<![CDATA[Atheist Forums - Announcements]]> https://atheistforums.org/ Sun, 10 May 2026 16:35:29 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[PSA - Changes being made and patience requested]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-66613.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:21:29 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-66613.html
There have been some changes made to the forum and more to be made with regard to running the show.

Tiberius, as many of you know, has been ready to step away for quite a while but to do that he would either need someone (or more than one person) to take on the duties and responsibilities of keeping things running and financed or shut it down completely.

Jackalope and I have been working with Tiberius when time allows for us to coordinate time to have one of those fancy zoom-type calls.

Jackalope has committed to being the forum IT guy.  He and Tiberius are working to get the accesses turned over so that he can help keep us running.

I have taken on the financial end.

Staff isn't going to change unless we get to the point of needing to replace or add someone.

Patreon has not been switched over yet but the funds from this month were transferred to me by Tiberius.  He will be working on getting the account switched to me.  In the meantime, I can accept Paypal and Zelle and am willing to look into other payment methods if needed.

The forum would benefit from your support.  It was a real eye-opener to see how much the monthly cost is and how much is collected.  

If you feel you are getting something out of keeping the forum up and running, please consider pitching in.

Thank you for reading this far, thank you for your patience as we get all the pieces moved, and now - back to your regularly scheduled posting...

awty]]>
There have been some changes made to the forum and more to be made with regard to running the show.

Tiberius, as many of you know, has been ready to step away for quite a while but to do that he would either need someone (or more than one person) to take on the duties and responsibilities of keeping things running and financed or shut it down completely.

Jackalope and I have been working with Tiberius when time allows for us to coordinate time to have one of those fancy zoom-type calls.

Jackalope has committed to being the forum IT guy.  He and Tiberius are working to get the accesses turned over so that he can help keep us running.

I have taken on the financial end.

Staff isn't going to change unless we get to the point of needing to replace or add someone.

Patreon has not been switched over yet but the funds from this month were transferred to me by Tiberius.  He will be working on getting the account switched to me.  In the meantime, I can accept Paypal and Zelle and am willing to look into other payment methods if needed.

The forum would benefit from your support.  It was a real eye-opener to see how much the monthly cost is and how much is collected.  

If you feel you are getting something out of keeping the forum up and running, please consider pitching in.

Thank you for reading this far, thank you for your patience as we get all the pieces moved, and now - back to your regularly scheduled posting...

awty]]> <![CDATA[PSA for New users]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-66584.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:16:41 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-66584.html
Staff is working to resolve it as soon as possible.]]>
Staff is working to resolve it as soon as possible.]]> <![CDATA[PSA - Ignoring Staff Members no longer allowed.]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-66425.html Wed, 14 May 2025 10:31:45 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-66425.html <![CDATA[A Merger]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-66156.html Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:10:10 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-66156.html
Boru]]>
Boru]]> <![CDATA[PSA: Walls of text]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-66026.html Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:54:36 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-66026.html Administrator Notice
For new people primarily, I am pointing this out.  Walls of text are a problem to try to read on a phone and not often slogged through on a laptop or computer - think tl:dr.  If you have a dissertation, please use the following.  Anyone can click on the tag and read the whole post.  Thank you.

[ then the word hide at the beginning followed by ] then [  with /hide and close bracket ] at the end.  A tag will appear that will allow anyone interested to see the whole post.]]> Administrator Notice
For new people primarily, I am pointing this out.  Walls of text are a problem to try to read on a phone and not often slogged through on a laptop or computer - think tl:dr.  If you have a dissertation, please use the following.  Anyone can click on the tag and read the whole post.  Thank you.

[ then the word hide at the beginning followed by ] then [  with /hide and close bracket ] at the end.  A tag will appear that will allow anyone interested to see the whole post.]]> <![CDATA[Retirement announcement]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-65763.html Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:35:00 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-65763.html LadyForCamus has decided to step down as a member of staff.  She is busy chasing a toddler and two older kiddos and has decided to retire from staff.

We hope to still see her around now and then and thank her for all the time and input she has put into the forum over the years.

Let's hope she stops in now and then to say hello and post a pic of those darling kids.  And a picture of her lovely self wouldn't hurt either.]]> LadyForCamus has decided to step down as a member of staff.  She is busy chasing a toddler and two older kiddos and has decided to retire from staff.

We hope to still see her around now and then and thank her for all the time and input she has put into the forum over the years.

