What do you think about AFF now???

[Malvaro]

These are some of the things people said before we moved into our current home:

I think Apostolic FRIENDS Forum says it all - that's what this is all about: meeting here with our friends. Friends who just enjoy being together whether we are just fellowshiping, or whether we are discussing heavy doctrinal issues or whether we are watching the Super Bowl together.

Yep, I vote for Apostolic Friends Forum. It just sounds so loving!

margies3

I suppose that "aplaceforapostolicsandformerapostolicscanhangoutan dtalkthatwillstayupforalongtimeand
beeasytousebecausetheyareaddictedtotalkingtoeachot herandwoulddieiftheycouldntchatwitheachother"
forum is too long?

Theresa

I actually see more freedom with five seperate owners. If one owner loses their temper and breaks forum rules, they can be banned and replaced as owner.

The only problem is if three owners ban together (UPC) and disregard the other two owners.

Knowing at least one of the owners, I doubt this person would partner with folks who's personality and charactor were questionable!

I feel good about this arrangement!

Pianoman

BTW, I like the name Apostolic Friends Forum.

Tina and everyone involved, you need halos permanently attached.
You are all angelic, and your foresight was incredible.

Thanks for everything! :clap

Pastor Poster

I like the name as is: Apostolic Friends Forum! It's great! Says it all!!!

Dora

my vote still lies with Apostolic Friends Forum (AFF)

I think that is the main reason NFCF failed was because people left out of the "Friends" part.... they weren't friendly and many times were just plain mean and vicious.... :drawguns and yes, I may still occasionally rag on JCOOP....

we need to always keep our "Apostolic" roots.... and remember that no matter what we say on the forum, that we still need to be able to walk away "Friends" with whomever we were speaking with.... if we fail at these two things, we've already failed as a forum..... thus Apostolic Friends Forum (AFF)

Malvaro

http://z14.invisionfree.com/apostolicfriendforum/index.php?showtopic=200&st=0

http://z14.invisionfree.com/apostolicfriendforum/index.php?showtopic=122

[Malvaro]

Share your thoughts with us!!! We want to hear your feedback!!!

How is AFF doing???

[Rico]

I think it's better than NFCF and FCF, but you need to remember that certain prominent posters that seemed to always be in the center of controversy are no long part of the posting family. That has gone a long way in keeping AFF a more peaceful kinda place. Plus, I think people have grown tired of constantly bickering over the same issues because there just doesn't seem to be as much in the way of standards talk as there used to be. But, the libs still get a chance to jab at the cons and vice versa, which is always fun. So, overall, me thinks I like it here.

[COOPER]

I like it.

[Nahum]

I was telling someone the other day that AFF has been my haven, my little cave. The past year has been very tough for my family, and AFF has filled a void.

I know, go ahead and say it. I'm a loser.

[Rico]

I was telling someone the other day that AFF has been my haven, my little cave. The past year has been very tough for my family, and AFF has filled a void.

I know, go ahead and say it. I'm a loser.

Why would someone say that? It's been what it's been for you to lots of people. I know that these forums is a way for me to stay connected with apostolic people. You're not a loser, Bro.

[rgcraig]

I was telling someone the other day that AFF has been my haven, my little cave. The past year has been very tough for my family, and AFF has filled a void.

I know, go ahead and say it. I'm a loser.Why would we say that - - no matter what some say, there are real people here and there are real relationships developed - mentors found, friendships and like-thinkers that make this place exactly what you said.

As long as you don't take everything so serious it's a fun place to hang out - - just like the fellowship hall after church!

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I like it.

Why?

[Thad]

because everyone is here that I have known and posted with for a number of Years are here i like it here and feel comfortable BUUUT I do wished it allowed more freedom. i like the idea of multiple owners but I think there are too many of something (i wont mention) and TOO TOO STRICT!!!
I have ahd multiple Threads stopped, locked , deleted. Nfcf offered more freedom in that regard

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I was telling someone the other day that AFF has been my haven, my little cave. The past year has been very tough for my family, and AFF has filled a void.

I know, go ahead and say it. I'm a loser.

I think those who think so are losers themselves. :club

I only wish you would answer your phone! :bubble

[Malvaro]

Just a few questions to consider:
do you see that people are more respectful of others here on AFF?
do you see any glaring problems or flaws with how AFF has grown?
does AFF's environment seem to encourage the arrival of new posters?
do you think enough of AFF as a forum to mention it in passing to a friend?
are there some pieces of the "big picture" puzzle that AFF is currently missing?
what are some innovative ideas that could help us seperate ourselves from other forums?

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

because everyone is here that I have known and posted with for a number of Years are here i like it here and feel comfortable BUUUT I do wished it allowed more freedom. i like the idea of multiple owners but I think there are too many of something (i wont mention) and TOO TOO STRICT!!!I have ahd multiple Threads stopped, locked , deleted. Nfcf offered more freedom in that regard

:club

[Nahum]

Just a few questions to consider:
do you see that people are more respectful of others here on AFF?
do you see any glaring problems or flaws with how AFF has grown?
does AFF's environment seem to encourage the arrival of new posters?
do you think enough of AFF as a forum to mention it in passing to a friend?
are there some pieces of the "big picture" puzzle that AFF is currently missing?
what are some innovative ideas that could help us seperate ourselves from other forums?



Two posters have joined at my recommendation.

I really wish AFF would have guest posters from the Christian world scheduled on a monthly basis. People like Tenney, Mangun and the like. Major players like authors and recording artists talking abbout their passion for the kingdom.

It would be awesome to have a heavily moderated thread like this where questions were pm'd to admin before they made it to open forum.

[Malvaro]

I was telling someone the other day that AFF has been my haven, my little cave. The past year has been very tough for my family, and AFF has filled a void.

I know, go ahead and say it. I'm a loser.

