Dont Ask. Don't Tell.

Chess.com has policies in place prohibiting discussions of religion and politics, but they appear to allow discussions of sexuality, namely homosexuality.

I think homosexuality discussions encompass both religious and political arenas, the political aspect being it's a agenda of the left, a adopted child of liberalism. Religiously, homosexuality is considered a sin. This being said, it's impossible to have a discussion on homosexuality without invoking both the forbidden subjects of religion and politics, hence sexual orientation should join the list of prohibited subjects.

At the very least, a policy of Don't ask, Don't tell should be adopted. A person's race, creed, gender, or sexual preferences  do not matter and have no bearing on a forum for chess.

When I'm playing a game, I care only about the game and my opponents strength and weaknesses, not their race, creed, sexual orientation. The same goes for forum discussions, present your ideas, lay down your thoughts, I'll judge you by your words, not your race, creed, sexual orientation. In the end, isn't that all that matters?

Don't ask.  Don't tell.

You realize that on of the reasons theyre blocked is because people get pissy and post stuff like this. You're seriously obsessing over this, I mean, you say that you dont care, but it seems as if every single comment, thread, and forum that you create seems to be about this topic. If you don't care and don't judge, then it shouldnt matter if someone's gay, straight, trans, etc. I think that instead of people just keeping everything to themselves, they should just be allowed to be proud of who they are. It isn't political unless you make it political. Just live and let live, and anyways, if it doesn't matter, then why shouldn't it be allowed?

 

Besides, this is called the off-topic forum for a reason.

I was pointing out that this is the off-topic forum because one of their arguments for the implementation of a "Don't ask, Dont tell" rule is that it isnt related to chess, and should therefore be removed.

I agree with you bonsai but the mods should expand the list of banned topics to include science and sex because both of these involve religious backings.

No, the premise of the post was stated clearly, since religion and political discussions are not allowed because of the volatile nature of the subject matter, discussions on sexuality, namely homosexuality should be added to the list because of its inherent political and religious ramifications. To answer your other accusation that I am obsessed with this subject...No, I am however obsessed with stopping a couple people on this forum from flaunting their sexual choices at every opportunity, using it as a victim card, and advertising the lifestyle on a forum that has nothing to do with sexual choices. Yes, this is in off topic, where, I might add, discussion of politics and religion is also not allowed.

+1 I totally agree

No one's talking about science, do try to keep up.

When you put it that way! It makes sense I keep getting disturbing messages about the way I date people and what type of person I date like male or female! I do not like it and people just get on my damn (sorry for the language)(It is just how I feel) nerves! I do not think it really matters! I think people are just trying to get into your business so they can just go tell the world! I DO NOT LIKE THAT!

 

 

 

If they wanna go let them come at me I will just shoot haikus at them! lol

1) Block. 2) Ignore. 3) Forget

What exactly is "Off-Topic"?  Once you post something, isnt it a topic of discussion?  

That is what I did!

I am glad chess.com doesn't allow these discussions. Every time this happens here people begin arguing endlessly and also writing horrible things about others.

I believe the thought is that chess is THE topic, anything other than chess discussion is off (the) topic.

Agreed! Well said!

Then why is all the trash allowed in the main forums?  

What does count to...first to post...your favorite food...what car do you drive...whats your favorite bad...your favorite color...have to do with chess?

Well my haikus got kicked out of the picture!

Personally, from what I've seen, no matter where a topic is posted and what guidelines it's supposed to follow, something always goes off topic and some rule is always broken. One of those rebellious things. Personally, I think Chess.com's forum should be moderated better. I'm glad they have a lot of sections talking about chess, but all the off topic sections and stuff like that for the community is sort of unnecessary. Having a couple of off-topic topics, ok, fine. But all these things that aren't even close to related to chess or normal things? Seriously, gimme a break. This type of stuff I consider flaming. As an owner of a website, I feel that this forum should be more protected. This topic I agree with. Sure you can be proud of your nature. But why feel you need to spread it to the world. Not everyone wants to or cares to know.

I am done with these messages I am closing my account!

I would just stay off the forum and turn off in-game chat. Don't let people beat you down.

Ok that is a good idea!