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Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:56 pm
by Kishkumen
The The wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:24 pm
Do you imagine that this is still a place for Mormons and member of the Community of Christ?
It is a place for anybody who registers here and wants to participate. It does not particularly cater to any one group. I think it is the nature of the beast that people who need to be coddled in their opinions will probably not last long in a free speech zone. For better or worse, this place leans in the direction of freer speech than most places where Mormons and CoC people hang out.
Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:47 pm
by Moksha
drumdude wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:38 am
Bring on Binger and Atlantic Mike!
Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:25 pm
by drumdude
Kishkumen wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:56 pm
The The wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:24 pm
Do you imagine that this is still a place for Mormons and member of the Community of Christ?
It is a place for anybody who registers here and wants to participate. It does not particularly cater to any one group. I think it is the nature of the beast that people who need to be coddled in their opinions will probably not last long in a free speech zone. For better or worse, this place leans in the direction of freer speech than most places where Mormons and CoC people hang out.
Do you think forums like this exist for Judaism, Islam, or Catholicism?
I know they exist for Scientology and Jehovas witnesses.
Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:53 pm
by Kishkumen
Depends on the subgroup.
Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:57 pm
by msnobody
drumdude wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:25 pm
Kishkumen wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:56 pm
It is a place for anybody who registers here and wants to participate. It does not particularly cater to any one group. I think it is the nature of the beast that people who need to be coddled in their opinions will probably not last long in a free speech zone. For better or worse, this place leans in the direction of freer speech than most places where Mormons and CoC people hang out.
Do you think forums like this exist for Judaism, Islam, or Catholicism?
I know they exist for Scientology and Jehovas witnesses.
Years ago, I became acquainted with a former JW on a ex-JW discussion board who was in SLC. It struck me as odd for JWs to be in UT.
In searching for his username, it was 17 years ago. Looks like the board is still up and running. Hmmm. Let me go explore.
Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:00 pm
by Moksha
msnobody wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:57 pm
Do you think forums like this exist for Judaism, Islam, or Catholicism?
I remember there was a number for each faith on the old Beliefnet site. The Catholic ones were particularly active. I think the most popular was called the Ave Maria Cafe. Our own Shulem held forth on the LDS Discussions debate forum that the Book of Abraham was the real deal.
Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:11 pm
by The The
Kishkumen wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:56 pm
The The wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:24 pm
Do you imagine that this is still a place for Mormons and member of the Community of Christ?
It is a place for anybody who registers here and wants to participate. It does not particularly cater to any one group. I think it is the nature of the beast that people who need to be coddled in their opinions will probably not last long in a free speech zone. For better or worse, this place leans in the direction of freer speech than most places where Mormons and CoC people hang out.
Ok
Re: Is it all going to be worth it?
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:43 pm
by Shulem
The The wrote: ↑Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:15 pm
I have been reading Paul Osbourne's contributions for years.
Recent posts have convinced me to participate here.
Shulem is correct about his conversations and writing. He may not be correct about just how toxic this forum is for Mormonism and Mormons.
I hope you have found (Osborne's) contributions useful, informative, and enlightening in better understanding the mysteries of the Book of Abraham and the whole saga surrounding its creation under Joseph Smith's direct supervision.
I will agree that there is a great deal of toxic content on this board that is saturated with negativity. Such is our existence as we live out our lives on this toxic yet beautiful planet.
With regard to this message board, readers can take what they want and avoid the rest. I spend my time up in the Celestial forum where the air is fresh and the water is clean. Look, there is no need to complain about this board. That's just adding unnecessary negativity and can't possibly uplift you. So, contribute and participate where and when you think best and more power to you.
Live long and prosper