OK, I will admit that I voted first and then read through the responses before compiling my own response, but my vote is still the same, I think that it would be a good idea and I would like to participate. I know that I've always strayed away from posting political comments on the regular boards, even in the political threads that others have started. I do, however, enjoy engaging in political discussions and debates with people who hold all different kinds of political views.

I agree with many previous posters who have said that politics can create divisions between people. My thoughts, though, are that we are all adults here, and we ought to be able to have a civilized conversation on many topics. Perhaps creating a separate board will allow those who know that they cannot separate the strong emotions from politics to stop before they get involved. I have seen what a charged thread has done lately, and it does not make me happy, but perhaps having a politics board will prevent these kinds of things from happening.

The best idea would probably be to have guidelines for the politcs board, much the same as what one sees at a political debate, i.e. no name-calling and the such.

I must say that I also agree with creating a Jokes board as well, that sounds like a good idea that came out of this discussion.

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I see your fantasy... you want to make it a reality

Are you in the mood to be subdued

You see these shackles
Baby I’m your slave
I’ll let you whip me if I misbehave

Tie me to the bedpost

I like it rough
cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all