An open letter on posts

This is prolly the least effective place to put this letter. This happens to be the most friendly, least offensive site on the computer.

I do understand your thinking though. People, even Christians, differ in opinion, attitude and expression of thought, and this list of forums is no different. It is so in many churches, and it is so in society at large.

Cheers,

Jim

 

Good Morning Roger!

Basically everything you have said is found, either in our SOF, or the posting rules. I think some people join without ever reading those.

But everyone does not ACT like they are...

There is a 'report post' button at the bottom of each post. Please feel free to use it when you see this kind of activity. It alerts the moderators so appropriate action can be taken.

Some people are just not happy unless they are arguing and starting a fuss. Most of the threads get hijacked and completely off topic.

The moderators try, but, as you said we can't read every post. That's why we depend on the members to help us. Either pm a moderator or use the 'report post' function. It is a great help to us when the members police themselves.

If you would like your thread moved to a forum where you would get more responses, please PM me and I will move it for you.

Blessings,
§ue

 

Christ4Kildare, I agree with your post. I used to post much the same thing once upon a time.

God bless you for having the desire to ask us all to remember that we Christians agreed to the posting rules before we became members here. And thank you for the admonishment to remember the Lord's word in our words and in our deeds towards each other.

I offer this challenge to all the members here.
#1 read the posting rules again.
#2 decide to follow them no matter what.

I give you my oath. I will not be part of the problem. I will be part of the solution. You have my word.

In Christ,
Wisdom Seeker

Link to Baptist Board Posting Rules

 

C4K,

My dittos. There are several pretty mean-spirited exchanges here, but I would add, as a note of optimism, that such posts can generally be attributed to a handful of posters, whom I try to avoid and simply ignore. There are also a few who are generally pretty respectful but who sometimes lapse into sarcasm. And I admit I've not been perfect in that regard either. Which is also why I thank you for the gentle reminder.

 

My Ditto's too.
God help us to control our sinful nature and reflect the love of Christ, here, and to everyone.

 

Sometimes...

Matthew 23:33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?

 

No...but aren't we supposed to have the same mind? (Philipians 2:5)

 

There is certainly a line that should be drawn. I think the moderators do a good job in judging each post on its own merits.

Ideas, and communication is what we must have freedom to express in this forum. Name calling, or other personal attacks have no room in communication or exchange of ideas. Even though ideas can offend others, it is not the same as a personal attack.

Being crude or using bitter language is an expression the helps convey an idea in some situations while in others, it doesn't help. In those cases, it becomes a moderators duty to decide when it has been used appropriately. And I think the moderators have done a great job. We can and should expect a wider latitude in the debate forum than in any other forum.

 

We are to "be angry and sin not" like Christ did in the temple .

Christ had righteous anger.

How many posters can say, when they are name-calling on here, that their anger is righteous and coming from a Christ-like mind?

 

The last two posts sum it up pretty well for me. There are too many Christians who are citing the occasional strong language used by Jesus (or Paul) to justify their own personal attacks on those who disagree with them, often on matters not clearly spelled out in Scripture. Humility is sadly lacking in many debates carried on between believers, and we have to ask ourselves if we are truly honoring Him in these heated exchanges.

 

Personally, I have found the use of crude or rude language to be very distasteful, and to show the true ignorance of the user. I much prefer to articulate my thoughts in a way that takes the receiver a moment or two to figure out exactly how he has been ...de-notched (I need the running head start ). Unfortunately, my teenage daughter has learned how to do this, as well...

In Christ,
Trotter

 

Agree with the general sentiments expressed, and do think the moderators do great job.
A couple of issues that sometimes give lead to misunderstandings are
1 the different use of 'English' in different countries, sometimes words or expressions that are perfectly acceptable in one country can be offensive in another, - just the cultural usage.
2 the different church backgrounds, even amongst "baptists". the things that are accepted as normal change. (not talking about the absolutes of scripture, but the way it affects order and social action)

Regards
Bob