Atheists & Agnostics

gcomeau

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16. I guess I'm missing the part...

Mon Apr 1, 2013, 06:15 PM

Apr 2013

...where not talking about a group outside it has anything to do with how safe it is *inside* it. Just not following that.

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Can we talk about the group rules? [View all] gcomeau Apr 2013 OP

*sigh* JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #1

Ahem.. gcomeau Apr 2013 #5

Did you want to bitch about the Interfaith Group? JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #8

Did you read the OP before replying? gcomeau Apr 2013 #9

Oh my! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #10

Wow, you have a serious issue paying attention. gcomeau Apr 2013 #15

lolz Ok. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #22

Sheesh... gcomeau Apr 2013 #26

The A&A group is "protected" from religious debate because sometimes posters just want to vent, ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #2

Thank you. I've never been to Interfaith Warpy Apr 2013 #4

I guess I'm missing the part... gcomeau Apr 2013 #16

If they know they are being ridiculed by "outsiders," then their posts are less "safe." ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #32

Exactly. We get to blow off steam here, and say things that get us in trouble elsewhere on DU. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #18

Here is where I go for arguments... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #74

Faith-based Policies Mad Maddie Apr 2013 #73

Yeah, if I wanted to discuss magic sky fairies, I'd go to the Religion group. Apophis Apr 2013 #3

I am happy with and agree with both of these rules kdmorris Apr 2013 #6

I certainly don't see it as "adhering to a dogma". gcomeau Apr 2013 #19

"do you really think that would have carried on as an enduring topic" kdmorris Apr 2013 #28

There's a Men's group? gcomeau Apr 2013 #29

"Speaking as a man, that seems... pointless." Iggo Apr 2013 #42

^^This^^ nt mr blur Apr 2013 #40

May I add that there has been enough trolling and bad blood... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #7

Thanks for weighing in. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #12

You're welcome... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #20

I and, apparently many others agree. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #24

As a host of the Interfaith Group, what was it that got me blocked? cleanhippie Apr 2013 #57

Kentauros explained it quite well already... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #60

If a group is open to non-believers, as the SoP says it is, then the viewpoint of the non-believer cleanhippie Apr 2013 #67

While we're on the subject skepticscott Apr 2013 #11

Some cannot help themselves Scott. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #13

As noted below, I do like to know what's being said elsewhere skepticscott Apr 2013 #30

I'm with you! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #31

But isn't saying skepticscott Apr 2013 #34

Valid point! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #35

I never could understand that... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #75

DU's forums are open and visible to the public. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #21

I do skepticscott Apr 2013 #25

It would appear that... rexcat Apr 2013 #51

I most certainly have, and... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #61

You said troll... rexcat Apr 2013 #63

My presence is not appreciated? Yes, I will leave you alone. TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #64

The purpose of the interfaith group was to created a spot theists only Gore1FL Apr 2013 #14

Like I said... gcomeau Apr 2013 #17

It has been explained thoroughly by several. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #23

If you're referring to your "explanations" gcomeau Apr 2013 #27

Thew interfaith group was explicitly supported by members of A&A Gore1FL Apr 2013 #36

Good grief. gcomeau Apr 2013 #41

I read it Gore1FL Apr 2013 #44

Sigh... gcomeau Apr 2013 #45

My interp is this: Gore1FL Apr 2013 #46

Thud. gcomeau Apr 2013 #47

I am sorry, but I am not understanding your criticism. Gore1FL Apr 2013 #49

No, the problem is not universal. gcomeau Apr 2013 #50

I would recommend you be satisfied with those answerrs then Gore1FL Apr 2013 #72

There was already a group where non-believers would not go. Interfaith was to be for all of us... cleanhippie Apr 2013 #58

We supported one. Gore1FL Apr 2013 #59

I cannot answer better than kdmorris did. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #33

Yes, I get that I am in the minority. gcomeau Apr 2013 #43

Yup. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #53

The only thing the "rules" stop you (or anyone) from posting about Goblinmonger Apr 2013 #55

Try actually reading the group rules, then we'll talk. -eom gcomeau Apr 2013 #62

I don't know what you want Goblinmonger Apr 2013 #65

Then explain the bold gcomeau Apr 2013 #66

I'm sure you aren't going to really listen, but here goes. Goblinmonger Apr 2013 #68

Ok gcomeau Apr 2013 #69

My initial thought Goblinmonger Apr 2013 #70

My guess is you're right... gcomeau Apr 2013 #71

Well I think the new rulez are stifling. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #37

Yeah, I get that. Iggo Apr 2013 #48

DU is rapidly becoming cleansed of any possibility of a good old fashioned food fight. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #52

You're right. Iggo Apr 2013 #54

Religion is open for food fights. Goblinmonger Apr 2013 #56

I believe ChairmanAgnostic Apr 2013 #38

when you are in the minority... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #39