Who decides who gets banned and why?

[freedomforall]

Perhaps you ought to read a book before you judge the cover. Scan through numerous threads [on this forum] and you will find disturbing statements and words. Then you can make an honest assessment, but not after just a few posts. Also do you suppose that all people have feelings and emotions made of steel? Here is a post where a member expressed having been accused of having half a brain. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=29793&p=400648&hili ... in#p400648" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There are other examples but I'll leave it to you to seek them out.

I already admitted to you I only scanned "the cover" the point I'm making, as Thomas did earlier, is there is a huge difference between insulting someone's ideas and someone as an individual. While there may be personal attacks peppered all over this forum, I have never once seen a thread started for no other reason than to bad mouth somebody. I am simply pointing out what I saw which convinced me that I probably shouldn't go back. It is unfortunate that those threads happened to be the hot topic as I stopped by, but it is what it is. Take it however you want. If you feel uplifted in that environment then that's great, I am very happy for you. It just isn't for me personally.

Sorry, I failed to add the words above in brackets. My point is this. You can go through threads on this very forum and find trash talk, slander, innuendos, insinuations and insults.
Something else I find, IMHO, is that on both forums some people appear to be cliquish. Sometimes a supposed undesirable comment is made by a poster, to be swarmed upon by the same group of people in opposition, (if this makes any sense.)
If you want to see the many topics like DS, C&E, MMP, follow the prophet, priesthood keys or Church of the Firstborn, merely go through the thousands of posts at hand.

[wrsales]

Warsales,

I can name several people off the top of my head thread started to what you would call bad mouthing someone based on your stance and position you outlined earlier in this thread.

Obama
Putin
DS
Several people who write books on NDE and dreams
Apostles and prophets
Possible persons who could be the antichrist
Mitt Romney
Ron Paul
And some forum members being called out as false prophets

To name a few

Haha touche' you have definitely got me there. I guess I see it differently when we are discussing public figures as opposed to Jules. Thank you for pointing that out though, I need to do some further self evaluation to understand why discussing the people you mentioned doesn't bother me nearly as much.

[freedomforall]

Let's get real here neither of us take each other seriously so why would I bother with a serious response?

First off, If I didn't take your responses seriously I wouldn't respond. Secondly, you must not take very many people seriously because almost every response you ever give is some flippant comment, or GIF you find online. If you don't want a serious conversation why even engage?

What does "it" do for a living?

[Epistemology]

Warsales,

I can name several people off the top of my head thread started to what you would call bad mouthing someone based on your stance and position you outlined earlier in this thread.

Obama
Putin
DS
Several people who write books on NDE and dreams
Apostles and prophets
Possible persons who could be the antichrist
Mitt Romney
Ron Paul
And some forum members being called out as false prophets

To name a few

Haha touche' you have definitely got me there. I guess I see it differently when we are discussing public figures as opposed to Jules. Thank you for pointing that out though, I need to do some further self evaluation to understand why discussing the people you mentioned doesn't bother me nearly as much.

Is like to use this to illustrate a point numerous people have been trying to make.

When the forum mods don't let it bother them when prophets are "bashed" for lack of a better term or TBMs but when fellow disenfranchised forum members or DS or etc are "bashed" for lack of a better term it's not accepted.

The forum has gotten better than it was 6 months ago

[freedomforall]

What does "it" do for a living?

Huh?

That thing in the picture jerking forward and backward. @-)

[freedomforall]

I haven't the foggiest

=)) Just thought I'd ask. She kinda remands me of a supervisor I once had. :ymdevil:

[freedomforall]

Perhaps she is a professional stylist?

Or she is galloping on an imaginary horse.

[freedomforall]

I think she is rocking out...maybe

It looks like she has to throw her head around because she has no arms.
She must have taken someone seriously when they told her to quit while she was a-head

[freedomforall]

Perhaps her condition is common for people that have been banned from LDSFF.

[BrotherOfMahonri]

For what it is worth, the last few threads above this one, from Feb 13, 2015 11:45 am onto my post here now, illustrates why most of you do not understand me, as such a photo of some person is in the end a person, a soul, and such back and forth no matter the intention is mockery. Now before you jump all over me and say lighten up, I get the sarcasm, ha ha ha (in a very dull voice) but such needs be repented of, as it is unbecoming any of us IMAHO, as "saints" and frankly I don't trust people like you who have such sarcastickness even behind this digital wall forum.

