Sad what creationism can do to a mind, part 2

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One idea I've been entertaining is to have two levels of forums. The novice forums would be for everyone. The expert forums would be only for those who have demonstrated a capacity for informed discussion through their participation in the novice forums. This is just an idea at this point, but I think it has some potential.

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M: If you do proceed with this, how would you implement it? Someone could be an expert on evolution but be a novice in the the subjects covered in the Big Bang thread. Would it be expert/novice by forum?

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I also see problems with the implementation of this idea. I enjoy reading threads that I don't know enough to ultimately participate in, but I do enjoy being able to interject questions into the discussion. Even though I do not have a mastery of the subject.I can understand the frustration with some of the ignorant creationist/theist posts that are made on this board. Though I think you guys have proved, just through your dealings with me that you have some class. I enjoy this forum quite alot, it has been an excellent source of information, and inspiration.------------------
Saved by an incredible Grace.[This message has been edited by funkmasterfreaky, 12-16-2002]

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Originally posted by Percipient:
Thanks for the feedback from both you and Funky. My thinking about the criteria for the expert forums would not be degree of knowledge, but rather a demonstrated ability to debate and discuss productively. This idea is similar to the distinction between the Free For All forum and the other forums. The novice forums would be like the Free For All forum - nothing you do in the novice forums can cause your posting privileges to be temporarily suspended or get you banned, and in fact there would be no such things. But demonstrating an ability to engage in productive discussion gains you entrance to the expert forums. Violations of guidelines would cause relegation back to the novice forums.

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It's just an idea at this point - any additional feedback is much appreciated.

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--Percy

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This is definately not a bad idea Percy. Some of the mockery that goes on is difficult. I am definately a guilty party when it comes to adding things to posts that are not necessary, do not serve any other purpose than to take a poke at someone. As a Christian I am ashamed of how I have allowed my pride to run the show at times. I definately think that "earning" your posting privelages in more serious debates is a good idea. Poor tactics by one member of the debate can ruin a whole thread, I can definately see were those who come here for serious discussion (especially scientific discussion) would like to see some kind of changes. It is unfortuanate that this idea has had to present itself. A little more respect all around may have exactly the same effect, but is one of those things very difficult to enforce, short of heavy handed moderating. Something I do not really favour either.I think I would be in support of implementing such an idea Percy. It seems like a good one, with good intentions. Though I may find myself stuck in Novice forums, with the explosive behaviour I have portrayed to this point.One thing I wonder about is how much could be tolerated in serious forums, knowing that some of us do learn from our mistakes. Also because of the nature of this kind of communication, and the flaws of language that sometimes we may take offence to something that was not meant offensively. Words without tone or body language are much easier to misinterpert.------------------
Saved by an incredible Grace.