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Title: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 13, 2018, 04:14:41 PM
That forum was switched off a few days ago. Any refugees are welcome to join here!
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2018, 04:21:57 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 13, 2018, 04:14:41 PM
That forum was switched off a few days ago. Any refugees are welcome to join here!

Put the word out there!
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: No one on October 13, 2018, 04:25:36 PM
Make sure you put the good cookies out.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Buddy on October 13, 2018, 04:30:13 PM
I think we can behave for a little while.  ;)
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2018, 04:36:20 PM
I've put a post on the FB HAF page.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2018, 05:26:18 PM
Still appears active here.

https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 13, 2018, 06:49:43 PM
I should have been more specific. Seth still has all that stuff, but the whole atheist forum part was switched off. I didn't go there much, but if any people who were members come here, they can explain it better. Some of the members are starting a new forum, but I don't know how that is going.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2018, 05:22:22 PM
Yes, bring 'em over! We won't bite! :devil:

(At least, I think not!):notsure:

:P 
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2018, 06:24:14 PM
At least you don't bite hard. :) I've invited a few. We'll see what happens.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on October 14, 2018, 06:38:40 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2018, 06:24:14 PM
At least you don't bite hard. :) I've invited a few. We'll see what happens.

Thank you.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: hermes2015 on October 14, 2018, 07:28:41 PM
New blood. I can't wait.

:let'seat:
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: No one on October 14, 2018, 07:45:03 PM
I invited some too. I also told them I could get them a discount on the cover charge. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on October 14, 2018, 08:19:53 PM
Quote from: No one on October 14, 2018, 07:45:03 PM
I invited some too. I also told them I could get them a discount on the cover charge. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)

Excellent!
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 14, 2018, 11:07:48 PM
I think I may have just approved one -- an OzAtheist?
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 15, 2018, 12:49:04 AM
There were a bunch from Oz. It would appear that there is a new forum called atheistdiscussion.org formed by some of the old members. Still, I followed Dave here, so others could also be branching out.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Unsapien on November 18, 2018, 12:26:07 AM
Good morning, good evening, and good night.  :)

I make my first post here.

Mostly to thank our atheist nieghbours, for whomever you've welcomed into your fold.

I've lurked here, on and off over the years, but up until the TFTMNBN was shutdown, I did not stray far.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2018, 09:36:52 AM
Quote from: Unsapien on November 18, 2018, 12:26:07 AM
Good morning, good evening, and good night.  :)

I make my first post here.

Mostly to thank our atheist nieghbours, for whomever you've welcomed into your fold.

I've lurked here, on and off over the years, but up until the TFTMNBN was shutdown, I did not stray far.

Nice to have you here :)
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Unsapien on November 18, 2018, 09:51:53 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 13, 2018, 06:49:43 PM
I should have been more specific. Seth still has all that stuff, but the whole atheist forum part was switched off. I didn't go there much, but if any people who were members come here, they can explain it better. Some of the members are starting a new forum, but I don't know how that is going.


Basically, Seth (through Moms the administrator) said (and I'm paraphrasing here) ... on the last week of September...


The TTA forum has atrophied, and I (meaning Seth) am rebuilding a new site that will not included a forum. You have sometime between now and the end of this weekend to say your goodbyes...


After some protests from members the deadline was moved to Sept 30th, there was an attempt to try and get Seth to give us the rights to continue the TTA forum on our own, but he refused.


Many went to AF, someone created a "discord" server. I don't even know what that is, so I could not follow. Someone else created a TTA lifeboat forum where the idea for atheistdiscussion.org was first hatched, and then born.


Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2018, 01:32:11 PM
I joined HAF after RDF and some other forums imploded. I joined because at the time it was a long standing forum.  I currently own the forum and don't intend to close it. If at some point I didn't feel the need to own/run it any more I would pass it on to one of the existing admin team and/or the membership.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Unsapien on November 18, 2018, 10:53:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2018, 01:32:11 PM
I joined HAF after RDF and some other forums imploded. I joined because at the time it was a long standing forum.  I currently own the forum and don't intend to close it. If at some point I didn't feel the need to own/run it any more I would pass it on to one of the existing admin team and/or the membership.

Yeah one of the problems was that Seth had no skin in the game. He never posted there except for way back in the beginning and once I think in 2013 to deal with one issue that was getting out of hand, and you could tell that he was annoyed at having to bother with it.


For me and many others it wasn't so much that the forum was being shutdown, it was that he did it so quickly and so callously. He could have given us a month notice or something.

After all if there's one concept that atheists understand better then anyone else is that nothing lasts forever.


I've got to say one thing, that what has amazed me through this time is how many connections we've all built, this place, to AF.org, AD.org, twitter, connections thought lost as other forums have faded and died, I've had contact with so many people through these past weeks it has warmed my heart so much.

May we all live long and prosper.

