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Message 37 of 238 (25414)
12-04-2002 9:20 AM
Reply to: Message 33 by Ten-sai
12-04-2002 8:22 AM


Hi Tensai!
Rule 3 of the Forum Guidelines:
  1. Respect for others is the rule here. Argue the position, not the person. The Britannica says, "Usually, in a well-conducted debate, speakers are either emotionally uncommitted or can preserve sufficient detachment to maintain a coolly academic approach."
Please adjust the temper of your posts to be consistent with the guidelines. Treat your fellow members with respect instead of hostility or your stay here will be short.
Rule 2 of the Forum Guidelines:
  1. Debate in good faith by addressing rebuttals through the introduction of new information or by providing additional argument. Do not merely keep repeating the same points without elaboration.
I think introducing evidence in support of the skepticism represented by your questions might prove helpful. You can't build an entire case on badgering the witness.
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Message 162 of 238 (52168)
08-25-2003 2:09 PM


Forum Guidelines Advisory
I don't want this thread to roll out of control, so just a reminder that I'm here...
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Message 164 of 238 (52174)
08-25-2003 3:10 PM
Reply to: Message 163 by mark24
08-25-2003 2:10 PM


Forum Guidelines Advisory
Ahem!
Drive-by posts - not welcome (in other words, taking your shots at the opposition without discussing anything is discouraged)
Discussion - welcome.
Last time I checked I wasn't a potted plant. Participants in this thread might want to take note.
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Message 176 of 238 (52229)
08-25-2003 8:54 PM
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08-25-2003 8:29 PM


Re: Forum Guidelines Advisory
mark24 writes:
Fair enough, but what's good for the goose...
Don't feel singled out - I have a feeling you hadn't read down as far as my first advisory, which was addressed to no one in particular. But your post occurred after the advisory, so the next one went to you. No big deal, the advisory was for everyone in the zoo.
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Message 194 of 238 (52310)
08-26-2003 10:22 AM
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08-26-2003 4:51 AM


Forum Guidelines Advisory
Mammuthus writes:
Says a guy who does not even know what the theory of evolution is much less spends time thinking about composing his own posts much less thinking about anything at all.
You probably saw the first advisory only after posting this, that happened to Mark, too. I would have thought the great scientific minds here would have produced something more imaginative than replying in kind.
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Message 201 of 238 (52353)
08-26-2003 12:39 PM
Reply to: Message 198 by A_Christian
08-26-2003 12:00 PM


Hi, AC!
Was this message addressed to anyone in particular? Please see This Thread.
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Message 209 of 238 (52371)
08-26-2003 2:57 PM
Reply to: Message 202 by A_Christian
08-26-2003 2:02 PM


A_Christian writes:
It there any reason why you seem to give me so
much trouble with my postings? It seems unresonable to have to type
everyting two times, and in a manor that suits your tastes. If
the idea is to eliminate certain opinions, then you are doing an
excellent job. This has to be the worst forum I've ever been on.
I can only believe that there may be a motive for this.
There is no restriction on point of view here. You are catching the attention of administrators because you are violating the Forum Guidelines, and because you're ignoring requests to use the appropriate reply button (which, by the way, you just failed to use again). If you need clarification about how you are violating the guidelines please let us know and we will provide it. If you need help using the features of EvC Forum just let us know and we will provide it.
But if you're not responsive to administrator requests then your posting privileges will be suspended.
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Message 210 of 238 (52373)
08-26-2003 3:01 PM
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08-26-2003 2:49 PM


A_Christian writes:
You really are a wet blanket. Why not just close this topic, too?
That would solve YOUR problem.
I guess I've seen enough. Your posting privileges are suspended for guideline violations and for ignoring administrator requests. Your posting privileges can be restored by sending email to Admin expressing a willingness to follow the guidelines and administrator requests in the future.
I hope we see you back again soon. All the best!
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