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Siyu Suen · 05-11-2008, 12:49 PM

I thought it was a funny story

Edit: but yeah, I did debate posting it, sorries

Vaelissa Cortes · 05-11-2008, 03:43 PM

It was funny! I'm glad you posted it

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Atia · 05-11-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siyu Suen

I thought it was a funny story

Edit: but yeah, I did debate posting it, sorries

I loved your post and didn't take any offense to it - although I might have taken offense to the remark about the broomstick from your future inlaw. I'm hoping someone was just being facetious.

Love · 05-11-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristiano

For the non-religious, please at least respect the fact that those who are religious, be it Christian, Muslim, Wiccan, or whatever faith and belief system they follow, it is something that they hold sacred. You don't have to agree with it, but it does not mean you get to openly scorn and ridicule it. They don't need to be told how clueless or silly they are to believe in something. It doesn't mean you can't have critical discussions of religion. It means to treat the people here as individuals. Religion is very personal to the individual.

Translation: quit saying, "mind virus."

Surreal · 05-11-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psyke Phaeton

Maybe I am out-of-touch but in Australia religion is a non-issue. Most people is Australia don't care what the next person thinks. No one has ever asked me what I believe or based their opinions of me as a person on what I believe. I have never been discriminated against based on belief and nor do I know anyone that has. There has been or is a culture clash between Muslims and and non-Muslim Australians but otherwise it is a complete non-issue here.

Sounds like my kind of place.

Surreal · 05-11-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cocoanut Koala

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS.

NO NO NO NO NO.

THIS IS A STICKY THREAD ABOUT HOW TO BEHAVE.

I can't believe you guys are turning it into yet ANOTHER place where people are supposed to sit still and listen to crap

including about [removed cuss word] GEORGIA, even!!!!! And Texas!

This is a STICKY thread about how to BEHAVE.

NOT a thread about politics. NOT about the religious right. Not about [removed cuss word again] REGIONAL SUPERIORITIES.

Not a thread to come in and start WHOLE NEW stuff like that!

NOT a thread for little in-groupy smug comments back and forth about the RELIGIOUS RIGHT, the REPUBLICAN PARTY, OBAMA, SOUTHERNERS, how people's attitude is SO MUCH BETTER in NEW ENGLAND WHERE I COME FROM, or any of that!

This is the thread about NOT doing that!!!

Not kosher! Do not do!

coco

Time to take the Sherry away from Coco... she's gone all cococaps on our collective asses.

Dancien Graves · 05-11-2008, 08:40 PM

I CAN NOT SEE WHAT YOUR ARE SAYING COCO!!! PLEASE TYPE BIGGER

**Vivianne Draper** · 05-11-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cocoanut Koala

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS.

NO NO NO NO NO.

THIS IS A STICKY THREAD ABOUT HOW TO BEHAVE.

I can't believe you guys are turning it into yet ANOTHER place where people are supposed to sit still and listen to crap

including about [removed cuss word] GEORGIA, even!!!!! And Texas!

This is a STICKY thread about how to BEHAVE.

NOT a thread about politics. NOT about the religious right. Not about [removed cuss word again] REGIONAL SUPERIORITIES.

Not a thread to come in and start WHOLE NEW stuff like that!

NOT a thread for little in-groupy smug comments back and forth about the RELIGIOUS RIGHT, the REPUBLICAN PARTY, OBAMA, SOUTHERNERS, how people's attitude is SO MUCH BETTER in NEW ENGLAND WHERE I COME FROM, or any of that!

This is the thread about NOT doing that!!!

Not kosher! Do not do!

coco

OMG you guys better stop. She's pulled out the cap lock key!

