crusader1234 Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Morph, just thought I'd point out that he wasn't whining he was telling you to quit whining and learn how to conform to the guidelines (which aren't by any means unreasonable). I personally like to hear what jas has to say, even when I don't agree with it becuase he does it (usually) in a respectful and knowledgable way. And like he said, if you can't figure out how to post within the guidelines, there is always the little x in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
BeenaBobba Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Keep up the good work, dUSt. Recently, I've been to a forum where I was cussed at and personally attacked (verbally) by some members (one of whom owns the forum). I'm so grateful that phatmass isn't anything like that. I think the rules here are pretty darn reasonable. God bless, Jen
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 [quote name='Kilroy the Ninja' date='Jun 25 2004, 03:36 AM'] um, dUSt, I'm pretty sure Don John hasn't been posting because he's been teaching summer school. Tomorrow (Friday, the 25th) is his last day there, then he'll be online more often. Although he is having to re-think how he says some stuff... we'll just see how he handles things. You know he's a pretty passionate guy about the Church. [/quote] I have always appreciated Don John's blunt approach. His style takes some getting used to for some people but very rarely do I disagree with what he says. There's all different approaches here from the DJ and Winchester and Ironmonks, to jasJis and Cmom, to Azzie and Flowery. If we all had the same approach this place would be booooring. Beena, jas, and Crusader (and any others I missed), thanks for your support and for sticking to the guidelines, we mods really appreciate it.
Quietfire Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Funny thing. As I was reading this entire thread again I got to thinking... Isnt this how the Protestant faith started? Go back and read this thread again, and see what I mean. Someone wasnt getting their way, started complaining and BAM. Protestant. Wierd. Peace.
Mary's Knight, La Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 [quote]I have always appreciated Don John's blunt approach. His style takes some getting used to for some people but very rarely do I disagree with what he says.[/quote] i just wanted to second that. it's been a while since i've read a post by him but i certainly appreciate anyone who'll put church teaching out there plain and simple. Bluntness may not look pretty or make you feel good, but it's easiest to understand. it's one thing to kick a person just to cause pain but i can't find fault with occasionally nudging a person in the right direction with your foot. [quote]There's all different approaches here from the DJ and Winchester and Ironmonks, to jasJis and Cmom, to Azzie and Flowery. If we all had the same approach this place would be booooring. [/quote] this is the other half of it, is that if DJ or Ironmonk approach is offensive to someone there are others who will cushion the blow a little better. both hard and soft approaches are necessary soft because somepeople will respond better approached softly, other respond better to being knocked sharply on the head. I look forward to Don John's posting more... I can handle reading what he types if you can't well all the posts begin with the poster's name just scroll on to the next name. though in fairness it'd be good to let him know you're not going to respond because you don't feel he's approaching you out of love.
