Atheists, what would make you change your mind?

[SomewhereInND]

Oh, by the way, I am sorry I resurected this thread,  I didn't know there were rules against that.

[McQ]

Not sure what makes anyone think the OP is still checking this thread. We haven't seen the OP in years. As far as I can tell, this thread was resurrected because SomewhereinND posted a message that is unclear and kind of non-directional (as in, who the heck is he asking, and why the heck does he say "my answer doesn't really matter?")

You come across as an angry individual,  are you?

What makes you say this? Can you point to anything in my post that indicates anger? You come across as a troll, and it's my job to make sure you aren't. I was simply being straightforward and clear.

My answer didnt matter,  infact I didn't even give my answer.   Others gave obvious answers,  I was trying to help the OP, or anyone else who had the same question.

Your post was four years after the last post and it didn't make sense, so I made reference to that. I said that your post was unclear and non-directional, which it was.

Instead telling you my opinion, I tried to provide a way for these individuals to answer their own question.  I could have expressed my opinion, but you know what they say about opinions.....oh wait.....maybe you dont......What have you heard about other peoples opinions?

You seem to be under some predisposed impression. Rather than sarcasm, which doesn't work and which causes problems, why don't you just tell me what your issue is?

I would recommend starting over, and being clear in your posts. If you make trollish posts, you will not be understood and you will find the responses less than ideal. Rather than waste any more of my time or anyone else's, I suggest you get back on track and make a sensible post. I suggest you lose the combative, sarcastic attitude as well.

[Whitney]

Oh, by the way, I am sorry I resurected this thread,  I didn't know there were rules against that.

It's not against the rules but it makes you look very non-observant and strange when you repeatedly attempt to address an OP who's account doesn't even exist anymore...

If you post in a way that makes it appear that you aren't paying attention people are going to think you are acting oddly.

[Asmodean]

It's not against the rules but it makes you look very non-observant and strange when you repeatedly attempt to address an OP who's account doesn't even exist anymore...

If you post in a way that makes it appear that you aren't paying attention people are going to think you are acting oddly.

Resurrecting threads is good and well. However, if the OP is to be addressed, one should read through the thread first to see if any one has already responded with what you want to say. That done, one should present it as his thoughts on the subject, rahter than an answer to the OP. The best way of doing that is, however, copying the text you want to address and quoting it in a new thread.

/End Asmodeans Necromancy for Dummies

[SomewhereInND]

McQ, this is getting a little silly.

McQ wrote:...What makes you say this? Can you point to anything in my post that indicates anger?...

anger was too strong of a word for me to use, how about slightkly combative?
When I engaged in this discussiion, it was not my intent to be sarcastic, I was attempting to make people think about their possible answer to the question asked.

McQ wrote:...You come across as a troll...
You seem to be a well rounded and thought ful individual (I said sarcasticaly)

McQ wrote,.Your post was four years after the last post and it didn't make sense, so I made reference to that...
 elliebean brought up the referece to the OP still checking....,  I am sorry I did not confirm elliebeans statement, my bad

McQ wrote,...I said that your post was unclear and non-directional, which it was.
Next time try asking for clarification,   which I tried to do,  but that seemed to make you even more combative (for lack of a better term)

McQ wrote...why don't you just tell me what your issue is...
I was not aware that I had an issue, other then wanting to engage in a discussion, I was not aware that discussions had an expiration date.


McQ wrote...It's not against the rules but it makes you look very non-observant and strange when you repeatedly attempt to address an OP who's account doesn't even exist anymore...
I didn't go looking for this thread,  it was on appeared on a list when I  visited this forum,  like I said, I did not check the date,  but I did think it was worth discussing,  My approach could have been to cram my opinion down someones throat,  I decided to engage the discussion from a different prospective.   And again I didn't bring your issues with the OP crap, talk to elluebean about that.

McQ wrote...If you post in a way that makes it appear that you aren't paying attention people are going to think you are acting oddly.
The approach to discussions that you seem to be use, has been going on since man picked up a club,  I can see where my approach might be odd,  but I think it is time to drop the club, and try something different.  

Sorry I caused you such severe issues.

[Ultima22689]

McQ, this is getting a little silly.

