Blixa wrote:I've long wished that I could find the kind of discussions of Mormon history I would like to participate in here.
I'd second this sentiment, and add in that I'm also interested in discussions regarding the history and genesis of various Mormon doctrine. I've only just begun to look into Mormon history, and there is quite a bit of interesting information to be found.
And I propose that Don hold back on obliterating his access to the board.
I may be going to hell in a bucket, babe / But at least I'm enjoying the ride.
-Grateful Dead (lyrics by John Perry Barlow)
Thank you for the demonstration that there are posts not worth reading. I shall forthwith not bother with yours. As to my own participation, see mine other thread.
And the idea that I should set up my own board to waste more of my time moderating dingbats like you is worse than absurd.
Oh, this is not smart, Don Bradley. The man posted a series of thoughtful comments and posed questions, both of his posts to you were civilized and in response, you resort to name calling.
Not well received on this end, Don.
For as long as I've communicated with JAK (which can be numbered in years) he has never once been in need of moderating. Not once, not ever.
Mormon discussions is always taking applications for moderators....PM Dr. Shades if you're interested.
(A general shoutout to all...not aimed at Don cause he started this thread or anything.)
"Whatever appears to be against the Book of Mormon is going to be overturned at some time in the future. So we can be pretty open minded."-charity 3/7/07
I'm a huge fan of free speech as long as you don't upset me.
I see what you're attempting to do. It's a nice thought, but who's to say that you're concept of communicating is any better than what's going on now? Your sensibilities, and what you think you need from an online exchange may very well be incompatible with the majority of posters who contribute to this forum. Or it may not. However, there IS a reason why the Celestial forum gets less attention than this one: People love a good gladiator movie.
That being said, 25 people were just blown up in Pakistan by Islamists. A little perspective is nice, non? Oui? Oui oui.
antishock8 wrote:I'm a huge fan of free speech as long as you don't upset me.
I see what you're attempting to do. It's a nice thought, but who's to say that you're concept of communicating is any better than what's going on now? Your sensibilities, and what you think you need from an online exchange may very well be incompatible with the majority of posters who contribute to this forum. Or it may not. However, there IS a reason why the Celestial forum gets less attention than this one: People love a good gladiator movie.
That being said, 25 people were just blown up in Pakistan by Islamists. A little perspective is nice, non? Oui? Oui oui.
So if you see a sexy young woman walking down the street, in provocative clothing, like almost nothing, and you feel the "urge" to express your "manhood", because it's "what I really feel", you "express" it?
antishock8 wrote:I'm a huge fan of free speech as long as you don't upset me.
I see what you're attempting to do. It's a nice thought, but who's to say that you're concept of communicating is any better than what's going on now? Your sensibilities, and what you think you need from an online exchange may very well be incompatible with the majority of posters who contribute to this forum. Or it may not. However, there IS a reason why the Celestial forum gets less attention than this one: People love a good gladiator movie.
That being said, 25 people were just blown up in Pakistan by Islamists. A little perspective is nice, non? Oui? Oui oui.
So if you see a sexy young woman walking down the street, in provocative clothing, like almost nothing, and you feel the "urge" to express your "manhood", because it's "what I really feel", you "express" it?
People...if a higher level of discourse is what you prefer, the Celestial Forum is yours for the taking. It's been my observation that on board with multiple forums, that the majority of posters settle into one forum such as Roundtable on ZLMB.
A board is what you make of it.
If you wish for more scholarly debate and discussion....start a thread in the Celestial Forum.
Shades has this board set up so that there is something for everyone without someone else imposing their idea of what constitutes substance on the community at large.
Blixa wrote:I've long wished that I could find the kind of discussions of Mormon history I would like to participate in here.
I agree whole heartedly. I have been on these boards for about 5 years now. There has yet to be a board where people regularly have the kind of discussion of Mormonism that I am interested in.