With that said, since I was brought up here, just because I desire to clarify, sincerity is my heart, and I do not go there or here to stir up and poke, but I am sincerely concerned and prayerfully pondering and seeking the words of the Lord in the scriptures, concerning what is happening with us all, as "saints" but particularly with what my wife and I are experiencing personally as the spirit prompts us forward on our individual path. I would not be surprised if we see some Lehis or Samuel the Lamanites coming out boldly declaring repentance to us all in the near future.

I also always strive to first give each of those who I interact with on these forums the same benefit, that they are being sincere, but it is getting easier to find those who frankly dismiss me and others, because of a lack of sincerity, and seem only to care to go back and forth with their LDSFF "buddies", as most of this forum from what I have seen is a few handfuls of people who take over almost every decent thread, and weigh in with stupid photos like the one you just posted here, or outlandish comments, crude thoughts, or immoral suggestive jokes. You know who you are.

Its' not funny to the sincere. I dare say its not funny to the Savior either. I don't believe the spirit appreciates it either. But for the record, I pray those with whom I interact can feel my sincerity, but I'm learning why Christ maybe kept silent with certain know-it-alls and self-righteous people, or mockers at that.

I expect a few of you to peruse over my comment here and continue your usual one-liners, mocking, back and forth between one another, etc. with your suggestive comments, inside jokes, etc.

I invite you each to repent and quit the high school stuff here, lest we answer for every idle word that comes from our finger tips. Keep your stupid photos and moral suggestive behaviors for dating and flirting sites, or at least PMs. :ymsick:

All IMHAO - Jared S

[Joel]

From the rules:

The Forum Administrator reserves the right to ban anyone from the forum for any reason

Great catch! Your finely tuned powers of discernment has revealed how insidious it has been of Brian to put that in plain view for all this time. You have single handedly revealed the truth about the his real nature.

So tell me Brian do you think you are qualifying for some special realm of the celestial kingdom by keeping that policy in place and enduring the persistent mewl coming from various members of the forum instead of banning them? Is this forum just some feigned refiner's fire experiment that you hope will bring about a second comforter experience to you sooner if only you endure it well?

8-| :)) Seriously this forum's moderators are very patient and are very respectful of people's autonomy to post as they will.

The vast quantities of the light of Christ that burns brightly in my conscience has allowed for me to judge clearly about the discussions that happen on this forum. This is a place that is full of good people who enjoy a variety of topics with varying scales of seriousness. At times I have wondered to myself why those that do judge this place to be full of apostates and ill discussion why they willfully choose to affiliate, participate and/ or even view the discussions on the forum in light of a certain temple recommend question and counsel from priesthood leaders?

The Internet provides many opportunities for learning. However, Satan wants us to be miserable, and he distorts the real purpose of things. He uses this great tool to promote doubt and fear and to destroy faith and hope.

With so much available on the Internet, we must carefully consider where to apply our efforts. Satan can keep us busy, distracted, and infected by sifting through information, much of which can be pure garbage.

One should not roam through garbage.

If Ye Lack Wisdom, Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis Of the Seventy

For those that do view the forum as place that is full of garbage I have enjoyed whatever you chosen to post. Maybe you view yourselves as defenders of the faith so you can justify your long standing open rebellion and defiance of priesthood counsel, if this describes you, I want to tell you that I like your free thinking ways. I love the way you express your autonomy and how you have chosen to sustain your leaders, I have a lot of respect for that type of disposition.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's weekend :ymhug:

[Kitkat]

For what it is worth, the last few threads above this one, from Feb 13, 2015 11:45 am onto my post here now, illustrates why most of you do not understand me, as such a photo of some person is in the end a person, a soul, and such back and forth no matter the intention is mockery. Now before you jump all over me and say lighten up, I get the sarcasm, ha ha ha (in a very dull voice) but such needs be repented of, as it is unbecoming any of us IMAHO, as "saints" and frankly I don't trust people like you who have such sarcastickness even behind this digital wall forum.

With that said, since I was brought up here, just because I desire to clarify, sincerity is my heart, and I do not go there or here to stir up and poke, but I am sincerely concerned and prayerfully pondering and seeking the words of the Lord in the scriptures, concerning what is happening with us all, as "saints" but particularly with what my wife and I are experiencing personally as the spirit prompts us forward on our individual path. I would not be surprised if we see some Lehis or Samuel the Lamanites coming out boldly declaring repentance to us all in the near future.

I also always strive to first give each of those who I interact with on these forums the same benefit, that they are being sincere, but it is getting easier to find those who frankly dismiss me and others, because of a lack of sincerity, and seem only to care to go back and forth with their LDSFF "buddies", as most of this forum from what I have seen is a few handfuls of people who take over almost every decent thread, and weigh in with stupid photos like the one you just posted here, or outlandish comments, crude thoughts, or immoral suggestive jokes. You know who you are.

