What do you dislike about E&M?

[stan1980]

Okay, I'll start...

The sheer number of homosexuality threads. Okay, I don't have to read them, and for the most part I don't especially when they get to the 200th post, but surely before posting you can stop have a think, and post whatever you have to say in an existing thread, or better still come up with an original topic.

What do you dislike?

 

[TeddyKGB]

Homosexuality threads are a symptom of a larger failing. Many people in here don't even understand what morality is; there are a bunch of divine command theorists who seem not even to have heard of Euthyphro, much less to understand what it means for divinely-derived morality.

As Steven Levitt puts it, "If morality represents how people would like the world to work, then economics shows how it actually does work."

 

[Ramona]

Several members.

 

[Beanieboy]

I like to have a good debate. However, if one side isn't going to listen, ignores your facts, quotes facts that are repeatedly debunked, or is too lazy to even clink on the link that you provided, it's like debating the TV, and ultimately futile.

I would like it to be stimulating and edifying for both sides. Too often, it's just a "I'm right! Game Over!" contest, and if that is all it is, then what is the point? Ego inflation?

It's really frustrating.

Another? All roads lead to homosexuality. I used to have this problem on another site:
Me: Why do so many people say, "Oh My G-d?" Why is that acceptable if it is taking the Lord's name in vain?
Poster: Regardless, homosexuality is a SIN!!!! (40 pt FONT)
Another: Yeah! Are you trying to justify homosexualilty by pointing out another's sin? Haven't you heard of removing your own plank first? Huh???
Me: I asking why it exists without much protest at all.
Poster: Being gay is wrong!!!

You know that guy on Scrubs that is always taking any comment and making it into a sexual innuendo or joke? It's like talking to him.

 

[quatona]

I´m an atheist. I hate everything ethical and moral.

 

[WatersMoon110]

I like to have a good debate. However, if one side isn't going to listen, ignores your facts, quotes facts that are repeatedly debunked, or is too lazy to even clink on the link that you provided, it's like debating the TV, and ultimately futile.

I would like it to be stimulating and edifying for both sides. Too often, it's just a "I'm right! Game Over!" contest, and if that is all it is, then what is the point? Ego inflation?

It's really frustrating.

Exactly what I would say, only better (as usual)!

Also, I hate that just when some interesting topic not about homosexuality comes up, it always seems to die under the weight of all the homosexuality threads. I wish that would go away. I want a Perma-Thread or something for homosexuality, allowing the whole rest of E&M to talk about things more interesting. Maybe a rule stating that threads repeating a topic already on the first two or three pages will be deleted or combined (is that possible?) with those already existing. We don't need fifteen threads all basically about the same topic, no matter how catchy the titles.

 

[Beanieboy]

Maybe CF can have a Homosexuality section, since, as it would appear from the number of threads, that is the cruxt of what the bible is about.

 

[Washington]

I dislike the total lack of nudity.

As for the many threads on homosexuality, so what? They aren't preventing anyone from posting and addressing other issues. And if there are a lot threads on homosexuality and people are responding to them, what does this tell you? - - - - - - - - - Please don't ask me to spell it out for you.

 

[DeathMagus]

I dislike the lack of creativity many have regarding topic choices. There's more than gays, folks! I'd like some more philosophical threads regarding the nature of morality and ethics.

 

[Autumnleaf]

I think there are people here paid to shove the George Soros party line about homosexuality and Obama down our throats. I also think this supersaturation has made many people, ie Christians, feel unwelcome at Christian Forums.

 

[Verv]

I think homosexuality threads are a symptom of a larger failing. Many people in here don't even understand what morality is; there are a bunch of moral relativists and hedonists who seem not to even have heard of Diogenes, much less to understand what it means for morality as a whole.

Homosexuality threads are a symptom of a larger failing. Many people in here don't even understand what morality is; there are a bunch of divine command theorists who seem not even to have heard of Euthyphro, much less to understand what it means for divinely-derived morality.

As Steven Levitt puts it, "If morality represents how people would like the world to work, then economics shows how it actually does work."

You win 'most pompous post of the thread.' I award you with a grandfatherly hug and smile.

We 'divine command theorists' have a lot to say and just because you make no effort to understand our perspective doesn't mean you can pretend we are clueless.

