Hi people, how's it going?
I stumbled upon this forum while looking for somewhere to discuss questions related to atheism and theism. Unfortunately, most of the places this discussion takes place are, to be polite, not exactly conducive to amicable yet rigorous discussion. This appears to be an exception! :) I'm a Christian (of a non-fundie persuasion), but under no illusions that I will change anyone's mind, or that anyone will change mine! People don't tend to change their views over night, and especially not for purely intellectual reasons. Rather, I'm here to be challenged by views other than my own, to understand and appreciate them a little better, and to come out myself with a more robust view of the world than when I started. Sadly, there is not much of an arena for that sort of process in Real Life outside the internet.
That's enough of why I'm here; if you want to know anything about me (my least favourite subject :P) I could be persuaded to answer some more personal questions (given sufficient incentive of course ;)).
Matthaios
Hello and welcome to HAF,
Matthaios.
Quote from: Matthaios on December 12, 2011, 11:42:33 AMI stumbled upon this forum while looking for somewhere to discuss questions related to atheism and theism. Unfortunately, most of the places this discussion takes place are, to be polite, not exactly conducive to amicable yet rigorous discussion. This appears to be an exception! :)
We try, and I think we do a fair job of it. Here's a starter on getting to know this place, created by one of the admins of HAF:
QuoteNotes for new members from Tank.
The Rules. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=1522.0)
Users who comply with forum rules will graduate to full membership after 10 posts. Till that time your ability to post is limited to the "Getting to Know You" (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php#2) section of the forum. It is our hope that this small restriction improves the overall atmosphere of HAF.
Some threads you might find interesting.
Where did you get your username from? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=5133.0)
10 Things About Yourself (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=4940.0)
Tell us A Bit About Where You're From (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=8215.0)
Photography (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7607.0)
Non-religious pet peeves (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=6917.0)
Pets...what do you have? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7.0)
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=5111.0)*
*You will need 10 posts before you can add a post to this thread, but you can read it at any time.
Another thread that I think might prove interesting and perhaps useful to the members of HAF is "Rules for Conducting a Discussion" by Dr. Mortimer J. Adler (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=5631.msg78314#msg78314)
As for answering questions about yourself, one incentive is to graduate from the "Getting to Know You" section of the forum and gain access to the rest of the place.
I hope you enjoy your time reading and posting here. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg830.imageshack.us%2Fimg830%2F860%2Fsmilew.gif&hash=8238eab24d16418eb1c8cd60d971239ab1363c74)
Thanks for your welcome, Recusant! I'll check out some of those links.
(BTW, the "10 posts" idea is a good 'un - there's hardly a troll in sight on the main forum. Kudos!)
Hello, I've seen you on another forum.
Quote from: Matthaios on December 12, 2011, 11:42:33 AM
Unfortunately, most of the places this discussion takes place are, to be polite, not exactly conducive to amicable yet rigorous discussion. This appears to be an exception! :)
Yes I think it is an exception, there's some extraordinarily good people here and they lift others by their example. The restraint exercised when faced by some complete freaken weirdoes is extraordinary.
Welcome
Quote from: Norfolk And Chance on December 12, 2011, 12:18:11 PM
Hello, I've seen you on another forum.
Yeah - I had a go with another one but lost patience with it somewhat!
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 12, 2011, 12:19:10 PM
Yes I think it is an exception, there's some extraordinarily good people here and they lift others by their example. The restraint exercised when faced by some complete freaken weirdoes is extraordinary.
Welcome
Good to hear - though the problem with hanging around with lots of decent, thoughtful people is that it makes it statistically much more likely that you're not one of them!
^ I entirely agree. I think it was Zdostawców Gpieniêdzy who said,
QuoteNasze usugi ksplod oferuj najleps jakoœæ w najni¿szej cenie. Nie bêdziesz zmuszony przeznaczaæ wielkich sum za usugi ksplodnik . Dajemy w ofercie du¿o rabatów.
How true those words are, even today.
Welcome!
