Thanks for the replies so far. I could have waited, felt things out, and established an identity here before making a post like that, but I figured I'd save myself some time. Googling for forums will get me a list of forums: I was more interested in hearing members' experience. If people have tried other forums and found this one more friendly and open to opposing views, that's good to know.
I've been on other forums (not atheist forums) so I understand they are prone to drama. That's just not what I'm here for. I appreciate hearing that this is a weird time on this one, and I get that any forum will change over time as members come and go.
My suggestion was not meant as an insult, or to change anyone's behavior to suit my desires. I was pointing out what seem like inconsistencies between the rules and many of the posts I've seen. If the forum is lightly moderated and its rules are often ignored, I can live with that. My expectation for the forum is simply that it is predominantly populated by atheists. I have no doubt that there are many fine people who are members here.
I don't mind heated discussions. I just don't think calling people assholes, dicks, cunts, idiots, fuckwits, douchebags, etc. ever contributes to a worthwhile conversation. At the same time, I have a very thick skin online.
I've been on other forums (not atheist forums) so I understand they are prone to drama. That's just not what I'm here for. I appreciate hearing that this is a weird time on this one, and I get that any forum will change over time as members come and go.
My suggestion was not meant as an insult, or to change anyone's behavior to suit my desires. I was pointing out what seem like inconsistencies between the rules and many of the posts I've seen. If the forum is lightly moderated and its rules are often ignored, I can live with that. My expectation for the forum is simply that it is predominantly populated by atheists. I have no doubt that there are many fine people who are members here.
I don't mind heated discussions. I just don't think calling people assholes, dicks, cunts, idiots, fuckwits, douchebags, etc. ever contributes to a worthwhile conversation. At the same time, I have a very thick skin online.