Woody Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Well then ... what am I going to do with my wink now that you've deleted your post? And which rule did you feel you were in violation of? I wonder ... would my wink be in violation because of approving of your violation? Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Woody Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I am betwixt and btween. I am both liberal and conservative. So, at times I have to show my liberal stripes and oppose such behaviour. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Woody Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Rudywoofs ... you have my head spinnin. You keep deleting and posting,posting and deleting. I just can't keep up. I go to provide a wink ... and then there is nothing winkable around. What room are you in? Are you in or out of that room. The room keeps appearing and then disappearing. Come clean. There ought to be a rule against deleting ones post when another is trying to wink. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted January 1, 2009 Members Posted January 1, 2009 I am in a time warp. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted January 1, 2009 Members Posted January 1, 2009 I don't think I violated any rule. Romper Room is pretty inocuous. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Woody Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Ya never know ... Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Stan Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 New SOLID rule... http://adventistforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/207975/ Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Woody Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Thanks Stan. That helps clarify things. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators Bravus Posted January 1, 2009 Moderators Posted January 1, 2009 Quote: I am in a time warp. It's just a jump to the left... Quote Truth is important
Moderators Bravus Posted January 1, 2009 Moderators Posted January 1, 2009 Redwood, the moderators are by no means exempt from the rules. On the contrary, they are to be leaders in following the rules, and their appointment as moderators would likely come under review if that were not the case. There is one situation - publicly correcting bad behaviour - which is an appropriate role for the moderator of a forum but not for anyone else. It's not appropriate for the students in a school class to correct the behaviour of the other students - that is the role of the teacher. But in all other ways the teacher is bound by the rules of behaviour that apply to the students (or should model them). You're smart enough to understand this and avoid making sweeping and inaccurate statements. Quote Truth is important
Neil D Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Quote: I am in a time warp. It's just a jump to the left... hmmmmm.....Bravus.....are you saying that it's not ...right? Play on words here guys... Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Woody Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Redwood, the moderators are by no means exempt from the rules. On the contrary, they are to be leaders in following the rules, and their appointment as moderators would likely come under review if that were not the case. There is one situation - publicly correcting bad behaviour - which is an appropriate role for the moderator of a forum but not for anyone else. It's not appropriate for the students in a school class to correct the behaviour of the other students - that is the role of the teacher. But in all other ways the teacher is bound by the rules of behaviour that apply to the students (or should model them). You're smart enough to understand this and avoid making sweeping and inaccurate statements. You fail to understand my point. But after Stan stating that we should no longer question the moderators ... I will refrain from stating what I meant and offering any suggestions as they might be construed as questioning the moderators. If you really are interested in understanding what I meant ... you can send me a PM. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators Bravus Posted January 1, 2009 Moderators Posted January 1, 2009 Neil, that would be a Rocky Horror Show reference on my part... which I guess I shoulda known would be missed in this company. Redwood, now you're just being deliberately obtuse. Stan was talking about incessant whining, not discussion, and this thread is specifically set up for discussion. If you have a case to make, go ahead! Quote Truth is important
Woody Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Thanks for the invitation. But I have a keen sense when there is too much heat in the kitchen. And I interpret Stan's statement as an invitation to stop the discussion. I didn't observe any "whining" when the threat was made for banning. So, I have to figure it meant different than I figure. Therefore ... I will take a hint and lurk. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
olger Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 New SOLID rule... http://adventistforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/207975/ I like it. Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
Stan Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 It was not an invitation to stop the thread. Moderators are volunteers who give a lot of their time. We all have to chose our battles, just make sure they are significant, and yes, I realize that is very subjective. AND the moderators have the right to set the tone of their areas of responsibilities. I think the real concern is not having a place to go, if there is an issue with a moderator or an admin, is that correct? There is some internal changes coming, that includes a discussion amount the leaders before anyone is banned.. There is also going to be something set up, an appeal process if someone feels moderator abuse. Just make sure the battle with a moderator is worth it.. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Liz Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 I think the real concern is not having a place to go, if there is an issue with a moderator or an admin, is that correct? There is some internal changes coming, that includes a discussion amount the leaders before anyone is banned.. There is also going to be something set up, an appeal process if someone feels moderator abuse. I think this is good. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
Moderators John317 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Moderators Posted January 2, 2009 We all have to chose our battles, just make sure they are significant, and yes, I realize that is very subjective. AND the moderators have the right to set the tone of their areas of responsibilities. Yes, that is true, I agree, and you'll notice that is part of the rules themselves. Quote: I think the real concern is not having a place to go, if there is an issue with a moderator or an admin, is that correct? There is some internal changes coming, that includes a discussion amount the leaders before anyone is banned.. There is also going to be something set up, an appeal process if someone feels moderator abuse. You may have noticed the discussion I started about the appeal's processes. I think that should help. I'll ask the moderators and administrators to discuss and vote on that process. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