Do you think that AFF is mindful enough of "hurting posters" in regards to giving them a "small break" or "a bit more room" when they are posting??? or is it as cut-throat as FCF/NFCF in their hay-days???

[Malvaro]

because everyone is here that I have known and posted with for a number of Years are here i like it here and feel comfortable BUUUT I do wished it allowed more freedom. i like the idea of multiple owners but I think there are too many of something (i wont mention) and TOO TOO STRICT!!!
I have ahd multiple Threads stopped, locked , deleted. Nfcf offered more freedom in that regard

I think most agreed that most safety and mutual respect was a higher priority to them at the cost of "a little less" posting liberties/freedom.... for those that spoke up on the "old AFF site".... is that still true for you today??? has AFF become a bit more "friendly" as the result of a bit tighter moderation???

[Nahum]

Do you think that AFF is mindful enough of "hurting posters" in regards to giving them a "small break" or "a bit more room" when they are posting??? or is it as cut-throat as FCF/NFCF in their hay-days???

There seems to be a bit more compassion here. I was really fuming about Epley's assessment of Berk the other day (missions trip). But over all I feel that most of us are friends here. It's not nearly as cut-throat here. There have been times when I could have torn someones belief system and doctrine to shreds, but didn't because there was no value in it. I'm sure the samne graciousness ahs been extended to me at times.

I do feel admin has been a little trigger happy at times. The Nix situation should have been given a bit more play. But overall, admin and ownership have done an incredibly awesome job.

[Malvaro]

Two posters have joined at my recommendation.

I really wish AFF would have guest posters from the Christian world scheduled on a monthly basis. People like Tenney, Mangun and the like. Major players like authors and recording artists talking abbout their passion for the kingdom.


getting "big names" to recognize a forum as a legitimate channel of discussion and communication I would imagine would be kinda difficult to establish.... how would you recommend that AFF could establish a "need" to hear their voices regarding particular issues without them having the danger of walking into a "den of possible criticisms"?

It would be awesome to have a heavily moderated thread like this where questions were pm'd to admin before they made it to open forum

I think that would really bog down the posting flow of AFF, so speaking on behalf of AFF staff.... I wouldn't hold your breath on that one.... :D

[Tina]

because everyone is here that I have known and posted with for a number of Years are here i like it here and feel comfortable BUUUT I do wished it allowed more freedom. i like the idea of multiple owners but I think there are too many of something (i wont mention) and TOO TOO STRICT!!!
I have ahd multiple Threads stopped, locked , deleted. Nfcf offered more freedom in that regard


And we see that much freedom ended with a closed forum, because people took advantage of the "freedom" they were given.

Multiple owners is a guarantee that no one person can walk away and close this forum. That is a GOOD thing. :)

Moderation isn't always a bad thing. I'd much rather have a place with moderation, than something where "anything goes" and it ends up being a bloodbath. If people were able to have a little more self control/self moderation, there wouldn't be so much admin intervention. JMHO.

[Malvaro]

I like it.

Coop, do you think that AFF has excelled in any areas beyond its predecessors?

[revrandy]

I was telling someone the other day that AFF has been my haven, my little cave. The past year has been very tough for my family, and AFF has filled a void.

I know, go ahead and say it. I'm a loser.

Even losers catch a fish now and again..... :highfive

I think that AFF has been a blessing for a number of reasons.. too many to list now..

One thing I really appreciate AFF for is the Management (Admin Team) around here.. it's great!!

[Nahum]

getting "big names" to recognize a forum as a legitimate channel of discussion and communication I would imagine would be kinda difficult to establish.... how would you recommend that AFF could establish a "need" to hear their voices regarding particular issues without them having the danger of walking into a "den of possible criticisms"?

Eliminate criticism. We have admin and moderators here. Disallow any open posting on the thread they are scheduled to appear on. Make sure all questions are pm'd to admin - not open forum. Follow up by not allowing any criticism of their appearance on other threads either.

Establish a need by allowing them to talk about their projects.

[Jekyll]

At risk of...

I think ol Malvie boy has a complex about this place...he shows up once a month and starts another thread like this...this has to be his 5th or 6th thread about, "What do you think of AFF?"

Dude, it's okay, it's good, it's an internet forum...the community will lose a few here or there but it will stay intact for the most part...there will always be a xxF

[Malvaro]

Eliminate criticism. We have admin and moderators here. Disallow any open posting on the thread they are scheduled to appear on. Make sure all questions are pm'd to admin - not open forum. Follow up by not allowing any criticism of their appearance on other threads either.

Establish a need by allowing them to talk about their projects.

good suggestion(s).... anyone else have ideas regarding "special guest" appearances???

[Malvaro]

At risk of...

I think ol Malvie boy has a complex about this place...he shows up once a month and starts another thread like this...this has to be his 5th or 6th thread about, "What do you think of AFF?"

Dude, it's okay, it's good, it's an internet forum...the community will lose a few here or there but it will stay intact for the most part...there will always be a xxF

I'm just going to smile :D and disregard your shallow comments....

[Thad]

And we see that much freedom ended with a closed forum, because people took advantage of the "freedom" they were given.

Multiple owners is a guarantee that no one person can walk away and close this forum. That is a GOOD thing. :)

Moderation isn't always a bad thing. I'd much rather have a place with moderation, than something where "anything goes" and it ends up being a bloodbath. If people were able to have a little more self control/self moderation, there wouldn't be so much admin intervention. JMHO.

YEP I agreed that multiple ownership is all good
BUt tina Do we really want to get into what REEEEAALLLY Closed Nfcf?? Do we really want to go there ??? what closed nfcf did not really take place on Nfcf hello. please don't pin that on the rest of us.

[Malvaro]

I'm just going to smile :D and disregard your shallow comments....

a question to ponder is this: did posters ever even have an outlet to share their thoughts and feedback regarding the forum's direction on FCF/NFCF, like we've already given you?

[rgcraig]

At risk of...

