re:: My problem with finding a religion BOARD that doesnt automatically attack you
Hello Moderators.
* I am asking for a honeymoon period.
Please forgive me if this sounds a little hostile or whinny. I always seem to end up with the resident "troll" or people all to willing to shut me down or to make me feel dumb. I am done with this. For once, let's avoid that. :o
I am asking about Ezekiel, the man. And no I cannot just "google" it. In an age of over-reliance on Wikipedia use and rampant lies all across the internet. It shocks me that people cannot be bothered to answer a couple of questions. As long as I am not spamming or violating the board rules or lying. What is the problem? I cannot impress upon you how I'd wish this to be a pleasant experience online. *Pay attention to the letters in red.
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re :: My problem with finding a religion BOARD that doesnt automatically . .
I am curious.Why do I find so many uncivil encounters at online forums? I'd honestly like to know. It is easy to forget that you are ripping into a real person on the other end of your comment, I say,. My personal theory is people are anonymous online, so they think they can say whatever they want without regard to any consequences. People don't have to be polite online. Commonly, Once whoever has been baptized in the acid of the internet experience. Ever after comes to expect I am going to be "attacked". The person becomes an online misanthrope. With this idea of 'I d better lash out first'. People are kinda afraid to post sometimes. Thanks to this. That would explain why you have lurkers on the everyday board. I also see it as a general breakdown in civility in our society. :o
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MacG
Senior Member
I just posted my question . .
Listen to Dr. Martin in listening library to get pulse of board
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Originally Posted by
Imnotdumb
I am curious.Why do I find so many uncivil encounters at online forums? I'd honestly like to know. It is easy to forget that you are ripping into a real person on the other end of your comment, I say,. My personal theory is people are anonymous online, so they think they can say whatever they want without regard to any consequences. People don't have to be polite online. Commonly, Once whoever has been baptized in the acid of the internet experience. Ever after comes to expect I am going to be "attacked". The person becomes an online misanthrope. With this idea of 'I d better lash out first'. People are kinda afraid to post sometimes. Thanks to this. That would explain why you have lurkers on the everyday board. I also see it as a general breakdown in civility in our society. :o
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MacG
Senior Member
I just posted my question . .
It is quite a generalization to even apply to every board. I'd wait awhile and see what happens in your general dialogue with others.
As I am now posting back in CARM, I find the hostility rather biting. However, if you are concerned with "lashing out" than you'll not get any meaningful dialogue. I am learning to turn a deaf ear to insults that are hypocritical; i.e. the pejorative "Romish" and "Papist" is freely allowed in CARM, but to insult the evangelical is not allowed. Personally, I don't think Catholics should repay evil for evil, but with good. To allow oneself to feel bitter detracts from any meaningful discussion. I hope that I never respond to such insults but make them feel good that they have the last word if their tone is insulting. In this way, everyone looking on will see the lack of apologetic of those opposing my particular view.
But it is like I said, this is not CARM and this is not like other Christian forums. So I hope that you would give Dr. Walter Martin's board a chance. I suggest you listen to some of his lectures in the listening library. I think this will give you a better feel for the board itself, as his legacy is somewhat remarkable. I've been to some other small website boards, some oneness ones whose based on particular preachers, and listening to their lectures demonstrates a particular tone that is hostile. I think you would be impressed with Dr. Martin's educational tone and research.