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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]kentauros
(29,414 posts)1. I think the SoP is fine.
Yet, maybe we need to strictly define each and every part of it, so there is less in the way of "hair splitting" in order to restrict more "hair-pulling."
A safe haven that provides opportunities for people of all faiths, spiritual leanings and non-belief to discuss religious topics and events in a positive and civil manner, with an emphasis on tolerance. Criticisms of individual beliefs or non-belief, or debates about the existence of higher power(s) are not appropriate in this group.
So, here are the bits to be more closely defined:
safe haven
provides opportunities
people of all faiths, spiritual leanings and non-belief
discuss religious topics and events
positive and civil manner
emphasis on tolerance
Criticisms of individual beliefs or non-belief, or debates about the existence of higher power(s) are not appropriate in this group.
There isn't much one can do about the Masters of Semantics & Derailment other than ignore and walk away. And while any one of us can put people on ignore, we shouldn't have to do that in this group. While I do have some on ignore (and should add a few more) one reason I don't do it is that I want to see the overall group (threads and posts) the same way potential new posters see it, or without the gaps made by members that are on ignore.
Other than that, I'm a bit worn out, and may not be replying to all of my PMs in a timely manner today
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I think that i definitely over reacted - but I also think that some of the people who visited
el_bryanto
Aug 2014
#3
So asking a question without any insults or incivility is "disruptive"?
Warren Stupidity
Aug 2014
#18
Sir for the very last time, and I mean the very last time withdraw from this room.
hrmjustin
Aug 2014
#20
I think he was baited by your very presence. you knew he doesn't post in religion and several
hrmjustin
Aug 2014
#24
To the host. you have two links in your thread that goes to the labels thread.
hrmjustin
Aug 2014
#27
This is an interesting point. I am too tired now to seriously think about this but I will
hrmjustin
Aug 2014
#32
Like I said, it's natural to react defensively to suspicion and hostility.
Htom Sirveaux
Aug 2014
#36