Call for New Forum

JayMcGee · 07-16-2006, 06:08 PM

Ok, I know this is predominatlely an American site, but both Current Affairs and Politics are dominated by/skewed to the Ameriican viewpoint.

How about an International Afffairs (don't you just love French lovers) or Politics thread?

xoxoxoBruce · 07-16-2006, 07:04 PM

Why should it be a separate forum rather than threads in Politics or Current Events forums, like the British Politics thread.

Not to be chauvinistic (which I am), but is there anything going on over there that Americans should not be concerned with?
Do you think there would be enough traffic to warrant a new forum?

Anybody have thoughts on this?

Undertoad · 07-16-2006, 09:09 PM

From a quick look, about half the posts in Current Events would belong in an International Affairs section.

I have no opinion on whether this "ought to be" an American forum, I guess it's roughly an English language forum. All are welcome, but it does seem that people who speak English as a foreign language are always at a serious disadvantage.

BigV · 07-16-2006, 09:25 PM

May I participate in this proposed forum? Must I type with a French accent if I do? What would be the point?

Rock Steady · 07-16-2006, 10:26 PM

I don't even use the forums taxonomy. I just look at "User CP" subscribed threads or "New Posts". I don't see the point of anything more than one forum for this site.

wolf · 07-16-2006, 10:29 PM

I don't think that an International News/Politics Forum is needed, as the existing Current Events and Politics sections are not specific to the United States.

Post a couple of interesting things about foreign news and politics and see what happens. Assuming there are any interesting things, of course.

Rock Steady · 07-16-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

... Assuming there are any interesting things, of course.

Thank your for propagating the image of the ignorant, ugly, parochial, self-centered American. As if we didn't need any more compelling evidence.

smoothmoniker · 07-17-2006, 12:34 AM

I don't believe we need this forum, because I don't believe in the existence of other countries. I've never seen them, and if I don't have empirical evidence, I'm not just going to take it on faith.

Until we have proof, I say no need to cater to the "Internatio-nistas" and their so called "Global Perspective" agenda.

cableguy · 07-17-2006, 02:50 AM

so, I guess you've never picked up a paper or talked to anybody but your immediate family your whole life?

limey · 07-17-2006, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Steady

Thank your for propagating the image of the ignorant, ugly, parochial, self-centered American. As if we didn't need any more compelling evidence.

I think Wolf was talking to Jay McGee, and I think Much-binding-in-the-Marsh is in England ...

07-17-2006, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by Rock Steady

Quote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by wolf
... Assuming there are any interesting things, of course.

Thank your for propagating the image of the ignorant, ugly, parochial, self-centered American. As if we didn't need any more compelling evidence.

Wolf can correct me if I'm wrong; but, I took her above quoted statement to mean that if there is presently an international topic that someone would like to generate a discussion on in the Cellar, they should not hesitate to do so in the existing subject related forums. I really didn't get the impression that wolf was belittling international topics.

Our media regularly breaks news topics down for consumers into international, national, and local news and that works well for the initial presentation of information. When specific information is singled out for elaboration and/or discussion, it is not so important to categorize it that way. I wouldn't expect placement of a thread into a forum titled "International" to draw more hits to it for that reason; unless, multiple languages were involved.

OTOH, International Nothingland has kind of a nice ring to it reminiscent of IHOP.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-17-2006, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Steady

Thank your for propagating the image of the ignorant, ugly, parochial, self-centered American. As if we didn't need any more compelling evidence.

R e a d i n g C o m p r e h e n s i o n.

Spexxvet · 07-17-2006, 10:14 AM

I'd like to see a forum for people who have sex with animals. We animal lovers - not big animals, just tight little varmints mostly - have a different perspective on international affairs, .... I'm sorry, I can't keep a straight face.

Wouldn't international affairs include the US? Or would this forum be "International Affairs in which the US is not involved"?

Trilby · 07-17-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock Steady

I don't even use the forums taxonomy.

OMG. I am SOOO against stuffing animals for trophies! So 'Effin' Against It!

MaggieL · 07-17-2006, 12:52 PM

So let's sum up: Biranna is against stuffing animals and Spexxvet is for it. But not with a stright face, so it would be AOTSS.

07-16-2006, 06:08 PM	#1
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	Call for New Forum Ok, I know this is predominatlely an American site, but both Current Affairs and Politics are dominated by/skewed to the Ameriican viewpoint. How about an International Afffairs (don't you just love French lovers) or Politics thread? __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

07-16-2006, 07:04 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Why should it be a separate forum rather than threads in Politics or Current Events forums, like the British Politics thread. Not to be chauvinistic (which I am), but is there anything going on over there that Americans should not be concerned with? Do you think there would be enough traffic to warrant a new forum? Anybody have thoughts on this? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-16-2006, 09:25 PM	#4
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	May I participate in this proposed forum? Must I type with a French accent if I do? What would be the point? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

07-16-2006, 10:26 PM	#5
Rock Steady Day Tripper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 784	I don't even use the forums taxonomy. I just look at "User CP" subscribed threads or "New Posts". I don't see the point of anything more than one forum for this site. __________________

07-16-2006, 10:29 PM	#6
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I don't think that an International News/Politics Forum is needed, as the existing Current Events and Politics sections are not specific to the United States. Post a couple of interesting things about foreign news and politics and see what happens. Assuming there are any interesting things, of course. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-16-2006, 09:09 PM	#3
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	From a quick look, about half the posts in Current Events would belong in an International Affairs section. I have no opinion on whether this "ought to be" an American forum, I guess it's roughly an English language forum. All are welcome, but it does seem that people who speak English as a foreign language are always at a serious disadvantage.

07-17-2006, 12:34 AM	#8
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	I don't believe we need this forum, because I don't believe in the existence of other countries. I've never seen them, and if I don't have empirical evidence, I'm not just going to take it on faith. Until we have proof, I say no need to cater to the "Internatio-nistas" and their so called "Global Perspective" agenda. __________________ to live and die in LA

07-17-2006, 02:50 AM	#9
cableguy Elite Elitist Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 341	so, I guess you've never picked up a paper or talked to anybody but your immediate family your whole life? __________________ No ads, no talk, just great tunes! Tune into Unity Radio using Winamp HERE!

07-17-2006, 10:14 AM	#13
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I'd like to see a forum for people who have sex with animals. We animal lovers - not big animals, just tight little varmints mostly - have a different perspective on international affairs, .... I'm sorry, I can't keep a straight face. Wouldn't international affairs include the US? Or would this forum be "International Affairs in which the US is not involved"? __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

07-17-2006, 12:52 PM	#15
MaggieL in the Hour of Scampering Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jeffersonville PA (15 mi NW of Philadelphia) Posts: 4,060	So let's sum up: Biranna is against stuffing animals and Spexxvet is for it. But not with a stright face, so it would be AOTSS. __________________ "Neither can his Mind be thought to be in Tune,whose words do jarre; nor his reason In frame, whose sentence is preposterous..."

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