Banned from MADB for Using the Word "Penis"

[_KimberlyAnn]

What's unbelievable is that just last week, I used the word "masturbate" on MADB, but not in a titillating way, of course, and a Mormon there replied by telling me to "masturbate for him." Not a word was said to him by any moderator on that forum. Yet, I was banned for using the word "penis."

It's mind-boggling to me.

KA

[_Yoda]

What's unbelievable is that just last week, I used the word "masturbate" on MADB, but not in a titillating way, of course, and a Mormon there replied by telling me to "masturbate for him." Not a word was said to him by any moderator on that forum. Yet, I was banned for using the word "penis."

It's mind-boggling to me.

KA

Well, as I said to Bond, there is no point in dealing with Slytherin when you live at Gryffindor.

;)

[Guest]

Perhaps it is because penises are hard to find on that board. Plenty of dicks though.

I'll assume Skylla is a she?

KA's post implied an erect penis. Perhaps Skylla was offended by something she has never seen nor experienced?

[_Yoda]

Perhaps it is because penises are hard to find on that board. Plenty of dicks though.

LOL!

[_Some Schmo]

I suppose it would have been preferable to use the terms "member", "Johnson", or "little soldier" rather than its actual name.

I think member should be their word of choice. That way, when someone on the board asks if you are a member, you can reply, "no, I'm not a penis."

LOL

"Are you a member?"
"Are you calling me a dick?"

...

"Would you like to be a member?"
"And be yet another prick in your church?"

...

"I'm sorry, but we're going to have to revoke your membership."
"Why are you cockblocking me, man?"

...

"Don't you remember?"
"No, I like the one I got, thanks."

[_Nightingale]

KA, did the mod tell you that you were banned? It doesn't say that (specifically) in the mod note on the thread. Also, did the mod say it was because of your word choice? I'd guess it's more that the remark itself would be seen as very offensive to Mormons. I'd say they'd consider it very disrespectful. I'm not sure if it's OK, by their standards to talk about God's anatomy or to actually state that God is an exalted man, according to their doctrine. Not sure, just guessing.

I don't post there very often but once when I did, responding to a specific comment about polygamy, my entire comment was deleted by a mod with a stern telling off left in its place: 1) for supposedly "derailing" the thread (I always get confused on that one - are you not allowed to respond to comments that arise in other posters' responses? and 2) for referring to "sex" on their board (not allowed). I couldn't exactly recall my comment (it disappeared so fast) but was astounded that it would be considered to be about "sex" as that was not at all what I was talking about. What amazed me even more was that the mod completely nuked my post. I had never seen that happen before except for spam and porn. Yikes. It is not generally part of my MO to post comments that are disallowed by board rules (anywhere) or that are offensively sexual in nature.

So, again, it shows that there is a very low tolerance for certain things on that board. What gets confusing is that it seems they expect outsiders and infrequent posters to know what is or is not acceptable and sometimes your comments can be totally misconstrued as intentionally offensive. I just look on it as a learning experience that I need if I want to continue posting there. Unless you want to start a conversation with the board or the mod (not allowed, I don't think) about what your intentions were (honourable vs their take that you were being dishonourable).

KA, for what it's worth, and certainly no offence meant, but I could guess that your comment would be ban-worthy or at least suspension-worthy over there. It comes across like a wide swipe at Mormons and their God. The anatomical reference put the icing on that particular cake, I'd say. Plus, of course, your participation on this board. That alone is enough to indict you. Your comment would be automatically taken as purposely offensive.

What actually shocks me is that 'm' comment you refer to. I can't believe a Mormon, posting on a tightly controlled LDS board, would say such a thing to you. I'll have to go see it for myself. Maybe the mods didn't see it. That kind of thing isn't even allowed on RfM - a board roundly castigated by TBM and exmo alike, from my observations.

Anyway, too bad. Sometimes you have to learn the hard way. And sometimes there is no forgiveness. Chin up!

