Forum Etiquette

[Chad]

Thank you Kingskid for your kind words, same to you Rachel. We all make mistakes sister, don't worry. I'm not here to hit anyone on the head for being human. Although I get upset now and then (but from my point of view on a daily basis, its harder for members to understand the daily tasks and incoming frustrations), I'm not here to make it difficult for people.

The whole purpose as you can see to have simple basic rules (which mainly and majorly are common sense if anything) is to keep this a fun, family-friendly, Christ-centered forum for all people of all denominations, backgrounds, cultures and so forth. Its a melting pot of people worldwide, so things need to be in order and guidelines laid out clearly.

GOD bless. Hope you enjoy the fellowship!

[SpiritLedEd]

You can always use private message to tell someone you agree with them or you enjoyed what they posted.

SLE

[HouseofJudah]

Hi Chad,

I want to thank you for kindly reminding us again about the forum rules. I will admit that I have also posted a link because of not reading the forum rules. I have also recommended this forum to many people for exactly the reason that it is serious and has strict rules. Thanks for keeping this forum that way. There are so many other forums and chat rooms out there that call themselves christian but due to lack of control and rules do not seem that way at all. GOD Bless you for all your hard work and may He give you strength and wisdom to continue.

[Chad]

There are so many other forums and chat rooms out there that call themselves christian but due to lack of control and rules do not seem that way at all.

Amen, this is true. The biggest Christian forum I know of [won't post link in due respect] with more than 250,000 members is really out of hand. While I hope they are in line with GOD (I would not know), the more than 100+ forum categories is mind boggling confusing, while some of them are clearly there to allow debate. Now, we as true believers know and RESPECT the Word of GOD as truth, and truth is not debatable. It is also not strict to 100% Scripture, but less instead to open more conversation and be more 'free' in the negative sense.

The same Christian forum I am referring to also has a seriously horrible site design/layout. I really would hate to sound rude, but its confusing to me if anything. I'm left mind boggled trying to figure out what attracts the members and I realize, because of its 100+ forum categories and most being debate topics (un-Scriptural in the end) that forum does not weed out the trouble makers and the hypocrites. It appears not strict at all about certain discussions that would not please GOD. This is the impression that I got when I visited it a while back.

Otherwise, I hope I'm wrong because there are too many lost souls in this world to just "debate" about the Word, seriously. This is what sets Talk Jesus apart from the rest. Here, the body of Christ is 100% Jesus, 100% Scripture, no debating truth. Your either with Him or not.

[Richie]

Dear Chad,

Even though I have been here for 6 months, unfortunately this is the first time I have seen this thread. Some of the rules literally shook me and I wondered, how many times I have broken the rules. Now I know that I did break some rules and I did it unintentionally. Kindly forgive me for this.

I will try my best to obey all the rules and I'm very sorry if I have given you trouble so far.

You can always use private message to tell someone you agree with them or you enjoyed what they posted.

SLE

Dear SpiritLedEd,

If you don't mind, I have a question. Do you really mean to say that it is better to tell someone via private message instead of posting in the same thread, that we agree or we've enjoyed the post. Please tell me, I need clarification.

God bless you.

[SpiritLedEd]

Dear Chad,

Even though I have been here for 6 months, unfortunately this is the first time I have seen this thread. Some of the rules literally shook me and I wondered, how many times I have broken the rules. Now I know that I did break some rules and I did it unintentionally. Kindly forgive me for this.

I will try my best to obey all the rules and I'm very sorry if I have given you trouble so far.



Dear SpiritLedEd,

If you don't mind, I have a question. Do you really mean to say that it is better to tell someone via private message instead of posting in the same thread, that we agree or we've enjoyed the post. Please tell me, I need clarification.

God bless you.

Richie: My concern is that threads might get cluttered with person-to-person posts that other members and visitors are not interested in. These people might be discouraged from reading the thread because they don't want to wade through a bunch of messages not directly connected to the topic.

SLE

[Chad]

Well said brother Ed. In agreement with you. People see a thread with 20 pages, they don't want to read all that. However, the posts can be kept on topic and reduced to only on-topic responses if people pay attention and try to be considerate of others. Sounds a bit strange, but its true. Each thread covers its own topic.

When people come and start going off track, they practically start ruining the thread and its discussion. That is not acceptable and annoying to say the least. Its like interrupting someone will they're talking. Its rude, just impolite.

[Lion_of_Judah]

...to post a link without 50 post minimum and my permission.

Its really sad that people can be that foolish and disrespectful that way, really. I'm baffled..

More likely... lazy


The other day I was downloading something for my teenage son.

He couldn't believe I was reading the online ''agreement'' contract before accepting.


Kids these days....



Thanks for all your hard work Chad. I know I couldn't do it ; )


LoJ

[Anddra]

Some very good points there, Chad. Personally, I like the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea. The 10 core rules of Netiquette can be viewed online (I would provide the link but I don't have enough posts). You can find it simply by googling Netiquette and Virginia Shea.

[bro Dwayne]

the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom