Question to whoever is in charge

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

You'll put a porn section on this website but you take down the political section because it might offend people? Think about the recruits' parents who come to this site and see that there is a section devoted to porn. How will they perceive our university?

The last two sentences were a little sarcastic since recruits being influenced by message boards has been the big topic of discussion the last few days, but still, a little two faced isn't it?

[Pollodawg]

Not really.

[Coach34]

not when the PP section has limited access. General Public cant see it or even know what it is (except Hack of course)

[Todd4State]

My two cents as a member- maybe we should make the political section private like the art/porn section?

[Coach34]

we are kicking around a few ideas on the political board...we'll make a decision soon

[Todd4State]

not when the PP section has limited access. General Public cant see it or even know what it is (except Hack of course)

I didn't realize this when I made my post.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

I don't have a problem with the porn/art section, except that the political board was taken down to get rid of a problem that adding that section could potentially cause just as well.

I, for one, enjoyed the political section. It gives me something to read when the sport news is slow

[Esmerelda Villalobos]

It is pretty damn obvious the 3 or 4 posters that shouldnt be able to post on the political forum. Not because because of their opinion (they can think what they like), but the fact that recruits parents read it.

Make it read only or private and make sure bully13, will james and cadaver (even though I like his sports post) cant post. They are going to offend a recruits parent eventually.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Make it read only or private and make sure bully13, will james and cadaver (even though I like his sports post) cant post. They are going to offend a recruits parent eventually.

At the very least, Will James, that guys an idiot.

I do agree about making it private. Now that I've investigated the platinum plus section, I like how it is set up, and I'm all for making the political board like that.

[Drugdog]

Porn section? Really?? These pix are on par with Maxum. I see no relations in the pix. Or anything resembling it.
Plus you have to get access.

[Dawg61]

Dude you can't ban members from posting in the political section. Make the shit private and then any member should be able to say whatever the 17 they want. Just my 2$.

[Political Hack]

Damn you C34. You just told everyone I have access to the platinum plus "porn" site.

I think the same approach could work for the political board. Announcement said it was on a "timeout" which doesn't mean it's going away. I think it just needed to calm down a bit.

Have to admit, I missed it a bit today too.

[Gen. Grant]

I dont understand what is so hard about not spewing political bullshit on a sports message board. There are places for certain things like... fun and then there are places for politics. Go join a political message board if you must. I deal with politics and such in my every day life (nature of job) and the last thing I want to see when I come here is politics. Now, none of those women are naked so I don't think that qualifies as porn.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Porn section? Really?? These pix are on par with Maxum. I see no relations in the pix. Or anything resembling it.
Plus you have to get access.

Yes, porn.

Porn- television shows, articles, photographs, etc., thought to create or satisfy an excessive desire for something, especially something luxurious

But that's beside the point. They removed the political section because of perception, but then they add a section devoted to risqué photos of girls.

They should have both or none. They are each just as damaging if the right people view them.

[msstate7]

At the very least, Will James, that guys an idiot.

I do agree about making it private. Now that I've investigated the platinum plus section, I like how it is set up, and I'm all for making the political board like that.

Just bc you don't agree with will doesnt make him an idiot. As for recruits, maybe ripping Jesus in the Bible Belt isn't good for recruiting either

[Gen. Grant]

Yes, porn.

Porn- television shows, articles, photographs, etc., thought to create or satisfy an excessive desire for something, especially something luxurious

But that's beside the point. They removed the political section because of perception, but then they add a section devoted to risqué photos of girls.

They should have both or none. They are each just as damaging if the right people view them.

Who are the "right" people? You think a recruit's mom will find her way to ED and keep her son from committing to the bulldogs based on the same thing her son might see on MTV or BET at night? If her son visits the ole miss he will likely experience more perversion at the library than he would ever see at ED. Now, some of the things that are said on the political board might be harmful and used against us.

[Todd4State]

Yes, porn.

Porn- television shows, articles, photographs, etc., thought to create or satisfy an excessive desire for something, especially something luxurious
But that's beside the point. They removed the political section because of perception, but then they add a section devoted to risqué photos of girls.

They should have both or none. They are each just as damaging if the right people view them.

That's why it has subcategories such as softcore, hardcore, and midget.

[hailmari]

I didn't know there was a political board, but I'm far too politically ignorant to contribute to it anyways. I'm guessing the problem may have come from there being far too few people knowing the same about themselves.

[msstate7]

I didn't know there was a political board, but I'm far too politically ignorant to contribute to it anyways. I'm guessing the problem may have come from there being far too few people knowing the same about themselves.

I doubt there's too many political experts here, but it's still nice to read everyone's opinion even if I don't agree with it. I'm certainly no expert on politics, but I feel much smarter (and sometimes dumber) just from reading the political board. I for one miss it.

[msstate7]

Have to admit, I missed it a bit today too.

