[quote author=The Chairman link=topic=64035.msg401451#msg401451 date=1330829480]
The greatest contribution of the west indies cricket forum project is the recognition that together, we can rely on civil discourse to engage the tensions that characterize these difficult issues, and work towards resolutions that balance deeply held and different perspectives
[/quote] not to be flippant but sometimes we have to learn not to take ourselves too seriously
[quote author=The Chairman link=topic=64035.msg401463#msg401463 date=1330830461]
i am an experienced blog poster. i know how to weave my way around.
[/quote] I am on other sites also but what I notice here is that peoples interests are divergent, Sometimes I notice that a topic that in my mind should be of interest but will have zero response and similarly with the opposite
imho, many users of this site are highly indoctrinated to their various beliefs. trying to engage in civil (or even argumentative) discourse about social or political ideology is moot.
[quote author=The Chairman link=topic=64035.msg401469#msg401469 date=1330831054]
we are not very political here. they die quickly here. i have brought quite a few editorials but yet no response
[/quote] I noticed that , myself I prefer controversy. I will come up outrageous topics without being offensive and with a couple of exceptions Ketchem being one... no takers
i will google some innovative ways to attract members. i am not looking back at those who no longer participate for various reasons but to bring in fresh experiences and perspectives.
[quote author=The Chairman link=topic=64035.msg401475#msg401475 date=1330831942]
lunch will get plenty responses ::rofl:: ::rofl::
[/quote] I never go food topics cause it would look like I am showing off
