I for my part will not make a big issue if Simon doesn't want a lot of political threads.. although I go agree that there are mixed messages if he creates political threads but then says we keep them down. But I also understand the need to keep the political issues under a certain level of control..
And the fact that people get real touchy if things do get out of hand and threads are closed or members escalate to the point of needing deletion because of a reaction to possible hurt feelings or other..
So what ever happens happens here..
HOWEVER.. I would like to say that I think there are two flips of the coin here..
1. Those who chose to remain out of politics even though they are no longer JWs and appreciate not having to see the political threads all over..
2. Those who for the first time perhaps in their lives are being exposed to politics.. hey.. if you grew up a JW and suddenly want to be a part of this world.. we look pretty naive the first time we get our feet wet. I know.. I am one of those. I haven't a clue about how politics work (this is my bf mission this year to educate me) nor what to think about politicians. Lets face it. we were taught not to have ANY opinion as JWs..
That is why IF it was possible, IF we could have a politcal forum set up similar to the Campaign Strategy [ Strategic discussion on specific campaigns (by invitation only)] forum.. those of us who want to talk politics.. could.. and those of us who do not, wouldn't even have to bother seeing it
It's just my opinion.. and I do realize if something like this was set up.. people might have to reallize that they have to keep it under control.. behave.. be good.. and a good consciencous moderator to watch over it..
it's probably asking too much.. but it is my two cents..