[HPforGrownups] Re: Politics (OT)

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 5542

Hi --

> Perhaps those interested in debating the merits of Bush and  Gore -
> who,
> last time I checked, do not appear as characters in any of JKR's
> writings - could repair themselves to one of the many fine newsgroups
> expressly
> designated as forums for political discussions
> (e.g.,alt.elections.politics), and reserve this forum for the
> discussion of Harry Potter.

I think book-banning *is* on-topic in any case, since HP is so
frequently banned or threatened with banning.  IMO, book-banning
involves at least tangential discussion of politics & the Supreme Court.

You may have missed the message that I put out on Wed morning.
Off-topic political discussions are fine *for the time being* as long as
the subject heading is clearly labelled & noone's views are attacked in
a personal manner (well, their views shouldn't be *attacked* in any
case).  My subject heading that led to your above message is very
clearly labelled OT.  If you don't wish to read it, you are certainly
free to skip it.

I don't think we've been overwhelmed with political messages, and
everyone has been very good about labelling their subject headings.

Penny


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