Spirit of Light
Be who ever you want
If you thinking of visit Norway i would wait until May or June next year, Now it is just rain until the winter sets in, then it cold for 4 months or so
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I have depression and so I am perhaps more susceptible to it than most. I don't really debate that much these days, but I hang around because I like many of the people here. I've been here nearly five years and I'm still trying to get the "balance" right between what kind of content I read and contribute.
But you're not imagining it. There is "something" that happens after you get caught up in the place which means you need to just take a step back. I think everyone gets it, but it may not be at the same time, some people more than others and it may affect them differently. If you tend to be very emotionally out-going and expressive, you may get hit more than someone who is a very rationalistic and analytic person who are more detached maybe.
Although tolerance is an ideal for many people, putting certain individuals on ignore is often a good idea. You do have the opportunity to "show ignored content", so you can read it occasionally and change your mind.
Alternatively, if in doubt, report it and let the staff decide if it should stay up. If it makes you really uncomfortable, chances are it will make other people feel that way too. Otherwise you can use Site Feedback to tell the staff if you have a more specific issue you need them to look in to.
Honestly, it's all part of learning to live with the new technology. We're all still learning the basics on how much of our lives should be governed by the internet and what people say on social media. So that much we all share in common.
I would never discourage you from taking a break. I've done so before when I had a lot on my plate and not enough spoons, but be aware that the status quo doesn't change when people who want to see change leave.
I'm also in the 'there is nothing wrong with putting problematic individuals on ignore' camp. They might have a place here but that doesn't mean they deserve your attention.
Just keep the knives away from Elmo and it will work itself out.
May, June is a busy time here for me. What's October like?If you thinking of visit Norway i would wait until May or June next year, Now it is just rain until the winter sets in, then it cold for 4 months or so
I went for a year. Nobody on ignore currently though, but it is a really good idea.
Spirit of Light
Be who ever you want
Rain, Rain and more rain unfortunately
For a long time I didn't, under the belief that I, as staff, have a responsibility to keep an eye on the whole forum. But I realized that wouldn't be realistic for paid staff, let alone a volunteer who still wanted to have time to use the forum.
Besides, there are plenty of non-staff using the report function to give me plenty to focus on.
shmogie
Well-Known Member
You are correct. There is nothing that some atheists here love more than to crash a theological discussion, and use sarcasm and arrogance in an attempt to cow those in the discussion.
I don´t go to their discussions, which seem to primarily center around bashing religion, they ought to stay out of theological discussions.
I will say that of late there seems to be an improvement, or, my ignore list has brought peace.
Yeah like me. If I don't push that button 6 times a day, it's not a full day.
Most of my posts are in joke threads for a reason. I also avoid certain topics because life is too short etc.
So rather than think about what's going on in RF in general, I focus on what I'm interested in or what I think might be a good discussion topic.
Even for people who ask good questions such as @Sunstone there are some I avoid because to me they are philosophical rabbit holes and I'm not "hunting rabbits" at the time.
So rather than think about what's going on in RF in general, I focus on what I'm interested in or what I think might be a good discussion topic.
Even for people who ask good questions such as @Sunstone there are some I avoid because to me they are philosophical rabbit holes and I'm not "hunting rabbits" at the time.
Just wait till it gets closer to election time here in the USA.
And so the chaos begins...
Over the course of a week?
Seriously?
As a gay man I can state authoritatively that homophobic threads come in spurts. Several over a few weeks, then not so much.
As a Prolifer, same thing.
Etc.
It's a constant cycle and there's no discernible rhyme or reason to the pattern.
Tom
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
It's actually pretty mild here by forum standards.
You should have visited Buddha Chat in it's day. Whoo hoo!!!!!! Wild West wasn't the word.
osgart
Nothing my eye, Something for sure
There definitely is a strong anti religious agenda presence here. I myself am against certain religions. I do not make it a cause though. I am mainly here to learn about religions I have little understanding of.
There is a method of argument going around that is of the opinion that it is necessary to ridicule people for outlandish beliefs. I do not think that ridicule effectively changes hearts and minds though. It entrenches people in their ways even more than before.
Another thing I find is that certain people want to be authorities and officiate their truth as the only reasonable and acceptable truth that their is. Oppressive!
I personally feel that religion is a form of knowledge. Knowledge that can enhance one's understanding of one's self and others. To me there is the abstract world of ideas, the physical world, and the world of inner being. All three world's can greatly affect how humans choose to live. I hope to see religion adapt and progress in the study of subjective experience going on into the future.
The only conflicting and oppressive religions by their nature are dogmatic, fundamentalist religions that perceive all of humanity as being in need of salvation from their wicked ways. So they will always, always draw a lot of heat from non believers.
RF most certainly is not a refuge for religious minded people.
In my conclusion of thoughts there is a lot of wisdom to be gained by religious methods of understanding the subjective world. Buddhism, and The Tao Te Ching our examples of the fruitfulness of exploring the inner world of being from else perspectives then purely physical reality. In each person is a world of experiences, and ideas about what is wise and knowledgeable. Freedom of self expression is so important. It's far better than having to fit the mold of some other cookie cutter perspective that many people would want others to fit into.
There is a method of argument going around that is of the opinion that it is necessary to ridicule people for outlandish beliefs. I do not think that ridicule effectively changes hearts and minds though. It entrenches people in their ways even more than before.
Another thing I find is that certain people want to be authorities and officiate their truth as the only reasonable and acceptable truth that their is. Oppressive!
I personally feel that religion is a form of knowledge. Knowledge that can enhance one's understanding of one's self and others. To me there is the abstract world of ideas, the physical world, and the world of inner being. All three world's can greatly affect how humans choose to live. I hope to see religion adapt and progress in the study of subjective experience going on into the future.
The only conflicting and oppressive religions by their nature are dogmatic, fundamentalist religions that perceive all of humanity as being in need of salvation from their wicked ways. So they will always, always draw a lot of heat from non believers.
RF most certainly is not a refuge for religious minded people.
In my conclusion of thoughts there is a lot of wisdom to be gained by religious methods of understanding the subjective world. Buddhism, and The Tao Te Ching our examples of the fruitfulness of exploring the inner world of being from else perspectives then purely physical reality. In each person is a world of experiences, and ideas about what is wise and knowledgeable. Freedom of self expression is so important. It's far better than having to fit the mold of some other cookie cutter perspective that many people would want others to fit into.
ecco
Veteran Member
There are many DIRs where you will find people who share your viewpoints and not be dismissive of your viewpoints.
I do not believe how the forum has nor has not changed is subject to your expectations.
Hint: Human nature does not change.