(August 13, 2016 at 6:10 am)robvalue Wrote: These are some questions for the theists of all kinds who come to this forum. I'll make it simple and say that for the purposes of this thread, a theist is someone who believes an intelligent force was responsible for the creation of our reality.



1) What are your main reasons for coming to this forum? What do you hope to achieve?

2) For each of the above reasons, where applicable:

A) What kind of techniques have you used to try and achieve your goal?

B) How successful do you feel each of these techniques has been?

C) Are there any other techniques you can think of that you may use in the future?



I'm not going to offer any opinion at all about the replies, unless I'm invited to. I'm just genuinely interested.

Many thanks!

1. To exercise my brain, practice writing, reasoning, and argumentation. Most subjects are researched before I engage in a topic so I am learning new things. I am happy when I give a cogent answer that is based on reason.

2. Since my goal in self-improvement, I achieve my goals. I don't care if anyone agrees with me (as long as they understand me). Also, since I don't have any goals other than personal, I am quick to block people who either are over the top abrasive/antagonistic or just juvenile.

Thanks for answering Steve

My question to the OP is this. Is AF for atheists or is it about atheism? I always thought is was the second. Maybe I'm mistaken.

(August 18, 2016 at 11:57 am)ChadWooters Wrote: My question to the OP is this. Is AF for atheists or is it about atheism? I always thought is was the second. Maybe I'm mistaken.

I'm not the OP, but I thought it was both.  A "safe haven" for atheists, and discussions about atheism.  However, it does tend to draw in theists - some seem like pleasant folks, like you, Chad, and some are just batshit crazy. I do wonder why many are here though. I certainly don't hang out in religious discussion groups.

It's a meeting place for atheists, where everyone else is also welcome. It's about whatever subjects people want to talk about, but often about atheism and religion. I don't know what relevance this is to my questions.

(August 18, 2016 at 9:24 am)SteveII Wrote: I am quick to block people who either are over the top abrasive/antagonistic or just juvenile.

Does that mean you block people who have behaved that way even if they stop?

Just wondering.

From the rules page.

Quote:The Purpose of Atheist Forums

The forums were created for the purpose of providing friendly discussion and debate between atheists and other like-minded individuals, as well as theists. Theists are more than welcome to join and enter into discussions but please bear in mind the nature of this community when entering into a discussion.

We believe in freedom of speech and freedom of expression, which means members can discuss their ideas without fear of censorship or limitation, provided they are not breaking the rules & guidelines below. In the interests of communication, we ask that members do not diverge from definitions of words that are found in established dictionaries, unless a thread's specific purpose is to discuss various alternative definitions.

(August 18, 2016 at 12:18 pm)Alasdair Ham Wrote:

(August 18, 2016 at 9:24 am)SteveII Wrote: I am quick to block people who either are over the top abrasive/antagonistic or just juvenile.

Does that mean you block people who have behaved that way even if they stop?

Just wondering.

I have unblocked a person or two. Sometimes I see their replies quoted in other posts and might have a second look.

(August 18, 2016 at 1:27 pm)SteveII Wrote:

(August 18, 2016 at 12:18 pm)Alasdair Ham Wrote: Does that mean you block people who have behaved that way even if they stop?

Just wondering.

I have unblocked a person or two. Sometimes I see their replies quoted in other posts and might have a second look.

I like people who are forgiving

ETA: I'm in a bad place mentally and emotionally sometimes you know? If I was ever a dick to you I'm sorry.