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daisy mae06 · 04-03-2008, 06:59 PM

Reminder: NO Political & Religious Threads!

Does this mean what I think it means.???

If I have a Prayer request It will get deleted?

Sorry But I really hate to see This happen Here .
If you are not into Praying or not a religious person. then you should just not post in those threads.

this really saddens me

Amy81 · 04-03-2008, 07:00 PM

I agree with lori all the way.

gypsyqueen · 04-03-2008, 07:07 PM

If this is what its come too I wont be around while I dont force religion on anyone I dont want it taken from me

Judy in Waco · 04-03-2008, 07:08 PM

I would think prayer requests would be okay. You can pray or send good thoughts to whatever higher power you believe in or don't believe in as the case may be.

I may be wrong, but I think the problem has to do with people putting down or posting negatively about each other's political party affiliations (who they plan to vote for) and moral value beliefs (such as controversial topics such as sexuality, right to life, etc...) Maybe I have it all wrong, but that's my take on it.

katelin · 04-03-2008, 07:09 PM

I'm not particularly religious (I am a little political) but I'm surprised to see this. I wonder why -- what happened?

daisy mae06 · 04-03-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I would think prayer requests would be okay. You can pray or send good thoughts to whatever higher power you believe in or don't believe in as the case may be.

I may be wrong, but I think the problem has to do with people putting down or posting negatively about each other's political party affiliations (who they plan to vote for) and moral value beliefs (such as controversial topics such as sexuality, right to life, etc...) Maybe I have it all wrong, but that's my take on it.

We can Hope anyway.. that is the case but.. the Sticky does not go into much detail.
I would like to know what they are talking about.

MeganS · 04-03-2008, 07:14 PM

I think I know why. It just makes me so mad. I wish we could just have civilized discussions so rules like this don't have to be set in place. I'll never forget...I guess the year I joined, a member (who is no longer active) posted a beautiful email story about Jesus and the thread ended up getting closed because of awful arguing. We should be able to debate with class or (more preferably) just ignore posts we don't agree with. But since we don't seem to be able to, I guess I'll have to support Admins decision. Though I wish there was another way to go about it.

I also would like clarification. Can we post threads on Easter, Christmas, Rosh Hashana (I'm sorry...I butchered the spelling), etc? Can we post prayer request threads?

Judy in Waco · 04-03-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

We can Hope anyway.. that is the case but.. the Sticky does not go into much detail.
I would like to know what they are talking about.

I see. Yes, clarification would be nice.

daisy mae06 · 04-03-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

I think I know why. It just makes me so mad. I wish we could just have civilized discussions so rules like this don't have to be set in place. I'll never forget...I guess the year I joined, a member (who is no longer active) posted a beautiful email story about Jesus and the thread ended up getting closed because of awful arguing. We should be able to debate with class or (more preferably) just ignore posts we don't agree with. But since we don't seem to be able to, I guess I'll have to support Admins decision. Though I wish there was another way to go about it.

I also would like clarification. Can we post threads on Easter, Christmas, Rosh Hashana (I'm sorry...I butchered the spelling), etc? Can we post prayer request threads?

Yes Megan I posted a thread last week about finding god in a Heart..
that is still there?

I hope we hear something.

MeganS · 04-03-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Yes Megan I posted a thread last week about finding god in a Heart..
that is still there?

I hope we hear something.

Yes I saw that. That was such a beautiful post. This site is where I find/read all of those pretty things, because I don't get chain letters like that, I get all the "fwrd thss 2 10 ppl n ur crushs name wil apr. it rly wrks!" I so prefer the poems/stories that are uplifting and make you think/feel.

For My Coby · 04-03-2008, 07:33 PM

This refers to "discussions". I don't think that it applies to prayer requests, poems, stories, etc. And it doesn't say "as of today", so I'd think a lot of threads would have been deleted before today if it meant any type of religious "references".

I just don't think they want heated arguments about politics and religion. There are already enough heated arguments on other topics.

cockerduchess · 04-03-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gypsyqueen

If this is what its come too I wont be around while I dont force religion on anyone I dont want it taken from me

I totally agree!

yorkiesmiles · 04-03-2008, 08:34 PM

did something happen to cause this?

Boy. if we can't be praying for each other and asking for prayers and sharing our love for the Lord, I seriously may be spending a whole lot less time here. It is one of the things I have bragged about YT to my friends & family -- it has been a joy to not only find other yorkie owners here, but also other Christians. I try to be respectful of those who don't believe, but God has also called me to be a spreader of his word.