I'm with you, buddy

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

I dont understand what is so hard about not spewing political bullshit on a sports message board. There are places for certain things like... fun and then there are places for politics. Go join a political message board if you must. I deal with politics and such in my every day life (nature of job) and the last thing I want to see when I come here is politics. Now, none of those women are naked so I don't think that qualifies as porn.

Then don't go to the political board???

Look, I'm not here to knock on the PP board because of what it contains. I enjoy what it contains just as much as anyone else here. What I was going at when I posted this is why is a board created specifically for photos of women but there can't be a political board. Make the political board private just like the PP board.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

I doubt there's too many political experts here, but it's still nice to read everyone's opinion even if I don't agree with it. I'm certainly no expert on politics, but I feel much smarter (and sometimes dumber) just from reading the political board. I for one miss it.
I agree with with every piece of this statement.

And will James isn't an idiot for what he believes. He's an idiot for the same reason that 6pack thinks he's an idiot. No other opinion is really acceptable but his.

[Gen. Grant]

Then don't go to the political board???

Look, I'm not here to knock on the PP board because of what it contains. I enjoy what it contains just as much as anyone else here. What I was going at when I posted this is why is a board created specifically for photos of women but there can't be a political board. Make the political board private just like the PP board.

I dont go there. Im referring folks who bring it here instead of keeping it in the PP board. I can agree with making both private.

[msstate7]

I agree with with every piece of this statement.

And will James isn't an idiot for what he believes. He's an idiot for the same reason that 6pack thinks he's an idiot. No other opinion is really acceptable but his.

I like you, will, but I can't argue with that. Will is a know-it-all at times

[Drugdog]

I just realized I am A walking Porn Section by the above definition. I think about Sex a lot. Oh wait I am a Married Grown Man with a set of Nuts.

[Todd4State]

I just realized I am A walking Porn Section by the above definition. I think about Sex a lot. Oh wait I am a Married Grown Man with a set of Nuts.

Acceptance is a good and healthy thing.

[MSUDawg4Life]

I didn't know there was a political board, but I'm far too politically ignorant to contribute to it anyways. I'm guessing the problem may have come from there being far too few people knowing the same about themselves.

In my opinion, it was a few people being offensive for the sake of being offensive. Knowing some political topics are highly controversial and kept repeating those views in different ways over and over again. On both sides - conservative and liberal.

I believe it's possible to discuss political issues without generalizing and stereotyping whole groups of people. However, it seemed that most of the people who frequented the politics board wielded their political views as a weapon to bash "those other bad people" - whoever they may be. That type of stuff doesn't serve us, especially when OM fans were gleefully taking screenshots of offensive and sometimes outright hateful comments to use against us.

There was no place for it on a sports board. Not on a MSU board for MSU people where most of us clearly care about the success or failure of our athletics.

[drunkernhelldawg]

It is pretty damn obvious the 3 or 4 posters that shouldnt be able to post on the political forum. Not because because of their opinion (they can think what they like), but the fact that recruits parents read it.

Make it read only or private and make sure bully13, will james and cadaver (even though I like his sports post) cant post. They are going to offend a recruits parent eventually.

I'd hate to see particular posters banned. Just lock the threads that get out of hand. Delete posts that are too offensive.

[Behrdawg]

Bottom line, decisions are made on this board that will always keep our University at best interest. Beautiful women are a part of that University- so why not? Bigotry and poor taste are not something we will condone- therefore, we have made decisions in how to handle it.

You could always go read what the Papa Johns manager has to say over on the other board. I hear he can drive a delivery car like Andretti himself.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

There was no place for it on a sports board. Not on a MSU board for MSU people where most of us clearly care about the success or failure of our athletics.

I happen to enjoy discussing politics (and sometimes arguing with) fellow Mississippi State fans. It's nice having some common ground but not too much common ground.

Can we not just make it private like the Platinum Plus section?

[Dawg61]

Papa Johns? Oh do explain

[FlabLoser]

HD6 is a Papa Johns manager. Or owner?

[Bamboo]

Yes, porn.

Porn- television shows, articles, photographs, etc., thought to create or satisfy an excessive desire for something, especially something luxurious

But that's beside the point. They removed the political section because of perception, but then they add a section devoted to risqué photos of girls.

They should have both or none. They are each just as damaging if the right people view them.

This is a ridiculous comparison. Women HELP recruit kids for crying out loud. Parents understand that little man is going to score when he gets to college, especially an SEC school that is chock full of fine lookin ladies! Just because a message board has a section dedicated to hot girls in various states of undress, doesn't mean that the school has a philosophical outlook that will be a barrier to the feeling of acceptance. It's not like they are going to see hustler type stuff anyways.

[Dawg61]

Big difference. Peyton Manning owns 16 Papa Johns in Colorado.

[Coach34]

Big difference. Peyton Manning owns 16 Papa Johns in Colorado.