I think ol Malvie boy has a complex about this place...he shows up once a month and starts another thread like this...this has to be his 5th or 6th thread about, "What do you think of AFF?"

Dude, it's okay, it's good, it's an internet forum...the community will lose a few here or there but it will stay intact for the most part...there will always be a xxF

Boy, I bet you are fun in meetings to improve things at work or church.

Ol Malvie boy, as you called him is representive of the admins/mods and contrary to what some may believe, we discuss on a ongoing basis ideas, improvements we want to see, etc.

[rgcraig]

YEP I agreed that multiple ownership is all good
BUt tina Do we really want to get into what REEEEAALLLY Closed Nfcf?? Do we really want to go there ??? what closed nfcf did not really take place on Nfcf hello. please don't pin that on the rest of us.

I saw nothing in her post that said she wanted to "get into anything". She just stated facts.

[Thad]

I saw nothing in her post that said she wanted to "get into anything". She just stated facts.

she made it sound as if was everyone's fault- not so
that needed to be clarified IMO

[rgcraig]

she made it sound as if was everyone's fault- not so
that needed to be clarified IMO
She just said "people" - she didn't say everyone.

It wasn't just one person's fault either, so she stated it correctly.

[Thad]

She just said "people" - she didn't say everyone.

It wasn't just one person's fault either, so she stated it correctly.


come on Renda be real about it

[Rico]

There were a lot of things that contributed to the closing down of NFCF, not just one issue or one person. I thought all that was behind us anyway. Why is it coming up now?

[revrandy]

because everyone is here that I have known and posted with for a number of Years are here i like it here and feel comfortable BUUUT I do wished it allowed more freedom. i like the idea of multiple owners but I think there are too many of something (i wont mention) and TOO TOO STRICT!!!
I have ahd multiple Threads stopped, locked , deleted. Nfcf offered more freedom in that regard

There was a "reason" for that...

[Thad]

There was a "reason" for that...

and the reason is ..... ?

[Rico]

Well, it's plain to see the direction this thread is headed in and, as my dad used to say, "I can smell a turd from a mile away." Have fun. I'm going fishing with the kids.

[revrandy]

and the reason is ..... ?

The Owners "Loved" the UPC... and anything that was dirt or otherwise was welcomed... of that there is no doubt... :sing

[revrandy]

Well, it's plain to see the direction this thread is headed in and, as my dad used to say, "I can smell a turd from a mile away." Have fun. I'm going fishing with the kids.

Post some Pics!!!

[Steve Epley]

I was telling someone the other day that AFF has been my haven, my little cave. The past year has been very tough for my family, and AFF has filled a void.

I know, go ahead and say it. I'm a loser.

But you take your frustrations out on me.:highfive

[Thad]

The Owners "Loved" the UPC... and anything that was dirt or otherwise was welcomed... of that there is no doubt... :sing

that was not very kind i'm going to tell that owner what you said :tease

randy you can't blame the owner on what a someone did to themsleves can you ????

[Tina]

I saw nothing in her post that said she wanted to "get into anything". She just stated facts.

She just said "people" - she didn't say everyone.

It wasn't just one person's fault either, so she stated it correctly.



Thank you for understanding exactly what I was saying. Don't ya just love when people try to read into posts what isn't there, and twist what is said into something else? :club

[revrandy]

that was not very kind i'm going to tell that owner what you said :tease

randy you can't blame the owner on what a someone did to themsleves can you ????

I remember too many times a eagerness to post fault... and sometimes it was on both sides of the table....

and you don't have to "tell".... I'm sure they will read...:D

[Thad]

Thank you for understanding exactly what I was saying. Don't ya just love when people try to read into posts what isn't there, and twist what is said into something else? :club


I did NOT try to twist your post Tina.
I took exactly how I perceived that you stated it.
you and others seem to pass the buck on to everyone else

[Rico]

Post some Pics!!!

If I catch anything worth taking a picture of I just might. I have to wait now cause I had to send my son to the store to get some soap. Fat people need soap or taking a shower is pointless. :D

[revrandy]

If I catch anything worth taking a picture of I just might. I have to wait now cause I had to send my son to the store to get some soap. Fat people need soap or taking a shower is pointless. :D

:D..... But you are taking a shower to go fishing???

[Thad]

Why would you assume he was thinking of the owner when he stated that???


:laffatu

puleeeze! what planet fall off of the morning Mrs ????
Randy didn't deny it either -we're on the same page

[Rico]

:D..... But you are taking a shower to go fishing???

Well, yeah. I can't leave the house all stinky now, can I? I like to be fresh as possible when I go out. You know, clean underwear, smelling good, all that jazz. Didn't your mama teach you anything? :heeheehee

[COOPER]

Why?
It is the only Apostolic fellowship I have now.

And it's fun.

Coop, do you think that AFF has excelled in any areas beyond its predecessors?

Yes, no has threatened to pull the plug because they got angry. :heeheehee

[The Mrs]

puleeeze! what planet fall off of the morning Mrs ????
Randy didn't deny it either -we're on the same page

Lol...I deleted that post...I was mixed up on the post you were referring to. :heeheehee

[Ferd]

Just a few questions to consider:
do you see that people are more respectful of others here on AFF?
do you see any glaring problems or flaws with how AFF has grown?
does AFF's environment seem to encourage the arrival of new posters?
do you think enough of AFF as a forum to mention it in passing to a friend?
are there some pieces of the "big picture" puzzle that AFF is currently missing?
what are some innovative ideas that could help us seperate ourselves from other forums?


First I think I pretty much agree with the quotes you posted...except i still find myself refering to this place as my "faithchild family"

I do think AFF is a lot more civil than NFCF was and is much closer to what we all thought FCF should be toward the end there as well. Even when I have disagreed with Admin on some issue or another, It seems that you guys have been open to explaining yourselves and clearly your goals have been the betterment of the board and not driving personal agenda.

that speaks of the collective charactor of the Admin/ownership group.

