"Current News" thread? (Page 1 of 4)

If the current news thread can be kept to discuss that and not the politicals ideals of members i think this would be a good idea. we could talk about the news without to score the points yes? I think there is much more news than the political news and perhaps we could talk about this only, funny or good or bad news?

I disagree with the previous posters.

I find such a political thread absolutely necessary and would also let the standards slip there deliberately.

Trump systematically tries to undermine traditional media - he even rants about the NYT.
As you can see in various countries that's step one on the way into breaking down democracy - (Russia, Turkey, Hungary, Poland and so on). It happened elsewhere.

Because of that alternative media are necessary and must step in - also an innocent James Bond Forum in those times where the exchange of political disagreements can happen so that people can form their own opinion.

If we just rely on Facebook to play that role, I can't see a Happy Ending for that.

Already the poltical news and comments? current new and political thread do not have to be the same things. there is the political threads already. this one could be just for funny or good news but no political news, that is talked about on the other threads. it it were not to be fun it would be of no good to the ajb site as there is enough of the political already.

Really?
Where?

Along with the shortage of vegtables in the shops, ( one big benifit of brexit, I say  ) I've
noticed fewer  currants in my scones !  Making afternoon tea less enjoyable.

Nothing to do with Brexit but bad weather in Spain and bad contracting on the side of Tesco.
The UK are still a member of the EU 

Joshua,

I've only mentioned Trump to give a perspective and to strengthen my later point.
It was not my intention to start a political debate.

And you've had a part why the Trump thread has been locked 

Guys, this thread is supposed to only discuss the possibility of opening a News thread, which begins to look pretty unlikely.
If we do decide here that there's a need for one then allow Sir Miles or I to start it - please, nobody go starting one till that point.

I support such a thread. Earlier I mentioned how many of us live in an 'echo chamber' when it comes to news. We read news sources that usually confirm our existing views and siscuss with people who agree with us. I welcome a chance to talk about and discuss news here where there are members from several continents and with different views from mine. I think we can all benefit from such a tread. That said I don't think it should be a 'quarrel about Trump'-thread (while he and US politics can't be  avoided) and it shouldn't be a thread just for good and funny news, serious news should also have a place. Hopefully it should be a thread to discuss all sorts of news in the media from many parts of the world. If you don't want to read about current news on AJB, this thread will be the perfect answer. Lately politics has turned up in all sorts of threads, including Random Chat and the Izabella Thread, but with a Current News thread other threads should be safe. So if you want to avoid discussions about politics - simply don't click on the Current News thread 

I do disagree with the idea that the thread should be closed if some members con't be civil to each other. That way you punish most of the members who just want to exchange views and read news. The hotheads will most likely just wait till the thread re-opens and continue the debate as before. The Mods should instead bann the offending (offensive?) member(s) from the entire AJB forum for a period of time, it  would be more fair and effective. Note that banns should normally happen after a clear warning. If a member posts something completely beyond the pale he can be banned imediately. If that sort of behavior continues, new and longer AJB banns should follow. If you need time to calm down and reflect, members will return humbled and wiser. If the member in question is just after quarrels and name-calling, they will sooner or later leave AJB completely, by choice or by force.

Last edited by Number24 (6th Feb 2017 13:52)

I think the near past has shown us that politics and current events spill into this forum no matter what, because we have informed and opinionated members here. The Current News thread will simply channel the discussion into one thread and keep the rest of the forum politics free.

Last edited by Number24 (6th Feb 2017 14:04)

I agree with AS. Politics and religion have no place on these boards (of which I have participated). No purpose is served by those with agendas to fulfil. It would be good to discuss other topics but surely an option is already there to open a thread on "Other Topics"?

I love reading the opinion of others , if only to prove once again to myself ... Just
How clever and smart I really am 

On current news .... Congratulations to her Majesty on her Sapphire Jubilee     Queen and Bond girl !