jasJis Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 [quote name='IcePrincessKRS' date='Jun 25 2004, 02:55 PM'] I have always appreciated Don John's blunt approach. His style takes some getting used to for some people but very rarely do I disagree with what he says. There's all different approaches here from the DJ and Winchester and Ironmonks, to jasJis and Cmom, to Azzie and Flowery. If we all had the same approach this place would be booooring. [/quote] I often disagree with DJ. (but agree more often) Maybe it's how he says it, or what he says. But he's usually sincere, intelligent, and self-honest. I admire him and miss him stirring things (and me) up. DJ and I have had our arguments, and I've had to aplogize more often then him, but at least we cool off enough to be respectful, and are passionate enough not to whine. I think dUSt does an stupendous job and most here don't appreciate how much flak he gets from everybody when he cares about this place and making it the best he can for the majority of the people here by being the best Christian witness he can be. Thanks dUSt. (you owe me tacos, so very tasty and good for you, now)
Kilroy the Ninja Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Gosh, all of this is going to make Don John feel all warm and fuzzy inside when he reads it.... well, ok, maybe not warm and fuzzy. But it'll probably all go to his head, so lay off I gotta live with the guy!!! j/k
Anna Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 [quote name='jasJis' date='Jun 26 2004, 01:39 AM'] I think dUSt does an stupendous job and most here don't appreciate how much flak he gets from everybody when he cares about this place and making it the best he can for the majority of the people here by being the best Christian witness he can be. [/quote] Stupendous? C'mon now, really now.... Isn't that a bit of an.... :thinking: [i]understatement[/i]? I cannot understand sometimes why he puts up with some of us. (Well, me, anyway!) But I'm thankful that he does! :wub: Love and (((((((hugs)))))))) dUSt. All for the greater glory of God, and His Church! Pax Christi. <>< :peace:
Anna Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Oooooooooops, and lest I forget to mention, Ice Princess, you're doing a mahhhhhhhhhhhhvelous job as a modertor. Your Mamma must be so proud of you. uh, yeahhhhhh.... She [i]is[/i] sooooo proud of you!!!! :wub: Pax Christi. <>< Mamma
Anna Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 (edited) Wow. Reading through this thread, it feels like a reunion. I find myself in total agreement with jasJis, Jake, QuietFire, pretty much with Random Proddy...As always completely with LittleFlower.... MorphRC, I've read all the posts now. I've seen both sides of this situation. (I do love that papal quote, and hope to save and use it.) However, I have decided (and hereby rule, [i]heh heh[/i]) that you are wrong in claiming that you've been wronged. No harm has been done to you, except perhaps to bruise your ego, which hopefully will heal soon. (At least, may the swelling go down.) The mods acted justly and according to the guidelines of the phorum. Try to accept this in the love and humility with which it's being offered. Try an Act of Contrition, whether you consider yourself Catholic or not, it is still efficacious. Then, I recommend you declare a truce. Pax Christi. <>< Edited June 26, 2004 by Anna
MorphRC Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Got no ego to bruise..so dont bother with that line. And for the last time: - I got angry for the reason that I got a warning for putting statements of the current mag. in a negative light. I gave i think it was 5-7 quotes which supported my stance, then I added my own comment, I believe it was: - It appears to me from these that the new Church is contradicting the old And my quotes supported that. Then it said. on the front page, its acceptable as long as your charitable. The other warning I believe was for the same. Thats why I got piv'd and annoyed. So thats the end of that. I cant be stuffed argueing over this, its just a stupid forum, not like its gonna mean anything in real-life. Cyaz
cmotherofpirl Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Actually it is real life .. a with a cup of tea, or bottle of wine in the pub down the cyber lane. People here like each other, enjoy each others company, and become family. We are not linked by hands, but by hearts.
Crusader_4 Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 I must say this forum is the best forum i have ever been on its well run has great people and the moderators take their job very seriously. I have never had any problem with any of the moderators decisions and the individuals who were banned from Phatmass although unfortunate was the right decision. Dust your a great example to other forums.
conservativecatholic Posted July 8, 2004 Posted July 8, 2004 I hope people can't be banned for being too conservative. That's me
cmotherofpirl Posted July 8, 2004 Posted July 8, 2004 These are the ones that get most people in trouble : Negative Criticism of Other Religions- a post or comment that negatively criticizes (as opposed to constructively criticizes) a different religion in a way that is harmful to open ecumenical dialogue. "The Church knows that she is joined in many ways to the baptized who are honored by the name of Christian, but do not profess the Catholic faith in its entirety or have not preserved unity or communion under the successor of Peter." Those "who believe in Christ and have been properly baptized are put in a certain, although imperfect, communion with the Catholic Church." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 838 Lack of Respect to the Religious- a post or comment by a Catholic that criticizes or shows lack of obedience to priests, bishops, cardinals, the pope, etc. (for obvious reasons, this doesn't apply to non-Catholics who are participating in interreligious dialogue) Catholic vs Catholic Debate- a post or comment that results in doctrinal debates that might cause scandal among the faithful.
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