I do know that this place can be daunting for newbies. we can seem like a closed click and new people can get squashed. This has been a long standing problem dating back to FCF. if there is any weakness on this board, it would be how we approach new people... and how they approach us.

yes, i do mention AFF in conversation with other Apostolics, and sometimes people say things in passing and it makes me wonder if they are lurking! LOL! I think there is a LOT of that. (LURKERS!)

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]

[WordPreacher]

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]

What is wrong with my postings?

[revrandy]

First I think I pretty much agree with the quotes you posted...except i still find myself refering to this place as my "faithchild family"

I do think AFF is a lot more civil than NFCF was and is much closer to what we all thought FCF should be toward the end there as well. Even when I have disagreed with Admin on some issue or another, It seems that you guys have been open to explaining yourselves and clearly your goals have been the betterment of the board and not driving personal agenda.

that speaks of the collective charactor of the Admin/ownership group.

I do know that this place can be daunting for newbies. we can seem like a closed click and new people can get squashed. This has been a long standing problem dating back to FCF. if there is any weakness on this board, it would be how we approach new people... and how they approach us.

yes, i do mention AFF in conversation with other Apostolics, and sometimes people say things in passing and it makes me wonder if they are lurking! LOL! I think there is a LOT of that. (LURKERS!)

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]


imo.. NFCF was a more hostile enviroment of threats..non-threats.. and junk.. amidst all the Good it was too...

[COOPER]

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]
Why Ferd?

What did I do now?

[COOPER]

What is wrong with my postings?
HUH?

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Boy, I bet you are fun in meetings to improve things at work or church.

Ol Malvie boy, as you called him is representive of the admins/mods and contrary to what some may believe, we discuss on a ongoing basis ideas, improvements we want to see, etc.

He did a great job at what is already being discussed among the owners on what direction to continue or point the board.

The fact we allow it to continue openly, even letting those like Monkeyface give negative feedback shows some of the open door found here with the Admin Team we have. :bubble

[revrandy]

Ferd... you are playing games now... uh--oh...watch out..

[Ferd]

good suggestion(s).... anyone else have ideas regarding "special guest" appearances???

It could be set up in a different room instead of the main area where we congregate. you could post stickies of a schedualed appearance.

an email requesting an offical response to a list of questions could be posted in a closed thread. there have been times when that was appropreate.

[Ferd]

Ferd... you are playing games now... uh--oh...watch out..

I could NOT resist.

[revrandy]

I could NOT resist.

:D

[LaVonne]

imo.. NFCF was a more hostile enviroment of threats..non-threats.. and junk.. amidst all the Good it was too...

No kidding...way too much drama and fighting!

[QueenEsther]

It may just be me since I have had so much going on in my life lately but I feel that since I have returned (as of last Monday) it has been kinda boring.

[Thad]

First I think I pretty much agree with the quotes you posted...except i still find myself refering to this place as my "faithchild family"

I do think AFF is a lot more civil than NFCF was and is much closer to what we all thought FCF should be toward the end there as well. Even when I have disagreed with Admin on some issue or another, It seems that you guys have been open to explaining yourselves and clearly your goals have been the betterment of the board and not driving personal agenda.

that speaks of the collective charactor of the Admin/ownership group.

I do know that this place can be daunting for newbies. we can seem like a closed click and new people can get squashed. This has been a long standing problem dating back to FCF. if there is any weakness on this board, it would be how we approach new people... and how they approach us.

yes, i do mention AFF in conversation with other Apostolics, and sometimes people say things in passing and it makes me wonder if they are lurking! LOL! I think there is a LOT of that. (LURKERS!)

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]


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[LaVonne]

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Hahahahaha....this is going to be great fun!:lol

[RevDWW]

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]
Naughty, naughty Ferd! :club not the old user name trick again......:lol

[Thad]

No kidding...way too much drama and fighting!

I absolutley loved it
Nfcf you never knew what the day was going to bring
it's too much lovey dovey stuff here

Aff is good but we need more energy, more War :heeheehee

[LaVonne]

I absolutley loved it
Nfcf you never knew what the day was going to bring
it's too much lovey dovey stuff here

Aff is good but we need more energy, more War :heeheehee

I got myself in way too much trouble over there...although, I have to admit it was more fun! :)

[Jekyll]

I'm just going to smile :D and disregard your shallow comments....

Boy, I bet you are fun in meetings to improve things at work or church.

Ol Malvie boy, as you called him is representive of the admins/mods and contrary to what some may believe, we discuss on a ongoing basis ideas, improvements we want to see, etc.

First I think I pretty much agree with the quotes you posted...except i still find myself refering to this place as my "faithchild family"

I do think AFF is a lot more civil than NFCF was and is much closer to what we all thought FCF should be toward the end there as well. Even when I have disagreed with Admin on some issue or another, It seems that you guys have been open to explaining yourselves and clearly your goals have been the betterment of the board and not driving personal agenda.

that speaks of the collective charactor of the Admin/ownership group.

I do know that this place can be daunting for newbies. we can seem like a closed click and new people can get squashed. This has been a long standing problem dating back to FCF. if there is any weakness on this board, it would be how we approach new people... and how they approach us.

yes, i do mention AFF in conversation with other Apostolics, and sometimes people say things in passing and it makes me wonder if they are lurking! LOL! I think there is a LOT of that. (LURKERS!)

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]

What people are failing to see here is that just because I am not cheerleading the squad doesn't mean that I am running down the board...come on, I have enough postings to mean that I occasionally throw in a point of view or two, ie, I am a participant...I am not NEGATIVE to the board.

However, I have never been a yes man, never been the back slapper to the crowd. I will not join in with the rest of everybody saying, "AFF has been the best thing to happen to me!!" I'm sure all can agree that for every half hour spent here or anyother leisure website is a half hour detracted from real life...but, with the net being a part of life like it is now, I am not one to say that the net can't be real in some ways.

