(October 29, 2014 at 4:54 pm)Christian Wrote: Many have labelled me as a troll or a poe for speaking my mind on this forum. Many have called for a ban.

Isn't AF a democracy? I think when Mr. Tiberius created this forum, free speech was the main driving force.

I am a true servant of Lord Jesus Christ and if that hurts you, then I will probably leave and never come back. My idea is not to preach about my Lord here but to merely share the truth with all fellow human beings and friends.

You've been a dumbass all around while you were here. If you're servant of Jesus, you're such a piss poor one that you'd serve him better by keeping your mouth shut.

Free speech doesn't mean you get to say whatever you want without criticism. It's actually the opposite of that.

If you want to be appreciated here, make smarter posts. If you're not up to that task, don't let the door smack you in the ass on your way out.

(October 30, 2014 at 6:35 am)Chas Wrote:

(October 30, 2014 at 4:10 am)LastPoet Wrote: The eternal struggle of a Mod here. Is he really a (rather stupid)christian, or is he just a smartass atheist posing as such?

The apparently eternal question is: does it really matter?

If troll/poe, ban.

If exceedingly stupid Christian, then once said stupidity is adequately demonstrated, ban.

Stupidity isn't a sufficient reason for a ban here.

(October 29, 2014 at 5:50 pm)Christian Wrote: The (sad) fact about my life is that I have no friends. My biological father passed away when I still unborn. As a child, I was horribly beaten and abused by my step-father to the point where I was locked away in a room for days with no food and water. I used to be very timid when in school and was constantly bullied by my peers. I found solace with my pastor who took me in and introduced me to Lord Jesus Christ. During my college years, I shared a flat with someone who is an atheist but became my best friend. Till then, I never knew that atheists could be that nice. My friend introduced me to this forum (and other forums), but this one stuck due to the nice members here.

Then stick around. If the mods warn you about something, take it seriously and you can be here for a long time. You're always as good as your last post with me (because I have a terrible memory).

(October 29, 2014 at 9:19 pm)Losty Wrote:

(October 29, 2014 at 5:50 pm)Christian Wrote: The (sad) fact about my life is that I have no friends. My biological father passed away when I still unborn. As a child, I was horribly beaten and abused by my step-father to the point where I was locked away in a room for days with no food and water. I used to be very timid when in school and was constantly bullied by my peers. I found solace with my pastor who took me in and introduced me to Lord Jesus Christ. During my college years, I shared a flat with someone who is an atheist but became my best friend. Till then, I never knew that atheists could be that nice. My friend introduced me to this forum (and other forums), but this one stuck due to the nice members here.

Is this actually true? My heart breaks for you if it is. I know what it is to have god as the only person on your side. I also know what it is to let go of that imaginary friend in exchange for truth and real people who actually care about you. If you need to talk...you can always PM me.

OP....just quoting this in case you're interested in any discussion besides whining and drama starting.

(October 30, 2014 at 12:09 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote:

(October 30, 2014 at 6:35 am)Chas Wrote: The apparently eternal question is: does it really matter?

If troll/poe, ban.

If exceedingly stupid Christian, then once said stupidity is adequately demonstrated, ban.

Stupidity isn't a sufficient reason for a ban here.

But the stupid ones tend to be in violation of rules 1, 2, and/or 4. Same shit over and over, not actually engaging, and preaching.

Chew toys that don't squeak should be discarded.

@Christian I am sorry if your story about your childhood is true. I certainly understand and would never wish that on anyone.

That does not change views on religion though. I appreciate some of your comments made to me, but others seem to be a bit out there

(October 30, 2014 at 1:12 pm)Chas Wrote: Chew toys that don't squeak should be discarded.

Pitiful moans would also suffice....

(October 30, 2014 at 1:12 pm)Chas Wrote:

(October 30, 2014 at 12:09 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Stupidity isn't a sufficient reason for a ban here.

But the stupid ones tend to be in violation of rules 1, 2, and/or 4. Same shit over and over, not actually engaging, and preaching.

Chew toys that don't squeak should be discarded.

True, and when they do, we take care of them - but we don't go straight to the banhammer. We give everyone an opportunity to correct their behavior here.

(October 30, 2014 at 1:12 pm)Chas Wrote: Chew toys that don't squeak should be discarded.

Perhaps you are not chewing hard enough

(October 30, 2014 at 12:09 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Stupidity isn't a sufficient reason for a ban here.

Mostly you get promoted to staff!