History vs Politics

[Grytorm]

Hello, I was just wondering about the ban on discussing politics. I understand that it is about keeping things civil because of how nasty those fights can get. But I was just wondering how far back things would have to go to become history as opposed to politics. I know that FDR is counted as politics. Would discussion of Abraham Lincoln be far enough back? George Washington? Earlier?

[Grey_Wolf_c]

Hello, I was just wondering about the ban on discussing politics. I understand that it is about keeping things civil because of how nasty those fights can get. But I was just wondering how far back things would have to go to become history as opposed to politics. I know that FDR is counted as politics. Would discussion of Abraham Lincoln be far enough back? George Washington? Earlier?

As I understand it, all politics from the real world are banned, regardless of time period, in the same way that all religions are banned, regardless of how ancient (e.g. you can discuss Thor the OotS character, but not the actual nordic divinity that inspired him).

As always, the rule of thumb is to be cautious about such topics.

Yours,

Grey Wolf

[Roland St. Jude]

Sheriff: There is no time limitation. The distinction is real world vs. not real world. If it involves the real world and politics please leave it out of the Playground. If you wonder how broadly to interpret "politics," give it a very broad interpretation, and err on the side of caution in what you post.