Now that they're closing the non-Nicean forums how soon before this area is closed also?
tulc(just curious)
tulc(just curious)
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Now that they're closing the non-Nicean forums how soon before this area is closed also?
tulc(just curious)
Well for one thing, certain folks here cannot come along and argue their position, in a Christian context from a non-nicene point of view. We will be on the same page now.
No more of this "I am a lesbian/gay unitarian, so I don't take the Bible literally, etc. etc."
Debating your point within the Christian context from a non-nicene POV will be a violation of forum rules. I don't know why they would hang around now anyway.
site-wide guidelines said:Posts that promote non-Christian or non-Nicene beliefs will be removed by staff. Posts that merely provide information about a non-Christian or non-Nicene belief are allowed for informational purposes.
Staff may expand on this (via forum-specific guidelines) based on the specific needs of those forums.
Restrictions as to where non-Christian and non-Nicene members [may post(?)] will not be imposed, nor will there be a return to forced icon changes. The intent is to moderate based on post content.
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Theology Guidelines said:3: Focus on Topics: Discussions should be about doctrines and history, not about other members or their personal faith. Posters who include egregious personal insults and accusations in their posts have their posts edited by moderator staff, and may be issued warnings or infractions due to them, depending on the seriousness of the flame.
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forum specific guidelines said:This forum is for discussion and debate about homosexuality from a Christian perspective. This may include, but is not limited to, such issues as
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- what Christians teach about homosexuality in a Christian life,
- what the Scriptures teach about homosexual behavior,
- what impact, if any, such teachings should have on government and education.
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Debating with a non-nicene POV is in fact promoting the belief.
Debating from a Non-Nicene POV has been against Theology rules anyways..so nothing will really change around here..just if you post elsewhere things might be a little different..Fancy censorship....
Ahhh! the famous "Since we can't seem to prove you wrong with arguments, we'll win by banning you instead!"
tulc(that's...disappointing)
OllieFranz(Unless they are ordered to from higher up)
Hopefully just a matter of days. I must continue to bring it to the attention of the powers that be.
Ahhh! the famous "Since we can't seem to prove you wrong with arguments, we'll win by banning you instead!"
tulc(that's...disappointing)
Ahhh! Happy days indeed!So, are you just giving up arguing altogether and just concentrating on getting the people you don't agree with kicked off CF or what?
tulc(just wondering)
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