General Chatter

[Ziggy and Angelbaby]

There is an awful lot of political discussion going on here. I hate to be that guy, but I feel compelled to point out that the fastest way to fracture a community is by discussing politics, and religion. I'm not here for that stuff, and I don't think that I'm alone. I'm here to enjoy waifus, ponies, pony waifu's non-pony waifus, and to build some level of community with like-minded individuals.

I get where you're coming from; I do. But how strong / close IS a community if all it takes is a disagreement on one front to tear them apart?

It's been pretty obvious so I'm not calling anyone out here: I regularly and consistently disagree with Mercy where firearms are concerned. Does that mean I dislike the guy or wouldn't talk to him about other things? Not at all. I can disagree with someone on one point and still get along with them on others.

Just because the members of this community share a common bond doesn't mean they're going to agree on everything, and - while this isn't what the site was necessarily intended for - I think people (potential friends in particular) should be able to have these discussions. Otherwise, it comes off as though you're just pretending to get along.

Don't talk about A, B, or C, and everything's hunky dory? That's an illusion. I can dislike someone's opinion or stance on an issue and still like and / or communicate with them. I've had several heated discussions with my closest friends; that's kind of how we got to be as close as we are. Or part of it.