People spend all kinds of heroic efforts protecting all kinds of ideas; trying to prevent these ideas from being misunderstood or maligned. Or even trying to convert the world to these ideas. Seems like this is a worthwhile human endeavor.
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Thanks. Yes, reading the guidelines and rules (and considering the posts I made yesterday) is what made me wish to reflect about the topic; to modify my attitude. I'm wondering: why am I here (on RF)?
My best boss ever was gay. I shall never forget her.
What?? Satan wants people to be gay??
Good point. I suppose if we always try to say things that interest and edify others; that their feedback will nourish us.
Nope. Satin. The fabric.
Good point. Living and walking tall among the hordes of the lost and unredeemable (in fellowship with all the other specially chosen of your own in-group); this provides comfort, I suppose. I prefer cuddling with my dogs.
What is a troll anyway? Is someone who doesn't intend to offend people, but who does offend people; is that person a troll? And if someone claims to be offended; should we believe them? Maybe they aren't really offended but just think they are offended?
I wonder if it's anybody's place to tell people that they *won't* burn in hell?
Oh, it certainly is. Some people have been mistreated to the point of needing that reassurance. It happens fairly frequently with young LGBTIQ people who find themselves lacking proper support, for instance.
I'm trying to figure out how to enjoy my time on RF, and give people things to think about, while hoping they enjoy themselves in the process. I don't think I have to worry about being banned if I can keep this goal in mind.
I'm a naturally critical person, so this is a difficult challenge. If I fail, please feel free to ban me; I deserve the shame of it.
haha
I've never banned anyone.
Not for lack of trying, but since I'm not on staff it's really difficult.
It's called a bribe. When they inform you they plan to ban you, offer them money. Usually that will keep them from banning you, at least for a while. But once you start paying them, they will start to expect it more frequently, and you will be banned more often. Paying larger sums seems to help -- for a while anyway... Eventually, the whole thing gets too expensive, and you have to quit RF for good.
Or, you can join again with another account. But that will get you banned from the beginning, so you really can't win.
Interesting point. I would be helping some people if I correct false claims that cause them anxiety or stress; people who have been psychologically damaged by these false claims. I shall take this to heart. Thank you.
Subduction Zone
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Which is why I refer to websites of Christian apologists as liars for Jesus. One cannot make that claim for members even if it is rather obvious.
Well, I'm here to learn about the beliefs others have, to hone my debate tactics, to learn from other knowledgeable people, and convey some of what I have learned.
The main difference in this site is that politeness is, in essence, the main rule. We *expect* differences of viewpoint. We expect people to have opposite ideas about many things. But, we *also* expect people to maintain decorum (well, not @Revoltingest, he's a lost cause on that score) and to engage in *civil* discussion.
OK, thanks for the insight. I shall endeavor to be helpful and respectful of others, if I can. (Probably I can't.)
Good strategy. They (people *not* on RF) are idiots, not them (people *on* RF).
Subduction Zone
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Oh we have plenty of our own. But it is not conducive to polite discourse to tell someone that he is a bloomin' idiot.Good strategy. They (people *not* on RF) are idiots, not them (people *on* RF).