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Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:18 pm
by slysi
Hey all fellow members
We have had a few threads recently that ventured into politics and quite rightly they were slammed as being non-aviation in nature. Whilst I support the current rules of the forum is there not scope to have a section on this forum for non-aviation chatter???
I know a number of you do not want this forum to go the way of another similar forum (which shall remain nameless

) but I think some healthy debate about current issues is good, as long as done in a constructive way.
Your thoughts

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:30 pm
by Wargames
Hi Slysi,
To me, all things is aviation related. To share my view, all the politics,

,

and

is all things to think about while flying.

and that make it aviation related!!
But on a more serious note, you have to take into account that not all members has the same moral, political and religious views. And that is why I would prefer that we stick to rules, otherwise this forum will be as bitchy as "mocva" (Read reverse) in no time, and it will break the spirit. Rather talk politics over a

or

, but to air comments that can hurt someone and push them away, is rather not called for.
We are all here because of aviation that binds us! Lets keep the

flowing, and not the

.
My 2c.
Regards,
Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:39 pm
by slysi
Yeah, I see your point but I still think we should be able to have a decent conversation without being hurtful to other religions, cultures, etc, etc.
But then again human nature will lead to conflict so maybe you are right!
Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:44 pm
by Grumpy
I enjoy this forum and visit often only because the K@k praat is NOT allowed and discouraged. Lets keep it that way.
There are other forums for the k@k and prefer not to visit them.
Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:00 pm
by Arnulf
Also, remember, this forum has an international audience. I am sure lots of these foreign folks could not be bothered with our political k@k. They are most probably capable in generating enough of their own k@k, and don't need ours.
I would prefer an aviation focused forum with minimal politics.
Regards, Arnulf
Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:05 pm
by Tobie
Ditto, Grumpy and Arnulf
Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:32 pm
by slysi
I bow to the majority

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:29 pm
by Uncle Spud Murphy
Just read this post and I feel humbled. You are all quite right. Politics should not be included on the forum. As I said on another post, I care and when I care I do something about it.
But not on the forum, not anymore and IF I do, you slap me down good and hard, okay?
Avdb

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:52 pm
by slysi
Just as a side comment I was not implying that we should promote talking politics it was more about talking general k@k such as beer, women and sex

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:52 pm
by slysi
slysi wrote:Just as a side comment I was not implying that we should promote talking politics it was more about talking general k@k such as beer, women and sex

.......... in addition to aviation

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:55 pm
by Trikenut
Be careful of the women here!
Other wise you'll find yourself getting

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:47 pm
by kloot piloot
Talking about women and politics !
Saturday is National Woman's day.
Yeeee...Haaaa.. !
Let's go fly and respect their privacy at home !
What's up with this Government. I demand a National Man's day ! Will be flying on that day as well !

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:57 am
by skybound®
Just did a quick count of topics on the first page of Hangar Talk and 18 out of 43 topics had zero relation to flying (although I am sure anyone clever enough can bring in a aviation spin on any subject). Hence we can conclude the kak praat is already happening to a large degree some of them even with political subject lines.
So what was your question again slysi

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:01 pm
by Low Level
kloot piloot wrote:Let's go fly and respect their privacy at home !

I gave her the day off - she doesn't have to make me breakfeast, or wash the car on Saturday.

Re: Talking k@k
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:05 pm
by Gyronaut
Hangar Talk is the name of this section of the forum and to me that means anything that my mates and I would yak about in the hangar, before or after a flight, goes. No?
There are areas for serious Technical talk, Training talk, Accidents and Incidents etc. etc. so where do we talk k@k?
I respect the rules but think we need an area to hear the views of other respected aviators/like minded people on all topics.
So I am with Slysi on this one.
Len
PS, when I asked my softness "when is Mans day then?" the bi@tch shot back "Every Day!"
