Vegan Kel 171 Posted April 29, 2017 I think it would be interesting to have another go at the debate threads that were quite interesting on TFF before they fizzled out. If I remember rightly it was a different topic every week or so and people had the opportunity to air their views about a wide variety of subjects and some interesting discussions took place. As long as it doesn't degenerate into pointless arguments and personal comments just because you disagree with someone else's opinions it could generate quite a bit of activity. Obviously the usual stuff like abortions, euthenasia, drugs etc are going to come up as they always do but some topics that are a bit more 'outside the box' would hopefully ensure that it doesn't fizzle out so quickly as on TFF. Just an idea, like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,299 Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) How come I don't remember this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegan Kel 171 Posted April 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, NeymarPele said: How come I don't remember this? Not sure. Must have been about 5 years ago I'd guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,299 Posted April 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, Cannabis said: You was too young at the time to take part. Fuck off Marty. 1 minute ago, Salford Kel said: Not sure. Must have been about 5 years ago I'd guess Must be that those topics were created into the Politics section which i must admit i didn't visit quite often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegan Kel 171 Posted April 29, 2017 1 minute ago, NeymarPele said: Fuck off Marty. Must be that those topics were created into the Politics section which i must admit i didn't visit quite often. It was either in there or the Pub section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nudge 7,762 Posted April 29, 2017 Oh I remember that, it was "The Debate Forum" with various discussion topics while news and stuff were kept in "Politics and News Items" subforum, both in the Pub section... Good idea to bring it back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,299 Posted April 29, 2017 3 hours ago, nudge said: Oh I remember that, it was "The Debate Forum" with various discussion topics while news and stuff were kept in "Politics and News Items" subforum, both in the Pub section... Good idea to bring it back. According to this topic there once was a hidden section called like that on the old forum but it was before my and Kel's time and i sure as hell don't remember ever hearing of something like that. https://www.totalfootballforums.com/forums/topic/49542-the-debate-forum/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nudge 7,762 Posted April 29, 2017 15 minutes ago, NeymarPele said: According to this topic there once was a hidden section called like that on the old forum but it was before my and Kel's time and i sure as hell don't remember ever hearing of something like that. https://www.totalfootballforums.com/forums/topic/49542-the-debate-forum/ It wasn't hidden but you had to be approved to be able to post there, but later they let everyone in, if I recall correctly. Not sure exactly when it was like that, around 2010-2011 I'd think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Bruce Almighty 2,768 Posted April 29, 2017 It could be done in a pinned weekly topic in the politics section. Worth a try. Hope it will be debate and not like the rest of the politics section which in the post Brexit trump environment is becoming increasingly "your different opinion must be because you are a moron, an idiot, a thicko, a racist or mentally ill" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burning Gold 421 Posted April 30, 2017 18 hours ago, HoneyNUFC said: It could be done in a pinned weekly topic in the politics section. Worth a try. Hope it will be debate and not like the rest of the politics section which in the post Brexit trump environment is becoming increasingly "your different opinion must be because you are a moron, an idiot, a thicko, a racist or mentally ill" You forgot "you've been deliberately misled by the media elites" but, to be fair, that's also what passes for political debate at the highest levels these days. I propose we start with whether or not the Holocaust actually happened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machado 1,214 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Burning Gold said: I propose we start with whether or not the Holocaust actually happened I'll have to pass. It's a crime in my country and the govt are watching 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toinho 1,310 Posted April 30, 2017 I actually think it's a good idea. No debate about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegan Kel 171 Posted May 2, 2017 Scrap the idea. Would be a complete waste of time on this place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegan Kel 171 Posted May 2, 2017 Just now, Cannabis said: Elaborate? Hardly anyone capable of debating. Just a bunch of ill informed window lickers embarrassing themselves. They're better off sticking to watching men kick a bag of wind around and playing daft games 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Palace Fan 1,717 Posted May 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, Salford Kel said: Hardly anyone capable of debating. Just a bunch of ill informed window lickers embarrassing themselves. They're better off sticking to watching men kick a bag of wind around and playing daft games Here's the first debate: Can a leopard ever change its spots? I'm going to go for no. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegan Kel 171 Posted May 2, 2017 Just now, Aaroncpfc said: Here's the first debate: Can a leopard ever change its spots? I'm going to go for no. I have no idea why you think anything you'd have to say would be of interest to me but, to clarify, let me politely inform you that it really wouldn't so carry on chatting about imaginary footballers on a silly game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toinho 1,310 Posted May 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Aaroncpfc said: Here's the first debate: Can a leopard ever change its spots? I'm going to go for no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,586 Posted May 2, 2017 7 hours ago, Aaroncpfc said: Here's the first debate: Can a leopard ever change its spots? I'm going to go for no. Mate, that was brutal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazzari 20 Posted May 2, 2017 8 hours ago, Aaroncpfc said: Here's the first debate: Can a leopard ever change its spots? I'm going to go for no. Kel right now: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Gonzo 4,239 Posted May 2, 2017 I'm for it if there's ground rules that call for at least some semblance of civility & maybe sourcing your points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegan Kel 171 Posted May 3, 2017 16 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: I'm for it if there's ground rules that call for at least some semblance of civility & maybe sourcing your points. Do forged documents, forced confessions, faked photographs, shrunken heads and 'lamps made from human skin' that turn out to be made of goatskin count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Gonzo 4,239 Posted May 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Salford Kel said: Do forged documents, forced confessions, faked photographs, shrunken heads and 'lamps made from human skin' that turn out to be made of goatskin count? None of those things are ground rules? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Large 141 Posted May 19, 2017 I think this is a great idea. The person who got it going on the old site must have been an incredibly intelligent fella. Ridiculously good looking as well. A massive hit with the ladies and the funiest guy you'll ever meet. Would be great if he showed up on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Large 141 Posted May 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, Cannabis said: I've heard he was a right bellend . If by "bellend" you mean articulate and knowledgable then I think we're talking about the same guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
