Why is it that you’re here, MG?

[msnobody]

I take it that you are a devout Latter-day Saint, but are you? Would the brethren approve?

[drumdude]

Regardless of the reason I for one am happy he’s here.

[Dr. Shades]

[MODERATOR NOTE: msnobody, your post dances dangerously close to violating Universal Rule #1, which reads: Everyone is welcome. Every opinion is welcome. Therefore, do not "de-invite" anyone or suggest that they go elsewhere. Please do not do this via e-mail or private message, either.

[Please be more circumspect in the future.]

[Philo Sofee]

I take it to mean her asking MG what is his intent.... not go away. Why are you here Dr. Shades? See? I am not intending to say scram or get lost, I am asking you what your function is here. That is how I read Msnobody's post. Of course, we all know after years of obfuscation MG won't give her the real reason, yes, that won't cause any surprises at all.

[Fence Sitter]

Shades, nothing in her post implies anything that suggests he should leave. She is questioning his motives.

[Shulem]

Another thread all about him and another opportunity to waste the time of others who thoughtfully wish to engage in honest discussion.

"Ring around the rosie, a pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes, we all fall down!"



You all have fun. Count me out!

[msnobody]

Regardless of the reason I for one am happy he’s here.

I’m happy he is here too. As over the years, posters have tended to try to understand the mind set of other posters so we will better know where they are coming from, and can more effective dialogue.

[drumdude]

Regardless of the reason I for one am happy he’s here.

I’m happy he is here too. As over the years, posters have tended to try to understand the mind set of other posters so we will better know where they are coming from, and can more effective dialogue.

I believe he has said in the past that some of his views may be unorthodox. I hope he elaborates here!

I’ve seen a lot more Mormons lately be vocal about holding progressive views that I would never have heard at church 10 years ago.

[msnobody]

[MODERATOR NOTE: msnobody, your post dances dangerously close to violating Universal Rule #1, which reads: Everyone is welcome. Every opinion is welcome. Therefore, do not "de-invite" anyone or suggest that they go elsewhere. Please do not do this via e-mail or private message, either.

[Please be more circumspect in the future.]

Let me stick my neck out on the line here. I do know that I am only a guest here, and have never been LDS, which has nuances and challenges of its own when entering into the LDS/former LDS world as an outsider. Nevertheless, this is where my life has led.

I would not disinvite or suggest anyone leave, publicly or privately. It does seem, however, to me anyway, that it’s permissible for other posters to post in a manner with what seems to me with dialogue with an end goal of destroying one’s LDS faith or any faith they may have. Really, it has seemed to me that the trajectory of the board has turned in this direction a good while ago, and I’ve often wondered if that has become the mission of the board. Like I mentioned to Kish one time, that this discussion board is a place where I don’t feel like I could ever invite anyone LDS/questioning/former LDS to come here. Seems there used to be a small thread of compassion for others who were in a different place in their spiritual walk. Each person has there own after all.

[msnobody]

Another thread all about him and another opportunity to waste the time of others who thoughtfully wish to engage in honest discussion.

"Ring around the rosie, a pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes, we all fall down!"



You all have fun. Count me out!

There was a time where this would be considered troll-like behavior. Am I showing my discussion board old age?