Several weeks ago, the Older Adult Center announced a sports talk group on Tuesday mornings. I thought I would go on Tuesdays when the trivia group does not meet in the afternoon. At my first meeting, the topic changed every 30 seconds or so. At the second meeting, a few participants monopolized the conversation, as was done in other discussion groups I attended. Some of the topics considered were:
- Sports Betting
- The Pine Tar Game in 1983
- Poor performance of the Jets and Giants
- Salaries of sports superstars
It is very frustrating when I just can't get a word in when a few are dominating the conversation. I try to enjoy myself, but just can't.
I wish the people who run these groups would get training on how to properly moderate a discussion group. I don't sense any malicious intent, but I guess some motormouths just like to hear themselves talk.
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