gwb123 Posted June 25, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 25, 2015 To our members: Your Forum Administrators are very much aware of the current controversies surrounding Confederate flags.As we all know, this Forum is dedicated to the discussion of collecting military historical objects, as well as US military history.Confederate flags and the story of the Confederacy itself are both a big part of that history. With that said, there are topics on this subject that are appropriate to post on this Forum, and others that are not.It has been the consistent position of the Moderating Staff of the Forum that current political discussions are to be discouraged. While many of us share common interests, there is also a wide variety and diversity of political viewpoints held by our members. Political threads often go on endlessly, accomplishing very little other than getting passions stirred up with nobody’s viewpoint changed in the end. Should someone truly feel the need to enter the political discussion, there are other places on the internet where such viewpoints are welcome and can be debated. However, this is outside of our charter and interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted June 25, 2015 To help clarify things, here are some examples of topics that would be appropriate, as well as some that would not.Appropriate:History of Confederate Flags (Origin, Various Designs, etc.)Confederate Flags on the Battlefield (Civil War and later)Period photos including Confederate FlagsSurviving Confederate Flags, and where they can be foundSale or Auction of original Confederate FlagsUse of Confederate Flags for museums, descendant groups, reenactorsNot Appropriate:Calls for boycotts of retailers curtailing sales of Confederate itemsSignature campaignsDiscussion of pending legislation on this issueDiscussion of whether one side is right and another is wrongExtended essays on how the public is ignorant of historyUse of the Confederate flag for other than historical usesPredictions that the United States has finally reached its end days because of this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted June 25, 2015 The Moderating Staff will be reading posts on this topic. Posts or threads considered not appropriate may either be locked or removed from view.As always, discussions on the Forum are expected to be conducted in a civil manner and respectful of other’s points of view, especially of those with which the reader may disagree.We live in the strongest country in the world. Despite the current rhetoric and media hype on all sides of the issue, this will eventually be resolved through compromise and agreement between reasonable individuals. It’s just the way we do things.We appreciate your help in highlighting the historical aspects of this discussion and appreciate the respect you show your fellow members. If anyone has any questions on this issue, please contact any of the Moderators or Administrators with your concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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