Its' not funny to the sincere. I dare say its not funny to the Savior either. I don't believe the spirit appreciates it either. But for the record, I pray those with whom I interact can feel my sincerity, but I'm learning why Christ maybe kept silent with certain know-it-alls and self-righteous people, or mockers at that.

I expect a few of you to peruse over my comment here and continue your usual one-liners, mocking, back and forth between one another, etc. with your suggestive comments, inside jokes, etc.

I invite you each to repent and quit the high school stuff here, lest we answer for every idle word that comes from our finger tips. Keep your stupid photos and moral suggestive behaviors for dating and flirting sites, or at least PMs. :ymsick:

All IMHAO - Jared S

Thank you... that needed to be said, and yes I am married to Balaam

[creator]

I expect a few of you to peruse over my comment here and continue your usual one-liners, mocking, back and forth between one another, etc. with your suggestive comments, inside jokes, etc.

I invite you each to repent and quit the high school stuff here, lest we answer for every idle word that comes from our finger tips. Keep your stupid photos and moral suggestive behaviors for dating and flirting sites, or at least PMs.

What I don't understand is how anybody has time for that?!


Amirite

[Steve Clark]

For what it is worth, the last few threads above this one, from Feb 13, 2015 11:45 am onto my post here now, illustrates why most of you do not understand me, as such a photo of some person is in the end a person, a soul, and such back and forth no matter the intention is mockery. Now before you jump all over me and say lighten up, I get the sarcasm, ha ha ha (in a very dull voice) but such needs be repented of, as it is unbecoming any of us IMAHO, as "saints" and frankly I don't trust people like you who have such sarcastickness even behind this digital wall forum.

With that said, since I was brought up here, just because I desire to clarify, sincerity is my heart, and I do not go there or here to stir up and poke, but I am sincerely concerned and prayerfully pondering and seeking the words of the Lord in the scriptures, concerning what is happening with us all, as "saints" but particularly with what my wife and I are experiencing personally as the spirit prompts us forward on our individual path. I would not be surprised if we see some Lehis or Samuel the Lamanites coming out boldly declaring repentance to us all in the near future.

I also always strive to first give each of those who I interact with on these forums the same benefit, that they are being sincere, but it is getting easier to find those who frankly dismiss me and others, because of a lack of sincerity, and seem only to care to go back and forth with their LDSFF "buddies", as most of this forum from what I have seen is a few handfuls of people who take over almost every decent thread, and weigh in with stupid photos like the one you just posted here, or outlandish comments, crude thoughts, or immoral suggestive jokes. You know who you are.

Its' not funny to the sincere. I dare say its not funny to the Savior either. I don't believe the spirit appreciates it either. But for the record, I pray those with whom I interact can feel my sincerity, but I'm learning why Christ maybe kept silent with certain know-it-alls and self-righteous people, or mockers at that.

I expect a few of you to peruse over my comment here and continue your usual one-liners, mocking, back and forth between one another, etc. with your suggestive comments, inside jokes, etc.

I invite you each to repent and quit the high school stuff here, lest we answer for every idle word that comes from our finger tips. Keep your stupid photos and moral suggestive behaviors for dating and flirting sites, or at least PMs. :ymsick:

All IMHAO - Jared S

I'll extend a cloak of charity over your sins and pray you do for mine, including my crude, suggestive, mocking humor.

Peace, brother. :ymhug:

[jbalm]

Actually they violated these rules:

Be kind. No personal attacks. There is no reason to attack each other for differing beliefs, label others apostate, call to repentance, etc.

[A Random Phrase]

Do you know why some people have a sixth sense? Because there is no sign or evidence of the first five? :))

Not sure whether to face-palm or laugh.

Perhaps people with a sixth sense also have a personality like a locomotive... ... ...all loco, and no motive.

:))

You guys are really making me want to see a link to that. @-) #-o

A link to what?

A link to the other forum. Moot point now, though. I've already gotten one.

[BrotherOfMahonri]

I'll extend a cloak of charity over your sins and pray you do for mine, including my crude, suggestive, mocking humor.

Peace, brother. :ymhug:

When the day comes to turn to those you trust, I'll hesitate to trust mockers. Take it as you will, even Laman and Lemuel hated being called out, but granted on more serious things that start with the less serious stuff. IMHAO.

It is one thing to have charity, another to allow the "mob" to rule. Not in my house.

[Daryl]

I'll extend a cloak of charity over your sins and pray you do for mine, including my crude, suggestive, mocking humor.