I think one of my goals is to put smugness as far away from myself as possible...for when you least expect it...the dude was smug after tearing down his barns, building new barns, then being smug and satisfied...then his soul was required of him.

And, Your Majesty Malvaro, I apologize if I disrespected you in my post earlier

[Ferd]

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[Rico]

It may just be me since I have had so much going on in my life lately but I feel that since I have returned (as of last Monday) it has been kinda boring.

Well. start a fight then! :D

[Jekyll]

What people are failing to see here is that just because I am not cheerleading the squad doesn't mean that I am running down the board...come on, I have enough postings to mean that I occasionally throw in a point of view or two, ie, I am a participant...I am not NEGATIVE to the board.

However, I have never been a yes man, never been the back slapper to the crowd. I will not join in with the rest of everybody saying, "AFF has been the best thing to happen to me!!" I'm sure all can agree that for every half hour spent here or anyother leisure website is a half hour detracted from real life...but, with the net being a part of life like it is now, I am not one to say that the net can't be real in some ways.

I think one of my goals is to put smugness as far away from myself as possible...for when you least expect it...the dude was smug after tearing down his barns, building new barns, then being smug and satisfied...then his soul was required of him.

And, Your Majesty Malvaro, I apologize if I disrespected you in my post earlier

Score one for Ferd :laffatu...I got suckered into that one!!

:killinme:killinme:killinme

[Thad]

I got myself in way too much trouble over there...although, I have to admit it was more fun! :)


All the Mess you got into with folks Im telling it was a Thrill !

[Ferd]

What people are failing to see here is that just because I am not cheerleading the squad doesn't mean that I am running down the board...come on, I have enough postings to mean that I occasionally throw in a point of view or two, ie, I am a participant...I am not NEGATIVE to the board.

However, I have never been a yes man, never been the back slapper to the crowd. I will not join in with the rest of everybody saying, "AFF has been the best thing to happen to me!!" I'm sure all can agree that for every half hour spent here or anyother leisure website is a half hour detracted from real life...but, with the net being a part of life like it is now, I am not one to say that the net can't be real in some ways.

I think one of my goals is to put smugness as far away from myself as possible...for when you least expect it...the dude was smug after tearing down his barns, building new barns, then being smug and satisfied...then his soul was required of him.

And, Your Majesty Malvaro, I apologize if I disrespected you in my post earlier

uhm. that last line was a joke. and it is BOOMs fault. ... but i LOVE the joke. you need to go to the

Notice To ALL Forum Members thread.

[Thad]

you need to visit the

Notice To ALL Forum Members

thread. it is all about YOU!


ME???? I haven't even read that thread- why me ???/?????

O boy let me go have a look

[Jekyll]

uhm. that last line was a joke. and it is BOOMs fault. ... but i LOVE the joke. you need to go to the

Notice To ALL Forum Members thread.
Yep...duly noted:highfive

[revrandy]

ME???? I haven't even read that thread- why me ???/?????

O boy let me go have a look

Thad... your name was mentioned very much over there!!!! You need to look at what folks were saying about you!! Shocking!!!!! :sing

[Rico]

Well, my soap has arrived so I am off to get fresh and clean so I can get smelly and dirty catching some fish.

[LaVonne]

Thad... your name was mentioned very much over there!!!! You need to look at what folks were saying about you!! Shocking!!!!! :sing

Scandalous!!!

[Ferd]

Thad... your name was mentioned very much over there!!!! You need to look at what folks were saying about you!! Shocking!!!!! :sing

Yes VERY SHOCKING!

[LaVonne]

news worthy!!!

[QueenEsther]

First I think I pretty much agree with the quotes you posted...except i still find myself refering to this place as my "faithchild family"

I do think AFF is a lot more civil than NFCF was and is much closer to what we all thought FCF should be toward the end there as well. Even when I have disagreed with Admin on some issue or another, It seems that you guys have been open to explaining yourselves and clearly your goals have been the betterment of the board and not driving personal agenda.

that speaks of the collective charactor of the Admin/ownership group.

I do know that this place can be daunting for newbies. we can seem like a closed click and new people can get squashed. This has been a long standing problem dating back to FCF. if there is any weakness on this board, it would be how we approach new people... and how they approach us.

yes, i do mention AFF in conversation with other Apostolics, and sometimes people say things in passing and it makes me wonder if they are lurking! LOL! I think there is a LOT of that. (LURKERS!)

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of [you]

What doesn this mean???? :club

[revrandy]

I Bump* that thread for Thad...

[Jekyll]

Good...I am not the only one

[COOPER]

What doesn this mean???? :club
:bubble
Good times is what it means,...Good times.

[revrandy]

Good...I am not the only one

????

[Blubayou]

if there is any one thing that needs to be addressed it is the postsings of Blubayou

I Beg Your Pardon??? You Got a Problem?

[LaVonne]

????

The only one who bumped the thread?

[IAintMovin]

Even losers catch a fish now and again..... :highfive

I think that AFF has been a blessing for a number of reasons.. too many to list now..

One thing I really appreciate AFF for is the Management (Admin Team) around here.. it's great!!Dude, I am getting all warm and fuzzy.........

LOL.........

[Malvaro]

It could be set up in a different room instead of the main area where we congregate. you could post stickies of a schedualed appearance.

an email requesting an offical response to a list of questions could be posted in a closed thread. there have been times when that was appropreate.

other great ideas....

[revrandy]

Dude, I am getting all warm and fuzzy.........

LOL.........

That's just that Texas Heat.... and Humidity!! :D

[Jekyll]

????

The only one who bumped the thread?
Who got nailed with the name thing

[MrsMcD]

I love AFF and the people that post here. It's a great place to hang out.

[revrandy]

I love AFF and the people that post here. It's a great place to hang out.

How's your husband??

