Originally Posted by
jimnyc
The majority of political forums are all the same. Most have their views and will not bend. Many will ultimately lead to harsh words if the other fails to agree with their POV. I defy you to find a political site where members have a habit of changing their stance once they hear the opposing persons POV.
No need to change anyone's stance. Still, it's very possible to disagree POLITELY.
Even with all of that - most that oppose STILL won't change their POV or agree with the other party.
Whether you agree with an opponent's position has nothing to do with which one of you does a better job defending their arguments.
Making stricter rules to make EVERY debate/thread free of flames/insults/personal jabs - will lead to a decline in membership.
Not necessarily at all. Some very large forums have very strict rules.
It's up to members to police themselves, place users on ignore that can't debate worth a damn & hold themselves to standards better than their opponent.
Ignore is for pussies. 
All conservatives are such from personal defects. They have been effeminated by position or nature, born halt and blind, through luxury of their parents, and can only, like invalids, act on the defensive.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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