toldailytopic: Do you think TOL bans members too frequently, or not frequently enough
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I get lots of warnings instead of bans now; whereas, before I used to bet banned. I'm always grateful to make it through the day.
“Sorry gang, have to lock this down while I report the spammer.” ~ Town Heretic
I didn't want you banned or ask for it. In fact, if you read my request that went along with reporting your spamming the thread I specifically noted that I wasn't after that, only the ability to return the thread to functionality so that others could participate in the spirit of the thing.
I argue the points of argument highlighted frequently in Observations within the threads linked, not in Observations. Don't care for it? Don't follow it.
I have been quoting and using Jesus' wisdom in all my comments.
No. Wisdom comes from the word of God (2 Tim. 3:15–17). Why do you speak with make-believers (Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10, Mt 7:15) who want you silenced? Speak with believers (2 Sa 7:20; 2 Ti 2:19 ).
"Does Jesus say it is ok to slander anyone who is serving Him?"
You may think you are serving him but you are deceived (Ga 5:9, Jn 1:1).
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"Yet you main-streamers say you are saved without obeying Jesus."
We obey his law (Deut 11:27; Isa 42:24). How could we know grace if we were not made aware of our sin and need for a Savior? Ro 6:1. You are speaking with make-believers who do not have your best interests in mind (Eph 2:2; Tit 1:16; 3:3).
I didn't want you banned or ask for it. In fact, if you read my request that went along with reporting your spamming the thread I specifically noted that I wasn't after that, only the ability to return the thread to functionality so that others could participate in the spirit of the thing...
Fair enough. I didn't read it, but I appreciate that.
Fair enough. I didn't read it, but I appreciate that.
The only people I ever really actively want banned are the routine blasphemers or people who trade in profanity. And habitual offenders in need of boundaries, as an object lesson. Mostly I think a place like this thrives on differences of opinion, via what I hope is more often than not good natured or at least civil rough and tumble demonstrating a grasp of subject, reasoned opinion and, when we're lucky, a measure of wit. Knight and company do a pretty good job of keeping the balance on that front.
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May 4th, 2012, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Town Heretic
The only people I ever really actively want banned are the routine blasphemers or people who trade in profanity. And habitual offenders in need of boundaries, as an object lesson. Mostly I think a place like this thrives on differences of opinion, via what I hope is more often than not good natured or at least civil rough and tumble demonstrating a grasp of subject, reasoned opinion and, hopefully, a measure of wit. Knight and company do a pretty good job of keeping the balance on that front.
No. Wisdom comes from the word of God (2 Tim. 3:15–17). Why do you speak with make-believers (Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10, Mt 7:15) who want you silenced? Speak with believers (2 Sa 7:20; 2 Ti 2:19 ).
Make believe? Jesus' commandments are make believe?
"The only people I ever really actively want banned are the routine blasphemers or people who trade in profanity..."
I know this type of person well. Those secret service men who were caught in that scandal--let's just say--I've spent a lot of time around their type. I bet you're happier around lawyer-types with shiny shoes.
But yes, TOL should be family-friendly.
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Originally Posted by Town Heretic
"...Mostly I think a place like this thrives on differences of opinion, via what I hope is more often than not good natured or at least civil rough and tumble demonstrating a grasp of subject, reasoned opinion and, hopefully, a measure of wit. Knight and company do a pretty good job of keeping the balance on that front."
They do. Hopefully Knight is the only one who can ban. Is that the case? It should be.
I know this type of person well. Those secret service men who were caught in that scandal--let's just say--I've spent a lot of time around their type. I bet you're happier around lawyer-types with shiny shoes.
My best friend is a former lifer Marine MSG. I have a number of friends in my profession, but I can't say I prefer their company. I enjoy diversity in my associations, though intelligence and humor are necessities where my inner circle is concerned. You will tend to find both among the better educated and traveled, but it's not limited to that number.
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They do. Hopefully Knight is the only one who can ban. Is that the case? It should be.
I don't think Knight requires his mods to check with him on that, but I don't know. I've never asked.
"My best friend is a former lifer Marine MSG. I have a number of friends in my profession, but I can't say I prefer their company."
I've spent a couple of decades in the company of military types, too.
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"I don't think Knight requires his mods to check with him on that, but I don't know. I've never asked."
I wish he would. TOL might be the last place a person checks in on before he's hit by a Mack Truck. I don't want Christians in particular to be banned.
whereas, before I used to bet banned. I'm always grateful to make it through the day. 
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~ J Vernon McGee Ro 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13.
Why do you speak with make-believers (Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10, Mt 7:15) who want you silenced? 
Speak with believers (2 Sa 7:20; 2 Ti 2:19 ). 
May 4th, 2012, 01:48 PM
TOL might be the last place a person checks in on before he's hit by a Mack Truck. I don't want Christians in particular to be banned. 
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