Just maybe to add some context to this, the problem with some of the discussion is at some point someone crosses a line. So for example in politics what is that line? In many instances it is a judgement call, and that call is open to bias. So from a mod perspective, how do you draw the line that is fair and can be applied in a fair manner to all views. It becomes a huge problem. So at some point in the past a 3rd rail forum had all hell break lose and people where emailing the owners and admins and calling and complaining. The ownership decided to just say to make it fair no more politics at all. That is much easier to enforce in a way that is fair. Now it might not be always cut and dried but it is closer... Now I understand that Covid is going to be a topic because it is affecting football and some might be for canceling and many are not. So as long as we can keep this reasoned and polite we can let this thread go. But the other rules of the board should be followed, because they have been put in place in the best interests of our happy home here at BHF.
I hope everyone can understand from a mod/admin perspective why when you have a huge blowup that it starts to take a toll on us. The decisions to warn/ban and delete posts are not easy and they are not taken lightly. We have friends here too. We are like a family.
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PS Crazyhole I do not mean to point any criticism at you with my reply here I just used your post to help created a starting point to put some context on the discussion happening here.
For some combinations of reasons, Covid-19 has been turned into a political issue,a 1st amendment issue, a disgust of authority issue, and social interaction issue.
It is a virus. It is killing some, sickening others, and just conveniently using many. It is doing exactly what a successful disease virus should do. But we can’t even seem to come to any agreement on that aspect.
You set up the thread to discuss the virus. But most of the posts on the thread have more to do with how close can I get to the allowed discussion lines without getting slapped down or complaining about hurt feelings.
There was a good post that I can’t find right now that brought up a key point about what is the right criteria to measure our success to defeat this virus. We, as a society, need those guidelines.
I have I different problem with Covid-19 and I am looking for suggestions:
Situation: I am president of a homeowners association that is a legal corporation. I am required to conduct a meeting, for all owners, to elect a board of directors and set annual dues.
I have moved the meeting to an outdoor location to comply with state mandates about size and location of gatherings.
Problem: How do I get everyone to come with a mask and wear it.
I have decided to put out the following message.
Many people living or staying here have medical conditions that would make them vulnerable if they were to become infected with Covid-19. That includes both me and my wife. For that reason, for this meeting, masks are required. If you are uncomfortable with that requirement and come to the meeting without a mask, then I become very uncomfortable. If you come without a mask, I will leave. You can then find someone else to conduct this required meeting.
Any suggestions on altering that directive?
