Keith Woolford Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) After perusing some posts in the top topics on .ning I am glad there is little or no U.S. politicking on this site, and I sure hope it stays that way. Instead of spirited debate or reasonable point and counter-point discussions taking place on the issues, it seems there's just continual one-upmanship of insults. There's also the fact that we're here (PTY), not there. (U.S.) $.02 Edited June 29, 2016 by Keith Woolford 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I agree, Keith. This is why I dislike the "Personal Musings" category, which would allow such topics, it seems to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 It's pretty well know that Chiriqui Life is nothing like Ning. But Keith Woolford continues to dominate CL with what he thinks we want to see and hear (649 posts). In fact, only Walter seems more obsessed with his constant Ning comments. Funny how a couple Canadians can't resist lecturing everybody else with their philosophy of life. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WryAwry Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 If you vote for me, I'll ban all politics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyS Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I have to admit, I'm really getting tired of the constant stream of "What's next for Martinelli?" Enough already. Who cares any more? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I don't think news items about the ex-Panamanian president qualify as "politics" and, at the least shouldn't be the kind of politics we want to avoid on this site. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Sounds like there were a lot of sour pills in the recent rainfall in Boquete. Unhappy comments everywhere about political comments. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Esther said: It's pretty well know that Chiriqui Life is nothing like Ning. But Keith Woolford continues to dominate CL with what he thinks we want to see and hear (649 posts). In fact, only Walter seems more obsessed with his constant Ning comments. Funny how a couple Canadians can't resist lecturing everybody else with their philosophy of life. I enjoy the CL comments from Keith Woolford. Always well documented and current information. Too bad you have such a narrow view. If you don't enjoy his input then just don't read it. I think this website lets you automatically ignore someone. Edited June 29, 2016 by Admin_01 Changed 'web stuff' to 'website' for technical accuracy 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 If I run across reports of local or regional current events, I'm inclined to take a few minutes to share with others. It's information. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Thanks, Keith. The main purpose of this website is to share information. You always do an excellent job with your postings. I'm glad you're a contributing member on CL. Please keep reading and reporting.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I appreciate Keith's information sharing , as well his POV. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Earlier this year, I started blocking my FB friends who overdo it with political comments. I'm really hopeful that I can unblock them after the elections. p.s. I'm not happy with how we are being governed, and I'm not happy about our choices for future governance, but the social networks, including CL, will lose their intended purpose if political discussions are uncontrolled. I use the comment blocks in the internet news stories to vent my steam, and those comments are only read by people who want to read them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF13 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 My .02cents. I don't mind the "what's next for Martinelli" threads, I feel they are important to our lives here and a reminder that Panamanian politics are, well, interesting. Offshore politics not so much but the site management here keeps it corralled, so I don't see it as a problem. If I don't want to read it, then I don't. simple, really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 On June 28, 2016 at 10:50 PM, Esther said: It's pretty well know that Chiriqui Life is nothing like Ning. But Keith Woolford continues to dominate CL with what he thinks we want to see and hear (649 posts). In fact, only Walter seems more obsessed with his constant Ning comments. Funny how a couple Canadians can't resist lecturing everybody else with their philosophy of life. Esther, you could be correct about Walter's Ning comments. I don't know because I don't generally look at that website. I have, however, looked at your profile on CL yesterday. You've been a member since December, 2015 and have produced only four postings, all of which critique/criticize someone else's material. Other members experience certain things, or read a variety of publications and then post useful information here about those experiences or articles. I hope you can find the time to post content about things that affect those of us who live here. In other words, instead of critiquing/criticizing, might I suggest that you try contributing information. For instance, I never knew there was a SETI laboratory in Boquete until someone posted about it here on Chiriqui Life. Wishing you all the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 The measure of a good community forum should be to offer a diverse mixture of people, subjects and opinions. Bud & Marcelyn have done a fine job of creating a wide ranging site allowing a multitude of topics and participants. There are already plenty of metrics to categorize us (Expert, Advanced, Member, Novice, Newbie) and each of us are clearly tattooed with posting numbers. I should have a right to flag people with inordinate participation just like you can judge me for only nominal reviews. Putting every entry through a "useful/helpful" filter will only lead to confining moderation, something which Lee invariably avoided. A free exchange of viewpoints should be preferable to a mutual admiration clique. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 13 hours ago, Esther said: The measure of a good community forum should be to offer a diverse mixture of people, subjects and opinions. Bud & Marcelyn have done a fine job of creating a wide ranging site allowing a multitude of topics and participants. There are already plenty of metrics to categorize us (Expert, Advanced, Member, Novice, Newbie) and each of us are clearly tattooed with posting numbers. I should have a right to flag people with inordinate participation just like you can judge me for only nominal reviews. Putting every entry through a "useful/helpful" filter will only lead to confining moderation, something which Lee invariably avoided. A free exchange of viewpoints should be preferable to a mutual admiration clique. I agree that a polite exchange of different viewpoints (not criticisms) can make for interesting reading on a website. Also agree with your first paragraph. I get the impression that you aren't hearing my message. My message is not about your "right" to do anything, but rather suggesting that you contribute something of value. Yes, you have a right to think it, to say it, to write it, etc., but by putting it out here on a public website you are broadcasting your critical remarks to the world. Well, at least over 700 people. I seriously doubt that anyone really cares what your critical opinions are about Canadians. Maybe the Canadians that you are insulting care to the point that they could sue you. Hopefully not. And I don't know and don't care about "something which Lee invariably avoided". That has nothing to do with this situation. According to Chiriqui Life documentation, they want postings to respect others, not criticize or attack. Hope you have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Some people probably type too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Admin_01 Posted July 1, 2016 Administrators Share Posted July 1, 2016 I am locking this topic. I see nothing productive resulting in this tit-for-tat (for those who might not know that expression, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit_for_tat). As mentioned by member "Pat", CL does have published guidelines regarding the use of this website. There are only two guidelines. Please see: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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