Some minor changes in Moderation

[heartwashed3]

Will the thread be entirely gone from the internet if there are more than 4 reports?

[George]

5 hours ago, heartwashed3 said:

Personally, I think that having that many (fifty) moderators means that the probability is higher that one or more of them will be unbelievers who will sit in judgment over sound doctrine and rejecting it because they don't like it; thus they may punish godly ministers more readily than those who are in violation.

First of all, this is quite an accusation.  This is not a "democracy" this is a theocracy and those who are "Worthy Ministers" are those who have been ministering to non-believers for months and even years before you got here in a separate section of WCF which you do not have access.  

The Worthy Ministers are simply those who have the ability to act as OVERSIGHT ONLY, they DO NOT have the ability to edit, move, merge, delete, or touch any post.  They simply CAN SEE what I see when something is reported.  

I realize that you're upset that one of your threads was removed ... but quite honestly, your thread was contentious and brought more reports than I've seen in a long time.

When I see something like this ... I generally don't even bother reading through the issues.   I have better things to do with my limited time. 

Proverbs says it succinctly .... there is Wisdom in the multitude of counsellors.  That's all that has happened, I've given more people access to what is happening behind the scenes.

Be blessed,

George

 

[George]

1 hour ago, heartwashed3 said:

Will the thread be entirely gone from the internet if there are more than 4 reports?

Nothing is actually deleted ... it's removed to a forum labeled as "Deleted Threads" ... whereby anyone with access can read through those threads that were removed and even chime in and suggest that threads be restored which can happen at any time.

[kwikphilly]

Thanks George,

Let's see how it goes,sounds like a good idea👍

Personally I welcome our Worthy Ministers having access to all reports,I value their input highly🙏❤️

[missmuffet]

I wish all of you well who are going to help George in this difficult time of not having a servant any longer. 

[heartwashed3]

9 hours ago, George said:

First of all, this is quite an accusation.  This is not a "democracy" this is a theocracy and those who are "Worthy Ministers" are those who have been ministering to non-believers for months and even years before you got here in a separate section of WCF which you do not have access.  

The Worthy Ministers are simply those who have the ability to act as OVERSIGHT ONLY, they DO NOT have the ability to edit, move, merge, delete, or touch any post.  They simply CAN SEE what I see when something is reported.  

I realize that you're upset that one of your threads was removed ... but quite honestly, your thread was contentious and brought more reports than I've seen in a long time.

When I see something like this ... I generally don't even bother reading through the issues.   I have better things to do with my limited time. 

Proverbs says it succinctly .... there is Wisdom in the multitude of counsellors.  That's all that has happened, I've given more people access to what is happening behind the scenes.

Be blessed,

George

 

I feel that I kept myself blameless in all my responses; and that it was mainly @S33k3r who was doing all of the fighting and making all of the posts that deserved to be scrutinized.

If I was not in fact blameless, then I want to know somehow what it is that I posted that was so sinful and what it was about that or those posts that deserved scrutiny.

Did I preach unsound doctrine in any way?  or, did I respond to anyone apart from the kindness of the Lord; even when dealing with those who were coming against me with the opposite of that?

[George]

18 minutes ago, heartwashed3 said:

I feel that I kept myself blameless in all my responses; and that it was mainly @S33k3r who was doing all of the fighting and making all of the posts that deserved to be scrutinized.

Honestly, report issues right away ... don't let them linger, and you'll find it easier to manage.  As a moderator, I can simply ban someone from an individual thread if it's needed.

[heartwashed3]

6 minutes ago, George said:

Honestly, report issues right away ... don't let them linger, and you'll find it easier to manage.  As a moderator, I can simply ban someone from an individual thread if it's needed.

Ok.

[Not of the World]

Asking questions HERE in this community is one of the best ways that I learn about the truth of God versus that which is deceptive and of the world.  Some of my questions sometimes upset others and then it's my fault for them being upset.  One very good poster, who I believe is experiencing a certain level of paranoia, essentially accused of me surreptitiously advancing Catholicism in this community because I ask a lot of questions about that theology and share some of their beliefs here so that other posts here, who are far more learned on the word of God than I, can elaborate on such things in order that I (and others) CAN LEARN!  

However, I also understand that the greater community here may prefer that the discussion be kept light and "positive" meaning, don't ask questions that might make another uncomfortable.  Perhaps the community prefers to stick to sharing recipes, sharing Bible verses, supporting one another in the prayer request forum, etc.  

I did join "Christian Forums" today as it is my hope that I can discuss how Catholicism is either missing from scripture or even in contradiction to scripture so that I CAN LEARN.  

My question is, is this community a suitable place to discuss such things or, going forward, should I avoid any topic that has the slightest chance to offend someone?  Thank you.

Edited December 14, 2022 by Not of the World

[Alive]

2 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

Asking questions HERE in this community is one of the best ways that I learn about the truth of God versus that which is deceptive and of the world.  Some of my questions sometimes upset others and then it's my fault for them being upset.  One very good poster, who I believe is experiencing a certain level of paranoia, essentially accused of me surreptitiously advancing Catholicism in this community because I ask a lot of questions about that theology and share some of their beliefs here so that other posts here, who are far more learned on the word of God than I, can elaborate on such things in order that I (and others) CAN LEARN!  

However, I also understand that the greater community here may prefere that the discussion be kept light and "positive" meaning, don't ask questions that might make another uncomfortable.  Perhaps the community prefers to stick to sharing recipes, sharing Bible verses, supporting one another in the prayer request forum, etc.  

I did join "Christian Forums" today as it is my hope that I can discuss how Catholicism is either missing from scripture or even in contradiction to scripture so that I CAN LEARN.  

My question is, is this community a suitable place to discuss such things or, going forward, should I avoid any topic that has the slightest chance to offend someone?  Thank you.

Of course you are welcome to ask questions and discuss opinions on various subjects, but understand that not everyone will agree with you and will say so. The key to success in a forum is to not take things personally. A disagreement is not an attack on you as an individual. So, lay out your thoughts and something of how you arrived at them. This sort of communication makes for profitable discussion.