Let's hope she stops in now and then to say hello and post a pic of those darling kids.  And a picture of her lovely self wouldn't hurt either.]]> <![CDATA[PSA: NSFW tags]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-65731.html Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:07:12 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-65731.html
Moderator Notice


If you are posting in any of the general forums please use NSFW tags for content such as Graphic content, partially-clad women etc (Ask if you're unsure). Warnings will be issued, and bans if necessary for repeat offenders. 

This does not apply to 18+ forums; The Adult Lounge and Area 69 
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Moderator Notice


If you are posting in any of the general forums please use NSFW tags for content such as Graphic content, partially-clad women etc (Ask if you're unsure). Warnings will be issued, and bans if necessary for repeat offenders. 

This does not apply to 18+ forums; The Adult Lounge and Area 69 
]]> <![CDATA[New Staff Moderator]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-65719.html Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:53:35 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-65719.html

Welcome to the team, dude.

Now, put your gloves on, Boru blocked the staff toilet...


...again.]]>

Welcome to the team, dude.

Now, put your gloves on, Boru blocked the staff toilet...


...again.]]> <![CDATA[PSA: Hate Speech, rule 7]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-65277.html Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:44:13 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-65277.html Administrator Notice
Please note rule 7 - The use of hate speech targeting race, gender, sex, and sexual orientation are prohibited. This includes the usage of slurs.

This is a reminder that slurs regarding gender, sex, and sexual orientation are against the rules.  Use of slurs will be removed and the user of those slurs, as well as those who copy them, will be warned for usage.  

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Please note rule 7 - The use of hate speech targeting race, gender, sex, and sexual orientation are prohibited. This includes the usage of slurs.

This is a reminder that slurs regarding gender, sex, and sexual orientation are against the rules.  Use of slurs will be removed and the user of those slurs, as well as those who copy them, will be warned for usage.  

]]> <![CDATA[PSA: PLEASE READ]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-65050.html Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:35:10 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-65050.html Administrator Notice
Recently, there have been a few questions about the use of slurs on the Forums. To be as clear as possible, these are not permitted under ANY circumstances. You may not use them in conversation, you may not post them as unedited quotes, you may not link to or post videos that contain them, etc. This is a zero tolerance policy.

You don’t have to agree with this particular rule (I’m not entirely comfortable with it myself), but as long as it remains in place as is, we expect it to be followed.

Boru]]> Administrator Notice
Recently, there have been a few questions about the use of slurs on the Forums. To be as clear as possible, these are not permitted under ANY circumstances. You may not use them in conversation, you may not post them as unedited quotes, you may not link to or post videos that contain them, etc. This is a zero tolerance policy.

You don’t have to agree with this particular rule (I’m not entirely comfortable with it myself), but as long as it remains in place as is, we expect it to be followed.

Boru]]> <![CDATA[Closing A Loophole]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-64845.html Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:18:27 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-64845.html Administrator Notice
There's been some behind the curtain discussion of the 30/30 rule. While the rule still remains in effect, we're removing the following:

Quote:
  1. An exception to the 30/30 requirements is when external content is used within a discussion or with the intention of discussion. For example, a member who has not yet met the 30/30 requirements is allowed to post external content if they are using it as evidence in a discussion, or if it is relevant to the ongoing discussion.

Quite frankly, this exception is extremely difficult to apply and would, if interpreted broadly, allow new members free reign to post outside content. They could post literally anything at all and simply claim they did so with the 'intention of discussion'.

So, going forward, the 30/30 allows no exceptions, exclusions, addenda, and whatnot. Members who have not met the 30/30 requirements will have any outside content they post removed, full stop.

Boru]]> Administrator Notice
There's been some behind the curtain discussion of the 30/30 rule. While the rule still remains in effect, we're removing the following:

Quote:
  1. An exception to the 30/30 requirements is when external content is used within a discussion or with the intention of discussion. For example, a member who has not yet met the 30/30 requirements is allowed to post external content if they are using it as evidence in a discussion, or if it is relevant to the ongoing discussion.

Quite frankly, this exception is extremely difficult to apply and would, if interpreted broadly, allow new members free reign to post outside content. They could post literally anything at all and simply claim they did so with the 'intention of discussion'.

So, going forward, the 30/30 allows no exceptions, exclusions, addenda, and whatnot. Members who have not met the 30/30 requirements will have any outside content they post removed, full stop.

Boru]]> <![CDATA[PSA: Update to necroposting rule]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-64747.html Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:49:32 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-64747.html Moderator Notice
Effective immediately, any threads resurrected after three months of inactivity will be closed by staff.

