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Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)
30. Possible adaptation to Rule 3
Sun Nov 16, 2014, 01:09 PM
Nov 2014

I have only heard back from one host on this but they seemed fine with me floating this out. But raising this issue, I am only asking for a discussion.

Background information: The hosts have discussed trying to encourage regular weekly posts in A/A along the lines of the already present Meme post. This would be an effort to have even more of what we already know is good discussion to be had here.

That being realized, what about a weekly post along the lines of "Liberal believers say the darndest things." This would be a generic post which recaps some of the attitudes expressed in Religion that would have an impact on atheists and agnostics. This would not be a specific "X said this...aren't they stupid." As long as it was a generic discussion of disturbing attitudes, this one post would be an exception to 3. The discussions people think they would still like to have would still be able to take place and the overall intent of rule 3 would be in place.

Thoughts? Any suggestions for possible authors (it could be one person or it could be a committee that takes turns)? It would need to be a good writer with the time to follow what is happening in Religion and who has that good combination of humor and bite.

And, any other thoughts for possible weekly columns.

Information about this OP Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #1
Well, this is a surprise. Curmudgeoness Nov 2014 #2
Thanks Goblin Gelliebeans Nov 2014 #3
Sorry, but I disagree completely with #3 skepticscott Nov 2014 #4
Things they say about atheists AlbertCat Nov 2014 #6
I agree about #3. It is not needed and sounds like capitulation. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #8
The Religion group is toxic Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #10
Sure, the Religion Group can be toxic skepticscott Nov 2014 #22
My thoughts LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #5
Regarding #2 kdmorris Nov 2014 #7
I don't come here to read about the religion forum. JNelson6563 Nov 2014 #9
Great Point! (nt) LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #17
It inevitability results in mud-pit quality discussion AlbertCat Nov 2014 #20
Then discuss those public attitudes. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #26
I agree with skeptiscott about #3 mr blur Nov 2014 #11
This is me speaking for my own opinions as a host. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #12
Thank you; you're right of course. mr blur Nov 2014 #14
Thank makes a lot of sense LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #18
Some additional explanation from a host regarding #3 EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #13
Appreciate all you say. Thanks. mr blur Nov 2014 #15
Thanks for the explanation LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #19
As hosts, we believe there is literally ZERO value in the Religion group. AlbertCat Nov 2014 #21
"Literally" zero value? Sorry, but no skepticscott Nov 2014 #23
I get that, too. And I do it. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #27
Well there is a difference between saying skepticscott Nov 2014 #28
I don't think I have anything to reconcile. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #29
Well, there is the direct contradiction skepticscott Nov 2014 #33
I appreciate the new rules and the work that must have gone into them. Rainforestgoddess Nov 2014 #16
Sorry but a couple of quick questions LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #24
Answers EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #25
Well, in that case...(Re:Your Answer #1)... Iggo Nov 2014 #41
Possible adaptation to Rule 3 Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #30
Good idea, but mr blur Nov 2014 #31
That sounds like a good idea LostOne4Ever Nov 2014 #32
I giggled a little at "Focus on the Fundy" EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #35
Kind of like this? trotsky Nov 2014 #34
FWIW, I really like this idea (as both an A&A regular and as a host) EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #36
I've had the Religion group trashed for a couple of days, and it's actually refreshing EvolveOrConvolve Nov 2014 #37
AND my blood sugar is under better control kdmorris Nov 2014 #39
As indicated in the OP, I will be locking this sometime tonight or tomorrow. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #38
Um...wha? Iggo Nov 2014 #40
Our hope is that A/A does not act as a Meta-Religion forum. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Nov 2014 #43
I've just now read this post RussBLib Dec 2014 #44
"If you have an issue with a believer you are urged to put them on ignore." Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #45
I find #1 disheartening Genki Hikari Sep 2022 #46
They aren't mysterious ... marble falls Sep 2022 #47
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