Christian Forums Under New Management

[GreenMunchkin]

Aw, I think it's a wonderful idea. Really, it's the only way you can be certain that you've been properly represented.

Or... you could become a mod... Double triple dare ya

Of course, an Admin-type might come by an quash the whole thing, so you should PM them, too.

Heh, that bit's fine

 

[Lindon Tinuviel]

Well, that is assuming that we are going to know that we have been reported.

Now, I was rarely reported before 7-7-07, but I cannot remember if I received notice or not. Did we?

Lisa

Nah, nah... if you're proactive enough, you'll have all of your bases covered.

 

[TheBear]

Mockery of Christians, Christians beliefs, and the Christian God are not.

Will mockery of non-Christians, non-Christian beliefs, and non-Christian gods be tolerated?

 

[Lindon Tinuviel]

Will mockery of non-Christians, non-Christian beliefs, and non-Christian gods be tolerated?

That particular line is word-for-word from the site-wide rules Wiki. It was primarily written by a professed Atheist.

 

[Servant222]

The simplest solution I've found for making sure that Reports are handled in a fair and timely manner is to PM every Mod in charge of that Forum and explain the situation... in great detail. As often as you need to.

Should probably copy LeeD, too, just to be safe.

Gad, talk about side stepping the problem- let someone else deal with it.

Can't we figure out ways to all be involved in keeping this a truly Christian site where brotherly and sisterly love oozes out of every pixel?

 

[TheBear]

That particular line is word-for-word from the site-wide rules Wiki. It was primarily written by a professed Atheist.

That's nice.

Anyway, I'll let Lee answer my question, since my question is directed to Lee.

Thanks.

 

[Lindon Tinuviel]

Gad, talk about side stepping the problem- let someone else deal with it.

Not at all! In this system, we each have to watch our own backsides.

Can't we figure out ways to all be involved in keeping this a truly Christian site where brotherly and sisterly love oozes out of every pixel?

Yeah, that might happen.

 

[Floatingaxe]

Which forum were you in?

Theology: CP&E (Women in Authority?)

 

[A New Dawn]

Hi everyone,

Thank you for your patience. In the past 18 days, I have had a lot of PMs from people sharing their concerns and hopes. I want you to know that I have listened, and in the next 5 days we will be addressing many of those concerns, including:

1. Overwhelming support to return to the christianforums.com site.
2. Concern about efficacy of Wiki Policy
3. Rules
4. Desire for unbiased and fair staff action
5. Fear that changes will adversely affect groups on the forum

In order to make sure that we can make the forum a better place for everyone, I am going to:

1. Gather a small group of advisory members
2. Create private staff forums to discuss staff structure and policy going forward.
3. Return the site to a more inreach focus as contrasted with outreach. This will not affect access for non-Christians.
4. Work with Christian and non-Christian staff to determine where non-Christian staff may mod.
5. Create a new policy for staff. Staff serve at my pleasure, they will no longer be elected or subject to member recall.
6. Instate a reconciliation team to handle appeals, mediate member-member conflict, staff-member conflict, oversee staff, and make recommendations to my designee as concerns staff discipline, and or staff removal.
7. Provide a wiki formatted forum for members to discuss a rule or provide solutions to a problem.
8. Turn on the infraction system with some modifications.

New Staff Structure
Moderation:
Mods -Admins (team leaders) - Advisors

Staff conflict/discipline:
Mods -Admins (team leaders) - Advisors/HR Assistant

Staff Action Mediation:
(members) - Reconciliation team - Advisors/HR Assistant

Technical support:
Superadmins

Temporary rules:

• The names or titles of God, including Jesus Christ and the Persons of the Trinity (Father, Son, or Holy Spirit), in any language, are not to be used as expletives or interjections or in an abusive, mocking, or insulting way.

• Sharing of information about one's beliefs, for instance by quoting Bible verses or witnessing, is encouraged. Honest debate and discussion regarding the existence and nature of God is allowed and welcome. Mockery of Christians, Christians beliefs, and the Christian God are not.

• Promotion of the religion or rituals of Satanism is strictly prohibited. Promotion is defined as the active attempt to sway others to Satanic beliefs and/or practices.

• Flaming, baiting, trolling, or feeding trolls is not allowed. This also applies to groups. In other words, play nice, don't hurt others, nor call them names.

• If you think you are being flamed, choose *not* to be offended, but instead take a break, and communicate, rather than escalating or accusing others.

• Defamation is not allowed.

• Harassment of another member is not allowed.

• Threads which are off topic for the individual forums are not allowed, and substantial derails ot threads are not looked upon in a favorable fashion.

• Congregational Forums wishing to remain safe havens may choose to limit debate to members of their own denomination, insist that all posts conform to their creed etc.

• Age and or gender restrictions are to be respected.

• Reasonable confidentiality will be respected by Staff and Members, alike.

• Issues with staff decisions should be taken to the staff member, then the reconciliation team, period. Don't post them, don't PM them to others, don't take them to Lee.

• Do not say racist or sexist things. If the swear filter is activated, edit your post, don't try to bypass it. Don't post graphics or text you would not be comfortable sharing with someone's grandmother.

• Don't break the law, don't violate copyright, threaten others, or do or promote anything illegal.

• Don't spam in threads or sigs, don't promote get rich quick schemes anywhere on the site.

• Use the brain God gave you. Think before you post. Think about how your post may affect someone else.

Great start, Lee! I approved of many of the changes of 777, but some, I felt, led to too much chaos. These changes seem to bring some order back to the site.

I am at your service, too. In my 3.5 years here, I spent almost 2 years on staff and would be happy to work with you.

 

[Floatingaxe]

You can look at the top of the page in every forum and see the staff there - you can also click on staff in yur toolbar and click on the area to see who staff in that area are

Oh, thanks!

 

[Lisa0315]

That's nice.

Anyway, I'll let Lee answer my question, since my question is directed to Lee.

Thanks.

Hey! Maybe, they should add "or potential Christians" into that rule.

Lisa

 

[TheBear]

Hey, Lisa!

 

[Lisa0315]

Hey, Lisa!

I just changed my signature just for you.

Lisa

 

[TheBear]

I just changed my signature just for you.

Lisa

 

[Crazy Liz]

Theology: CP&E (Women in Authority?)

Any sexist posts in that thread?

 

[Floatingaxe]

Any sexist posts in that thread?

Yep.

 

[scraparcs]

Try discussing it with the Theology team. They have a stellar reputation for being fair with concerns brought to them.

 

[Lisa0315]

Lisa

 

[Servant222]

O.K. I just found an old thread that discussed how this can be a kinder, gentler place.

http://foru.ms/t5652815-towards-a-kinder-gentler-truly-christian-forum.html

One suggestion was a way of identifying members who promise not to be become offended if they are asked to edit a post- the

iEDIT

icon.

 

[Lisa0315]

1 Timothy 2:1-8 1 I exhort F1 therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; F2 that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

On this site, LeeD, Admins, and Mods are in authority over us. We need to adhere to this. It is not a request, folks.

Lisa (Name still on membership list)

I am sorry, folks. I posted this in the wrong thread.

Lisa