:spock:
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on November 19, 2018, 07:38:00 AM
Quote from: Unsapien on November 18, 2018, 10:53:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2018, 01:32:11 PM
I joined HAF after RDF and some other forums imploded. I joined because at the time it was a long standing forum.  I currently own the forum and don't intend to close it. If at some point I didn't feel the need to own/run it any more I would pass it on to one of the existing admin team and/or the membership.

Yeah one of the problems was that Seth had no skin in the game. He never posted there except for way back in the beginning and once I think in 2013 to deal with one issue that was getting out of hand, and you could tell that he was annoyed at having to bother with it.


For me and many others it wasn't so much that the forum was being shutdown, it was that he did it so quickly and so callously. He could have given us a month notice or something.

After all if there's one concept that atheists understand better then anyone else is that nothing lasts forever.


I've got to say one thing, that what has amazed me through this time is how many connections we've all built, this place, to AF.org, AD.org, twitter, connections thought lost as other forums have faded and died, I've had contact with so many people through these past weeks it has warmed my heart so much.

May we all live long and prosper.

:spock:

I think my post count speaks for my involvement :grin:
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: jimbob on December 19, 2018, 03:24:39 AM
hi, i'd like to introduce myself.

screen name jimbob.

I am an uncomplicated man, so this will be short.

I like fine cigars and Tangueray martinis; dry and shaken not stirred (it bruises the gin).
I like women, as long as they don't talk to me too much :)
I enjoy conversation, as long as it doesn't start to annoy me, at which point I will yield the last word and then leave the thread.
i am opinionated, but make every attempt to stay open minded.

and, with full knowledge this is an atheist forum, in the spirit of the season; i would like to wish everyone a happy solstice and merry Bacchus.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on December 19, 2018, 06:31:23 AM
Hi Jimbob

Happy holidays.

Regards
Chris
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Asmodean on December 19, 2018, 09:52:41 AM
Welcome Jimbob, and happy holidays to you too.

Don't cigars and martinis sort-of make you complicated by themselves? At the very least, they add a bit of sophistication in my book, as does knowing what a bruised gin is. (I know as much about alcohol as a cave beetle does about the Sun - it has nothing against it, just doesn't seek it out, so their paths never really cross)
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2018, 12:35:05 PM
Welcome to the forum, jimbob! :animwelcome:
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Asmodean on December 19, 2018, 01:12:26 PM
Hello and welcome, Unsapien!

Quote from: Unsapien on November 18, 2018, 10:53:20 PM
Yeah one of the problems was that Seth had no skin in the game. He never posted there except for way back in the beginning and once I think in 2013 to deal with one issue that was getting out of hand, and you could tell that he was annoyed at having to bother with it.
Our own original creator, Whitney, is herself no longer a regular contributor here. She did continue to host the forum long after she left though, so we were lucky in that regard. Today, though, we are being hosted by a site regular once more.

QuoteFor me and many others it wasn't so much that the forum was being shutdown, it was that he did it so quickly and so callously. He could have given us a month notice or something.

After all if there's one concept that atheists understand better then anyone else is that nothing lasts forever.
Indeed. There is a not good, exactly, but... Professional way of doing this. Tell the community that you are no longer inclined to host it, work with them on migrating or what have you... At least, I'd like to think that's how I would approach a similar situation - not just kick the plug out of the socket.

QuoteI've got to say one thing, that what has amazed me through this time is how many connections we've all built, this place, to AF.org, AD.org, twitter, connections thought lost as other forums have faded and died, I've had contact with so many people through these past weeks it has warmed my heart so much.

May we all live long and prosper.

:spock:
Hear, hear!
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 20, 2018, 01:03:17 AM
Welcome, jimbob!
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Icarus on December 20, 2018, 02:28:24 AM
I am late to the party but here is a welcome to you Jimbob. 

Your intro is good enough for the time being.  Jump in and let us get to know you.  We are a Happy lot as evidenced by our name; Happy Atheist.  You will learn that we are almost all thinkers and have no use for trolls, imposters, or other kinds of asshats.  Legitimate and cordial new members are not only welcome but also held in respectful esteem.  Try us.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: jimbob on December 20, 2018, 04:00:47 AM
thank you all for the warm welcome.

I have already made my first post; and altho I tend to read more than respond, I look forward to meeting in the various topics.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Buddy on December 20, 2018, 02:11:40 PM
Welcome to the forum jimbob!
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Magdalena on March 23, 2019, 02:42:57 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 15, 2018, 12:49:04 AM
There were a bunch from Oz. It would appear that there is a new forum called atheistdiscussion.org formed by some of the old members. Still, I followed Dave here, so others could also be branching out.
Hello Dark Lightning, from beautiful Southern California.
:secrets1: That's were I live. It's nice to meet you.
Anyone who knew Dave is a friend of mine.
:beer:
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 25, 2019, 03:13:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 23, 2019, 02:42:57 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 15, 2018, 12:49:04 AM
There were a bunch from Oz. It would appear that there is a new forum called atheistdiscussion.org formed by some of the old members. Still, I followed Dave here, so others could also be branching out.
Hello Dark Lightning, from beautiful Southern California.
:secrets1: That's were I live. It's nice to meet you.
Anyone who knew Dave is a friend of mine.
:beer:

:thumbsup: A lot of people slam California, but I've lived other places and prefer here. Dave and I met at TTA and also conversed to some extent at AF.org before he landed here. It was the viciousness that he didn't care for. I wish I had joined here sooner, but I was spread pretty thin at that time. Dave was a really good guy. I liked him. Can't say that for a lot of people I meet on the WWW. Seems like a lot of them go out of their way to be pests.  :???:
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Magdalena on March 26, 2019, 04:18:16 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 25, 2019, 03:13:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 23, 2019, 02:42:57 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 15, 2018, 12:49:04 AM
There were a bunch from Oz. It would appear that there is a new forum called atheistdiscussion.org formed by some of the old members. Still, I followed Dave here, so others could also be branching out.
Hello Dark Lightning, from beautiful Southern California.
:secrets1: That's were I live. It's nice to meet you.
Anyone who knew Dave is a friend of mine.
:beer:

:thumbsup: A lot of people slam California, but I've lived other places and prefer here.
Me too.

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 15, 2018, 12:49:04 AM
Dave and I met at TTA and also conversed to some extent at AF.org before he landed here. It was the viciousness that he didn't care for. I wish I had joined here sooner, but I was spread pretty thin at that time. Dave was a really good guy. I liked him. Can't say that for a lot of people I meet on the WWW. Seems like a lot of them go out of their way to be pests.  :???:
This is the only forum I've known since 2010. I've tried leaving, going somewhere else, but I like it here. Not too much drama. Some people don't like that. I think someone complaint one time about that. I think they said it was 'sterile'.  :shrug: I'm not sure if that's a bad thing or a good thing. I don't see anything wrong with that. There's plenty of places on the internet where one can go 'contaminate'...if you're into that sort of thing. Tank has a big hammer here, and he's not afraid to use it, he likes it 'clean' around here.  :cleaning: :sweeping:
:grin:

Anyways, Dave. Yes, good guy, I liked him too. I think about him every now and then. He became an inspiration: "What would Dave do?"  :notsure: "What would Dave say?"
;)
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 26, 2019, 02:09:38 PM
I'm fine with it being "sociable". It's just incredible how people will treat each other when they can hide behind a monitor. Can't disagree without going bonkers and hateful? Really?

Watching trolls get the ban hammer is always fun. I've seen people troll forums for years before finally getting the hammer.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2019, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 26, 2019, 02:09:38 PM
I'm fine with it being "sociable". It's just incredible how people will treat each other when they can hide behind a monitor. Can't disagree without going bonkers and hateful? Really?

Watching trolls get the ban hammer is always fun. I've seen people troll forums for years before finally getting the hammer.

I do have a tendency to splat first and ask questions later.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Magdalena on March 27, 2019, 04:53:51 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 26, 2019, 02:09:38 PM
I'm fine with it being "sociable". It's just incredible how people will treat each other when they can hide behind a monitor. Can't disagree without going bonkers and hateful? Really?

Watching trolls get the ban hammer is always fun. I've seen people troll forums for years before finally getting the hammer.
Ah, yes, the internet...
This video reminds me of the internet, and Dave, making his way across the universe.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=UXE1C--WezU
  :(
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Caliasseia on March 29, 2019, 02:52:40 AM
Oooh, another butterfly. Oh good.

Now all I need is another 22 to form a properly constituted bomber squadron. ;)
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Magdalena on March 29, 2019, 05:51:41 AM
Quote from: Caliasseia on March 29, 2019, 02:52:40 AM
Oooh, another butterfly. Oh good.

Now all I need is another 22 to form a properly constituted bomber squadron. ;)
(https://media.giphy.com/media/wYyTHMm50f4Dm/giphy.gif)
I'm not into bombing or squadrons.

:levitate:


:grin:
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 29, 2019, 12:14:21 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 29, 2019, 05:51:41 AM
I'm not into bombing or squadrons.

But butterfly squadron wouldn't use the usual ordnance.

There was grabs from the Christchurch memorial service on the radio

Two daughters, one said "my father was a good man" I don't think the other said much.

I think the butterflies could be tasked to deliver "my father was a good man" whenever, wherever the pro gun fucks gather.
Title: Re: The Thinking Atheist Forum's Refugees
Post by: Magdalena on March 29, 2019, 04:34:56 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 29, 2019, 12:14:21 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 29, 2019, 05:51:41 AM
I'm not into bombing or squadrons.

But butterfly squadron wouldn't use the usual ordnance.

There was grabs from the Christchurch memorial service on the radio

Two daughters, one said "my father was a good man" I don't think the other said much.

I think the butterflies could be tasked to deliver "my father was a good man" whenever, wherever the pro gun fucks gather.
True.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/21/77/7021774389f5feb2fc6cfe3720886526.gif)