Fmeh · 05-12-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dancien Graves

I CAN NOT SEE WHAT YOUR ARE SAYING COCO!!! PLEASE TYPE BIGGER

What your are saying? All I can think when I see that is a lyric form a song that I doubt anyone remembers: "And I'll never will forget, the day we met, girl I'm gonna miss you"

Dancien Graves · 05-12-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fmeh

What your are saying? All I can think when I see that is a lyric form a song that I doubt anyone remembers: "And I'll never will forget, the day we met, girl I'm gonna miss you"

I'm going to wish very bad things upon you now as that song is in my head.

Serenity · 05-21-2008, 01:23 PM

Why is the first post here dated February 10th?

I swear it wasn't here a month ago let alone several....

Serenity

**Cristiano** · 05-21-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serenity

Why is the first post here dated February 10th?

I swear it wasn't here a month ago let alone several....

Serenity

It has been there the entire time - I moved it from Forum Feedback to the Politics forum.

Joshua Nightshade · 05-21-2008, 01:31 PM

I love it when someone posts something incendiary and immediately deletes it before they think anybody sees, except that I'm a fucking ninja, man.

**Cristiano** · 05-21-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua Nightshade

I love it when someone posts something incendiary and immediately deletes it before they think anybody sees, except that I'm a fucking ninja, man.

At least they had second thoughts and deleted quickly - I wish more people would do so.

Serenity · 05-21-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristiano

It has been there the entire time - I moved it from Forum Feedback to the Politics forum.

Heh. Go fig. Was it stickied there? Not that it's relevant really... just curious.

Serenity

**Cristiano** · 05-21-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serenity

Heh. Go fig. Was it stickied there? Not that it's relevant really... just curious.

Serenity

Yes.

Beau Perkins · 05-21-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua Nightshade

I love it when someone posts something incendiary and immediately deletes it before they think anybody sees, except that I'm a fucking ninja, man.

Sometimes I think you have iSpy implanted in your head.

jauani · 09-03-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristiano

Wow, I am shocked this has not gotten any responses other than you know who.

volderbolt?

**Lily Joliat** · 09-10-2008, 02:43 PM

what about a brief version of this as a disclaimer before each post? And a warning when someone goes on attack mode?

Chance Abattoir · 04-23-2009, 11:10 PM

Faith-based belief makes a lot of sense. People who believe in a bearded man in the sky solely on faith are no more foolish than a scientist who believes in the atom. Show me an atom; you can't! Religion is special because belief in and of itself is sacred, no matter the basis of that belief. We shouldn't ridicule belief, we should accept it on whatever terms it presents itself.

Is it still okay to point out how immoral and horrible people without religion must be?

**Adam Zaius** · 04-23-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chance Abattoir

Show me an atom; you can't!

Well, here's 37 of them.

Chance Abattoir · 04-23-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Zaius

Well, here's 37 of them.

That's clearly a photograph of Braille.

**Bard Jameson** · 04-24-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chance Abattoir

Show me an atom; you can't!

So what did they split? Unicorns?

We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when
But we will meet again some sunny day.

**Envoy Costagravas** · 04-24-2009, 01:05 AM

Cris' message, as rendered by Wordle:

What I notice, more than anything else, is people. As it should be.

**Roxanne Blue** · 07-16-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristiano

As the forum continues to grow and diversify, it is becoming increasingly important that this remains an environment where people feel welcome and not targeted for ridicule or persecution. Yes, there will always be drama and personal disputes, however, it doesn't mean that civility and respect should not be the goal here.

For the non-religious, please at least respect the fact that those who are religious, be it Christian, Muslim, Wiccan, or whatever faith and belief system they follow, it is something that they hold sacred. You don't have to agree with it, but it does not mean you get to openly scorn and ridicule it. They don't need to be told how clueless or silly they are to believe in something. It doesn't mean you can't have critical discussions of religion. It means to treat the people here as individuals. Religion is very personal to the individual.

For the religious, it is also important to recognize that there is a large demographic here that have experienced ongoing personal discrimination that has been perpetrated in the name of religion. No, you are not responsible for this as individuals (unless you are also involved in actively discriminating against people based on your faith), but be aware that people who are not religious often resent the implied or stated implications that they are lesser because they don't share your beliefs, and many have had quite painful experiences at the hands of the religious.

