Is this Sandbox too political?

DG, thank you for weighing in. I appreciate the candor.

DG, thank you for weighing in. I appreciate the candor. Originally Posted by HDGristle

You’re Welcome HDG, that’s how I roll.

The obsession with the ghost of PI will never die here evidently.

But that’s neither here nor there (just a weird obsession for a internet character that has never been present on this board and has been not involved in the industry for MANY years)

Hookers were pushed out of any non ad threads on Indys by keyboard warriors just like they are here. No difference really.

But you can keep on telling us about that one time you had lunch with PI Originally Posted by Dreamgurrl

I actually had several eats and drinks with PI over the years. But I wasn’t addressing you directly in the first place. I quoted AG. I was referring to your post sounding like PI wrote it. Can you stay on topic instead of your usual rants against ECCIE. I doubt very much that political topics in the Sand Box are keeping hookers away. You’re still here. If only to constantly condemn this site. Carry on.

I actually had several eats and drinks with PI over the years. But I wasn’t addressing you in the first place. I quoted AG. I was referring to your post sounding like PI wrote it. Can you stay on topic instead of your usual rants against ECCIE. I doubt very much that political topics in the Sand Box are keeping hookers away. You’re still here. If only to constantly condemn this site. Carry on. Originally Posted by bambino

Of course you have….

Lmao

And like who the fuck cares??? People have lunch with other people quite often but it’s your claim to PI fame.

Why is PI on your mind?
My post was on topic, I did not rant against Eccie . Try again

Of course you have….

Lmao

And like who the fuck cares??? People have lunch with other people quite often but it’s your claim to PI fame.

Why is PI on your mind?
My post was ion topic, I did not rant against Eccie . Try again Originally Posted by Dreamgurrl

I didn’t mention lunch with PI, you did. You have not addressed the OPs question. You only described ECCIe has a horrible site.


BAHAHAHAHA

But most here know what your claim to fame is. Care to answer the OPs question and quit hijacking the thread.

I don’t mention it, you did. You have not addressed the OPs question. You only described ECCIe has a horrible site.


BAHAHAHAHA

But most here know what your claim to fame is. Care to answer the OPs question and quit hijacking the thread. Originally Posted by bambino

I 100 percent answered the OP question. The only hijacker here is you.
When did I say Eccie is a horrible site?

You brought up PI.

I’ve started quite a few threads in an attempt to gauge provider participation and they all result in DMs from providers replying to the topic saying they read my post but don’t want to participate because it’s horrifically toxic here. Originally Posted by Dreamgurrl

You said “horrifically toxic here”. I didn’t bring up lunch with PI, you did. Simple question, are political threads driving away hookers. That’s the question.

Edit: Dupe post

Bam, she's hitting a viewpoint that is tangential and germane to the toxicity I see in the daily political rancor and she's a provider that isn't posting on a daily basis. That does post from time to time and I surmise would post more if the culture here was more conducive to networking.

That's part of this place as well and it also generates clicks.

A thriving forum generates more content, more clicks and more networking and that's where I see the imbalance being a drag on the culture. And the political bullshit being so prevalent perhaps is a symptom of a larger problem. I say this as one of the vocal. We know that there's a substantial lurker community. I'm interested in converting those lurkers to posters.

In getting MORE intel as a result. MORE opportunities to sample local talent and get info on traveling talent. Not in being part of a lunch clique and us all being fucking buddies. But in some more civility.

And a more entertaining place to bullshit from time to time. It's not just about hookers. As the OP I can confirm that I am looking at that AND if it's depressing other types of discussions and content

Horrifically toxic and horrible are not the same.

The site has potential! It’s the trolls that are the problem for others … AHEM

Also I was quoting others why they won’t post here AT ALL.

Bam, she's hitting a viewpoint that is tangential and germane to the toxicity I see in the daily political rancor and she's a provider that isn't posting on a daily basis. That does post from time to time and I surmise would post more if the culture here was more conducive to networking.

That's part of this place as well and it also generates clicks.

A thriving forum generates more content, more clicks and more networking and that's where I see the imbalance being a drag on the culture. And the political bullshit being so prevalent perhaps is a symptom of a larger problem. I say this as one of the vocal. We know that there's a substantial lurker community. I'm interested in converting those lurkers to posters.

In getting MORE intel as a result. MORE opportunities to sample local talent and get info on traveling talent. Not in being part of a lunch clique and us all being fucking buddies. But in some more civility. Originally Posted by HDGristle

Again, this is your opinion, not based in fact or realty. Fancy words can’t overcome that. If it really bugs you, take it up with DJ. He’s an Admin. Maybe they’ll have a pow wow. Don’t bet on it.

Horrifically toxic and horrible are not the same.

The site has potential! It’s the trolls that are the problem for others … AHEM Originally Posted by Dreamgurrl

If you say so. Horrifically Toxic Food can kill you. Horrible food, not so much.

Again, this is your opinion, not based in fact or realty. Fancy words can’t overcome that. Originally Posted by bambino

It's my opinion and observations based on facts and reality. So I respectfully disagree.

It's my opinion and observations based on facts and reality. So I respectfully disagree. Originally Posted by HDGristle

The only fact is that there are more political threads than other topics in the Sand box. Since politics touches every aspect of our lives, and the 24/7 news cycle, there’s just an abundance of material. So there’s that. Your description of the threads and their contents are your opinion.

The op's question has been more than answered! With many good options and advice! Hes got to be just trolling now! Originally Posted by winn dixie

I suspect some would say trolling was the whole purpose of the thread. But whatever, people are free to post whatever threads that interest them even though the OP seemingly disagrees