I want to create a mainly light hearted discussion about a variety of topics that are in the media or on tv.
For example, the problem with the Government re-shuffle is that there are too many jokers in the pack or to be fair more jacks (masters of non) and no aces.
Or if @Alice_BloodCancerUK & @Erica say keep politics out of it that’s fair comment
It could also be about Tv in general eg the voice or strictly. You may wish to comment on the Soaps, not a fan of Soaps myself, but “killing of” the character Ian Beale would be an act of Mercy, poor lad. Enlighten me if you disagree, just my outsiders view. It’s just a light hearted discussion, with no offence intended that’s all. I look forward to hearing from you.
@Rammie18 @CaroleCW
I think politics would be too divisive a topic for this forum, although I agree there are a lot of “jokers” in this current Parliament!
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Its just a light hearted idea, thanks for the input, Ill wait to see what @Alice_BloodCancerUK & @Erica think and would like to invite @Iain & @Willow to share their thoughts, before posting anymore
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Hi,
I, like Carol think anything as topical and divisive as Politics is ill advised in a forum such as this. Even comments on the NHS needs careful control.
I’m sure many of us BC patients watch a fair bit of TV so there may be scope for some ‘Telly reviews’.
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Thanks for input appreciated
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Thank you @anon06 for inviting me to comment. Personally it is not something I would want to be involved with on the forum. I am not sure that the aims and purpose of the forum is for topics like that. Maybe there would be somewhere else more appropriate? However others may feel differently. I agree with @CaroleCW that we don’t want to get into politics and I don’t watch any of the ‘soaps’ on television so wouldn’t be able to join in on that subject. We already have the Friday Jukebox which is an enjoyable end to the week and there are places where sports fans can contribute so that provides some light relief! These are only my initial thoughts.
Warm wishes, Willow
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All.opinions are welcome thanks
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Hi @anon06 thanks for your creative thinking, but I do not think this is an appropriate thread for our forum.
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Fair enough, thought it would of been a laugh, but I understand
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I am a moderator on another forum and all politics are in a subscriber only as they often run into name calling and disagreements
I personally don’t think this forum is a place for politics
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Inclined to agree overall now , but my idea was based around a variety of topics with a touch of humour. Erica has said no now and I respect that
@Erica @2DB
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Not wanting to over do the responses but agree with all the other replies , this isn’t really the purpose of the forum. The purpose is peer to peer support between people affected by blood cancer. The forum is a space for anyone affected by blood cancer to talk, share, ask questions and connect with others.People come here for some support and information often at very difficult moments in the lives and to offer advice and support to others. There are often occasional happy memories or moments shared which add to the interest of the forum and the Friday juke box is there for those who wish to participate.
There are lots of other social media spaces where this could be an outlet.
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As stated previously Erica said “No” I respect that. The heading was under general chat, in this case humour and like music jukebox up to individuals to take part. You make good points. Each to their own I understand.
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