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In reply to the discussion: Top Ten Q&As About God, Jesus, the Bible & LGBT People [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)121. I know what the word means and I used it in the context of this group.
There are a few members here who have marginalized themselves. By that, I mean they are ignored by virtually everyone here, except each other. They are all hardcore anti-theists. In essence, they have created a sub group, which they are now trying to bring you into. They know that several posters have them all on ignore and that the rest of us just ignore their back and forth with each other.
One or two exhibit trollish behavior, as their only purpose seems to be disruption. Right now, they are doing all they can to get me banned from DU. No doubt they will alert on this post and I may be gone for a while.
Their last alert was close. Juror #6 nails it though.
AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service
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On Wed Jun 4, 2014, 10:37 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
You're thanking someone who takes everything personally
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1218&pid=133783
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
"He is a master of smear, distortion and manipulation."
This is a direct personal attack at another member, and against the SOP of this group and DU. It should not be tolerated and left to stand.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Wed Jun 4, 2014, 10:50 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
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Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
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Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
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Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
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Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Hey, Trotsky, the truth is an absolute defense in this instance. You stalk cbayer all the time, you badger her, and you make DU suck when you do that kind of thing. So just CUT IT OUT. We're on to you. Cbayer may not be able to see what you do, but we can. Get over yourself and stop with the frivolous alerts, too, while you're at it. Admins, this guy is an argument for Forced Mutual Ignore. LEAVE.
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: gratuitous personal attack
You and I have disagreed on many things, but I've always found your posts constructive and thoughtful. I don't post here much, but I read a lot of the threads and have enjoyed many of the discussions you've had with my wife. We rarely discuss DU, believe it or not, and have had no conversation about this thread. But I do know that she has found you engaging and respectful in the past. Personally, I hope you both keep your heads above the fray and that you will continue to both entertain and enlighten us.
Peace.
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If you are finding it difficult making distinctions and decisions, maybe this might help you.
stone space
Jun 2014
#45
I suppose that explains why I am able to make a choice when I see Rev. Russell's beliefs compared...
stone space
Jun 2014
#51
Well, I tend to be a somewhat progressive and militant atheist, not a fundamentalist atheist.
stone space
Jun 2014
#22
Well, I did make a post in the A&A forum when asked about my atheist beliefs there, shortly after...
stone space
Jun 2014
#36
I was specifically told not to use the term "militant atheist" or I would be banned from A&A.
stone space
Jun 2014
#53
No. I will not allow myself to be pushed into the closet. It just ain't gonna happen.
stone space
Jun 2014
#57
Incidentally, your gratuitous use of the N-Word does nothing to bolster your case against...
stone space
Jun 2014
#62
I'm not going to repost the pasages above. I just want the harassment to stop, that's all. (nt)
stone space
Jun 2014
#71
My snap judgment in the A&A thread a couple weeks ago, I have set aside.
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
#41
I've already been banned from one forum here at DU for refusing to be pushed into the closet...
stone space
Jun 2014
#39
Honestly, I am not surprised that there are co-workers that refuse to speak to you.
cbayer
Jun 2014
#19
You should disclose your relationship when claiming neutral observer status.
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2014
#108
Some folk write about themselves and pretend they're talking to someone else.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2014
#112
Also, it's still 'early'. The federal government is discriminating against an entire class of citize
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
#47
"It's time to stop screaming at some people, imo, let along (sic) going for their jugulars"
trotsky
Jun 2014
#49
There is a spanish sounding word beginning with an "R" and ending in "ista" that you object to
LostOne4Ever
Jun 2014
#58
Of course atheism has been around a long time, but has it been organized to the
cbayer
Jun 2014
#132
I don't think that there is an organized effort to paint atheism as a religion.
cbayer
Jun 2014
#140
You're confusing "progressive liberal" with "atheist". They're not the same thing.
rug
Jun 2014
#128
Yep! It sure makes one wonder what their true motives are in coming here.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2014
#148
I'm gay and appreciate this piece. It takes a number of voices to make a difference. Or a symphony.
pinto
Jun 2014
#59
I may be missing something as well. Yet, it seems the tide in re: equality has turned.
pinto
Jun 2014
#81
Why present the bible as a source of authority if you're going to deliberately misinterpret it?
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2014
#103
I have read this interpretation before and I think you have to go with what you have.
cbayer
Jun 2014
#137
I'll have to paraphrase New Testament textual critic Bart D. Ehrman...
Act_of_Reparation
Jun 2014
#160