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w224/wahem/untitled.jpg



:D

[COOPER]

I love AFF and the people that post here. It's a great place to hang out.
I love you [you]

[Blubayou]

Thanks Cooper, I think!

[Sandra]

YEP I agreed that multiple ownership is all good
BUt tina Do we really want to get into what REEEEAALLLY Closed Nfcf?? Do we really want to go there ??? what closed nfcf did not really take place on Nfcf hello. please don't pin that on the rest of us.
thank you

[Margies3]

Share your thoughts with us!!! We want to hear your feedback!!!

How is AFF doing???

Of the three (FCF, NFCF and AFF), I like AFF the best by far! I think that in the friendlier, less confrontational environment we have here, people have grown to know each other better and to care about one another more deeply. We can disagree now, and that's fine, but people are aware now that they are talking with other human beings who have feelings just like they do themselves.

I think it's better than NFCF and FCF, but you need to remember that certain prominent posters that seemed to always be in the center of controversy are no long part of the posting family. That has gone a long way in keeping AFF a more peaceful kinda place. Plus, I think people have grown tired of constantly bickering over the same issues because there just doesn't seem to be as much in the way of standards talk as there used to be. But, the libs still get a chance to jab at the cons and vice versa, which is always fun. So, overall, me thinks I like it here.

You've made an important point here, Rico. I agree that in the past we've bickered over standards and other issues to the point that we've run them into the ground. We know that we aren't likely to change each other's minds about certain things. So let's move on. Enjoy and appreciate each other for who we are and where we are in our walks with God. Nothing wrong with good healthy discussion on these things, but I think most here have learned to do it tempered with love, for the most part.


I have ahd multiple Threads stopped, locked , deleted. Nfcf offered more freedom in that regard

Umm, Thad, have you considered that there might be a very good reason for that? If it only happened once or twice, you might say that Admin jumped the gun. But when it happens over and over, perhaps they have a legitimate reason. JMHO

Just a few questions to consider:
do you see that people are more respectful of others here on AFF?
do you see any glaring problems or flaws with how AFF has grown?
does AFF's environment seem to encourage the arrival of new posters?
do you think enough of AFF as a forum to mention it in passing to a friend?
are there some pieces of the "big picture" puzzle that AFF is currently missing?
what are some innovative ideas that could help us seperate ourselves from other forums?


*yes
*no
*I think AFF is very welcoming to new posters. Altho I do think that alot of that depends on the poster themself. If they come on here like a house afire, well, maybe we step back and put up our guard for a while. But that's just human nature.
*yes, I mention AFF to friends all the time. Sometimes you should see the looks I get when I mention "my forum" :)
*I don't know what innovative ideas separate us, but I do have a question about this cooling down area? I dont' get how that works? If you are relegated to that place, is that the ONLY place you are ABLE to post??
I think most agreed that most safety and mutual respect was a higher priority to them at the cost of "a little less" posting liberties/freedom.... for those that spoke up on the "old AFF site".... is that still true for you today??? has AFF become a bit more "friendly" as the result of a bit tighter moderation???

And we see that much freedom ended with a closed forum, because people took advantage of the "freedom" they were given.

Multiple owners is a guarantee that no one person can walk away and close this forum. That is a GOOD thing. :)

Moderation isn't always a bad thing. I'd much rather have a place with moderation, than something where "anything goes" and it ends up being a bloodbath. If people were able to have a little more self control/self moderation, there wouldn't be so much admin intervention. JMHO.

Amen, well-said, Tina

[Jekyll]

He did a great job at what is already being discussed among the owners on what direction to continue or point the board.

The fact we allow it to continue openly, even letting those like Monkeyface give negative feedback shows some of the open door found here with the Admin Team we have. :bubble
If you don't have negative feedback...it would be a gooey mess...

The reason we as human beings don't wallow in a pool of plasma is because the negative pressure of the atmosphere - the air around us resists our internal pressure...it supports us and keeps us together...can be good, a little negativity can...:killinme

[Jekyll]

For the record, [you] and ADMIN have been doing a swell job...:kittyhug

[WordPreacher]

Thanks Cooper, I think!

North of I-10 is good.

[COOPER]

For the record, [you] and ADMIN have been doing a swell job...:kittyhug

wHY THANKS!:highfive

["GL"]

:didimiss

["GL"]

For the record, "GL" and ADMIN have been doing a swell job...:kittyhug

:didimiss

[mizpeh]

Share your thoughts with us!!! We want to hear your feedback!!!

How is AFF doing???

I like AFF.

I decided to cut down on the time I spend online and to do that I'm going to stop going to two other forums and opt for this to be my home, so to speak. Why? Because I like the variety of the opinions I find here. It lends to good discussions on doctrine and other things.

I can't really compare AFF to the other two forums. I was only on NFCF for about 3 months and spent most of the time in the Bible Discussion area. I waded into general discussions near the last month and 1/2 and got nipped by a few crabs and unwisely stuck my foot in my mouth a few times. :oops

[Ferd]

LOL! it is the gift that keeps on giving.

Thanks BOOM!

["GL"]

:att

["GL"]

:bubble

[Sandra]

I think it is a nice place.

[tamor]

ME???? I haven't even read that thread- why me ???/?????

O boy let me go have a look

:heeheehee:heeheehee:heeheehee

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I think it is a nice place.

I would like to say I am glad Sandra has joined us here.

I agree with Thad, the critism of the previous ownership, whether NFCF or FCF should be put behind us. We can simply move onward.

Some have said they tried to get family or friends to join, and were told many reasons why others would NOT come. Do we offer something then to appeal to the bandwidth? Are we a haven like PP said he found? - Thank you PP! What is it that draws us here and keeps us here?

:highfive

[Sandra]

I would like to say I am glad Sandra has joined us here.

I agree with Thad, the critism of the previous ownership, whether NFCF or FCF should be put behind us. We can simply move onward.

