I was considering just posting this in the lounge thread, but based on similar sentiment I've heard from some other members, about hoping to see a move away from politics following Trump's victory, perhaps others might want to post their own affirmations here too.
I recently posted a thread attempting to provoke intellectual discussion on the proper role/form of education for women. That seemed to push a bit outside of the Overton window, provoking quite a few ad-hominem balks, somewhat (extremely mildly) reminiscent of what Roosh's infamous article got from the mainstream. That surprised me a little, but it got me thinking about my intent in raising the question and how I was spending my time and thoughts. Do I really have the luxury to be pondering these questions? Is it appropriate to be investing further time in such debates to further refine my political position and answer such cultural questions, given the other things I need to do?
The answer I came to is basically: no, I don't. Politics, philosophy, culture and so on, should not be important to me given other things I need to be focusing on, and given that my understanding of those things is now clear enough anyway.
So henceforth I commit to abstain from any and all political discussion on this forum for the duration of 2017; with the exception of anything directly, currently and personally affecting me. If I breach this feel free to call me a phaggot and post a link to this thread.
This thread is not in any way meant to criticize other members who enjoy participating in political discussions or who consider politics to be important and a valuable part of this forum. It is merely an affirmation of my own commitment for the year, as I know posting this will force me to stick to it on pain of being called out. If you want to join this 'no politics wagon' for the year feel free to post your own affirmation here too.
I recently posted a thread attempting to provoke intellectual discussion on the proper role/form of education for women. That seemed to push a bit outside of the Overton window, provoking quite a few ad-hominem balks, somewhat (extremely mildly) reminiscent of what Roosh's infamous article got from the mainstream. That surprised me a little, but it got me thinking about my intent in raising the question and how I was spending my time and thoughts. Do I really have the luxury to be pondering these questions? Is it appropriate to be investing further time in such debates to further refine my political position and answer such cultural questions, given the other things I need to do?
The answer I came to is basically: no, I don't. Politics, philosophy, culture and so on, should not be important to me given other things I need to be focusing on, and given that my understanding of those things is now clear enough anyway.
So henceforth I commit to abstain from any and all political discussion on this forum for the duration of 2017; with the exception of anything directly, currently and personally affecting me. If I breach this feel free to call me a phaggot and post a link to this thread.
This thread is not in any way meant to criticize other members who enjoy participating in political discussions or who consider politics to be important and a valuable part of this forum. It is merely an affirmation of my own commitment for the year, as I know posting this will force me to stick to it on pain of being called out. If you want to join this 'no politics wagon' for the year feel free to post your own affirmation here too.