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Atheists & Agnostics

Warren Stupidity

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8. I agree about #3. It is not needed and sounds like capitulation.

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Sat Nov 15, 2014, 09:15 AM

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Welcome to the Atheists & Agnostics Group (New set of rules) [View all] Goblinmonger Nov 2014 OP

Information about this OP Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #1

Well, this is a surprise. Curmudgeoness Nov 2014 #2

Thanks Goblin Gelliebeans Nov 2014 #3

Sorry, but I disagree completely with #3 skepticscott Nov 2014 #4

Things they say about atheists AlbertCat Nov 2014 #6

I agree about #3. It is not needed and sounds like capitulation. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #8

The Religion group is toxic Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #10

Sure, the Religion Group can be toxic skepticscott Nov 2014 #22

My thoughts LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #5

Regarding #2 kdmorris Nov 2014 #7

I don't come here to read about the religion forum. JNelson6563 Nov 2014 #9

Great Point! (nt) LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #17

It inevitability results in mud-pit quality discussion AlbertCat Nov 2014 #20

Then discuss those public attitudes. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #26

I agree with skeptiscott about #3 mr blur Nov 2014 #11

This is me speaking for my own opinions as a host. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #12

Thank you; you're right of course. mr blur Nov 2014 #14

Thank makes a lot of sense LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #18

Some additional explanation from a host regarding #3 EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #13

Appreciate all you say. Thanks. mr blur Nov 2014 #15

Thanks for the explanation LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #19

As hosts, we believe there is literally ZERO value in the Religion group. AlbertCat Nov 2014 #21

"Literally" zero value? Sorry, but no skepticscott Nov 2014 #23

I get that, too. And I do it. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #27

Well there is a difference between saying skepticscott Nov 2014 #28

I don't think I have anything to reconcile. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #29

Well, there is the direct contradiction skepticscott Nov 2014 #33

I appreciate the new rules and the work that must have gone into them. Rainforestgoddess Nov 2014 #16

Sorry but a couple of quick questions LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #24

Answers EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #25

Well, in that case...(Re:Your Answer #1)... Iggo Nov 2014 #41

Possible adaptation to Rule 3 Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #30

Good idea, but mr blur Nov 2014 #31

That sounds like a good idea LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #32

I giggled a little at "Focus on the Fundy" EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #35

Kind of like this? trotsky Nov 2014 #34

FWIW, I really like this idea (as both an A&A regular and as a host) EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #36

I've had the Religion group trashed for a couple of days, and it's actually refreshing EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #37

AND my blood sugar is under better control kdmorris Nov 2014 #39

As indicated in the OP, I will be locking this sometime tonight or tomorrow. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #38

Um...wha? Iggo Nov 2014 #40

Our hope is that A/A does not act as a Meta-Religion forum. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Nov 2014 #43

I've just now read this post RussBLib Dec 2014 #44

"If you have an issue with a believer you are urged to put them on ignore." Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #45

I find #1 disheartening Genki Hikari Sep 2022 #46

They aren't mysterious ... marble falls Sep 2022 #47

Thank's Y'all! Here's To Reason's Rule!!! MayReasonRule Nov 2024 #48