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Quote A place to let members know about you, what you believe, and your interests. It could include links to Facebook etc. I can see at least 4 ways to use this forum.
- A member starts up a page about them and allows others to comment.
- A member starts up a page about them and doesn't allow others to comment. Instead he/she asks the admin to close the topic for updates.
- A member links his member page from his Member Profile page using the Home Page option.
- A member starts up a discussion based on another member. It could be about what you find frustrating about them or what you like about them.
This would hopefully bring some accountability, and help foster some understanding about each other as that seems to be lacking somewhat.
It would also hopefully stop these kinds of conversations from taking place in unrelated topics.Feel free to add other ideas.
NOTE: This post has changed. Above are the rules to the old Forum format which was called “Member Profiles”. Consequently, proceeding posts on the first 3 pages will be about the text quoted above.This forum has since been renamed to “The Hot Seat”.
The reason is that it now also caters for those who dodge a question consistently in other topics. You can now create a topic where you ask the avoided question here, and if the member in question further ignores the question, then we can assume that he/she doesn't know the answer. This is assuming of course that the member has been notified that they have been taken to task. You can notify them by posting the link in a discussion that you are currently having with them, or by other methods such as email, PM, etc.
This forum is still the place to post about yourself and your beliefs, but think of it as putting yourself in the Hot Seat as you will open yourself up to questions about what you believe. The idea behind this is to encourage accountability.
Unlike before however, anyone can participate if they have posting rights. Non-reply topics are out. It is not called the Hot Seat for nothing.
Heaven,
You've gone and done it now
Just thinking here but, personally, I would just want to die if someone started a topic with my name on it and how frustrated they are with me. I don't mind if someone speaks about their frustration with me but I wouldn't want a thread begun just to talk about how frustrating that person is towards me. That just seems wrong.Maybe each member could have one topic on their beliefs and be able to copy some of their more important posts to their own personal thread and it would only be open to that member to post on if that is possible. Also, that same person could have a challenge topic to which people can challenge what the member posted on their personal belief's thread. I think the two threads would be right next to each other so they were easier to find. Would that be possible? These threads could be linked to the profile page.
Just suggestions
Maybe there could be a rule where members could opt out of a discussion about them?
It could be mentioned in their member page. So that people could check their member page to see if it is OK to start a topic about them.The board doesn't support 2 topics being listed together. They are listed in date order with other sort options available if a person selects them.
Maybe in the member's profile page there could be a link to their personal belief's thread within the member profiles section which they alone post on and also a link to a challenge page to challenge that member on. Also, maybe only the member's could start these two threads. If the member doesn't start a challenge thread to their beliefs then another member shouldn't start one about them…and make it a rule. Can we put two links in our profile page?
Quote (Lightenup @ May 25 2010,13:55) Heaven,
You've gone and done it now Just thinking here but, personally, I would just want to die if someone started a topic with my name on it and how frustrated they are with me. I don't mind if someone speaks about their frustration with me but I wouldn't want a thread begun just to talk about how frustrating that person is towards me. That just seems wrong.Maybe each member could have one topic on their beliefs and be able to copy some of their more important posts to their own personal thread and it would only be open to that member to post on if that is possible. Also, that same person could have a challenge topic to which people can challenge what the member posted on their personal belief's thread. I think the two threads would be right next to each other so they were easier to find. Would that be possible? These threads could be linked to the profile page.
Just suggestions
t8 I agree with Kathi, to go and talk about someones frustration because of another member, in the open is not beneficial to anyone. It will only cause more friction, I think. We have a Chat Room already and we really don't need anything else….You even have some nice pictures on there….
IreneQuote (Lightenup @ May 25 2010,14:18) If the member doesn't start a challenge thread to their beliefs then another member shouldn't start one about them…and make it a rule.
That seems like a good idea and is doable.What about a Topic that a member can only start in order to give some background info on themselves, then the member can request that the Admin either closes the topic in which case there is no debate, and if they keep it open, then people can reply which allows for debate.