Ultimately, it comes down to showing mutual respect to each other. There are ways to discuss topics without using incendiary language and without painting an entire group of people with the same broad brush. There is a balance that is sometimes hard to achieve - some people will choose to read more into things and be offended, regardless. However, it is important to take steps to at least minimize the possibility. When someone does say "hey, that really upsets me", if it is not what you meant, then it is far better to just acknowledge that and restate it instead of stonewalling and telling people to get over themselves.

I'm not expecting political correctness, just a bit more sensitivity than I have been seeing over the past few months, across a wide variety of topics. This is a great community of people, and I do not want to see it start to erode in animosity and constant negativity. Please, start treating each other a little bit better. It's not that difficult.

We have a Philosophy in Key West that covers this... spread the Word... have Faith...

05-11-2008, 12:49 PM	#26 (permalink)
Siyu Suen The Mask Lady Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Carnivale Posts: 5,736 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 14 SL Join Date: 10/14/06 Business: Illusions: Masks and Unique Accessories Awards: 1	I thought it was a funny story Edit: but yeah, I did debate posting it, sorries __________________ "Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever" -Baron Munchausen I'm attempting to bring about the end of the world to usher in a new era of mask wielding overlords. This is how!

05-11-2008, 08:40 PM	#32 (permalink)
Dancien Graves What? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 7,074 My Mood: SL Join Date: 12/2006 Awards: 1	I CAN NOT SEE WHAT YOUR ARE SAYING COCO!!! PLEASE TYPE BIGGER __________________

05-21-2008, 01:23 PM	#36 (permalink)
Serenity Logged Out Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,815 SL Join Date: Oct 07	Why is the first post here dated February 10th? I swear it wasn't here a month ago let alone several.... Serenity __________________ "I don't care, I'm still free; you can't take the sky from me."

04-23-2009, 11:10 PM	#45 (permalink)
Chance Abattoir Sageru in Moonspeak Orthogonal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,448 My Mood:	Faith-based belief makes a lot of sense. People who believe in a bearded man in the sky solely on faith are no more foolish than a scientist who believes in the atom. Show me an atom; you can't! Religion is special because belief in and of itself is sacred, no matter the basis of that belief. We shouldn't ridicule belief, we should accept it on whatever terms it presents itself. Is it still okay to point out how immoral and horrible people without religion must be? __________________ "Making food is just like science, with tools that blend and baste, and every fun appliance gives the food a different taste." -Stephanie Meyer "The mob requires regular doses of scandal, paranoia and dilemma to alleviate the boredom of a meaningless existence." -Insane Ramblings, Anton LaVey

04-24-2009, 01:05 AM	#49 (permalink)
Envoy Costagravas One never knows for sure SLU Supporter Diplomacy, with one in the chamber... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: On diplomatic assignment, somewhere... Posts: 3,814 My Mood:	Cris' message, as rendered by Wordle: What I notice, more than anything else, is people. As it should be. __________________ "When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter." ~ Benjamin Franklin

05-11-2008, 03:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
Vaelissa Cortes Dislikes people. Hanging out with 2003 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beatrice Posts: 890 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 23 SL Join Date: 4/24/2007 Business: Ruined	It was funny! I'm glad you posted it .

05-21-2008, 01:31 PM	#38 (permalink)
Joshua Nightshade Account Closed Unedited Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33,567 My Mood:	I love it when someone posts something incendiary and immediately deletes it before they think anybody sees, except that I'm a fucking ninja, man.

09-10-2008, 02:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
Lily Joliat Like Totally SLU Supporter Just Here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 4,380 My Mood: SL Join Date: 7/22/06 Blog Entries: 6	what about a brief version of this as a disclaimer before each post? And a warning when someone goes on attack mode?

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