Let's Get Rid of the Politics Forum

[classicman]

I think its a great idea to remove the links of others who may be more knowledgeable, have inside information, deal with this on a daily basis and/or are well educated in the topic being discussed. Lets just make a list of the acceptable links/quotable sources - that way we can limit any opinions or sources that disagree with them. I'll voluntarily refrain from participating in the selection. Just let me know whats allowed.

Originally Posted by classicman

I think its a great idea to remove the links of others who may be more knowledgeable, have inside information, deal with this on a daily basis and/or are well educated in the topic being discussed. Lets just make a list of the acceptable links/quotable sources - that way we can limit any opinions or sources that disagree with them. I'll voluntarily refrain from participating in the selection. Just let me know whats allowed.

It is really a pretty simple concept.....only link to news stories, not opinions. Opinion columns have an agenda....news stories do not or should not.

If you are truly concerned about bias, why bring more outside bias into the discussion?

Here is an example:

What makes you think this conservative blogger is more knowledgeable on global warming or has more inside information, deals with the issue on a daily basis or is well educated on the topic?

Originally Posted by classicman

A crash course in global warming - part 1

link

Whats wrong with sticking to the objective as opposed to the subjective in terms of links?

And offering your own opinion on the objective link rather than posting the opinion of others.

If a group of Cellarites were sitting in a bar discussing global warming or health care or the economy ("pass the peanuts....where's the waitress...hey, did you hear on the news today...."), there would be no links, no flooding the discussion with outside opinions....

Whats so bad about discussing issues w/o bringing in outside influences?

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by classicman

I think its a great idea to remove the links of others who may be more knowledgeable, have inside information, deal with this on a daily basis and/or are well educated in the topic being discussed. Lets just make a list of the acceptable links/quotable sources - that way we can limit any opinions or sources that disagree with them. I'll voluntarily refrain from participating in the selection. Just let me know whats allowed.

Apropos of nothing, I think Redux has the insider knowledge and deals with these issues on a daily basis.

This is what he's talking about: discuss the issues...beyond pasted links and articles. We could all learn something beyond media-driven opinions.

Not trying to stir trouble, I just think it's a valid point.