Some have said they tried to get family or friends to join, and were told many reasons why others would NOT come. Do we offer something then to appeal to the bandwidth? Are we a haven like PP said he found? - Thank you PP! What is it that draws us here and keeps us here?

:highfive

Thanks

[Ferd]

I would like to say I am glad Sandra has joined us here.

I agree with Thad, the critism of the previous ownership, whether NFCF or FCF should be put behind us. We can simply move onward.

Some have said they tried to get family or friends to join, and were told many reasons why others would NOT come. Do we offer something then to appeal to the bandwidth? Are we a haven like PP said he found? - Thank you PP! What is it that draws us here and keeps us here?

:highfive

in some respects we are a haven. I have found this place and its two predisessors to be such, in much the same way PP has.

We need to remember that not everyone out there likes the internet or message boards in general the way the AFF family does! a lot of people look at you like your nuts when you say you are on any message board so I wouldnt get a complex when folk tell you they wont join.

I think there is a general personality thing that lends itself to being on these type of places. you either do or you dont.

then there is the notion that this is read by a lot of people. some just arent comfortable with that idea.

[revrandy]

I like Sandra here TOO!!!

In the great tradition of NFCF..

Sandra Rocks!!!!

[Blubayou]

For the record, Blubayou and ADMIN have been doing a swell job...
Thank you very much! (as I curtsy)

[tamor]

I like Sandra here TOO!!!

In the great tradition of NFCF..

Sandra Rocks!!!!

How about......AFF Rocks!! :haloplug

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

in some respects we are a haven. I have found this place and its two predisessors to be such, in much the same way PP has.

We need to remember that not everyone out there likes the internet or message boards in general the way the AFF family does! a lot of people look at you like your nuts when you say you are on any message board so I wouldnt get a complex when folk tell you they wont join.

I think there is a general personality thing that lends itself to being on these type of places. you either do or you dont.

then there is the notion that this is read by a lot of people. some just arent comfortable with that idea.

Sir Ferd,

I am a member of other forums than this one. Both Apostolic, and technical boards, and I see the mixture here like no other Apostolic board.

Some seem to be afraid to think outside the box.

:drseuss

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I like Sandra here TOO!!!

In the great tradition of NFCF..

Sandra Rocks!!!!

I will say again- I am glad she is here.

:thumbsup

I don't know why Thad is so paranoid, though...

[Theophilus]

Never has there been a more retched hive of scum and villainy. :trashcan

[Malvaro]

Sir Ferd,

I am a member of other forums than this one. Both Apostolic, and technical boards, and I see the mixture here like no other Apostolic board.

Some seem to be afraid to think outside the box.

:drseuss

On other forums, or this one???

[COOPER]

Never has there been a more retched hive of scum and villainy. :trashcan

Did you just quote Obi-Wan Kenobi ??

[Theophilus]

Did you just quote Obi-Wan Kenobi ??

...We must be cautious...

[COOPER]

...We must be cautious...

..I'm ready for anything

[StillStanding]

I haven't read all of this thread for the different responses, but I like the fact that this forum seems to be on stable footing. FCF wasn't the same after Jim died.

I will have to back Thad a little and say that there needs to be a little more freedom on reporting events both good and bad! If a person is an eye witness, or hears a report from a reliable source, I see no reason to not use names. I see no problem if the poster doesn't add to the story to make it sound juicy! Stick to the facts and nothing but the facts!

If it's a rumor, report it as a rumor!

[rgcraig]

in some respects we are a haven. I have found this place and its two predisessors to be such, in much the same way PP has.

We need to remember that not everyone out there likes the internet or message boards in general the way the AFF family does! a lot of people look at you like your nuts when you say you are on any message board so I wouldnt get a complex when folk tell you they wont join.

I think there is a general personality thing that lends itself to being on these type of places. you either do or you dont.

then there is the notion that this is read by a lot of people. some just arent comfortable with that idea.
And they really look at you funny when you tell them you are going to dinner to meet someone from a forum - - - lol!!!!!

[rgcraig]

I will say again- I am glad she is here.

:thumbsup

I don't know why Thad is so paranoid, though...

I actually think Thad is the one that brought it up. :bubble

[rgcraig]

Never has there been a more retched hive of scum and villainy. :trashcan

Said by one of the members - :lol

[Ferd]

Sir Ferd,

I am a member of other forums than this one. Both Apostolic, and technical boards, and I see the mixture here like no other Apostolic board.

Some seem to be afraid to think outside the box.

:drseuss

I think we are both right. There are people that are simply not comfortable with the level of confrontation that is our norm.

those folk would never be comfortable here.

[SDG]

I love this place .... have you seen my post count???

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I love this place .... have you seen my post count???

Why?

What seperates Apostolic Friends Forum from others?

Better smileys?

Better Color schemes?

:didimiss

[Malvaro]

Why?

What seperates Apostolic Friends Forum from others?

Better smileys?

Better Color schemes?

:didimiss

personally, I've enjoyed the weekly give-away prizes....

[berkeley]

I think............ well, nevermind... ask me again in a week...

[Pragmatist]

I like the fact that there is more moderation here. It keeps things from getting out of hand.

[Sister Alvear]

I love the friends I have made here...I think our differences make us unique and cause us to stop and think about many things.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I haven't read all of this thread for the different responses, but I like the fact that this forum seems to be on stable footing. FCF wasn't the same after Jim died.

I will have to back Thad a little and say that there needs to be a little more freedom on reporting events both good and bad! If a person is an eye witness, or hears a report from a reliable source, I see no reason to not use names. I see no problem if the poster doesn't add to the story to make it sound juicy! Stick to the facts and nothing but the facts!

If it's a rumor, report it as a rumor!

Are you gonna be the Baba Wawa Ruma Confirmation Crew Chief?

BWRCCC? :laffatu

[Margies3]

personally, I've enjoyed the weekly give-away prizes....

