Where Did You Go?

[Shuffle]

I have noticed a recurring tread in all of my previous threads that really bothers me. For some reason, sooner or later, my response to a theist's post goes ignored. It is really frustrating because I am trying to have a constructive conversation with the person, however it is impossible.  I just wanted to know why you guys do it and maybe prevent it in the future.

Thanks!

[Ravenshire]

I have noticed a recurring tread in all of my previous threads that really bothers me. For some reason, sooner or later, my response to a theist's post goes ignored. It is really frustrating because I am trying to have a constructive conversation with the person, however it is impossible.  I just wanted to know why you guys do it and maybe prevent it in the future.

Thanks!

You ask a question they can't answer, honestly or not, and they tend to do that.

[Whateverist]

Or, perhaps like us, the set-up questions begin to get repetitive. I never need to hear an evangelist tell me he used to be an atheist, or that they got mad at god too once. Same goes for all the something from nothing crapola, why be moral without god bullshit and life has no meaning without god nonstarter.

I have to think there are questions those who hang out on an atheist site hear all the time.

[Napoléon]

Or, perhaps like us, the set-up questions begin to get repetitive.  I never need to hear an evangelist tell me he used to be an atheist, or that they got mad at god too once.  Same goes for all the something from nothing crapola, why be moral without god bullshit and life has no meaning without god nonstarter.  

I have to think there are questions those who hang out on an atheist site hear all the time.

Right, but the difference is, there's theists here who supposedly come to learn and have 'constructive conversation' on an atheist forum. And upon making claim after claim of unverifiable bullshit, it's more than a little rude to just avoid the conversation when questioned on it. Especially all the while preaching that you're here for such a conversation.

To be fair, a lot of theists get a huge amount of criticism, and often have responses flying their way. I'm not unaware of that, but it's to be expected really and not an excuse for flagrant avoidance.

[Godscreated]

I have noticed a recurring tread in all of my previous threads that really bothers me. For some reason, sooner or later, my response to a theist's post goes ignored. It is really frustrating because I am trying to have a constructive conversation with the person, however it is impossible.  I just wanted to know why you guys do it and maybe prevent it in the future.

Thanks!

 Could be you're assuming it's us, you are the only common factor and usually that means the common factor is the cause.

GC

[Whateverist]

Or, perhaps like us, the set-up questions begin to get repetitive.  I never need to hear an evangelist tell me he used to be an atheist, or that they got mad at god too once.  Same goes for all the something from nothing crapola, why be moral without god bullshit and life has no meaning without god nonstarter.  

I have to think there are questions those who hang out on an atheist site hear all the time.

Right, but the difference is, there's theists here who supposedly come to learn and have 'constructive conversation' on an atheist forum. And upon making claim after claim of unverifiable bullshit, it's more than a little rude to just avoid the conversation when questioned on it. Especially all the while preaching that you're here for such a conversation.

To be fair, a lot of theists get a huge amount of criticism, and often have responses flying their way. I'm not unaware of that, but it's to be expected really and not an excuse for flagrant avoidance.

Well I know I'm not here to meet anyone's expectations so I just assume the same must be true of xtians.

[Mr Greene]

Could be you're assuming it's us, you are the only common factor and usually that means the common factor is the cause.

GC

Nope that's a common theme whenever theists are pressed, to honest it also happens on political forums when one side is presented with awkward questions and as such is generally seen as the point when one side is unable to continue the debate without self incrimination or facing uncomfortable answers.

[Napoléon]

Well I know I'm not here to meet anyone's expectations so I just assume the same must be true of xtians.

If this place wasn't called "atheist" forums I might agree with you. Or should I say, if this place wasn't called "atheist" forums, expectations wouldn't necessarily matter.

[Kingpin]

I have noticed a recurring tread in all of my previous threads that really bothers me. For some reason, sooner or later, my response to a theist's post goes ignored. It is really frustrating because I am trying to have a constructive conversation with the person, however it is impossible.  I just wanted to know why you guys do it and maybe prevent it in the future.

Thanks!

I do my best to respond to questions honestly and I will admit that sometimes a topic can get derailed in to many subtopics and trying to keep up with all of it is tough and things get missed.  I know I've been in several threads like that where I'm essentially discussing three topics in the same thread with different people.  If there is something you asked and I missed it, I'm sorry.  Honestly for me, if you hit me up with a PM about it and let me know, I would do my best to respond in the thread.

[Angrboda]

I think sometimes people of vastly different opinions hit an impasse where continued conversation would just be going around and around the bush. I think in those cases it's okay to not answer. You could post that things are getting redundant, but why bother?