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Poll coming.

Of the ones listed, nearly everything, with global warming probably topping the list. I'd also add debates surrounding affirmative action. Economic debates do not generate the same level of controversy, and tend to be between a select few individuals on NSG.

The Religious Israeli declaring war on Iraq while advocating Abortion and Gun Control and complaining about the Immigrants taking all the jobs leading to huge Economic Debates discussing how Global Warming leads to Other consequences while the Sexiest NSer 2007 eats a donut!

Now thats Controversial.

Yeah, but economic debates are between a select few major participants in the same way the Cold War was between a select few major participants. :p

I voted for 'other'

I am thinking about putting up a thread about the benifits of sticking your index finger right through a baby's soft spot.

Abortion, Christianity vs Islam, Gun control, Israel and probably for the laugh, I'll throw in American foreign policy.

Which topic is most controversial?the threads most people do not dare to start.

I would say

Anti-Israel Threads.
Anti-Religion threads.
Anti-Gay threads.

personally I try to avoid those threads.

Sexiest NSer: More controvertial than gun controlling abortion loving religous Israelis immigrating to the war over economics in Iraq, which is causing global warming.

Religious topics are always the most controversial, because of the extremely personal nature that they take on.

Yeah, but economic debates are between a select few major participants in the same way the Cold War was between a select few major participants. :p
Indeed. They still can't match up to the majority of the topics listed though. They certainly do not get as personal.

Sexiest NSer: More controvertial than gun controlling abortion loving religous Israelis immigrating to the war over economics in Iraq, which is causing global warming.

Touché good sir.

the threads most people do not dare to start.

I would say

Anti-Israel Threads.
Anti-Religion threads.
Anti-Gay threads.

personally I try to avoid those threads.
Uh... is this sarcasm?

Ifreann and Londim are of equal win.

"No they aren't!"
"Yes they are!"
"You're stupid!"
"You're stupid, you f***** liberal!"
and it goes on...

George W. Bush vs Liu Shan.

But seriously, I'd say the most violent fights here are on gun control. Normally religion would be worse, but here the people seem to be unusually sensible.

Uh... is this sarcasm?

Ifreann and Londim are of equal win.

"No they aren't!"
"Yes they are!"
"You're stupid!"
"You're stupid, you f***** liberal!"
and it goes on...

Does this mean Ifreann and I have become a controversial issue? I say excellent. I am the win!

Does this mean Ifreann and I have become a controversial issue? I say excellent. I am the win!
No you haven't, you idiot. :headbang: Why the hell would you even think that?

;)

Does this mean Ifreann and I have become a controversial issue? I say excellent. I am the win!

No, I am the win!

Religion it seems appears to flare up tempers more often nowadays. It used to be Iraq, but now it is generally acknowledged to be an absolute cluster**** by nearly everyone on NSG.

Coming in a close joint second would be abortion and gun control. Then Global warming.

Economics i.e Communism/Socialism vs. Capitalism tends to bring the true veterans guns to bear, with less participation by newcomers.

Economics i.e Communism/Socialism vs. Capitalism tends to bring the true veterans guns to bear, with less participation by newcomers.
They also tend to be the most dispassionate discussions on the forums.

The answer is obvious; paedophile threads were so controversial they got banned.

The answer is obvious; paedophile threads were so controversial they got banned.

When did we ever have paedophile threads?

The answer is obvious; paedophile threads were so controversial they got banned.
Hmm, I only remember one of those from way back. Well, about six months or so, I'm not sure. Ugh, that was nasty.

When did we ever have paedophile threads?

Don't you remember the self confessed paedophile poster?

When did we ever have paedophile threads?

There used to be a few about whether paedophilia was choice/inherent and how paedophiles (particularly those who'd not acted on it should be viewed). They were controversial but I don't think they were all that bad, I think I remember The Five Castes giving a lot of useful contributions and it went relatively well.

Don't you remember the self confessed paedophile poster?
There were more than one, it's just one went round being a total arsehole about it.

There used to be a few about whether paedophilia was choice/inherent and how paedophiles (particularly those who'd not acted on it should be viewed). They were controversial but I don't think they were all that bad, I think I remember The Five Castes giving a lot of useful contributions and it went relatively well.

...so well that they got banned. :)

Economics i.e Communism/Socialism vs. Capitalism tends to bring the true veterans guns to bear, with less participation by newcomers.

I burned out on the economics threads ages ago...they took so much time and effort, much more than I'm willing to spend on those sorts of things. I mean, five page-feet for a single post is just not an investment most are willing to make.

Don't you remember the self confessed paedophile poster?

Ah yes, it's all coming back to me now.