Warnings will not be issued. ]]> Moderator Notice
Effective immediately, any threads resurrected after three months of inactivity will be closed by staff.

Warnings will not be issued. ]]> <![CDATA[Big error on my part]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-64325.html Thu, 28 Jul 2022 02:31:34 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-64325.html
I meant to delete a post I put in the wrong place and screwed up.

My sincere apologies.

The beating may begin at dawn.]]>
I meant to delete a post I put in the wrong place and screwed up.

My sincere apologies.

The beating may begin at dawn.]]> <![CDATA[PSA: Added to threats rule]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-64157.html Wed, 18 May 2022 19:27:49 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-64157.html
**The promotion or suggestion of self-harm is included in this rule immediately.

The rules page will be changed soon.]]>
**The promotion or suggestion of self-harm is included in this rule immediately.

The rules page will be changed soon.]]> <![CDATA[PSA: Post time limits]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-64071.html Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:40:02 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-64071.html
That time limit has been removed as suggested, discussed, and approved.]]>
That time limit has been removed as suggested, discussed, and approved.]]> <![CDATA[PSA - Clarification of rule #3 on doxxing.]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-63568.html Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:38:33 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-63568.html
Use of your real name as a user name, in posts, signatures, bios, etc. is not considered doxxing when used by another forum member. Doxxing is when a person's identity is revealed by someone else without consent.]]>
Use of your real name as a user name, in posts, signatures, bios, etc. is not considered doxxing when used by another forum member. Doxxing is when a person's identity is revealed by someone else without consent.]]> <![CDATA[Please Congratulate…]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-63211.html Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:16:15 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-63211.html
Boru]]>
Boru]]> <![CDATA[PSA: The Necroposting Rule]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-63199.html Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:59:07 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-63199.html Moderator Notice

Our members have recently expressed dissatisfaction with our necroposting rule and the way it’s been enforced (not to mention raising some valid points against having such a rule at all).

To that end it has been decided to do away with the rule completely. Going forward, necroposting in and of itself will no longer be against the Rules and will not be grounds for closing threads, issuing warnings, etc.

Staff would like to thank everyone for their input on this matter.]]> Moderator Notice

Our members have recently expressed dissatisfaction with our necroposting rule and the way it’s been enforced (not to mention raising some valid points against having such a rule at all).

To that end it has been decided to do away with the rule completely. Going forward, necroposting in and of itself will no longer be against the Rules and will not be grounds for closing threads, issuing warnings, etc.

Staff would like to thank everyone for their input on this matter.]]> <![CDATA[An Admin Rant]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-63148.html Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:31:22 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-63148.html
What the everlasting fuck do you people not understand about this? While there are a VERY few threads that are exempted from the necroposting rule (and it is a rule, make no mistake), the overwhelming majority are not. And if you’re not sure, ask.

I mean, honestly - there’s a little red bar that appears to tell you if the last post in a thread was made more than 30 days ago, advising you to start a new thread. Do we need to make it bigger? Add some animation? An audible warning? Or - here’s an idea - maybe we could just start spewing out formal warnings and points for people that seem unable to follow one of the simplest, clearest rules we have.

Boru]]>
What the everlasting fuck do you people not understand about this? While there are a VERY few threads that are exempted from the necroposting rule (and it is a rule, make no mistake), the overwhelming majority are not. And if you’re not sure, ask.

I mean, honestly - there’s a little red bar that appears to tell you if the last post in a thread was made more than 30 days ago, advising you to start a new thread. Do we need to make it bigger? Add some animation? An audible warning? Or - here’s an idea - maybe we could just start spewing out formal warnings and points for people that seem unable to follow one of the simplest, clearest rules we have.

Boru]]> <![CDATA[PSA: Rape Apologetics]]> https://atheistforums.org/thread-63056.html Tue, 13 Jul 2021 23:01:28 +0000 https://atheistforums.org/thread-63056.html
Going forward, rape apologetics will be an actionable offense on these Forums and will not be tolerated. It will be considered and punished as trolling (under the ‘Making provocative posts’ clause). Rape apologetics will consist of but not be limited to:

-Condoning sexual assault.

-Downplaying sexual assault.

-Blaming the victims of sexual assault.

Boru]]>
Going forward, rape apologetics will be an actionable offense on these Forums and will not be tolerated. It will be considered and punished as trolling (under the ‘Making provocative posts’ clause). Rape apologetics will consist of but not be limited to:

-Condoning sexual assault.

-Downplaying sexual assault.

-Blaming the victims of sexual assault.

Boru]]>