I told you I was trouble
Suspended animation
My emphasis
The way I understand the esmb rules they preclude 'picking on each other' as Fluff suggests. At least that is what I believe is Emma's intention with regard to encouraging mutual respect on the board.
Mark A. Baker
I don't think the term 'picking on each other' covers it Mark ... and it makes ESMB sound like a kindergarten.
As you know I don't like to see group muggings and will stand up and say so if I see it.
However, if someone were to keep swanning into an alcoholics anonymous meeting (Ex alcoholics) flashing and promoting bottles of cheap whisky as a suggested alternative to becoming sober ... or was constantly trotting along to an anti (or EX!) pedophilia group waving a large bag of sweeties for the children whether allowed to or not I think he would expect to get his doo dahs ripped off (though only verbally in the case of the ESMB tek promoters).
How do you feel about the following ESMB rule being abused here?
Is it OK with you?
My emphasis.
I guess I'm black and white on this issue ... I don't respect anyone that preaches their brand here, and doubt I ever will.
Claire has suggested a truce and that certainly works for me, if all the rules are respected.
As you know I don't like to see group muggings and will stand up and say so if I see it.
However, if someone were to keep swanning into an alcoholics anonymous meeting (Ex alcoholics) flashing and promoting bottles of cheap whisky as a suggested alternative to becoming sober ... or was constantly trotting along to an anti (or EX!) pedophilia group waving a large bag of sweeties for the children whether allowed to or not I think he would expect to get his doo dahs ripped off (though only verbally in the case of the ESMB tek promoters).
How do you feel about the following ESMB rule being abused here?
Is it OK with you?
My emphasis.
What is the purpose of the board?
The board is for Ex Scientologists of all "denominations" to get together and talk things over.
Some leave the church because they are forced out by some insane ethics order yet remain true believers; some left of their own accord because it stopped making sense; some find the tech truly workable but management corrupt; some find the earlier tech workable but call the Golden Age of Tech the "work of squirrels"; some don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater and some feel that there is no baby at all.
Some practice Scientology alternatives, some practice Freezone Scientology, some use bits and pieces in their daily lives and some want nothing more to do with it.
It is likely that most people are happy where they sit in regards to Scientology. They have their minds made up about it and no amount of discussion will change that. This board is not meant to be a vehicle to plead your case, reconvert the fallen or preach your brand. It is designed to allow people to connect up, gain some understanding of our differences, learn to respect each others opinions and find some peace with it and hopefully within ourselves.
I guess I'm black and white on this issue ... I don't respect anyone that preaches their brand here, and doubt I ever will.
Claire has suggested a truce and that certainly works for me, if all the rules are respected.