Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 793355)

Yep.

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 793363)

The real problem EA is you are not here posting new threads and stirring up debate, and DA is MIA these days as well. I don't get to jump in as much as I would like anymore (that whole gotta make a living thing) but my input or lack thereof wouldn't make or break this place anyway. IT"S YOUR FAULT!

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace* (Post 793369)

I thought maybe it was just a summer slump. It has been very difficult to get a good discussion going lately.

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin (Post 793354)

What has happened to AFF?

I remember when it was a vibrant, fun-filled forum. I remember passionate arguments and crazy amounts of traffic. There was a time that, if you missed a day, you would find threads you had been following three or four pages back because so many new topics had been posted.

So....what happened?

Now, I can be gone a week, come back, and find that the same old topics are still on the front page.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I will tell you why it's just not as interesting to me as it used to be. It has nothing to do with ownership or admins. The ownership and admins here are great folks.

Here's a few reasons why AFF is just not as interesting.

1. Start a new thread about a serious PENTECOSTAL topic, and within two or three posts you have a few confirmed atheists, universalists or confirmed homosexual agendists posting ignorant, profane crud. These dolts ruin any potentially good discussion.

2. The forum has become too political. I LOVE politics, but that's pretty much all AFF is any longer. Coadie and Esther pretty much think Obama is the antichrist, and on any given day have about ten threads going to prove it. It gets old. Most of it is just recycled hate speech they've received from some anonymous emailer.

3. There is no common bond here. AFF is not an AFF. We are not true to our identity. Many, many, people here are ADMITTED backsliders, unbelievers or never have had any real contact with Pentecost. I'm not talking about differences in standards. I'm saying these folks don't know squat about Pentecost.

There you have it.

Now, FIX IT people!:ursofunny

Originally Posted by KWSS1976 (Post 793371)

I just think there is only so much you can argue on and neither side will admit defeat so it just gets dropped...LOL

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin (Post 793368)

Ha!

I love AFF, and have taken mucho big heat for defending it, but I just got tired of posting new threads and watching morons take 'em over.

Originally Posted by jaamez (Post 793373)

Agreed... and I would add a fourth item.

4. Dan A has left. And with his exit, a lot of the exciting and passionate discussions have gone as well. He was an excellent pot stirrer, and IMO got people to think. Whether you agree with any or all of his theology or not, you gotta respect the fact that he challenged people to challenge themselves.

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin (Post 793368)

Ha!

I love AFF, and have taken mucho big heat for defending it, but I just got tired of posting new threads and watching morons take 'em over.

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 793379)

Let's talk about that. Why does a forum need to be defended and to whom were you offering a defense?

Originally Posted by mizpeh (Post 793381)

I don't want to post what I am really thinking!!

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin (Post 793383)

I've taken heat on minister's only forums for my participation here, because they view AFF as apostate.

Originally Posted by ManOfWord (Post 793387)

Hey, for me.....I just don't have as much time...or maybe my priorities have shifted. Anyway, I try to get on when I can, but I am much busier these days! It's a good thing. :D

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 793389)

An apostate forum? Wow I didn't know this forum was ever saved.

Maybe it is more likely that some of those folks couldn't really handle the questions that a forum like this brings up so it is easier to hide in a preachers only forum where no one can challenge you on issues that you hold too close to really see objectively.

I know for me most days I have very little time to get involved in a lengthy discussion. I have people coming in and out, deadlines, hearings, etc. it all just gets in the way of making valuable contributions to AFF...maybe we need a government subsidy? Just to jump start threads.

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 793389)

I know for me most days I have very little time to get involved in a lengthy discussion. I have people coming in and out, deadlines, hearings, etc. it all just gets in the way of making valuable contributions to AFF... .

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 793389)

I know for me most days I have very little time to get involved in a lengthy discussion. I have people coming in and out, deadlines, hearings, etc. it all just gets in the way of making valuable contributions to AFF...maybe we need a government subsidy? Just to jump start threads.

Originally Posted by n david (Post 793393)

I missed DA's departure ... did he leave voluntarily or was he banned?

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace* (Post 793392)

You need to get your priorities straight. :D

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 793397)

Right now I have them straight, I am simply using AFF to avoid doing what I have at the top of my list.

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin (Post 793391)

That is definitely true.

But there are SOME here who are truly apostate.

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin (Post 793400)

Question:

If you don't believe in Hell, don't believe the baptism of the Holy Ghost is evidenced by speaking in other tongues and don't believe baptism should be administered in the name of Jesus, WHY ARE YOU HERE?

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 793401)

I don't believe that is the majority. Besides there are people on here that I wouldn't consider apostate that I wouldn't mind poking in the nose if I had the opportunity, I just don't respond to them. So if you say something to me and I don't respond, duck if you see me coming.

Why would one run away from a discussion just because there are a few idiots like me posting?