1st Call for Christian Only Debate: Our Role on AF

[LastPoet]

Heh, perhaps emjay would moderate?

Well, if it was me I could guarantee it would always be on time... with countdowns and everything but that's about it

In a forum time is not the essence, its the decisions.

[emjay]

Don't forget, in order for votes to count they must be in the correct format:
[.vote]Playername[./vote] (without the periods)
Or, if you're feeling stabby:
[.stab]Playername[./stab] (without the periods)

Also, can we have clarification from the mod on the rules for ghost and popcorn posts?

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Oops, wrong place for this

I think atheists should only be allowed to do popcorn posts on this one. Meh, no lynchin' no game.

You wanted to make a game without lynches and kills? Here is your chance to mod should you take it. Otherwise it is not Mafia.

Yeah, and I can picture it already... this thread could end up filled with lists of atheist popcorn posts, just like in a game when you have to get out your ghostbusters meme

That game is not Mafia, no, but it IS very similar; you still have to think the same and scumhunt the same, it just has a different mechanic replacing kills.. and arguably it's better because everyone stays in the game for the whole duration.

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Well, if it was me I could guarantee it would always be on time... with countdowns and everything but that's about it

In a forum time is not the essence, its the decisions.

I know... that's what I was trying to say; that if you want a good timekeeper, come to me, but other than that, go to someone else

[A Theist]

... which is why we want a moderator, to keep the smart asses on topic.

Not me. I do know some christian, but personally out of phase with babysitting you all.

Glad you didn't have your heart set on it. You weren't in the running anyway.

[Tiberius]

I would be happy to moderate though I’m also fine with Vulcan doing it. The moderator doesn’t need staff powers specifically, they are just there to ensure people don’t stray from the topic or break a debate rule. All participants should be fine with the choice for moderator though, that’s important.

[Catholic_Lady]

Thank you!

I'm fine with either Tib or Vulcan.

Chad, A Theist, Drich, GC, RR.... y'all got a preference?

[SteveII]

This is a call/challenge to other AF Christians. The topic for debate and discussion is our role(s) as Christians on Atheist Forums.

So here are my proposed rules:

1 - Only one post per day but post can be as long as you want. That will limit the amount of back and forth chattiness.
2 - No using the quote function. Respond to each other by restating/paraphrasing the points made by others. That preserves the debate format.
3 - "Wall Street Journal" rule - language must conform to the editorial standards of a respected journal.

We'll have to select a moderator. Maybe some mod will volunteer.

Even though participation is limited to Christians, all AF members will be able to read and follow our discussion. However, I feel that it would be good to openly discuss the topic amongst ourselves. That's fine with me. I could just do without the heckling and having to explain myself to hecklers. I imagine a parallel thread formed to mock us but that's okay so long as they make enough popcorn for everyone.

I'll participate.

[A Theist]

Thank you!

I'm fine with either Tib or Vulcan.

Chad, A Theist, Drich, GC, RR.... y'all got a preference?

My first choice is Tibs but Vulcan would be just fine with me if he wants to take on the job....or, maybe Tibs and Vulcan could take turns at moderating so it doesn't become too time consuming for either of them.

[Drich]

Thank you!

I'm fine with either Tib or Vulcan.

Chad, A Theist, Drich, GC, RR.... y'all got a preference?

good to go so long as they are fair and unbiased

[Neo-Scholastic]

I think since this wouldn't have the typical debate structure, moderation is really just a formality - other than to enforce the one-post-per-day rule.

[Catholic_Lady]

I think since this wouldn't have the typical debate structure, moderation is really just a formality - other than to enforce the one-post-per-day rule.

There's 7 of us now... so can we start now? 😁