messenger Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 It was not an invitation to stop the thread. Moderators are volunteers who give a lot of their time. We all have to chose our battles, just make sure they are significant, and yes, I realize that is very subjective. AND the moderators have the right to set the tone of their areas of responsibilities. I think the real concern is not having a place to go, if there is an issue with a moderator or an admin, is that correct? There is some internal changes coming, that includes a discussion amount the leaders before anyone is banned.. There is also going to be something set up, an appeal process if someone feels moderator abuse. Just make sure the battle with a moderator is worth it.. Stan, this is not meant to be critical of you or anybody else. But when someone new comes to this forum or board knowing it is an Adventist board and expecting Adventist themes and Christian behavior etc. How are they suppose to take serious a moderator that has a pirate theme and encourages, acts and talks like a pirate, instead of encouraging, acting, talking like a Christian? The two are complete opposites! Who appoints the moderators and do they have to meet qualifications to be moderators. And are their words and actions towards members reviewed? Will the new process deal with these issues too? Quote "Sanctify them by the truth"
Liz Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Stan, this is not to meant to be critical of you or anybody else. But when someone new comes to this forum or board knowing it is an Adventist board. How are they suppose to take serious a moderator that has a pirate theme and encourages, acts and talks like a pirate, instead of encouraging, acting, talking like a Christian? The two are complete opposites! Who appoints the moderators and do they have to meet qualifications to be moderators. And are their word and actions towards members reviewed? Will the new process deal with these issues too? I, for one, think we need all the different areas of this board. There are lots of different places one can utilize on this forum, one can glean good information all over it, and then there are places one can be just funny and silly, when the mood strikes. Why shouldn't the moderators, who are volunteers, not interact also? Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
messenger Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Originally Posted By: messenger Stan, this is not to meant to be critical of you or anybody else. But when someone new comes to this forum or board knowing it is an Adventist board. How are they suppose to take serious a moderator that has a pirate theme and encourages, acts and talks like a pirate, instead of encouraging, acting, talking like a Christian? The two are complete opposites! Who appoints the moderators and do they have to meet qualifications to be moderators. And are their word and actions towards members reviewed? Will the new process deal with these issues too? I, for one, think we need all the different areas of this board. There are lots of different places one can utilize on this forum, one can glean good information all over it, and then there are places one can be just funny and silly, when the mood strikes. Why shouldn't the moderators, who are volunteers, not interact also? Hi Liz, Some members like myself have been to many other Adventist site and when I came here I expected the usual type of Adventist discussion type of forum. I think it is surprising to visitors etc. And there is this inspired statement and others! No Light, Trifling Words--The minister of the gospel who is a laborer together with God, will learn daily in the school of Christ. . . .No light, trifling words will fall from his lips; for is he not an ambassador for Christ, bearing a divine message to perishing souls? All jesting and joking, all lightness and trifling, is painful to the cross-bearing disciple of Christ.--Ev 206, 207. {VSS 269.2} Quote "Sanctify them by the truth"
Stan Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Messenger... Various folks come here for various reasons. Am sorry we do not live up to your expectations. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Taylor Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Originally Posted By: Liz I, for one, think we need all the different areas of this board. There are lots of different places one can utilize on this forum, one can glean good information all over it, and then there are places one can be just funny and silly, when the mood strikes. Why shouldn't the moderators, who are volunteers, not interact also? [/quote'] Hi Liz, Some members like myself have been to many other Adventist site and when I came here I expected the usual type of Adventist discussion type of forum. I think it is surprising to visitors etc. And there is this inspired statement and others! No Light, Trifling Words--The minister of the gospel who is a laborer together with God, will learn daily in the school of Christ. . . .No light, trifling words will fall from his lips; for is he not an ambassador for Christ, bearing a divine message to perishing souls? All jesting and joking, all lightness and trifling, is painful to the cross-bearing disciple of Christ.--Ev 206, 207. {VSS 269.2} God has a sense of humor or we wouldn't have been created to have one. Jesus was a happy person who smiled a lot and made children feel at home. I am sure he wasn't stupidly silly or ever drunk or anything like that but God has a sense of humor or he wouldn't have made some of the silly looking animals that he did. etc etc etc But you are still welcomed here. Quote
messenger Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 "My brethren, you are required by our Saviour to take heed how you witness for Him. You need to go deeper and still deeper in the study of the Word. You have all classes of minds to meet, and as you teach the truths of the sacred Word, you are to manifest earnestness, respect, and reverence. Weed out storytelling from your discourses, and preach the Word. You will then have more sheaves to bring to the Master. Remember that in your audience there are those who are constantly harassed by temptation. Some are wrestling with doubt, almost in despair, almost hopeless. Ask God to help you to speak words that will strengthen them for the conflict."--RH Dec. 22, 1904. {VSS 273.2} "Gossip and Nonsense--The giddy laugh, the jesting, the joking, sickens the soul that is feeding on Christ. Cheap, foolish talk is painful to Him. With a humble heart read carefully 1 Peter 1:13-18. Those who enjoy talking should see that their words are select and well chosen. Be careful how you speak. Be careful how you represent the religion you have accepted. You may feel it no sin to gossip and talk nonsense, but this grieves your Saviour, and saddens the heavenly angels."--FE 457. {VSS 128.1} "Exaggerated Speech--Our thoughts produce our words and our words react upon our thoughts. If a man forms the habit of using sacred words reverently, he will form the custom of carefulness of speech, knowing that there is a Witness to every word uttered. When the feelings become excited and the speech is exaggerated, the mode of speaking is always extreme. It acts and reacts upon ourselves." {VSS 128.3} Quote "Sanctify them by the truth"
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