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johnq
05-28-2005, 06:51 PM
For the record (not to argue about any given mods, and please don't do so here), since I saw my post mentioned elsewhere (as possible cause for the Theo/Evo thread lock?) I'd like to say one thing and then you can lock this all you want.

I was in the middle of editing my apparently controversial post to take the seeming terseness out of it (a terseness borne of succinctness, not malice) but the thread was locked by then.

I'd have preferred this to be my actual post:


God*, as a solution, is a copout. It's metal laziness. Creation — that which is all around us, in us, and what we are made of, deserves honest, rigorous inspection, not blinders imposed by arbitrary dogma.

(*By "God" I mean any theistic, supernatural solution).


...because I'm not picking on, say, Christianity. But *any* literal god/gods...

Mods here can do whatever they want, though, I of course agree. I'm just clarifying my post and intent publicly. Argue over moderation policy (or don't) in a suggestions thread elsewhere, or wherever the mods want you to, please. ;)

;) peace

MarcUK
05-28-2005, 07:00 PM
you've started off a revolt here laddy. :D

johnq
05-28-2005, 07:07 PM
Originally posted by MarcUK
you've started off a revolt here laddy. :D

In so few words, no less! :D

I've been typing like a madman for years and nothing!

:D ;)


By the way, I gave/give my blessing to lock this thread. I was just in a position where I'd have had to PM 10 or so different people to explain my post's intent since the threads in question were locked. ;)

So please don't add this to some list of "outrages" if it does get locked. :D ;)

Moving on...

shetline
05-28-2005, 09:28 PM
I have no authority here, but just a prediction... :D

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bergz
05-28-2005, 10:09 PM
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OBJRA10
05-29-2005, 12:23 AM
Johnq,

As I mentioned in my PM to you, the thread was in the process of being locked before your post, so you were not the reason. I don't know if that is good or bad for you!

I did edit your post per your request to me, to reflect the quote you PM'd me.

thanks for the clarification.

also, per your request, this thread is locked.