I think MOW made it clear that he left without being asked or 'forced'. He left because his idea of how to run a forum basically differed with other Admin it seems. Again, in his words there was no disrespect or vengeance.
I don't post much but I seem to find quite enough in the 'arena of ideas' you speak of. Sadly, I have personally talked to many of those conservative minds that have left and their reasons bother me.
AFF is a fellowship. Some want it to be a battlefield. Some see it as a firing range. I, myself, find it less 'fun' when I have to dodge shrapnel. Does that mean that all conservatives are 'running' and 'can't defend their stands'. Absolutely 100% NO. What it means is that a few with vendettas make it not worth the trip.
It happens on BOTH sides. The extremes will always be exteme to some. It would be wise for us to not make this a 'they want to veto one viewpoint' charade. If a forum like this survives both viewpoints have to be allowed.
Steadfast, I very much respect your view.
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No vitriol here. The problem has been one of direction. I am by no means an ultra con or a con but I have seriously pulled back from posting.
I like MOW, but, he made a choice to leave. That's his choice. Why all of the angst? If ownership wants to keep a tighter rein on things to avoid an NFCF fiasco then kudos to them. The estrogen level is at flood levels here today.
That's a pathetic sexist statement if I ever heard one.
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I've gone and done it now! I'm on Facebook!!!
No vitriol here. The problem has been one of direction. I am by no means an ultra con or a con but I have seriously pulled back from posting.
I like MOW, but, he made a choice to leave. That's his choice. Why all of the angst? If ownership wants to keep a tighter rein on things to avoid a NFCF fiasco then kudos to them.
The estrogen level is at flood levels here today.
i am reminded of a post by Timlan where he called a guy out for taking liberties. i better shut up.
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I wonder if this new AFF Affirmation Statement had something to do with this?
BTW, I think Ferd is correct.
1. There is a whole lot of political spin from the admin, owners, and moderators on this thread. Fine by me. I just don't think MOW wanted to be pigeon-holed here.
2. Further, I get tired of hearing the conservatives whine about the content of AFF. I also am weary of hearing others say how much they miss the conservatives voice on AFF. Hello people! If the conservatives can't stand the heat, maybe they should leave the kitchen. The most telling sign of this idiotic drama was when a poster with new found "conservatism" lectured us, saying that "unity demands that less conservative Apostolics live conservatively, so as not to offend conservatives" (paraphrase).
Pardon me, but how insane is that? For you to keep posting on AFF I need to change what I believe and/or shut up? For you and I to have fellowship I must obey everyone of your silly pre-1950's rules? I am so sorry to disappoint my conservative friends, but I have no intention of capitulating to such dictatorial demands.
3. There are many internet options for all of us. There are opportunities to move on down the road if and when AFF morphs into something personally unacceptable.
4. With the advent of email, instant messages, chat rooms, and forums such as these, the idea that one can stop the flow of information is archaic and silly.
I'm gonna go crawl back under my bridge now.
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Sorry...bu that was hilarious!!!!!!:killinm e
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Sexist statement ?Hey I thought talking about sex was not allowed here ?
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
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