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Post by Big Lin on Jun 3, 2016 21:06:42 GMT
Look, I'm all in favour of free speech and freedom in general.
When I set this forum up I went out of my way to try and make it represent as many divergent shades of opinion as possible.
Lately that hasn't been the case.
Lately (some people have IMd me on the subject) it seems to be turning into a mixture of a hate-fest against non-whites and Muslims and a right-wing rant.
I belong to a number of forums where anyone to the left of Genghis Khan is looked on as a Communist.
I've been called a Communist and a Satanist on those forums.
Just as I belong to other forums where anyone to the right of Trotsky is looked on as a fascist.
I've been called a fascist and a Nazi on those forums.
Now I certainly DON'T want to stifle free speech.
But I do feel that certain topics are being done to death (and not always in an honest way either).
If my husband wasn't ill I'd be far more active and start rebutting some of the lies and misconceptions that have been posted on here.
But he is and my time is limited.
All I'd ask is for people to a) try toning down the vitriol; b) maybe try and find a few more varied subjects to write about.
I'm particularly sad that lately no British members seem to be active on here as on 23 June we face the most important decision in my lifetime - to stay or leave the EU.
I'm voting to leave but I'd respect input from Remainers.
In fact I'd welcome almost ANY input that didn't seem to be either conspiracy theories or racial/religious prejudice.
So please, everyone, help cheer me and Mike up as we try and wade through our difficult time.
Thank you.
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Post by kronks on Jun 4, 2016 2:38:07 GMT
I am British and I think I am going to vote to leave too, I am fed up with all the lies we are bing fed.
It seem it is the elite who are in favour of staying.
I do not see how the majority have benefited from Europe, granted the elite have.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 13:54:29 GMT
You're quite right Lin that's how I see it here and why I posted it is turning into anti Muslim and anti gay etc yet certain members just want to keep posting the same crap it's not pleasant reading or being part of a community that does that all the time .
As to the EU I am also voting out , I am also concerned about the prejudice that is being shown to try to force us to vote to stay in ! It's really hard to find any unbiased reporting on this.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 0:01:23 GMT
Hope the hubby recovers quickly Big Lin ! I am in hope the polls go your way to all who want out! That is terrible to have to go through! I guess all countries have their crucial issues needing immediate attention. I'm truly worried over America! Racial and gay hatred on a lot of the forums is getting out of hand, and it truly is sad, people can't live and let live!
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Post by kronks on Jun 7, 2016 2:53:41 GMT
What really annoys me is the biased reporting that made my mind up for me really.
It is all biased nonsense which makes no sense, as for trade the EU is so big it can't make trade deals because it can't get everyone to agree.
I still need a passport to travel, whatever benefits there are I don't seem to have seen any benefit from them.
Not that it will make any difference to immigration I suspect.
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