personal attacks I agree... debate I disagree.... how is debate different from discussion? Or if a person doesn't feel like answering a question is that when an exchange becomes a debate?
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personal attacks I agree... debate I disagree.... how is debate different from discussion? Or if a person doesn't feel like answering a question is that when an exchange becomes a debate?The biggest problem on this forum is personal attacks. Those aren't too hard to spot, so a huge list of rules shouldn't be a problem.
Plus if a forum is labelled "no debate" then that's a pretty easy violation to spot too.
Usually. It is a ridiculous restriction but what do I know.personal attacks I agree... debate I disagree.... how is debate different from discussion? Or if a person doesn't feel like answering a question is that when an exchange becomes a debate?
you are not grasping the point... from day one people here have said, "no debate, no debate" yet what constitutes a debate has never been defined... so the concept is vague and that works in favor of those who want to blast another person then claim, we are not to debate....You can't make everybody happy.
But only the official church can provide official church positions. The interpretation of a TSDA is not official.In my mind the no debate rule in the main forum is that only the official church position get's represented. Anything more, or different, gets classified as debate. I had at least thought to, if I am a moderator, to move debate posts/threads to the debate and discussion forum.
JM
In my mind the no debate rule in the main forum is that only the official church position get's represented. Anything more, or different, gets classified as debate. I had at least thought to, if I am a moderator, to move debate posts/threads to the debate and discussion forum.
JM
again... define "debate" just start there....Then there would be absolutely no consequence for starting a debate in a no debate section?
I don't think that's right. I do not think we should move posts from non-debate to debate.
Visitors will have the option of posting in a no debate or a debate section and WE have to respect that.
But only the official church can provide official church positions. The interpretation of a TSDA is not official.
My point is that the Main Forum is doing the work of Stickys.We have a list of the fundamental beliefs of the Adventist church...straight from our baptism certificates.
Copy/pasting doesn't leave room for interpretation.
If the OP has a problem with one of those beliefs, then as a whole we could ask them to pose that question in the debate section.
The Main Forum is no debate.
1. Main SDA Forum
1.1 This is a non-debate area, reserved for fellowship and questions. Questions on doctrines and beliefs can be asked in the Main SDA Forum. Questions that are likely to lead to debate should be asked in the Debate/Discussion Sub-forum.
1.2 To avoid confusion and debate, questions posed in the Main SDA Forum will generally be directed to official church statements such as the Fundamental Beliefs. This is to provide clear and consistent answers to questions without provoking debate.
Red, I was nominated and seconded already but I really cannot do it. Ironically it's because I'm already getting Spanish lessons at my local college.I start that class on August 20th.
I'm also taking 2 other classes.
My Spring semester is going to be more intense and then next fall, God willing, I start nursing school full-time. I'm going into specialized nursing and it's going to take me longer (and take more dedication) than just the regular classes.
I really do not want to disappoint anyone on here, but I'm not sure how I won't when my classes have to come first. If it came down to a choice between studying or doing homework or getting on here....obviously I have to pick school.
And Red, I have two boys. When I'm in school I already feel like they aren't getting enough of my time, and that's something you just can't get back.
I can live with you guys growing up hating me)), but not my children.
This leads me to a importan point, we need to set up a quiet time in the debate forum so moderators can also have rest from their labors if posible, coparable to a Adentist nurse or doctor not working if possible on the Sabbath.
As a alternate moderator in case we cannot reach Jim or David declines I would like to nominate jon0388g. He is young but has a keen mind and mature in his presentations and manner.
I had a couple questions about being moderator here while I'm deciding:
1) What about Sabbaths? I normally try to avoid being here as much as possible on those days, and if I was moderator that would fit into work. I understand that mods are needed 24/7 and that it's volenteering, though..so I'm curious about how the Sabbath rest day is handled in that situation.
If the mods are appointed to cover the whole SDA forum, then, yes, they can mod in the sub-forums as well. When you are closing a thread or posting a mod hat or something like that, it doesn't matter what your theological beliefs are. You're not there to debate.2) If someone is a traditional and a mod, are they allowed to go into the Progressive subforum and mod there, or do we need a progressive to do that? I'm completely impartial to either side but I could understand if it made people uncomfortable.
Things come up, and sometimes people need to take time off. That's understandable. On the other hand, I would have some reservations about your going into this knowing from the beginning that your time will be extremely limited. The reality is that moderating is very time-consuming if you are going to be active in it. It's a hard and often thankless and discouraging job. If you have a lot of stress in your personal life, it may not be wise for you to add to that burden. It also takes time away from simply discussing things and fellowshipping with people, which may be another factor to consider.3) Also, since a move is possible in my near future which would limit amounts of time here..That would be okay, right? Nothing is certain yet so I feel edgy about making a desicion for or against accepting due to this possibility at this time. I'd hate to decline then find out I had the time.
Blessings and Love,
Sarah
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