I thought we had a good time talking about caucus and primary happenings. While I never shared any names here or which party I lean towards, I know others have. But I'm not going to debate someone here about a candidate. Now if you were standing face-to-face with me that might be another story

MyFairLacy · 04-03-2008, 09:09 PM

That sticky is a rule that has always been here..so I don't think the rule changed at all. It has always said that threads/posts could be deleted concerning political and religious topics. It doesn't say they WILL be deleted, just that they COULD BE...so it probably just depends on the nature of the thread/post and whether or not its causing problems.

I did make a comment about Obama scaring me in one thread but I don't see the problem in saying you do or dislike a candidate. I wasn't going to get into a debate about it.

Isabel · 04-03-2008, 09:17 PM

Gosh... it is sad how this wonderful place is getting bitter and bitter... what is wrong with people??????

04-03-2008, 06:59 PM	#1
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04-03-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
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04-03-2008, 07:08 PM	#4
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,157 Blog Entries: 1	I would think prayer requests would be okay. You can pray or send good thoughts to whatever higher power you believe in or don't believe in as the case may be. I may be wrong, but I think the problem has to do with people putting down or posting negatively about each other's political party affiliations (who they plan to vote for) and moral value beliefs (such as controversial topics such as sexuality, right to life, etc...) Maybe I have it all wrong, but that's my take on it. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216 Pet Photo Charms, jewelry, mosaics and more www.jcollander.etsy.com

04-03-2008, 07:09 PM	#5
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,280	I'm not particularly religious (I am a little political) but I'm surprised to see this. I wonder why -- what happened? __________________ KATELIN COCO RUBY BIZZY BEEJERSEY BOY

04-03-2008, 07:14 PM	#7
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 9,078 Blog Entries: 1	I think I know why. It just makes me so mad. I wish we could just have civilized discussions so rules like this don't have to be set in place. I'll never forget...I guess the year I joined, a member (who is no longer active) posted a beautiful email story about Jesus and the thread ended up getting closed because of awful arguing. We should be able to debate with class or (more preferably) just ignore posts we don't agree with. But since we don't seem to be able to, I guess I'll have to support Admins decision. Though I wish there was another way to go about it. I also would like clarification. Can we post threads on Easter, Christmas, Rosh Hashana (I'm sorry...I butchered the spelling), etc? Can we post prayer request threads? __________________ Megan Positive posting makes every day brighter! "I stand for the power to change." - I Stand by Idina Menzel "I have my dreams. I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen musical Last edited by MeganS; 04-03-2008 at 07:15 PM.

04-03-2008, 07:00 PM	#2
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,524	I agree with lori all the way.

04-03-2008, 07:33 PM	#11
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,098	This refers to "discussions". I don't think that it applies to prayer requests, poems, stories, etc. And it doesn't say "as of today", so I'd think a lot of threads would have been deleted before today if it meant any type of religious "references". I just don't think they want heated arguments about politics and religion. There are already enough heated arguments on other topics. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! Member: Little Gentlemen's Club A Society of Boys with Uncompromising Good Taste

04-03-2008, 08:34 PM	#13
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,115	did something happen to cause this? Boy. if we can't be praying for each other and asking for prayers and sharing our love for the Lord, I seriously may be spending a whole lot less time here. It is one of the things I have bragged about YT to my friends & family -- it has been a joy to not only find other yorkie owners here, but also other Christians. I try to be respectful of those who don't believe, but God has also called me to be a spreader of his word. I thought we had a good time talking about caucus and primary happenings. While I never shared any names here or which party I lean towards, I know others have. But I'm not going to debate someone here about a candidate. Now if you were standing face-to-face with me that might be another story __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club GOD BLESS AMERICA HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

04-03-2008, 09:09 PM	#14
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 8,867	That sticky is a rule that has always been here..so I don't think the rule changed at all. It has always said that threads/posts could be deleted concerning political and religious topics. It doesn't say they WILL be deleted, just that they COULD BE...so it probably just depends on the nature of the thread/post and whether or not its causing problems. I did make a comment about Obama scaring me in one thread but I don't see the problem in saying you do or dislike a candidate. I wasn't going to get into a debate about it. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

04-03-2008, 09:17 PM	#15
Isabel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 919	Gosh... it is sad how this wonderful place is getting bitter and bitter... what is wrong with people?????? __________________ Isabel T., Don Juan and Luna's momma. Got Bows? www.bowsandtails.com