*shudders*

Other:

Pirates vs. Ninjas. Definitely. *nod*

Must..........hold back............pro-pirate............rant

I burned out on the economics threads ages ago...they took so much time and effort, much more than I'm willing to spend on those sorts of things. I mean, five page-feet for a single post is just not an investment most are willing to make.

I remember the epitome of all Economics threads. The monumental Communism vs. Capitalism. You could write a book with it.

Religion and abortion tend to draw most attention but I wouldn't call them controversial on this forum since most people tend to agree with each other, at least on abortion. I'm amazed that abortion is even an issue yet discussed in some developed countries, only shows that some people's minds doesn't follow economic and social progresses.

Religion and abortion tend to draw most attention but I wouldn't call them controversial on this forum since most people tend to agree with each other, at least on abortion. I'm amazed that abortion is even an issue yet discussed in some developed countries, only shows that some people's minds doesn't follow economic and social progresses.
It's hardly a clear-cut issue. I do not see how debate is no longer possible on the matter. I am pro-abortion, but it's naive to assume that this position is some unassailable sacred cow.

Must..........hold back............pro-pirate............rant

Hehehe. It's like watching Al Sharpton trying to keep a vow of silence. :D

It's hardly a clear-cut issue. I do not see how debate is no longer possible on the matter. I am pro-abortion, but it's naive to assume that this position is some unassailable sacred cow.

Indeed. I always am on the fence when it comes to abortion. I used to be adamantly Pro, but nowadays I'm not so sure.

Uh... is this sarcasm? No I truly think those 3 categories are very controversial.. as most people try to avoid them.

I remember the epitome of all Economics threads. The monumental Communism vs. Capitalism. You could write a book with it.

Absolutely, that thread was a legendary behemoth, unlike any other creature to grace this forum. I, a political science student with an IR specialization, couldn't even keep up. It was economists vs. political theorists and it was damn impressive.

It's hardly a clear-cut issue. I do not see how debate is no longer possible on the matter. I am pro-abortion, but it's naive to assume that this position is some unassailable sacred cow.

What people do with their own bodies should be a clear cut issue.

What people do with their own bodies should be a clear cut issue.
And I agree, but a lot of the debate revolves around what is in those bodies. This is not the place to discuss it. My point is simply that the opposition arguments are not so readily dismissed as is typically maintained.

And I agree, but a lot of the debate revolves around what is in those bodies. This is not the place to discuss it. My point is simply that the opposition arguments are not so readily dismissed as is typically maintained.

You're right. I was only referring to a total prohibition of abortions btw, not a debate about them.

...so well that they got banned. :)

More due to a couple of arseholes (Dark Nexus wasn't it) than widespread flaming I think. And in 'The Five Castes' there was someone who claimed to be a paedophile but seemed willing to discuss it in a relatively sensible and rational manner.

post (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11491516&postcount=1693)

The poll should be multichoice. They are all the most controversial.

Depends what you mean by contraversial....

Edit: OMG 5,000 posts :eek:

Abortion, without a doubt.

Religion, abortion But spanking children has to be up there somewhere.

It was sexiest NSers, for my exclusion from the voting options.

A travesty!

Absolutely, that thread was a legendary behemoth, unlike any other creature to grace this forum. I, a political science student with an IR specialization, couldn't even keep up. It was economists vs. political theorists and it was damn impressive.

Link please?

Other: race.

Sexiest NSer 2007...the new Iraq War

I voted global warming because, as a staunch proponent of the theory I've often come into contact with just as staunch deniers.
Almost without exception are they rude, uncouth and seemingly incapable of doing their own research; I could give examples but this is a family forum and their attacks on myself and others have not been particularly courteous.

Occasionally one does come across an educated denier, though, and I enjoy such conversations and debates when it occurs. They tend to be much more courteous and much more willing to debate rather than merely argue.

As you can probably tell, courtesy means a lot to me.

I think same sex marriage is perhaps the most controversial, and unfortunatley us consevratives who despise same sex marriage lost the battle here in canada.

I think at the moment, the most controversial topic is Islam, partly because a lot of people try not to discuss it out of fear.

I would say immigration, because usually at least one anti-immigrant says something racist.

I burned out on the economics threads ages ago...they took so much time and effort, much more than I'm willing to spend on those sorts of things. I mean, five page-feet for a single post is just not an investment most are willing to make.Hooray! Victory is mine! ;)

It was sexiest NSers, for my exclusion from the voting options.

A travesty!You didn't enter, silly.

Oh, by the way, I voted for Israel, since it's a topic that draws all the insane extremists from both left and right. Also, since both sides are dicks, you'd expect there to be more moderation from outside observers, but there isn't.

I'm not so sure about abortion. It's obviously controversial, but since the forum and the older and more experienced NSers are generally pro-choice the debate is usually only with newbies who later leave in disgust at our baby-hating ways.