Peace, brother. :ymhug:

When the day comes to turn to those you trust, I'll hesitate to trust mockers. Take it as you will, even Laman and Lemuel hated being called out, but granted on more serious things that start with the less serious stuff. IMHAO.

It is one thing to have charity, another to allow the "mob" to rule. Not in my house.

Had those MBDs the doc ordered?
It's gonna be ok, brother.

[Steve Clark]

I'll extend a cloak of charity over your sins and pray you do for mine, including my crude, suggestive, mocking humor.

Peace, brother. :ymhug:

When the day comes to turn to those you trust, I'll hesitate to trust mockers. Take it as you will, even Laman and Lemuel hated being called out, but granted on more serious things that start with the less serious stuff. IMHAO.

It is one thing to have charity, another to allow the "mob" to rule. Not in my house.

I'm not offended. I know I am a sinner. Jokingly mocking other sinners on the internet is hardly the greatest of my offenses.

[Joel]

I feel like I am missing something.

I have to say Steve is one of sweetest people on earth, I think you could count him as a great friend if you ever get a chance to know him.

[Epistemology]

in case you miss this from the other thread:

Balaam

Your posts may be the most hypocritical I've ever seen on this forum.

No I didn't call u a hypocrite notice how I said your posts so don't accuse me of a personal attack

[Epistemology]

For what it is worth, the last few threads above this one, from Feb 13, 2015 11:45 am onto my post here now, illustrates why most of you do not understand me, as such a photo of some person is in the end a person, a soul, and such back and forth no matter the intention is mockery. Now before you jump all over me and say lighten up, I get the sarcasm, ha ha ha (in a very dull voice) but such needs be repented of, as it is unbecoming any of us IMAHO, as "saints" and frankly I don't trust people like you who have such sarcastickness even behind this digital wall forum.

With that said, since I was brought up here, just because I desire to clarify, sincerity is my heart, and I do not go there or here to stir up and poke, but I am sincerely concerned and prayerfully pondering and seeking the words of the Lord in the scriptures, concerning what is happening with us all, as "saints" but particularly with what my wife and I are experiencing personally as the spirit prompts us forward on our individual path. I would not be surprised if we see some Lehis or Samuel the Lamanites coming out boldly declaring repentance to us all in the near future.

I also always strive to first give each of those who I interact with on these forums the same benefit, that they are being sincere, but it is getting easier to find those who frankly dismiss me and others, because of a lack of sincerity, and seem only to care to go back and forth with their LDSFF "buddies", as most of this forum from what I have seen is a few handfuls of people who take over almost every decent thread, and weigh in with stupid photos like the one you just posted here, or outlandish comments, crude thoughts, or immoral suggestive jokes. You know who you are.

Its' not funny to the sincere. I dare say its not funny to the Savior either. I don't believe the spirit appreciates it either. But for the record, I pray those with whom I interact can feel my sincerity, but I'm learning why Christ maybe kept silent with certain know-it-alls and self-righteous people, or mockers at that.

I expect a few of you to peruse over my comment here and continue your usual one-liners, mocking, back and forth between one another, etc. with your suggestive comments, inside jokes, etc.

I invite you each to repent and quit the high school stuff here, lest we answer for every idle word that comes from our finger tips. Keep your stupid photos and moral suggestive behaviors for dating and flirting sites, or at least PMs. :ymsick:

All IMHAO - Jared S

what kind of stick are you using?

=))

[Joel]

in case you miss this from the other thread:

Balaam

Your posts may be the most hypocritical I've ever seen on this forum.

No I didn't call u a hypocrite notice how I said your posts so don't accuse me of a personal attack

Christ called out hypocritical behavior when he saw it also. It does not surprise me to see Steve practicing Christ-like attributes.

[jbalm]

in case you miss this from the other thread:

Balaam

Your posts may be the most hypocritical I've ever seen on this forum.

No I didn't call u a hypocrite notice how I said your posts so don't accuse me of a personal attack

Christ called out hypocritical behavior when he saw it also. It does not surprise me to see Steve practicing Christ-like attributes.

Steve's a teddy bear.

[marc]

For what it is worth, the last few threads above this one, from Feb 13, 2015 11:45 am onto my post here now, illustrates why most of you do not understand me, as such a photo of some person is in the end a person, a soul, and such back and forth no matter the intention is mockery. Now before you jump all over me and say lighten up, I get the sarcasm, ha ha ha (in a very dull voice) but such needs be repented of, as it is unbecoming any of us IMAHO, as "saints" and frankly I don't trust people like you who have such sarcastickness even behind this digital wall forum...

What does IMAHO mean? What is up here tonight?