could stand to be changed :-)
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    I would think that either should be allowed. I don't think the problem is subject matter, but rather people who cannot behave appropriately when expressing their views.

    ^This. With controversial topics, people usually resort to anger and name calling and it's not pretty. Topics like gay marriage and abortion are emotional topics which is why it is hard to have a civilized debate, and pointless in my view, because both sides are so deeply rooted in their beliefs that no amount of debating will change anybody's mind. Just my 2 cents...
  • LauraMacNCheese
    LauraMacNCheese Posts: 7,173 Member
    The butthurt runs much too freely to allow for civilized conversation on most topics within the forums...it's not restricted to just topics which are considered controversial.
  • sc10985
    sc10985 Posts: 347 Member
    Three topics that are useless to discuss with the general public:

    Abortion
    Politics
    Religion

    Round and round you'll go for hours and hours with no resolution. Sounds like a blast.
  • Lone_Wolf70
    Lone_Wolf70 Posts: 2,820 Member
    I think we know how this will end. If I started a topic that said "USA is dumb for striking down DOMA" it would be over in 5 seconds.
  • BurningAway
    BurningAway Posts: 279 Member
    I think we know how this will end. If I started a topic that said "USA is dumb for striking down DOMA" it would be over in 5 seconds.

    Yes it would be. As would any other thread the mods dont agree with.
  • sc10985
    sc10985 Posts: 347 Member
    I think we know how this will end. If I started a topic that said "USA is dumb for striking down DOMA" it would be over in 5 seconds.

    Pretty much. And you will be shamed by all of mfp for being a rational intelligent person.
  • JennyLisT
    JennyLisT Posts: 402 Member
    Are you still whining? The thread is locked.
  • soldier4242
    soldier4242 Posts: 1,368 Member
    I think we know how this will end. If I started a topic that said "USA is dumb for striking down DOMA" it would be over in 5 seconds.

    Well it would be over as soon as a moderator discovered the thread and deemed in lock worthy. Humorously this thread that you have started here is also political and divisive so clearly your own objects are a bit flexible.

    Personally I think people should be allowed to create any thread that they want and anyone should be allowed to respond in any way that they see fit. Of course this is only referring to the content of the post themselves. If someone were to write a program that simply spammed a thread with gibberish as a way of making sure nobody could talk about a topic then I would be against that.
  • fannyfrost
    fannyfrost Posts: 756 Member
    I have found that when you discuss certain subjects and provide facts that oppose an opinion you are accused of attacking the person with a different opinion. There is no nice way to argue opinions
  • wineplease
    wineplease Posts: 469 Member
    I think MFP rules are pretty clear about these topics. Take it to our debate group! We have knock down, drag out debates there. And guess what. We don't report each other and get all butthurt there.
  • soldier4242
    soldier4242 Posts: 1,368 Member
    would a celebratory thread be allowed? Just curious. Not taking a side, but it does seem MFP's rules are a bit flexible.

    On second thought since you worded this question with "would" it be allowed I suppose the answer is a definitive "no" because the thread that you were complaining about was locked for being a political topic.

    The question of whether or not it "should" be allowed is a completely different story. If you said should it be allowed my answer would be yes. A celebratory thread should be allowed even if I disagree with what they are celebrating.
  • Olivia
    Olivia Posts: 10,132 MFP Staff
    Dear Posters,

    I wanted to offer a brief explanation for the locking of this thread.

    The forum guidelines includes this item:

    16. No Political Topics in the Main Forums
    Political content is not allowed on the Main Forums. This includes images. Please form or join a Group if you would like to engage in political debate on MyFitnessPal.


    If you would like to review the forum guidelines, please visit the following link:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines

    At our discretion, this locked thread may be deleted entirely in the near future.

    With respect,
    Olivia
    MyFitnessPal Community Manager
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