Not being able to relate to other people makes you a psychopath, Patrick Bateman.

I dislike the lack of creativity many have regarding topic choices. There's more than gays, folks! I'd like some more philosophical threads regarding the nature of morality and ethics.

Haha cool.

 

[platzapS]

I think homosexuality threads are a symptom of a larger failing. Many people in here don't even understand what morality is; there are a bunch of moral relativists and hedonists who seem not to even have heard of Diogenes, much less to understand what it means for morality as a whole.

I'd never heard of him, but I looked him up and he's hilarious and awesome:

He once masturbated in the Agora; when rebuked for doing so, he replied, "If only it was as easy to soothe my hunger by rubbing my belly."

 

[Aeris]

As much as I agree with equal rights for homosexuals and would not mind arguing the same points over and over with different people it gets kind of annoying when every thread is the same people arguing the same points (worded slightly differently), occasionally someone will bring up a different point but most of the thread is very similar to other threads. Also the rudeness of some "christians" when it comes to people they disagree with, mostly homosexuals, but also atheists, pro-choice people etc, I thought christians were the ones that are commanded to love their neighbours and treat others like they want to be treated, but it seems that some christians on here dont do that and arent very good examples Jesus' teachings. Of course to be fair there are probably non-christians on here that arent nice, and the majority of the people on here (both christian and non-christian) are nice, and respect others opinions even if they disagree.

 

[stan1980]

As for the many threads on homosexuality, so what? They aren't preventing anyone from posting and addressing other issues. And if there are a lot threads on homosexuality and people are responding to them, what does this tell you? - - - - - - - - - Please don't ask me to spell it out for you.

Yes it does seem to be what the people want to talk about. I shouldn't really whine, as if I don't like it I know where to go. But I'll whine anyway

I dislike the lack of creativity many have regarding topic choices.

That's my main beef really. It's always been a bit like that, but it seems a lot worse lately to the point of getting ridiculous.

I'd like some more philosophical threads regarding the nature of morality and ethics.

Yay!

 

[quatona]

I think homosexuality threads are a symptom of a larger failing. Many people in here don't even understand what morality is; there are a bunch of moral relativists and hedonists who seem not to even have heard of Diogenes, much less to understand what it means for morality as a whole.

I translate that as: You don´t like it when people disagree with your ideas of morality and ethics.

 

[cantata]

Yeah! More metaethics, please.

Maybe also more jam?

 

[TeddyKGB]

I think homosexuality threads are a symptom of a larger failing. Many people in here don't even understand what morality is; there are a bunch of moral relativists and hedonists who seem not to even have heard of Diogenes, much less to understand what it means for morality as a whole.

Diogenes the Cynic? When do you plan on beginning your dog-like existence, chief?

You win 'most pompous post of the thread.' I award you with a grandfatherly hug and smile.

That's kinda weird coming from someone your age.

We 'divine command theorists' have a lot to say and just because you make no effort to understand our perspective doesn't mean you can pretend we are clueless.

Clearly you have a lot to say, provided no one brings up Euthyphro.

Not being able to relate to other people makes you a psychopath, Patrick Bateman.

And not being able to deal with even the mere mention of Euthyphro makes you... an anti-Platonist?

 

[Verv]

I translate that as: You don´t like it when people disagree with your ideas of morality and ethics.

Fair enough. I really do not like it because it is sort of a wedge that happens. Makes me bite my lower lip and sigh.

Diogenes the Cynic? When do you plan on beginning your dog-like existence, chief?

That's kinda weird coming from someone your age.

Clearly you have a lot to say, provided no one brings up Euthyphro.

And not being able to deal with even the mere mention of Euthyphro makes you... an anti-Platonist?

I don't really know?

I am not going to live life like that because I'm actually a Christian.

 

[selfinflikted]

I don't personally care one way or the other about a certain number of "this" kind of thread, or "that" kind of thread. I can choose to participate in a discussion, or choose not to. The only thing I can think of off the top of my head that really bothers me about E&M isn't so much the board itself, but rather those posters who insist that atheists, queers, and basically anyone other than christians shouldn't be allowed to post here when CLEARLY this section is open to everyone.

 

[Caylin]

I'm mainly bothered by how people claim to be loving and post the vilest things I've ever seen about queers and atheists. Seriously, do some research. Meet a queer person.