Hot Seat Rules

[Ed J]

Hi Everyone,

Why did the site owner here create “The Hot Seat”? I believe
it is to define others views by asking them the hard questions!

So often when myself and others ask questions to help determine
where another is on a particular view: they are often met with hostility,
accusations of wrongdoing for even questioning their view, and worse yet
a willful deliberate avoidance of the information needed to define their position.

Therefore “the Hot Seat” was set up with a defined set of rules… …[b](Link)[/b]

Questions are formatted “with information that is clearly defined”,
which requires an answer of either “Yes”, “No”, or “I don’t know”.

Of course people are still free to offer their greater opinion,
but not at the expense of ‘blowing-off’ the question asked.

_______________
Your brother
in Christ
Ed J

[Ed J]

What say you?

[kerwin]

Ed,

I disagree with the ideas behind the Hot seat because it is just a tool for intimidation. I have seen everyone on this site dodge question and even his there irrational zone where reason abandons them and I doubt that such questions will help. Perhaps I am wrong and the Hot zone can serve as an invention.

[Ed J]

Ed,

I disagree with the ideas behind the Hot seat because it is just a tool for intimidation. I have seen everyone on this site dodge question and even his there irrational zone where reason abandons them and I doubt that such questions will help. Perhaps I am wrong and the Hot zone can serve as an invention.

Hi Kerwin,

If questions are repeatedly avoided, and the one questioned
gives instead unsolicited speeches, what is the alternative?

_______________
God bless
Ed J

[Miia]

I think the hot seat is a good idea… but, “Yes, No, or I Don’t Know” should not be included in the ‘set of rules’ unless you want to lose every member, t8. Most would not tolerated that kind of demand, hence we will leave or be banned, (except for Ed who will be left gloating!)

Other than that; the hot seat is a good idea.

[Ed J]

I think the hot seat is a good idea… but, “Yes, No, or I Don’t Know” should not be included in the ‘set of rules’ unless you want to lose every member, t8. Most would not tolerated that kind of demand, hence we will leave or be banned, (except for Ed who will be left gloating!)

Other than that; the hot seat is a good idea.

Hi Miia,

I have seen in the past others here on this site ask two and sometimes three part questions
and then ask me if I agreed with what they said or asked if what they said was correct
demanding a “Yes” “No” or “I don’t know” answer or receive a punishment TILE.

I considered that a bit unfair because there were elements to their question that I agreed with,
and there were also obvious parts that I could not agree with. But simple ONE PART questions
that are answered “Yes”, “No”, or “I don’t know” don’t seem difficult at all… (I’ve answered many)

…that is unless ‘pride’ gets in the way.
(PS. I killed the ego over 30 yrs ago)

What say you?

________________
God bless
Ed J

[Miia]

Hi Ed,

I have seen in the past others here on this site ask two and sometimes three part questions
and then ask me if I agreed with what they said or asked if what they said was correct
demanding a “Yes” “No” or “I don’t know” answer or receive a punishment TILE.

Well I think that’s stupid. We’re allowed to keep our opinions to our self.

I considered that a bit unfair because there were elements to their question that I agreed with,
and there were also obvious parts that I could not agree with. But simple ONE PART questions
that are answered “Yes”, “No”, or “I don’t know” don’t seem difficult at all… (I’ve answered many)

I guess so.

Is “I don’t know if it’s a yes or a no” a suitable answer, or does that receive a ban?

(PS. I killed the ego over 30 yrs ago)

Hmm, good on you!

[Ed J]

Is “I don’t know if it’s a yes or a no” a suitable answer, or does that receive a ban?

Hi Miia,

Yes, “I don’t know” ALSO is an acceptable answer.

[Admin]

Ed,

I disagree with the ideas behind the Hot seat because it is just a tool for intimidation. I have seen everyone on this site dodge question and even his there irrational zone where reason abandons them and I doubt that such questions will help. Perhaps I am wrong and the Hot zone can serve as an invention.

You are entitled to your view kerwin, but requiring a yes / no to a reasonable question is not intimidation. It is about being straight up and honest. The Hot Seat is a way to weed out those who prefer the devil in the details and waste the time of those who want to discuss things open and honestly.

[Admin]

Yes Miia. “I don’t know” is fine as long as that is the truthful answer.

[Admin]

Well I think that’s stupid. We’re allowed to keep our opinions to our self.

Questions have to be reasonable and related to things that you teach. Does it not say to always have an answer ready for others regarding what you believe. So how much more important would it be if it is something you teach. These questions are only asked to clarify things. No one should be scared of this if they have nothing to hide.

Of course the question asked has to be fair and reasonable.

[Admin]

Hi Edj.

You will notice I merged your topic with this one. You may have thought that the rules page should not have other posts. I don’t mind if it does. The first post comes up when you click the topic anyway.

I deleted your topic as it is no longer needed.

🙂

[kerwin]

Admin,

I hear the claims but the spirit behind them is not of God. I have not yet found one yes or question in Scripture. Many people on this sight ask yes or no questions that are based on their point of view and do not take into account the point of view of the person that is being queried. They are not different than the Pharisees that tested Jesus.

I did find a discussion where both the Pharisees and Jesus asked a question that was close to a yes and no and both avoided answering the question the other asked though their motives were different.

I am biased toward more intellectual conversation so perhaps that does sway my opinion.

[NickHassan]

Hi,

Designed to support those addicted to literal thinking but also to deny spiritual truth.

‘Did Jesus say this or that’ should be asked as

‘Did The Spirit say this or that’ through these human vessels.

[Miia]

t8,

What if we DO know the answer but it’s not a yes or a no?

[Proclaimer]

If you do not know the answer then just say so. That is acceptable because hopefully it would be true.

Yes / No / I don’t know

[Miia]

t8,
I said what if we DO know the answer and the answer is not a yes or a no? We can’t say we don’t know because we do know. That’s a forced misstatement.

[Proclaimer]

I hear the claims but the spirit behind them is not of God.

Designed to support those addicted to literal thinking but also to deny spiritual truth.

Matthew 5:37
All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

Of course, once you have answered you are free to give an explanation to your answer. So no need to get all upset about it. This has been here for a while and is a good thing. It helps weed out the devil in the details sometimes. And we suppose to give an answer to what we believe at any time. And I would say, all the more, if it is part of your teaching.

1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

All this stuff about literal thinking and the spirit behind them is unjustified in this process. We are told to test the teaching and the spirit behind the teaching. So this is an effort to get some clarity. And yes it needs to be there because some cannot answer simple questions in a simple manner.

Personally, I think the only people who should worry are dodgy people. If you are transparent before God, honest, humble, and love the truth, then this is a good thing.

[Miia]

Matthew 5:37
All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

t8, that is talking about oaths.

“Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37″But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes ‘ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil.”

[Proclaimer]

I said what if we DO know the answer and the answer is not a yes or a no? We can’t say we don’t know because we do know. That’s a forced misstatement.

Okay. If someone asks a question like: “How many commandments are there”, then that seems like a fair question that cannot be answered with a yes / no response so giving your answer is good. You should answer that question. If a question is deemed inappropriate, then you can take that up with the Admin before answering.

But if you think about it, if someone avoided answering that question, you could frame it like: Are there exactly 10 commandments? If you got a no, then you could ask: Are there 11… Until you get their answer. That would be the long way about that particular question, but in the least, a person should be able to answer, yes, no, or I don’t know. If you can frame a question so as to eliminate the need to ask other questions, then do so. But if the recipient is stubborn, then you can resort to yes/no questioning.

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