Rebel said:Well. You have a politics section. This is only natural. How can you debate a political topic if the admin has banned a counter argument? It's just counter intuitive.
Makes sense. Thanks for your comments. ^^
Darth-Apple said:I've seen religious debates done properly and improperly. The problem comes when someone from either side decides to go and flame the other side out of rage or anger. I've seen it from both the religious and the nonreligious. Quite frankly, I don't enjoy participating in it, but hey, who does?![]()
I've always seen Off Topix as a pretty relaxing community that isn't as uptight as other communities about the atmosphere in general. That's something that I've definitely liked about this place, even as more of a lurker than a heavily-posting member. All things considered, I'm very glad to hear that Off Topix is opening the doors to deeper religious discussions, and I'm interested in seeing how everything goes.
Thanks Darth.
Khalessi said:I can't help but feel that Nebulous, you are in a no win situation here aye.
People will get upset if they are unable, or prevented, from expressing their honest opinions, others will get upset or distressed by what they read.
Damned if you do .. damned if you don't aye.
If we can all act and respond like adults, and leave the childish name calling, and finger pointing out of things .. this decision to allow these kinda discussions, could prove to be an asset to Off Topix.![]()
Khalessi said:LegendHidden said:Very true Khalessi. I agree 100%Khalessi said:I can't help but feel that Nebulous, you are in a no win situation here aye.
People will get upset if they are unable, or prevented, from expressing their honest opinions, others will get upset or distressed by what they read.
Damned if you do .. damned if you don't aye.
If we can all act and respond like adults, and leave the childish name calling, and finger pointing out of things .. this decision to allow these kinda discussions, could prove to be an asset to Off Topix.![]()
Those that do really love and appreciate Off Topix, will at least endeavor to keep comments and opinions at least somewhat decent.
Absolutely there should be at least some boundaries though aye?
I mean straight out name calling, especially so in a religious topic, just should not be acceptable, or tolerated. No need for it at all.
Khalessi said:Might be worth thinking about a work around.
Maybe those that cannot seem to contain themselves and refrain from name calling, or forget to use common decency .. after one warning, if they persist, perhaps they might be excluded from further religious discussions, or be placed on mod preview for a set period of time?
This way .. the whole board doesn't have to suffer for one lone persons actions?
Thanks for your concern. We try to let people speak their mind (good or bad) and post up counter arguments without fear of being scolded, but there is a limit to everything. If things get out of hand, we will do our best to handle the situation appropriately. We can put limitations on a problem member's account (like moderator queue/approval of posts, removing access to the debate forum or even a ban) ...if it ever gets to that point.
DrLeftover said:So far, I am rather pleased with the discussions.
There has been some flaming of Christians by those who cannot separate the larger topic from their own personal experience, but, perhaps, it is a teaching opportunity.
At least, it could be.
We shall see if some of the rest of us are up to the challenge.
Glad it's working out!
