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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:14 pm
Randy would be the arbiter. He knows how to run this place better than all of us, so we'd apparently have to acquiesce to him. Which is what this is all about, after all.
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:15 pm
(September 22, 2015 at 12:13 pm)Whateverist the White Wrote: Perhaps someone could just start a thread along the lines of the one that calls for all discussion to be in memes. The difference would be that all posts would have to be copy pasta'd from somewhere else. Maybe the thread title could be "Don't Answer In Your Own Words".
I prefer the title "Pulling a Randy"
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:16 pm
(September 22, 2015 at 12:14 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: Randy would be the arbiter. He knows how to run this place better than all of us, so we'd apparently have to acquiesce to him. Which is what this is all about, after all.
Why his name isn't in red letters is beyond me.
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:17 pm
(September 22, 2015 at 11:54 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I think it might be a good idea. Not everyone here is interested in serious discussions/arguments about faith, so the idea of a designated spot for it seems appropriate. That way, those who don't want to see that type of thing can just stay away from that section of the forums.
And what about those of us who simply click "Today's Posts" instead of digging through the forum tree? We're going to see those threads without seeing that they're in Randy' playhouse. Sure, there is a path at the very top of the thread, but I'm betting most don't even look at that and dive right into the discussion.
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:18 pm
This is bloody hard to do on mobile, so I shall expect enough appreciation to see me through to the new year.
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: If it were my decision, you wouldn't be a mod.
This is why you don't get that sort of decision.
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: But if you really need a list from me to tell you how to clean this place up, start with:
Foul language
Sorry; free speech. Besides, how would you judge what constitutes "foul"? I've been far more offended by threats of post-mortem torture in plain English than by any ten 'naughty' words.
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: Disrespecting of ANYONE's faith or non-faith
Again, that pesky free speech.
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: Blasphemous memes Guess what..? Your apparent attitude towards free speech is very revealing. Plus, what is your criterion for "blasphemous"? Here in the UK, for instance, there are no blasphemy laws on the books at all.
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: Personal attacks
Already against the Rules.
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: Vulgar avatars (your own, for example)
Wow, you really have a problem with freedom of expression, don't you?
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: You know...the kind of stuff that would get you fired if you said or did any of it at work.
Almost none of your suggestions would be grounds for dismissal from employment. And the only one that might is already covered by the Rules. Hey, how about that?
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: Oh, and you could start banning some people who are the worst offenders...like Minimalist and dyresand, for example.
They've really got you rattled, haven't they?
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: NONE of that will happen, of course.
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:21 pm
Poor Randy....he does so want his bullshit to be "special."
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:24 pm
(September 22, 2015 at 12:09 pm)Losty Wrote: (September 22, 2015 at 12:04 pm)Aoi Magi Wrote: Special group membership privileges would solve that
And exactly how do we go about proving that we are anti-silly enough to qualify for membership?
We don't, rather membership should be restricted to xtians only. After all whatever you ignorant heathens say is bound to appear to be silly from the superior wisdom view of god. For interactions between heathens and the superior beings, the debate section is the best.
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:28 pm
(September 22, 2015 at 10:57 am)Losty Wrote: (September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: If it were my decision, you wouldn't be a mod.
But if you really need a list from me to tell you how to clean this place up, start with:
Foul language
Disrespecting of ANYONE's faith or non-faith
Blasphemous memes
Personal attacks
Vulgar avatars (your own, for example)
You know...the kind of stuff that would get you fired if you said or did any of it at work.
Oh, and you could start banning some people who are the worst offenders...like Minimalist and dyresand, for example.
NONE of that will happen, of course.
Which is why I propose a second forum where atheists like Nestor and others can engage in higher level discussion with theists without all the chatter.
Blasphemous memes?
We're not capable of blasphemy. God doesn't exist, so blasphemy doesn't either.
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:33 pm
Blasphemy: The original victimless crime. 
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RE: A Serious Proposal
September 22, 2015 at 12:35 pm
(September 22, 2015 at 10:37 am)Randy Carson Wrote: Oh, and you could start banning some people who are the worst offenders...like Minimalist and dyresand, for example.
OK, I got this far and - you're fucking out of your mind - I don't know what fucking universe you're in where a forum is gonna trade Min for you.
So you want a circle jerk? Isn't there enough Christian forums out there already for that?
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