Prop 8 Protests Against Mormons, Other Churches Gets Ugly (Gay Activists At A Mass Call Jesus A Homo

The Bulletin ^ | 11/12/2008 | Joe Murray

[Boiling Pots]

That was the refrain in the 80’s as well.

“All we want is to be left alone in the privacy of our bedrooms.”

What a crock of sh*t that was!

[Admin Moderator]

I usually avoid any of the threads that attract that kind of thing, but this one is about Prop 8, which is a subject of interest to me. It's an important issue which should not be sidetracked.

You nailed both points. Thread hijacks turn off readers, and this story is not about Mormon dogma, but liberal attacks on supporters of Prop 8.

In this News thread, since Mormon dogma IS part of the core topic, Mormon opponents have had free rein:

Jewish group wants Mormons to stop proxy baptisms

[SkyPilot]

I am the moderator your crowd likes to call pro-Mormon. I hold no such views

Un huh.

[Admin Moderator]

I am not pro-Mormon. I am pro-FR rules. Click on the link in post 242. Since Mormon dogma is on-topic, no posts have been removed discussing such, even though it is in News/Activism.

[sevenbak]

I'm not sure why you feel you need to defend your methods to the thread hijackers. You've deleted the posts that were off topic, including mine when I tried to counter what they were doing.

Anyone without an obvious agenda can see that.

Thanks.

[greyfoxx39]

[trisham]

Thanks for all you do, AM.

[SkyPilot]

And the Pro-Mormon Mod receives praise and worship - Amen.

"Thread HiJack" is ridiculous in this case. We all know that even if this thread were in another forum, the same debate would ensue. False piety claiming adherence to "The Rules" will not work.

[trisham]

Oy vey. The Admin Mod deserves much, much more praise than I have ever given.

Free Republic can be a roller coaster ride, a free-fire zone, a pitched battle. I respect and admire those who do their best to make it a place where we can all co-exist and even learn something.

[trisham]

What we DON'T like is being told that talking about religion can ONLY be done in one spot.

******************

Who is "we"?

[Admin Moderator]

"Thread HiJack" is ridiculous in this case. We all know that even if this thread were in another forum, the same debate would ensue. False piety claiming adherence to "The Rules" will not work.

More like you would do your level best to drag the discussion to what you want. This thread is about liberals attacking opponents of Prop 8. There is another thread on the same subject where the article also encompasses possible religious/dogmatic reasons why opponents feel it is 'safe' specifically to go after Mormons, and Mormon dogma is on-topic there as a result. If you find that too limiting, it's more of a reflection on you.

[Utah Binger]

Hijacker says, "Give me your thread".

[SkyPilot]

More like you would do your level best to drag the discussion to what you want. This thread is about liberals attacking opponents of Prop 8

As I stated in the thread that you (or perhaps your twin Mod deleted):

This thread was an attempt by the LDS to get a "pat on the back" - - - - - and they didn't get it. Once that happened, they became confused, angry, and they lashed out.

I find no thread "too limiting." I do not have the power or the computer password to delete posts that have not violated these precepts:

Please: NO profanity, NO personal attacks, NO racism or violence in posts.

You do - and you have - on this very thread.

When called on it, I believe you have become defensive.

You should be.

[Admin Moderator]

So saying what is clear is a personal attack, eh? I’m not defensive in the least bit, I am explaining the basic rationale because you are interested only in obfuscating it. And I’m done explaining to you and your clique what you do not want to understand. The rules stand.

[SkyPilot]

And I’m done explaining to you and your clique what you do not want to understand.

I have no "clique" sir/ma'am other than fellow Christian brothers and sisters. The fact that you admit you have a "list" of what you perceive to be trouble makers makes you incapable of being a fair Moderator - and you should step down.