McQ wrote:...What makes you say this? Can you point to anything in my post that indicates anger?...

anger was too strong of a word for me to use, how about slightkly combative?
When I engaged in this discussiion, it was not my intent to be sarcastic, I was attempting to make people think about their possible answer to the question asked.

McQ wrote:...You come across as a troll...
You seem to be a well rounded and thought ful individual (I said sarcasticaly)

McQ wrote,.Your post was four years after the last post and it didn't make sense, so I made reference to that...
 elliebean brought up the referece to the OP still checking....,  I am sorry I did not confirm elliebeans statement, my bad

McQ wrote,...I said that your post was unclear and non-directional, which it was.
Next time try asking for clarification,   which I tried to do,  but that seemed to make you even more combative (for lack of a better term)

McQ wrote...why don't you just tell me what your issue is...
I was not aware that I had an issue, other then wanting to engage in a discussion, I was not aware that discussions had an expiration date.


McQ wrote...It's not against the rules but it makes you look very non-observant and strange when you repeatedly attempt to address an OP who's account doesn't even exist anymore...
I didn't go looking for this thread,  it was on appeared on a list when I  visited this forum,  like I said, I did not check the date,  but I did think it was worth discussing,  My approach could have been to cram my opinion down someones throat,  I decided to engage the discussion from a different prospective.   And again I didn't bring your issues with the OP crap, talk to elluebean about that.

McQ wrote...If you post in a way that makes it appear that you aren't paying attention people are going to think you are acting oddly.
The approach to discussions that you seem to be use, has been going on since man picked up a club,  I can see where my approach might be odd,  but I think it is time to drop the club, and try something different.  

Sorry I caused you such severe issues.

[Whitney]

McQ wrote...It's not against the rules but it makes you look very non-observant and strange when you repeatedly attempt to address an OP who's account doesn't even exist anymore...
I didn't go looking for this thread,  it was on appeared on a list when I  visited this forum,  like I said, I did not check the date,  but I did think it was worth discussing,  My approach could have been to cram my opinion down someones throat,  I decided to engage the discussion from a different prospective.   And again I didn't bring your issues with the OP crap, talk to elluebean about that.

McQ wrote...If you post in a way that makes it appear that you aren't paying attention people are going to think you are acting oddly.
The approach to discussions that you seem to be use, has been going on since man picked up a club,  I can see where my approach might be odd,  but I think it is time to drop the club, and try something different.  

Sorry I caused you such severe issues.

Again, you are not being observant...I AM NOT McQ.

Obviously you are not interested in interacting sincerely here otherwise you'd at least check to make sure you are quoting the right person.

Warning issued, why don't you try to show you are sorry with your actions rather than arguing further.

[SomewhereInND]

[Again, you are not being observant...I AM NOT McQ.
Obviously you are not interested in interacting sincerely here otherwise you'd at least check to make sure you are quoting the right person.

Warning issued, why don't you try to show you are sorry with your actions rather than arguing further.

Sorry Whitney, I guess I received too many critisizms at once,  and I got lost in it,  I would really like to get back to the subject.

That said, that was a lot of strange shit coming from moderators.

Now for something completely different:
What would It take for me to believe in Jesus?  The answer is the same as for What would it take to believe in Santa.
It takes more then evidence,  it also takes reason.
Santa shows up in the mall every christmas season,  when I was a kid he showed up one christmas eve, and gave me a present,  In the summertime, he drives around town in a red pickup, with personalized plates that say 'Santa', all of which is evidence.   Does that mean I believe Santa is real?  No.

Now, if someone would have engaged me in the discussion, we might have gotten around to the above, much sooner.  Instead, I had to waste a week defending myself against a couple of moderator trolls.

Now I realize that being a moderator sucks,  I have been one in the past.   If you don't like your job, get a different one, don't take it out on people who are trying to discuss something.

[Whitney]

i don't know why you thought it would be ok to call moderators and the site owner trolls

This is a warning regarding the following post made by you: viewtopic.php?f=2&p=101055#p101055 .

reason: being uncivl

[SomewhereInND]

Could you please split your side topic off of this discussion,   I would like to get back to the subject.
Thank you.

[Whitney]

^7 day ban


locking this topic...no one who started it is here anymore.