Civility subsection suggestion

[Catholic_Lady]

So having skimmed the last few pages, it seems like people would be happier if they were able to swear to emphasize a point, but not if it’s being used to attack / insult someone.

So essentially a forum where we have a stricter enforcement of flaming, would that suffice or are there other rules it would need?

I'll have to read through the flaming rule again to see if there's anything I would add. But yes, basically the rules would be geared towards facilitating productive dialogue.

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That is true that people here are more respectful and considerate of me than they are with some of the other theists. However, let me tell you, it took some time to gain that level of respect. It certainly wasnt like that when I first joined, and building up to that happened gradually over time. I stayed anyway (though taking some breaks in between lol), but others might not if they get too discouraged or don't have the same patience. Or they might become bitter in the process.

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As for perspective #2, I concede that there will always be people who skirt the rules and break the spirit of the rules. But I really think it will be a great improvement in that regard from the rest of the forums. Because people can just act like that on the rest of the forum. So why request to join a section for civil discussion if you dont want civil discussion, when you can just say whatever you want on the rest of the forum? I really do think a section like this would bring down the level of shit posting.

Fair enough and fair enough.

I'm still not sure I like the idea of having to determine where the line is in terms of being civil or not. But I said earlier that I've voiced my concerns and would now leave it at that and let the majority decide. I want to adhere to that. But I would suggest the following. Consider finding a way to avoid kicking out those who break the rules. Or least make kicking out a last resort. Warn, delete posts, warn again etc. Perhaps kick out of the particular thread but not the forum section if that's possible. Just a suggestion.

Sounds reasonable.