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*Orthodox and Protestants only* Why?

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I’ve noticed a lot of threads with “Catholics only* at the beginning of their title. Do any of you know why?
The answer should be obvious. They wish to communicate among themselves.
 
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The answer should be obvious. They wish to communicate among themselves.
Perhaps they are planning something nice for the rest of us.
 
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A moderator in one of those threads posted that the "Catholics only" in the title cannot and does not restrict the non-Catholics from posting. That was last week I think or whenever, I don't remember and didn't try to remember - it wasn't or didn't seem important then....

i.e. IF it really makes no restriction, as is likely then [ It is just a scam tactic ] (my opinion)

At one point, this was true. However, admins have since updated the SOP of OBOB to say that a "Catholics Only" in the title means non-Catholics should not post in that thread.

Technically, putting such things in the titles in other forums is not binding according to forum rules. However, moderators are treating such titles as defining the topic, and moderating posts which go against them as off-topic.

Personally, I would like to see fewer such restrictions as I see the limitation of fellowship as a bad thing. But it's up to our members how they choose to title their threads.
 
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@dzheremi While this is your thread, this post is not directed at you. When I say "you" in this post, I am referring to whoever is reading, not you specifically.

They shouldn't be in a position where they feel the need to label their posts as such, but the site on the whole has gotten to the point where it has made them feel that need.

The onus is on each CF member to pay attention to what subforum he is in. Many are not doing so, and making argumentative posts in various denominational subforums. Those subforums are supposed to be somethink like a safehouse. If members of those subforums wanted to get everyone's input from various other churches/theological persuasions, then they would post in GT or somewhere similar. While each safehouse does allow non-members to post under certain conditions, those subforums are not supposed to be a free-for-all. Not enough people respect that, and seem to be offended that the members of various denominational subforums aren't treating their own subforums as if it were GT.

Then those members who aren't respecting the fact that they are in somebody else's denominational safehouse are suggesting that the members of those safehouses label their posts to clue people to the fact that they are posting in somebody else's safehouse. But that is not how it is supposed to work. Every page on CF will tell you exactly where you are. Look at the top of the page, and then determine which subforum you are in. It is simple, and that is your own responsibility. It is not my responsibility to label every post with which subforum I am posting in. Rather, it is each person's responsibility to verify for himself.

Let safehouses be safehouses, and don't be offended by them.

I will offer a solution for the situation when you see something you strongly take issue with in someone else's safehouse: copy the link to that thread, go to somewhere like GT, or perhaps your own safehouse, and start a new thread with a link to the thread that you disagree with but can't post in. Then, share the link to your new thread in the first thread that you don't agree with. "Hey guys. I disagree with some things in this thread. Check out this thread if you'd like to see our responses." Then, everyone can read that other thread and then post all their responses in your thread. That way the first thread that contains posts that you disagree with can remain inviolate in its own safehouse, but people can still speak their mind about the topic in the subforum that you share it in.
 
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QUOTE="Paidiske, post: 72698734, member: 386627"]At one point, this was true. However, admins have since updated the SOP of OBOB to say that a "Catholics Only" in the title means non-Catholics should not post in that thread.

Technically, putting such things in the titles in other forums is not binding according to forum rules. However, moderators are treating such titles as defining the topic, and moderating posts which go against them as off-topic.

Personally, I would like to see fewer such restrictions as I see the limitation of fellowship as a bad thing. But it's up to our members how they choose to title their threads.
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Is this true in some threads , or all sections, or limited ? Thanks !

HOW they title the threads is one thing, but letting them restrict the threads differently than the forum rules, that is akin to sin/ rebellion/ anarchy, isn't it?
 
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Is this true in some threads , or all sections, or limited ? Thanks !

That hasn't really been tested, as far as I know.

HOW they title the threads is one thing, but letting them restrict the threads differently than the forum rules, that is akin to sin/ rebellion/ anarchy, isn't it?

I would say that depends on a lot of things that we can't determine from the other side of the internet; such as motivation and attitude towards others.

Bear in mind that this started to happen because too many people were not abiding by the forum rules about posting in fellowship.
 
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I have seldom gone there to participate in their forum as a respectful guest because I feel unwelcome there. This label only seems to exacerbate and confirm it. I find the thread labels offensive.

And yet they have no hesitation to post in other houses.
 
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Folks, please don't let this degenerate into flaming of different groups. Exploring how the rules work is one thing, but making criticisms of others is quite another.
 
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It is a valid question. But we're Anglicans. I'd like to think we're more tolerant and more welcoming...in the forum and at the Chalice. It's a reason I'm here and not there.
I sympathize in principle with your thinking, but the issue concerns the rules of play. It doesn't really matter if it is the Catholics who are in focus here or some other denomination.

If we are to operate under rules, I have to think that there ought to be a level playing field as far as the rules are concerned. I always have. But also, my previous post asked in a rather open-ended way for the opinion of my colleagues here; it wasn't a proposal.
 
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Some congregational forums are having a specific problem with non-members of that congregation debating against their beliefs. To help prevent that issue, they are using "_______only" in the title.

If it is happening elsewhere, that is not okay. However, please discuss it in Contact Us or via pm and not in a public thread.


Closing this.
 
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