Admin actions recently taken

[Esaias]

I thought the rules stated that admin would not make public announcements or explanations of bannings?

[Nitehawk013]

Interesting few days. I've been reading and lurking, but this was a surprise.

Not like it matters as I am nobody, but I think Elder Epley has a point. It seems to be happy fun time around here when someone is "poking the bear" by jabbing any conservative Apostolic. Mock us, demean us, ridicule us and its all a big game. Haha those silly old fashioned legalists. They are so ignorant and foolish. Hahaha.

Of course, when one feels pushed too far and they fire back, then it becomes ban time? Hmmm.

Of course, that's not to fully defend EB's actions. I find it odd though that THIS event is what got him in trouble. Has no one really ready the posts he has made in the past year? On many more than a handful of occasions EB has acted like the right wing version of ol' DA and no one ever seemed to object. So why now? Because a big name preacher complained on another forum? As I said, I have just been lurking, but EB has said plenty of offensive and over the line things. He has routinely singled out and badgered other posters. Yet nothing...until he makes a single remark about a big name preacher's kid.

Not arguing at all that infractions and discipline weren't called for. Just concerned that the timing is a bit suspect IMO.

[houston]

Great observation.

[deacon blues]

Originally Posted by Nitehawk013

Interesting few days. I've been reading and lurking, but this was a surprise.

Not like it matters as I am nobody, but I think Elder Epley has a point. It seems to be happy fun time around here when someone is "poking the bear" by jabbing any conservative Apostolic. Mock us, demean us, ridicule us and its all a big game. Haha those silly old fashioned legalists. They are so ignorant and foolish. Hahaha.

Of course, when one feels pushed too far and they fire back, then it becomes ban time? Hmmm.

Of course, that's not to fully defend EB's actions. I find it odd though that THIS event is what got him in trouble. Has no one really ready the posts he has made in the past year? On many more than a handful of occasions EB has acted like the right wing version of ol' DA and no one ever seemed to object. So why now? Because a big name preacher complained on another forum? As I said, I have just been lurking, but EB has said plenty of offensive and over the line things. He has routinely singled out and badgered other posters. Yet nothing...until he makes a single remark about a big name preacher's kid.

Not arguing at all that infractions and discipline weren't called for. Just concerned that the timing is a bit suspect IMO.

EB lives by the sword. No one objects to his caustic persona here? I'll go on the record to say I object to how he operates here. I haven't complained or have gone to admin about it, but that doesn't mean I (and I'm certain others) don't object to what he says and how he says it.

Be clear: it isn't because EB is a conservative. There are plenty of conservatives here that are passionate about their convictions and doctrines that never cross the lines he crosses.

But this line is on another level. A young person was harmed as a result of his posts. The admin here can't read and filter every post. What's wrong with admin finding out that on another forum people are exposing the ad hominem and the result? It was wrong and it should be addressed. Kudos to admin for doing the right thing. It's absurd to suggest he's getting picked on because he's conservative. I think he makes many of the conservatives here uncomfortable.

[houston]

Originally Posted by Esaias

So, being polite and decent and refraining from personal insults is only possible when interacting with people you think are "saved", eh?

That is not what I said. It is the behavior of some that I observed through the years spent on this forum, coming from both sides of the aisle. Where they differ is on the issue of who's going to hell.

[n david]

Thread should be locked.

Forum Rules
"""7. Show respect to the Admin team and all decisions that are made by the team. Do not question Admin actions publicly."""

Any complaints or questions about Admin should be via PM.

[allstate1]

Originally Posted by n david

Thread should be locked.

Forum Rules
"""7. Show respect to the Admin team and all decisions that are made by the team. Do not question Admin actions publicly."""

Any complaints or questions about Admin should be via PM.

Hmmmmmm kinda like don't question authority?? Didn't I hear this a lot!!

[CC1]

I hope we would all agree that there can be passionate discussions about our various views without personal attacks or insulting other folks family members.

I disagree with the laundry list of man made clothing rules made by ultra cons and may discuss why but I certainly don't and never will point out some specific person or child and ridicule a dress code I don't agree with or think is biblical.

[aegsm76]

I agree with admin's actions.
There have been lot's of "interactions" between posters over the years.
But with the information that had been provided, there was really no other choice, in this instance.
I do hope that admin continues their quest for civility.
It is as important to be correct in our spirit as it is to be correct in our doctrine.

[mfblume]

Admins rules for this forum state the decisions shall not be questioned. Why be on the forum if one wishes to disagree with the rules for being on this forum?