Quote from: OldGit on December 12, 2011, 01:25:08 PM
^ I entirely agree. I think it was Zdostawców Gpieniêdzy who said,
QuoteNasze usugi ksplod oferuj najleps jakoœæ w najni¿szej cenie. Nie bêdziesz zmuszony przeznaczaæ wielkich sum za usugi ksplodnik . Dajemy w ofercie du¿o rabatów.
How true those words are, even today.
*thoughfully scratches chin in agreement and nods head*
Umhummm.
Welcome Matt (sorry couldn't resist)
We try not to let the more aggressive types rule here. You can settle in and ask any polite questions you like and expect to recieve polite responses. However we do have a lump of 'attack clay' called Asmodean that may chew on you occasionally. But as he has no teeth so this is a not altogether unpleasent experience.
Thanks for taking the time to sign up and join in.
Regards
Chris
Is Asmo really worse than say... Pudding?
Anyway, welcome to HAF.
Quote from: OldGit on December 12, 2011, 01:25:08 PM
^ I entirely agree. I think it was Zdostawców Gpieniêdzy who said,
QuoteNasze usugi ksplod oferuj najleps jakoœæ w najni¿szej cenie. Nie bêdziesz zmuszony przeznaczaæ wielkich sum za usugi ksplodnik . Dajemy w ofercie du¿o rabatów.
How true those words are, even today.
Indeed: finer, more polished words have never since been uttered.
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2011, 02:52:39 PM
Welcome Matt (sorry couldn't resist)
The old ones are the oldest. ;D Points also available for any joke involving paint. :P
Hi Matthaios and welcome to the forum.
Quote from: OldGit on December 12, 2011, 01:25:08 PM
^ I entirely agree. I think it was Zdostawców Gpieniêdzy who said,
QuoteNasze usugi ksplod oferuj najleps jakoœæ w najni¿szej cenie. Nie bêdziesz zmuszony przeznaczaæ wielkich sum za usugi ksplodnik . Dajemy w ofercie du¿o rabatów.
How true those words are, even today.
OldGit that would make a fine tattoo.
According to Google translate it was a mish mash of Polish :/
Quote from: Matthaios on December 12, 2011, 04:23:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2011, 02:52:39 PM
Welcome Matt (sorry couldn't resist)
The old ones are the oldest. ;D Points also available for any joke involving paint. :P
I think we'll gloss over them for the moment.
Regarding that loony foreign quote - there was a massive spam post in Polish and I was taking the piss. Why did I not realise that the spam would get deleted and I would be left looking a little ... strange. Anyway, it was fun at the time.
I don't want to be painted in a false light. :D
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2011, 08:16:39 PM
How dare you brush my efforts aside :D
OK, now I'm starting to bristle.
;)
Quote from: OldGit on December 12, 2011, 08:16:10 PM
Regarding that loony foreign quote - there was a massive spam post in Polish and I was taking the piss. Why did I not realise that the spam would get deleted and I would be left looking a little ... strange. Anyway, it was fun at the time. ;D
Spam posts and threads gets deleted along with the spammers account.
Yes, but being old and loony I forgot! :-[
Quote from: OldGit on December 12, 2011, 08:23:05 PM
Yes, but being old and loony I forgot! :-[
'tis not a problem.
Quote from: Matthaios on December 12, 2011, 04:21:01 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 12, 2011, 01:25:08 PM
^ I entirely agree. I think it was Zdostawców Gpieniêdzy who said,
QuoteNasze usugi ksplod oferuj najleps jakoœæ w najni¿szej cenie. Nie bêdziesz zmuszony przeznaczaæ wielkich sum za usugi ksplodnik . Dajemy w ofercie du¿o rabatów.
How true those words are, even today.
Indeed: finer, more polished words have never since been uttered.
You two are a pair of big teases. Welcome to the forum, Matt, I already like your taste in music.
Quote from: Cecilie on December 12, 2011, 03:38:29 PM
Is Asmo really worse than say... Pudding?
Anyway, welcome to HAF.
Eh what?
I'm completely 'armless.
Well I do admit to having arms and Asmo doesn't.
But anyway, what is the word "worse" doing in that sentence?