Quote Originally Posted by Paul Peru
I've stayed away from the backroom for some time now.
Most of the time you don't get a discussion, as people are deep in their trenchcoats.
My participation just brought grief to myself and others.
My rational views tend to offend the religious right, and frankly some of the people back there just plain scare me.
I considered starting a "Liberal Club" thread - maybe I will....
I started a Progressive Circle some time back, but it doesn't work because it is just one more trenchcoat. I appreciated your smart, balanced input, Paul Peru, and it would be a shame if people like you stay away from the Backroom. My experience is that the longer you stay on, the better you learn to deal with the "scary" people - and the better you understand that they aren't really scary, just balloons full of hot air. All you need to do is refrain from answering the more offensive or personal posts, just concentrate on the smart and funny ones and Bob' s your Uncle. Between Pindarbot and the JAG'ster, there is a lot of fun to be had and a lot to be learned as well.