How do you get in the drawings for those? This is some deep dark secret society now, eh! And here I thought I had finally fit in with the rest of the gang. Now I find you've been holding out on me. :club

[Steadfast]

AFF is fantastic... I just don't get to be here too much. Hence, my anemic post count!

(AFF ------>:laffatu<-------- Steadfast)

[Felicity]

Never has there been a more retched hive of scum and villainy. :trashcan*wretched* ???

:heeheehee


(just reading through the thread & couldn't help but notice that little typo. ;) :))

[COOPER]

*wretched* ???

:heeheehee


(just reading through the thread & couldn't help but notice that little typo. ;) :))

I live on spell check:club

[Felicity]

Why?

What seperates Apostolic Friends Forum from others?

Better smileys?

Better Color schemes?

:didimissOh yes - definitely! It's the color that makes the difference. I mean if it wasn't for the "Friends Blue" skin, I'd never post here. :heeheehee


As for smilies ....... you need a different *thumbs up* smiley! We need one that doesn't wink!


:thumbsup

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Oh yes - definitely! It's the color that makes the difference. I mean if it wasn't for the "Friends Blue" skin, I'd never post here. :heeheehee


As for smilies ....... you need a different *thumbs up* smiley! We need one that doesn't wink!


:thumbsup

:hmmm

[Jekyll]

Oh yes - definitely! It's the color that makes the difference. I mean if it wasn't for the "Friends Blue" skin, I'd never post here. :heeheehee


As for smilies ....... you need a different *thumbs up* smiley! We need one that doesn't wink!


:thumbsup
And a back-slapping smilie :thumbsup

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

And a back-slapping smilie :thumbsup

:smack < This one is close to the back slapping some exhibit here.

[Felicity]

:hmmmNone of that chin scratching business! Just get onto it will ya?!!! Hehe. :D

[Malvaro]

How do you get in the drawings for those? This is some deep dark secret society now, eh! And here I thought I had finally fit in with the rest of the gang. Now I find you've been holding out on me. :club

maybe next week there will be some left-overs.... :D

[Theophilus]

*wretched* ???

:heeheehee


(just reading through the thread & couldn't help but notice that little typo. ;) :))

spell check missed it...

....I didn't really mean it anyways..:drseuss..it was a quote that I thought was quite fitting in a comedic sort of way, and I wondered how long it would take someone to pick up on the source. Cooper was right on it.:highfive

[revrandy]

spell check missed it...

....I didn't really mean it anyways..:drseuss..it was a quote that I thought was quite fitting in a comedic sort of way, and I wondered how long it would take someone to pick up on the source. Cooper was right on it.:highfive

retch is a correct word... it has to do with up-chucking... maybe you retched when you wrote that...:D

[The Mrs]

Oh yes - definitely! It's the color that makes the difference. I mean if it wasn't for the "Friends Blue" skin, I'd never post here. :heeheehee


As for smilies ....... you need a different *thumbs up* smiley! We need one that doesn't wink!


:thumbsup

Felicity...give Tulip a try! :D

[Margies3]

Felicity...give Tulip a try! :D

I'm not Felicity (duh!) but I tried Tulip and I LOVE it!!!!!! Ladies, this is for us!!

[Theophilus]

retch is a correct word... it has to do with up-chucking... maybe you retched when you wrote that...:D

I was feeling a little puny. :vomit

I did look up "retched" to be sure, but I think that the quote actually calls for "wretched."

Howbeit, I think that the two words are related obviously.

[Pragmatist]

Felicity...give Tulip a try! :D

Tulip is beautiful. Good recommendation.

[Felicity]

Oh yes - definitely! It's the color that makes the difference. I mean if it wasn't for the "Friends Blue" skin, I'd never post here. :heeheehee


As for smilies ....... you need a different *thumbs up* smiley! We need one that doesn't wink!


:thumbsup

Felicity...give Tulip a try! :DJust to clarify .... I was talking totally TIC with that "it's the color that makes the difference" remark. ;)

Tulip is nice although mauve/lilac isn't my favourite color.

[Felicity]

I was feeling a little puny. :vomit

I did look up "retched" to be sure, but I think that the quote actually calls for "wretched."

Howbeit, I think that the two words are related obviously.LOL. Well, you're right that "retched" wasn't the right word in that context.

When you're retching you feel wretched, no doubt about it! :)

[H2H]

not sure what this is about.... but I'll put my money on the tulips.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

I'm not Felicity (duh!) but I tried Tulip and I LOVE it!!!!!! Ladies, this is for us!!

And Sports is a nice one too. Both Sports and Tulip scroll with a solid background.

I have two more to fine tune and then one to repair.

And minor tweaking. I set up the PM notification for all colors tonight, and will get back to Ignore Thread when I can code the skins.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

not sure what this is about.... but I'll put my money on the tulips.

Mr Red Shoes-
In the lower Left (side of keyboard without arrows is Left) there is a drop down box and in that box are color choices for the board.

:club

will someone else tell Thad how to do this?

[H2H]

KEEEWWWL! Everybody loves "SPRING"

[Felicity]

not sure what this is about.... but I'll put my money on the tulips.Makes me think of Tiny Tim and his rendition of ... "tiptoe through the tulips ......."

I really don't think it's a GUY kind of skin. ;) :D

[COOPER]

Mr Red Shoes-
In the lower Left (side of keyboard without arrows is Left) there is a drop down box and in that box are color choices for the board.

:club

will someone else tell Thad how to do this?

I am kinda like'n the Black Ice yo!

[tamor]

I am kinda like'n the Black Ice yo!

I love the color combination but it kinda makes me cross-eyed..........

[Sacerdotal]

I think AFF is a good forum for the most part. I think many see it as a bad thing and it probably does need more balance. I notice you have at least one poster whose dumb remarks make you glad you aren't a con and at least one poster whose rants make you embarrassed for liberals. That makes for fiery arguments but it isn't the real balance your forum needs.