04-07-2020, 04:06 AM
Some other info that may useful to any other newcomers....
First, this board is primarily for discussing Stanford sports. Please read the board rules & other info. Some of us have been here years, and we've mostly been able to keep things civil, even if we disagree. (There have been people that got their hand slapped, and there have been people banned.) The common interest in Stanford sports helps. Occasionally there are fans of other teams that join us, and they must always be treated with respect. Many people here, but not all, are Stanford alumni. A lot know each other. There is a wide geographic distribution and age range.
The COVID-19 topic originally was a single thread in the CARDboard C-House. That covered lots of different topics. After a 670 postings in that topic, the admins made its own forum with the capability of having multiple threads. You will see that original topic (now locked) as "Covid-19 considerations" near the end of this forum's threads.
You can search for words in the forum by using the search at the bottom of the page. I searched for "Korea". Among the results was this link to an earlier post, somewhat similar to yours.
As with any of forum on any website, there are probably many who only read it. I understand that, but don't be shy. If you have something useful to contribute, please do. For COVID-19, we have several posters in the medical field that provide the best insight. Whether the field is economics, politics, statistics, athletics, there are people here who have professional expertise.
Because of the close tie between how COVID-19 affects us individually and collectively, and how it is managed by the various levels of government, the admins have obviously chosen to loosen the strictures against political discussions. A lot of what is being said under COVID-19 would not be allowed when discussing sports. Even so, personal attacks will get someone censured or banned. If you post something and then think better of it, you can edit it or delete the post entirely (but it is better to take a breath and think about it before ever hitting "Post"). If you have a problem with someone, try using Personal Messages or discuss it with an admin. Don't make it public.
First, this board is primarily for discussing Stanford sports. Please read the board rules & other info. Some of us have been here years, and we've mostly been able to keep things civil, even if we disagree. (There have been people that got their hand slapped, and there have been people banned.) The common interest in Stanford sports helps. Occasionally there are fans of other teams that join us, and they must always be treated with respect. Many people here, but not all, are Stanford alumni. A lot know each other. There is a wide geographic distribution and age range.
The COVID-19 topic originally was a single thread in the CARDboard C-House. That covered lots of different topics. After a 670 postings in that topic, the admins made its own forum with the capability of having multiple threads. You will see that original topic (now locked) as "Covid-19 considerations" near the end of this forum's threads.
You can search for words in the forum by using the search at the bottom of the page. I searched for "Korea". Among the results was this link to an earlier post, somewhat similar to yours.
As with any of forum on any website, there are probably many who only read it. I understand that, but don't be shy. If you have something useful to contribute, please do. For COVID-19, we have several posters in the medical field that provide the best insight. Whether the field is economics, politics, statistics, athletics, there are people here who have professional expertise.
Because of the close tie between how COVID-19 affects us individually and collectively, and how it is managed by the various levels of government, the admins have obviously chosen to loosen the strictures against political discussions. A lot of what is being said under COVID-19 would not be allowed when discussing sports. Even so, personal attacks will get someone censured or banned. If you post something and then think better of it, you can edit it or delete the post entirely (but it is better to take a breath and think about it before ever hitting "Post"). If you have a problem with someone, try using Personal Messages or discuss it with an admin. Don't make it public.