Where do you spend most time on the forum and why?

[Heavenhome]

Hi there I was wondering where most people like to spend their time when on the forum. I did ask why, but if you're not comfortable saying, that's OK.

When I first joined, I spent quite a bit of time on the theology, discussion & debate (Christian), advice etc but find lately that even though I've not been on as often ( I have tried to rein back the time I was on)
I find I enjoy this thread probably the most.

I like the word games so I can use my "brain" a bit (it needs all the help it can get!), love the Bible verses and the topics here in general.
Must admit sometimes after being " out there" (other parts of the forum), it is like a breath of fresh air and comfort to be back here.
.......or maybe I'm just getting old!
(well I definitely am at that!)

 

[Carl Emerson]

I should join you...

 

[jacks]

I usually just click "New Posts" and go to whatever sounds interesting or uplifting. Have learned to avoid the Current News and Political sections unless I feel like jumping into some senseless argument. Fortunately for my blood pressure, this is happening less and less.

 

[Lost4words]

I usually go where my master throws my ball. Its a big forum!

 

[returntosender]

Thanks for the tip, I think I will start visiting here if it is that peaceful, lol. I pretty much do as Jacks does. And check out the games, etc.
Nice to meet you. Your avatar is beautiful.

TC

 

[Jeshu]

i spend most of my time in the depression forums, mainly because as someone who suffers from depression i have learned to hate it and understand that some people suffer untold misery no knowing how to find God in their darkness.

The Lord brought me the ability to survive my illness through bringing me an understanding of the human heart and the forces waging war against it.

i don't like debating theology, most other forums are too unkind for my taste, brothers and sisters hunting the other family members with nets, that is the main reason i like the depression forum, no debating allowed, only supporting hurting members.

Peace.

 

[Carl Emerson]

Yes it can be intense at times.

It may be my imagination but there seem to be less legalistic fanatics on at the moment.

 

[Jeshu]

Yes it can be intense at times.

It may be my imagination but there seem to be less legalistic fanatics on at the moment.

That is good to hear, but i also noticed that there are a lot less people the last few years on the forums and going down each month some more, maybe that is why? To many legalistic debaters in our midst. Or to little advertising? Not sure what could be the problem.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

I am all over the place. I hang out here a lot because of the games and other calming threads. But the Eschatology and Prophecy forum is comfortable to me also. I do Current events at times, just so I can keep p with what is happening in the world. And there are times when I enjoy debating.

 

[Monksailor]

I have no favorite place. I have been painfully taught by some sub-forum people that they do not want you there if you are not just like them even if you are a fellow Christian and use the same "Handbook" of faith.

My determining place to go is not where I want to go but where I am lead to go, I believe. My purpose here is not to serve my needs but to serve my Savior and Lord by being a light trying to shine forth His Truth. Well, I do serve my need to help and teach others, and sometimes I am successful.

Like several here, I go to "New Threads" or "New Posts" with no target or focus topic or forum in mind, except for avoiding those ethnocentric or "Elite" and "Superior" cliquish ones.

Yes, I also avoid the newspaper and "Live news" stuff (current events, I think) and the political stuff, oh, terrible. Sometimes I am motivated to jump in even those and shine for a moment just to try to enlighten or balance things there but then I am always rewarded with quick and multiple, irate, "fan mail" alerts from the political topic forums.

 

[Heavenhome]

I usually just click "New Posts" and go to whatever sounds interesting or uplifting. Have learned to avoid the Current News and Political sections unless I feel like jumping into some senseless argument. Fortunately for my blood pressure, this is happening less and less.

Oh yes, I forgot to mention new posts. I look at those, well pick out any that catches my attention.
I did make a mistake when I first started in replying in one without seeing what the actual thread was in, suffice to say I learned my lesson.

 

[com7fy8]

I have been mainly in theology and Christian advice, so I can help people. I might do soft debate, but mainly in order to share things which can help people . . . not necessarily the one disagreeing with me, but put in what can be good for others who are sharing or just reading.

 

[Carl Emerson]

Yes, I scan the new threads, try to help folks feel welcome.

Time passes so fast... I have been here three years !!!

 

[rebornfree]

I'm usually on GE, and have been for 13 years. You guys are my friends and I have nearly always found this a kind and gentle forum to be on. I also like to be with my own age group, but having said that I realise that I'm old enough to be the mother of the youngest Golden Eagles! It's interesting to see the threads we've had over the years, which have reflected the interests of the members at the time, and I like the balance of the social, supportive and spiritual aspects of the forum.

I sometimes look at the Christian Advice or Theology forums as well as new threads to see if any catch my eye. Also occasionally some of the recreational and health forums. Anywhere really, unless I'm not eligible or the debate is too heated, but I always come back home here.

 

[rebornfree]

i spend most of my time in the depression forums, mainly because as someone who suffers from depression i have learned to hate it and understand that some people suffer untold misery no knowing how to find God in their darkness.

The Lord brought me the ability to survive my illness through bringing me an understanding of the human heart and the forces waging war against it.

i don't like debating theology, most other forums are too unkind for my taste, brothers and sisters hunting the other family members with nets, that is the main reason i like the depression forum, no debating allowed, only supporting hurting members.

Peace.

I'm sorry that you have suffered from depression. I have too, but the Lord has really helped me. I think that those who don't suffer from it, or know people who do, may not realise how painful it can be.

I appreciate those forums which just support people without debating the issue. Particularly with something like depression, because each person's experience can be different to another's and people getting it wrong, or giving the wrong advise, can make it worse. But I also know that there is always hope with God.

 

[Heavenhome]

Thank you everyone who replied, we are in good company here aren't we?

 

[returntosender]

Thank you everyone who replied, we are in good company here aren't we?

 

[musicalpilgrim]

Golden Eagles is warm and cosy, and very friendly.
I spend time on the Prayer Wall as part of the angels team, and also sometimes enjoy new threads.
The Pentecostal forum is great.
Jokes! I love jokes and cartoons!

 

[Joni Steele]

I found a thread where we insult the person who posted above us! Its extremely cathartic and humbling! Lolol!

 

[bèlla]

I spend most of my time in the Singles and Prayer forums. I've reduced my posts in the others.

Yours in His Service,

~Bella