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Because someone wanted the poll closed probably? Did I say your question was an attack? No I did not. It was a valid question...which is the way you should have conducted yourself in every post to me and we never would have had a single argument. You can take that to the bank. BTW...I am about 6', 280...so I'm not too scared.

 

Oh I have much respect. For the people who deserve it. For the ones who attack me unprovoked, or the ones who gang up on me, or the ones who just use their power like a dictator...make your own conclusion. You said "
"But folks should expect it from me. I've been here several years" Nice excuse. People should expect that when I am attacked unprovoked I fight back like a mad dog. Leave me alone, and I leave you alone.

You said "if folks can't handle the responses they get, they shouldn't be here". That includes you and everyone else who likes to attack me unprovoked and then whine when I fight back. I have tonnes of posts in my history where someone disagreed with me and I was fine with that. They were smart enough not to attack me unprovoked.

As for this statement Curtis: "We should be allowed to say we disagree, without having to worry about childish tantrums. I think people want to be provacative, just to make themselves look like victims. (Actually, very few)."

You are right. I shouldn't have to worry that I will be attacked unprovoked especially when I think I am having a decent discussion with someone. So you are exactly right...more than you know. As to what "you think" well I would disagree. Should I say what I was horrified by today? Oh wait...I do all the time.

But hey...I've learned there's better ways to handle certain kinds of people...

 

"Also, face to face confrontations don't allow the time between statements, to come up with a real good comeback."

Thou speakest for thyself.

 

Of course I am interested. I thought it was over when we were last talking like civil human beings. But then you started attacking me again. Sure I am.

 

*sigh*

 

Interesting reaction to the poll.

I never said the board was administered badly nor did I say "moderators are bad", yet, that seems to be how some of you read the fact that the question regarding attitude was asked.

Also interesting that instead of simply saying, "We are considering closing the thread while we consider its merits," an insult was thrown in about "self pity." For the record Bob, I don't feel any self pity at all regarding this.

As to other things. I have never written a word on this board that I would hesitate to say to the individual face to face in front of a full congregation - nor have I ever written anything that I worry about "facing Christ" with.

Am I guilty of getting angry? Yes.

Does the fact that I am as guilty as someone else mean its okay? No.

Does, "Its okay, we can be hateful, its just a debate forum," mesh with God's word?

Do Christians ever have a time when we are not supposed to live up to God's standards?

Why is "taking a pulse" and finding out who feels the attitude is right or wrong so threatening and anger inducing to so many? As the poll says, the answer is a simple yes or no. You are worried about the attitude or you aren't. If the majority is worried, maybe it isn't "just a few people feeling self-pity." If the majority is not worried, maybe it is. What's wrong with finding out a few base reactions in that regard?

 

If everyone and I mean EVERYONE followed this things would be so much calmer...and I would follow it as well:

"Civility will be the norm, not "attack". Focus on the issue not the individual.
Debate is encouraged! This is not just touchy-feely fellowship, but a place where every facet of an argument should be held aloft for all to see, understand, and respond to." -Dr.Bob

 

"...a bunch of negative threads and posts, in which a very small number of posters were simply bashing their fellow posters and Moderators/Administrators."

I respectfully disagree. I am not in the mood to explain myself for the gazillionth time though. If that is your conclusion then I am not making myself clear. I don't even care to make myself clear anymore...the attempt would be futile.

 

yeah show me the post where I said that. I don't remember it. I think I remember calling you a liar but I thought it was for something else. anyway...I never claimed to be perfect. It's the things you and others get away with that ticks me off. I reported something...but it was ignored...probably because it was me reporting. We all know what low worth is put on me here...one moderator even said it...and implied that I had no credibility and I was a liar.

I have nothing to hide either. I'll do it. Anyone gangs up on me or attacks me...and the discussion is over.