I hate the guy more than most, but let's get away from his personal stuff. Let's quit worrying about them period. We have a good site and let's make the best of what we have.

[Dawg61]

Cool wasn't trying to pry on personal stuff. Peyton Manning really does own a shit ton of Papa Johns in Denver. It's actually 21 of them not 16.

[sandwolf]

Yes, porn.

Porn- television shows, articles, photographs, etc., thought to create or satisfy an excessive desire for something, especially something luxurious

But that's beside the point. They removed the political section because of perception, but then they add a section devoted to risqué photos of girls.

They should have both or none. They are each just as damaging if the right people view them.

This is not a good comparison at all.

First of all, the pictures that are posted on the PP board are on par with the pictures in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue or a Maxim. And describing the board as a porn section is completely ridiculous and misleading, regardless of how Webster's defines the term.

Second, people are generally more passionate about their politics than almost anything else....it is about as polarizing a topic as there is. The fact that a lot of men enjoy looking at very attractive, scantily clad women is not very polarizing.

So no, they shouldn't have both or none. Sure, there is a chance that somebody could get offended by the board, but the chance of that happening is no where near the chance of someone coming across the political board and getting offended.....you are comparing apples and oranges.

[Will James]

I like you, will, but I can't argue with that. Will is a know-it-all at times

Firm beliefs intimidate some people. "How are you THAT sure of yourself? No room for considering the other side is right or just a little?" No.

[bgdog]

Firm beliefs intimidate some people. "How are you THAT sure of yourself? No room for considering the other side is right or just a little?" No.

I guess it could intimidate some people, some people probably see how ludicrous and unreasonable it is to enter into a discussion with that thought process too though

[Gordon Gekko]

LSU is about to lose all their croots

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/43426015/Here-We-Go-Again.aspx

Some of y'all with connections get Mullen on these highly rated LSU commits ASAP.

[msstate7]

LSU is about to lose all their croots

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/43426015/Here-We-Go-Again.aspx

Some of y'all with connections get Mullen on these highly rated LSU commits ASAP.

Yep. Those guys should've thought before posting. Now Lsu will be battling us and usm for 2-stars.

[KennyPowers2]

Can't stand HD6, he is the reason I'm KP2 instead of just KP.

[Coach34]

Can't stand HD6, he is the reason I'm KP2 instead of just KP.


I laughed

[Political Hack]

Firm beliefs intimidate some people. "How are you THAT sure of yourself? No room for considering the other side is right or just a little?" No.

firm beliefs can be admirable at times, but in some cases they just make you look like an arrogant yet ignorant child. I'll let you determine how your display of opinions has been viewed.

[drunkernhelldawg]

firm beliefs can be admirable at times, but in some cases they just make you look like an arrogant yet ignorant child. I'll let you determine how your display of opinions has been viewed.

I don't think that at all. I think Will has thought his beliefs through and demonstrates that fact that he is not a relativist on any level. I disagree with him on most issues, but I respect his intelligence and his passion.

I think absolutism can be a problem for him and others on issues that are new and in flux. Immediately knowing what's right can make one wrong as time passes.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

LSU is about to lose all their croots

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/43426015/Here-We-Go-Again.aspx

Some of y'all with connections get Mullen on these highly rated LSU commits ASAP.
Nice.

[KennyPowers2]

firm beliefs can be admirable at times, but in some cases they just make you look like an arrogant yet ignorant child. I'll let you determine how your display of opinions has been viewed.

Firm beliefs are what is wrong with all you liberals. You try to accept everything as equal and ok, but it is not. Your so proud of being so tolerant but its your ignorance that is showing, not WJ's. We do not have to tolerate or conform to things that are strongly against our firm beliefs.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Firm beliefs are what is wrong with all you liberals. You try to accept everything as equal and ok, but it is not. Your so proud of being so tolerant but its your ignorance that is showing, not WJ's. We do not have to tolerate or conform to things that are strongly against our firm beliefs.
Will James seems far from liberal

[KennyPowers2]

Will James seems far from liberal

I wasn't referring to WJ. I was referring to the liberals on the board ad their lack Of firm beliefs.

[sandwolf]

firm beliefs can be admirable at times, but in some cases they just make you look like an arrogant yet ignorant child.

Agreed. Being unwilling to consider that someone else's point of view or idea could be better than yours is a huge weakness. It's arrogant and it's all but guaranteed to cost you your credibility before it's all said and done.

[Political Hack]

I wasn't referring to WJ. I was referring to the liberals on the board ad their lack Of firm beliefs.

I firmly believe that we should be a nation of tolerant citizens.

[drunkernhelldawg]

Firm beliefs are what is wrong with all you liberals. You try to accept everything as equal and ok, but it is not. Your so proud of being so tolerant but its your ignorance that is showing, not WJ's. We do not have to tolerate or conform to things that are strongly against our firm beliefs.

WTF are you talking about? You some kind of mind reader?