[Sabertooth]

I think the biggest problem is that certain factions are unwilling to police their own. Right now, the Bush-bashers, of course, have the highest percentage of distruptors. But, the genuine posters in this group seem so happy to have the support that they are unwilling to out disruptors in their midst.

How pot? How kettle.

Counterpoint.

There are plenty flying monkeys among the Bush Loyalists, who do little to "police their own."

[RedBloodedAmerican]

I've asked this before. I'll ask it again. (And this is not aimed at you, ... but at the forum). Please stop it with the personal attacks. One can have a rip-roaring take-it-to-the-mat political debate with someone without getting personal, without resorting to childish taunts, and still not have it be bland.


And the best thing that one can do otherwise is to use a little self-enforcement. A Bushie telling a Bushie to knock off the insults is going to probably work better than a Keyester telling a Bushie to knock off the insults, and vice versa.

[AmishDude]

Uh, the post was removed, which underscores my point! And I thank you for further proving my point with your defensiveness. :)

It is common sense that on a conservative board, those who criticize an ascendant conservative will find their cause joined by non-cons seeking to undermine the movement.

[dirtboy]

There are plenty flying monkeys among the Bush Loyalists, who do little to "police their own."

So start by refraining from phrases such as "flying monkeys" or "bushbots" in your responses, as that just spreads the flaming, and can raise the hackles of otherwise civil posters. Ask the flamers to debate instead of just spewing insults. I've found the flamers will generally just slink off and try and find a food fight somewhere else if people stand up to them...

[Doctor Stochastic]

The Wok calling the Vase Ming?