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SeattleUte · 08-10-2005, 06:03 PM

With respect to religous discussion, have you seen the fairboards? Those are sponsored by believing Mormons including unapologetic Book of Mormon apologists. Yet apostates and other stripes of non-believers are welcome to post any religious criticism, scientific discussion, etc., that may be contrary to Mormon beliefs; there are always battle-hardened apologists at the ready to take on the skeptics, however. They do draw a fine line prohibiting some material such as disrespectful argument, rudeness, and discussion of the temple ceremony. You might consider a similar approach.

Is anyone going to announce this cite on Cougarboard or even Utefans? There's no reason they should compete.

Archaea · 08-10-2005, 06:09 PM

we shall see.

We need to increase traffic but it's doing well for only being a few days old.

MikeWaters · 08-10-2005, 06:26 PM

what are the rules about posting sites on Utefans?

MikeWaters · 08-10-2005, 06:27 PM

also I should say that I'm *personally* not interested in getting into a lot of conversations about whether Mormonism is true or not. But as you suggest, that doesn't mean that some of these types of conversations won't/shouldn't be allowed.

However if someone comes here constantly attacking Mormonism and putting it down, that will get old fast.

SeattleUte · 08-10-2005, 07:25 PM

I don't disagree with anything said here. I've found that discussions about truth or falisty of religious faith wear themselves out rather quickly and become repetitive. I'm just using as an example how a pro-LDS site handles the most controversial possible discussion.

The only stuff I've seen deleted from Utefans is racist stuff and threats of bodily harm.

tooblue · 08-19-2005, 06:10 PM

I loath the approach that is used on Cougarboard ... discussion is always a good thing and I do not fear of any topic (excepting the sacred).

I do not apologize for my faith and will not hold back ... My motto is it is easier to ask for forgiveness.

Please note I am devout, I love going to church, love the gospel and am grateful for the many callings I have been given.

JazzyUte · 08-20-2005, 08:38 AM

I once got a post of mine deleted. It was not racist, nor did I ever threaten anyone. However it did tick off a lot of people because it was pretty sexual in nature. Ironically, it was one of my highest rated posts ever.

It was a mocking of Trounce about how I slept with a BYU Cheerleader, who rejected me after I told her I was a Ute fan.

08-10-2005, 06:03 PM	#1
SeattleUte fairlds.org Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 10,665	Rules, etc. With respect to religous discussion, have you seen the fairboards? Those are sponsored by believing Mormons including unapologetic Book of Mormon apologists. Yet apostates and other stripes of non-believers are welcome to post any religious criticism, scientific discussion, etc., that may be contrary to Mormon beliefs; there are always battle-hardened apologists at the ready to take on the skeptics, however. They do draw a fine line prohibiting some material such as disrespectful argument, rudeness, and discussion of the temple ceremony. You might consider a similar approach. Is anyone going to announce this cite on Cougarboard or even Utefans? There's no reason they should compete. __________________ Interrupt all you like. We're involved in a complicated story here, and not everything is quite what it seems to be. —Paul Auster

08-10-2005, 06:09 PM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	it was "announced" but mods deleted it. we shall see. We need to increase traffic but it's doing well for only being a few days old.

08-10-2005, 07:25 PM	#5
SeattleUte fairlds.org Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 10,665	Rules, utefans I don't disagree with anything said here. I've found that discussions about truth or falisty of religious faith wear themselves out rather quickly and become repetitive. I'm just using as an example how a pro-LDS site handles the most controversial possible discussion. The only stuff I've seen deleted from Utefans is racist stuff and threats of bodily harm. __________________ Interrupt all you like. We're involved in a complicated story here, and not everything is quite what it seems to be. —Paul Auster

08-19-2005, 06:10 PM	#6
tooblue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,016	Discussions I loath the approach that is used on Cougarboard ... discussion is always a good thing and I do not fear of any topic (excepting the sacred). I do not apologize for my faith and will not hold back ... My motto is it is easier to ask for forgiveness. Please note I am devout, I love going to church, love the gospel and am grateful for the many callings I have been given.

08-10-2005, 06:26 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	what are the rules about posting sites on Utefans?

08-10-2005, 06:27 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	also I should say that I'm personally not interested in getting into a lot of conversations about whether Mormonism is true or not. But as you suggest, that doesn't mean that some of these types of conversations won't/shouldn't be allowed. However if someone comes here constantly attacking Mormonism and putting it down, that will get old fast.

08-20-2005, 08:38 AM	#7
JazzyUte Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SLC Posts: 35	I once got a post of mine deleted. It was not racist, nor did I ever threaten anyone. However it did tick off a lot of people because it was pretty sexual in nature. Ironically, it was one of my highest rated posts ever. It was a mocking of Trounce about how I slept with a BYU Cheerleader, who rejected me after I told her I was a Ute fan.