Sorry it took so long to reply, but I left for Orlando for a vacation the day you posted this, and I just returned last night (February 21st). Like your screenshots in 2008, I just wanted to amuse my fellow community members and it shouldn't be taken seriously. Why else is there a whole category of humor called political satire?
Yeah, I get it. Just having a little fun with politics and screenshots was my thinking back in 2008. Here I thought I was being funny and creative, Ed " Euphod" and I would egg each other on and had some good laughs.....BUT there were some members at the time that completely flipped out after I started posting the screenshots. Some of these were people I normally got along with, complimented each other's work and helped each other out. Maybe they're still around now and then, I don't know.
I guess I was naive in '08 , but I didn't think it would be taken so badly. My screen shots were deleted and I was told by a moderator to avoid politics completely. Since then, from time to time, over the years, somebody will post a political cheap shot and not even get called out on it. Believe me, I was tempted to not let it slide, but I did. If it continued, though, I'd probably have a weak moment and confront it, although for the good of the forum and to follow the rules, I really shouldn't.
I think since 2008, people in general are even less tolerant now. Today's politics in the US are dividing families, friendships , working relationships etc more than it ever has and the media, whether it is local news or cable is helping to perpetuate division.
I'm to the point now where I've had it with the so called "news" and avoid watching. It's too chaotic and depressing. When I'm on the Trains forums these days, I don't want to see anything having to do with politics or politicians. I'm not as tolerant as I used to be either.
I understand now, that bringing up politics can turn this forum into a war zone in a heartbeat...even when meant to be just political satire.
Hope you had a good time in Orlando. Looks like you had some decent weather down there.