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skepticscott

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22. Sure, the Religion Group can be toxic

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 10:25 PM

Nov 2014

The recognition that it generates some contentious and sometimes ugly exchanges is one of the main reasons that it is a separate group to begin with. But that's nothing new, and certainly nothing to warrant a change in our posting behavior here. But the toxicity is mainly because of certain people there, and the utterly bogus and nasty positions that religion and religious apologetics lead them to take. The recognition of that is one of the main reasons that THIS room exists, and I frankly think that there is no reason for us to stop recognizing it or discussing it now, nor any reason to think that toxicity is inevitable if we do.

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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 2 #48