[_asbestosman]

What's unbelievable is that just last week, I used the word "masturbate" on MADB, but not in a titillating way, of course, and a Mormon there replied by telling me to "masturbate for him." Not a word was said to him by any moderator on that forum. Yet, I was banned for using the word "penis."

It's mind-boggling to me.

He should have been banned--isn't that sexual harassment? Seriously, that sounds like it's worse than vulgar. It's possibly illegal.

As for your penis comment:

felt like a penis.

I think it's the association of a penis with feeling that is a no-no. Maybe you just wanted an analogy for why Mormons view God as a male humanoid. Maybe a beard, mustache, hairy chest, and bald head would have been masculine enough without having to mention a penis in association with touch?

[_KimberlyAnn]

What's unbelievable is that just last week, I used the word "masturbate" on MADB, but not in a titillating way, of course, and a Mormon there replied by telling me to "masturbate for him." Not a word was said to him by any moderator on that forum. Yet, I was banned for using the word "penis."

It's mind-boggling to me.

He should have been banned--isn't that sexual harassment? Seriously, that sounds like it's worse than vulgar. It's possibly illegal.

As for your penis comment:

felt like a penis.

I think it's the association of a penis with feeling that is a no-no. Maybe you just wanted an analogy for why Mormons view God as a male humanoid. Maybe a beard, mustache, hairy chest, and bald head would have been masculine enough without having to mention a penis in association with touch?

Well, they were blind men feeling an elephant. I don't consider the word "penis" vulgar in the least, and what else would identify the elephant as a male better than that? I just honestly didn't think what I said was vulgar in the least. And what in the world would feel like a hairy chest on an elephant?

I don't understand what should be offensive to Mormons about pointing out that their God has a penis. They believe he does! If the idea is so offensive, then maybe they should reconsider their thoughts on the nature of God.

KA

PS. I want to add that I said the men touched something "that felt like a penis". Using the analogy, that could have been a tail or anything else on the elephant. Surely it's not vulgar to assume a man might know what a penis feels like? Don't you guys have to aim when you go pee-pee? Or do Mormon men sit backwards on the potty like baby boys, so that they don't have to touch their penises (more than three shakes and you're playing with yourselves, you know...can't have that!) I don't think anything I said on the MAD board was vulgar.

[_asbestosman]

Well, they were blind men feeling an elephant. I don't consider the word "penis" vulgar in the least, and what else would identify the elephant as a male better than that?

I just honestly didn't think what I said was vulgar in the least.

Unfortunately I think that's in the eye of the beholder (or hand of the toucher?). In any case I still wonder why that one guy didn't get seriously reprimanded for his masturbation comment. That's infinitely more disturbing in my opinion. Still, I certainly can see how your comment could be taken as offensive and all I'm trying to do is explain why it might be so.

And what in the world would feel like a hairy chest on an elephant?

I don't know about hair on elephants, but as they are mammals I assume it's somewhere. In any case, don't forget the bald head. In family that's a dead giveaway for males. I think I have another 10 years of hair left.

I don't understand what should be offensive to Mormons about pointing out that their God has a penis. They believe he does! If the idea is so offensive, then maybe they should reconsider their thoughts on the nature of God.

I don't think it's offensive to believe God has a penis. I think its offensive to discuss God's penis. Discussing penises in medical situations is not offensive, but then I'm generally not talking about a particular person's penis. Similarly I do not find it offensive to discuss animals with penises, but I might find it offensive to talk about touching those penises.

[_Nightingale]

KA:
"I just honestly didn't think what I said was vulgar in the least."

Yeah, that's what I meant about how intent should be taken into consideration when it comes to banning. I guess they can read hearts though and/or just assume that any Shadite is being purposely offensive, being debauched 'n all. If you weren't a Shadite maybe you would have just got a brief suspension.

KA:
"I don't understand what should be offensive to Mormons about pointing out that their God has a penis. They believe he does! If the idea is so offensive, then maybe they should reconsider their thoughts on the nature of God."

Yeah, that's what I was asking. Even though this is doctrine, is it something you're not supposed to mention? Or does it come under the "no sex" rule. I think for a lot of religious people your mind just doesn't go there.