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Post by alon on Mar 13, 2013 9:21:19 GMT -8
whats so blunt- I thought this was a forum? I dont think I will be a welcome here when this appears to be a moderator control freak post All forums have their own purposes and "flavor." This one is sponsored by a particular Messianic community, and to an extent what is said here will reflect on that community. There is discussion here, however the moderator has simply asked that we keep to a standard of decorum. I get that they are here to help others, to educate and to discuss matters of interest. They are not here to debate politics. They wouldn't want to turn me lose on that topic either!   Short version: it's their forum, so what's the problem? There are others that we can vent our spleen on if we choose. When in a church, all other things being equal I will support the pastor in internal conflicts. Same principle here. Dan C |
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Post by yiska on Mar 13, 2013 12:24:55 GMT -8
I totally get it, they want a non hassle environment forum and I completely understand that. I have been on lots of forums and for the most part, when it comes to politics ... things get out of hand and nasty. This is not the place for that. I made a post previously and well, its not that they don't care about my opinions on certain people, I can see why they want this forum to be only for learning and observing the  , so having said that, we should vent our politics and or whatever that maybe elsewhere, just not here. Makes sense to me, after all, this is their forum and their rules.  |
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Mar 13, 2013 16:24:33 GMT -8
B"H Shalom chaverim, In regards to Micha'el and his post where he urges caution...I really don't believe it has so much to do with politics. People are free to discuss politics in the right area of the forum. I believe that Micha'el was being sensitive to the mitzvah that states in Shemot (Exodus) 22:28; "...you are not to curse a leader of your people". Scripture speaks of praying for our leaders, even the ones that are considered bad. We are not to publically speak of them in ways that could be seen as "lashan hara". Now, publically disagreeing with policies, acts, or statements made by our leaders in a respectful way that addresses the issues without disrespecting their person is the general halachah for this forum. I think that is completely reasonable, is it not? Yacov, you are right, this is a forum...but, where in the definition of "forum" does it say that anything goes? Really?  Your post was disrespectful and out of line. Please be more cautious in the future. Disrespect and personal attacks against forum moderators here will not be tolerated. Shalom b'Yeshua, R' Reuel |
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Post by alon on Mar 13, 2013 21:27:54 GMT -8
... I believe that Micha'el was being sensitive to the mitzvah that states in Shemot (Exodus) 22:28; ...you are not to curse a leader of your people ... Oh ... darn ...  ok-ok-ok, I'll behave!  Dan (  ) C (Of course you're right, but sometimes its hard) |
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Post by yiska on Mar 14, 2013 7:25:47 GMT -8
R' Reuel, I do get it. I think some people just can't help it, its a thing that we all get caught up in a web and its hard to break old habits. A forum should respect all people involve regardless of what rules you have. You have to remember , some people can't hold their tongue back  but we can try harder in the eyes of Yeshua. |
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Mar 14, 2013 19:23:12 GMT -8
B"H Shalom Yiska, I believe it was all innocent enough, and I want you to know that my comments weren't really directed towards you or Alon, just to the subject in general. Sometimes situations like these need to arise so we have opportunity to discuss a mitzvah. I appreciate the opportunity, the discussion, and how most have handled it.  We love you guys, but somebody has to keep things kosher around here...  and that is one of the many jobs of our moderators, God bless them Shalom b'Yeshua, R' Reuel |
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Post by yiska on Mar 15, 2013 7:15:23 GMT -8
B"H Shalom Yiska, I believe it was all innocent enough, and I want you to know that my comments weren't really directed towards you or Alon, just to the subject in general. Sometimes situations like these need to arise so we have opportunity to discuss a mitzvah. I appreciate the opportunity, the discussion, and how most have handled it. [img src=" ![]() .gif" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.synagoguechm.com/images/ .gif"] [/img] We love you guys, but somebody has to keep things kosher around here... and that is one of the many jobs of our moderators, God bless them Shalom b'Yeshua, R' Reuel [/quote]  that wasn't directly at me? how Disappointing, Just kidding Stay Calm and Keep Kosher  |
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