New IDD Restriction: Only members with 100 posts or more can post in IDD

[Erwin]

The Interdenominational Dialogue forum is meant to be a forum for peaceful, friendly discussions between Christians from different denominations and creeds. It is a place where Catholics and Protestants, Messianics and Orthodox Christians, can share their doctrines, and agree to disagree on others.

Unfortunately, lately it has degenerated into a place of flame-wars, and relationships between members have been strained.

Rather than shutting down the whole forum (and believe me, it has been contemplated many times now), we have come up with an idea to see if this would help.

In order to cut down on drive-by posts by newer members who have not gotten to know the members or use the site enough, we have decided to trial a restriction for the IDD forums.

Basically, from now on, only members with 100 posts or more can post in the IDD forums. This restriction has been implemented so that only members who have stayed in CF for a while can engage in inter-denominational debate, which can be quite heated at times.

We want newer members to post in the other Congregation forums first, get to know the members and familiarize themselves with the forums before posting in the IDD forum.

Thank you for understanding. Let's see how this works out.

 

[admtaylor]

Awesome idea guys! I've found that as I spent more time on this site and the more I got to know the members the less likely I was to "attack" with my words on ideas they held. I was more likely to approach those topics in a tactful manner. Early on I had my share of run ins and am really surprised I wasn't warned at all. This is a great idea.

 

[Knight]

Personally, I think the minimum 100 posts is a little small. It's easy to burn through those without learining to respect anybody. Just my opinion though.

Perhaps 300-500 would be better. Whatever you decide, Erwin.

 

[tonytech]

The number of posts does not indicate a respect for other members.
Ive lurked a fair while, posted a little and learned a lot.
I cant think of a better way other than to use the length of time a person has been a member.
T

 

[Reader Nilus]

I think it is a good idea, that members post in the other congregation forums, before going into the IDD.
Jeff the Finn

 

[Erwin]

The number of posts does not indicate a respect for other members.
Ive lurked a fair while, posted a little and learned a lot.
I cant think of a better way other than to use the length of time a person has been a member.
T

Length of time may not mean much. This is because a person could register a year ago, but only visited the site once. Post count is the most reliable indicator as it shows that the member has contributed and interacted with others on the site.

 

[DJ B.K.]

I like the minimum post idea for the IDD forums. Those forums could use some calming down. It's a shame though that not all christians that are just different denominations can't learn to debate nicely.

 

[Ben_Hur]

I agree with Knight, and I don't even have close to 100 posts yet

These people are brutal. It is taking me some time to learn how to deal with all of this...

 

[JesusServant]

Good call Erwin!

 

[Lotar]

I think the limit should be higher, like 500

Glad about this new limit though, us veterans have trouble enough keeping civil without newbies sparking off fights.

 

[MarieAnn]

I like the idea of 300-500 post being the limit too. I don't post much, (I like to read), but it seems the people with higher posts would know the rules better.

 

[Lbiagm]

i like 300 to 500 too erwin

 

[Erwin]

300 to 500 is high. I don't want to exclude too many members. We'll trial 100 first and see how we go.