Quote What about a Topic that a member can only start in order to give some background info on themselves, then the member can request that the Admin either closes the topic in which case there is no debate, and if they keep it open, then people can reply which allows for debate. That is ok to close the topic but I think it would be better for the member to be able to add their important posts as they go along. Maybe in the topic of the thread it could say “t8 only posts here,” and in the subtitle, “no other member allowed to post.” And if someone accidentally posts on that topic, the member that owns that topic could ask for the posts to be moved to the challenge t8 topic by the admin. The challenge topic could be titled, “Challenge t8 here.”
Just thinking…The only problem I can see with that is there is no feature that allows one member to exclusively edit a topic. The most that can be done is a group being able to post in a forum. e.g., believers in Believers Place. I can't drill down the permissions any narrower than that.
Unless a member requests for their topic to be open again for the purposes of an update and any one else's post being deleted if that happens during that time before being closed again. Could be a bit of a mission though.
T8,
I agree with those who say option 4 is just plain wrong.It was wrong from my first reading before even I saw other opposers. Having a gossip thread is wrong. Sure people will do it occassionally, but an explicit place to do it, nah!
Like companies providing Smoking (Drug taking) rooms, and even smoke breaks for drugtaking staff (but nonedruggies can't take time out.) even worse that the managers are in the druggy room, what an advantage for druggystaff to mingle in free talktime with managers…!Other topics:
When a thread is started up, it is the responsibility of that person to control what is posted in it. How many analogies apply: A man has a rock music party and it is invaded by soul fans. Does he just run to a backroom and say to humself, 'oh dear, this isn't the long expected party… That i was hoping for', or does he go out and tells,…i mean, ask the soul fans to leave or, enjoy the rockness. That man may be surprised to see the soul guys some headbanging, some leaving…but why is he surprised? Because he didn't believe in himself and his authority in his own house.
And, if noone listened to him, where are the 'policemen' in his town, where are the moderaters in this forum to appeal to?What did I say to David?. What did WJ say to someone who posted in a debate thread not of theirs. Simply, they never posted again in there AND it also served to enlighten others as to proper protocol, respect. It also showed others that one simple polite request works wonders, empower them. David obviously didn't get it!
Yes there is always the risk that this could get ugly. But there is also the risk that iron sharpens iron. I myself am not afraid to be scrutinized by others. I prefer to have my judgement now rather than later, so I am not afraid of what others might say about me. I want to hear what they have to say. I just need the wisdom to know which voices are true and that is true in life anyway, because Jesus said “My sheep hear my voice”.
But I also that think after all the input so far, that it may be best to offer members a page that they can post about themselves and leave it open for others to comment or to close it with no comments. Or even to no have one at all. (I can always open a topic for posting again if a member wants to update their page.)
This way, when a person goes to a person Profile Page, they can link to a page that they can say what they want about themselves and in turn provide links and even video from inside their page.
It could save a lot of questions and diversions in the topics and could help people understand where we are all coming from.
Hi t8, yeah I see both sides I agree I dont mind being scrutinized (better than being ignored) sometimes pm is easier to sort out issues away from everyone else..I dont know. As long as no-one gets hurt cause some people could be more sensitive than others. I think a good idea is a place to state somethings about you photos maybe testimony, I dont know, just my opinion?
Yes, I am tending to think that it would be best to offer it as a sort of home page for members that can be linked to from their profile.
It would be up to each member that wanted to participate to have feedback from others or to close their page from replies.Can you tell me who put together the Bibical research on the article “Which Church is the Right Church?”
It is so comprehensive and imperative to all of us. My Bible study group will discuss that very article thursday night. thank you so much. Puts all in to perspective and simply. Great use for Seekers…..Thanks again.:)Quote (t8 @ May 27 2010,12:44) Welcome malysc. I put that article together.
I hope it is a blessing.
Hi T8,Where is the article located that he is referring to?
God bless
Ed J
http://www.holycitybiblecode.org
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