A difference between PRE and OBOB

[Veritas]

Since the demise of IDD , and the new rules, I rarely go to PRE. But when I do, I notice that the mods in PRE strictly enforce their rules prohibiting non-PRE folks from posting anything other than questions or "friendship" posts. Here, there seems to be a lot more tolerant attitude. In addition, perhaps because it's rather lenient, I notice a much greater participation of non-Catholic posters here. Without commenting on the difference in rule enforcement, I wonder if the more friendly attitude here has encouraged more dialogue/debate? It sure seems that there are more average posts per day here than over there, anyway.

 

[raptor13]

God works in mysterious ways. IDD may be gone, but now people go directly to OBOB to ask questions freely and get their answers without fear of harassment or flame wars.

Personally, i think that OBOB does have a very welcoming, friendly attitude.

 

[Phoebe]

The only thing I noticed was that 'you guys' don't post over there.

Come on over! I don't have a problem with it.

Maybe I'll organize a welcoming committee.

 

[Wolseley]

In the past, I usually pretty much stayed out of PRE, figuring it was the Protestant forum, and I didn't have any business in there.

As for the situation now, I have had very little desire to go to PRE ever since the "Attn: Catholics Who Like To Post In Here" announcement (which has since been removed) that was made by one of the Staff members there a week or so ago.

Kind of killed my desire for ecumenical exchange, if you know what I mean.

 

[Benedicta00]

Some various threads and comments in TAW has me feeling the same way.

 

[Filia Mariae]

I posted a question in PRE and got it deleted because it was allegedly debating. I've PMed the moderator who deleted it to ask what about the question was debating but received no answer.

 

[KennySe]

Wolseley, I know what you mean.

Michelle, I hear you too.

... I wonder if the more friendly attitude here has encouraged more dialogue/debate?

Our friendliness may indeed be a factor.

I think perhaps moreso is that people are finding that they can get Catholic answers on Catholic issues from Catholics here at OBOB.

Sure, we Catholics are free to roam the CF boards, as all Christians are free to do so.
And as all Christians are free to give their perspective on matters, so we Catholics are free to do so.

But, if one wants the Catholic position on a Catholic matter, this is the most appropriate forum.

We promise not to bite... *smiles ala Austin Powers*... hard.
Yeah, baby, yeah!!

 

[ukok]

Good post Veritas.

I never posted much in P/R/E and i'm unlikely to in the future, since things have become more difficult. But we'll be da**ed if we do and da**ed if we don't.

 

[Aaron-Aggie]

Some various threads and comments in TAW has me feeling the same way.

same here

 

[MattMMMan17]

Some various threads and comments in TAW has me feeling the same way.

unfortunately so. Me too.

 

[JeffreyLloyd]

We have OBOB, we don't need anything else.... plus we have a chapel!

 

[MattMMMan17]

We have OBOB, we don't need anything else.... plus we have a chapel!

Amen!

 

[Veritas]

I certainly appreciate all your responses. I only posted a few times in PRE and there was one person in particular who was a flamer and obvious anti-Catholic. I tried to communicate with this person through PMs, but they wouldn't even read them! Consequently, I've never felt too welcomed there. I guess it seems that our participation is wanted only if we agree with them. I, for one, am happy that non-Catholics feel comfortable coming here and asking questions. I can see the Holy Spirit works in this way at times.

 

[Carrye]

I, for one, am happy that non-Catholics feel comfortable coming here and asking questions.

I agree. I love having people come in to OBOB to ask an honest question. I have a lot of respect and admiration for people like that; it really speaks to the character of the individual.

 

[Dominus Fidelis]

Since we are open, more PREs will come here to ask us questions. When they see the truth in our responses, the seeds of conversion will be planted.

PRE harms only itself by keeping a closed atmosphere.

 

[Phoebe]

 

[Acceptance]

I've never felt too welcomed there.

I've felt the same thing, and actually find it interesting that others feel this way too. It's like every thing I say I need to disclaimer..."I am in no way intending to attack, debate, challenge, etc, etc, etc". It's definately not an environment conducive to converting people to their faith (which is ironic considering its the PRE).

Since we are open, more PREs will come here to ask us questions. When they see the truth in our responses, the seeds of conversion will be planted.

PRE harms only itself by keeping a closed atmosphere.

I think this is right on!

right back at ya

 

[nyj]

Some various threads and comments in TAW has me feeling the same way.

Add me to that list as well.