Pwcca,

Concerning your response to Linda about "stonewalling", you said:


Frankly, your conclusions are completely wrong.

First, Russ has not "failed" to make replies to others' comments...have you read any of his posts? I don't think I need to count the number of replies Russ has made to prove your statement false. And, if you're making reference to his absence of late, he's been extremely busy with other more pressing matters. Unfortunately, he doesn't have the luxury of being able to respond to everything taking place on this forum.

Second, Russ' has posted many videos lately (the "self-made threads") you must be referring to. As he explained already, these videos are posted as "stickies" at the top and by technical necessity, have to be locked in order to stay in the order in which he posted them (see he previous comments about this if you'd like). You, or anyone else, is welcome to create a thread or post comments about these videos in an existing thread, as I believe has already been done.

Thirdly, Russ has displayed a very apt ability and willingness to debate with many people, past and present, on this forum. Again, his absence of late has nothing to do with any "inability or abject refusal." Just as RAZD's "time is limited" (per his/her signature phrase)," so is Russ'. Let's not be so quick to be hypocritical.

So, let's recap... 1) Russ has NOT failed to reply to comments, and 2) Russ has posted videos as stickies at the top and people are free to make comments in response to these videos in the threads below, and 3) Russ has displayed BOTH the ability and the willingness to engage in debates on this forum.

Therefore, Pwcca, just what is "bogus and unsportsmanlike", as you've accused him of? I really think you're reaching here and thus far, I have to conclude that it is your accusations that are "bogus."

But, let's consider your next point:

You continued your diatribe by saying:


First, Russ has previously responded to you that people on this forum are not banned simply for saying bad things about other people. (If he did, Linda Lou and others would have been banned long ago for their continual character assassinations of Kent Hovind.)

In fact, Russ' exact quote to you on this matter was:

Second, Russ also said (and I'll paraphrase here) that he doesn't reprimand or threaten banning people if they actually contribute useful information (usually). I can only deduce that your above comments are referring to the warning "Browncoat" received a few months ago in response to his/her trolling.

I remind you that Russ answered you back then,

As a matter of fact, Browncoat is still a registered user and has never been banned. He/she appears to have accepted the warning and has not "trolled" since.

Third, your accusation that Russ is "locking threads so one’s opponents cannot reply" is simply "inaccurate", "a false statement", and therefore, by definition, a lie.

Let's not lie, shall we. Pwcca, you've proven yourself in the past to be an intelligent poster.

Let me also add, Pwcca, these forums are what you and everyone else make of them. People can use these forums to educate and encourage others or simply share recipes, "gab," etc. (i.e. for entertainment). Or, as the case has been at times, people can use these forums to make false statements and accusations, insult others, or otherwise display infantile behavior.

The choice is up to each individual how they conduct themselves. Think of it as a coin having two sides: the one side represents Freedom, the other side represents Personal Responsibility. People are free to express themselves, but like the two-sided coin, they bear the personal responsibility for their expressions.

As long as people contribute something useful, the way in which they contribute is their responsibility. Society as a whole, or in this case, the readers and onlookers of these forums, will judge these people's posts and the content they contribute in light of the way they present themselves and their content. Some people may find posters' comments offensive and therefore judge their content unworthy. Others may choose to look past certain comments and find value in the remaining content.

I should also point out that your statement that, and I quote, "Christians are permitted to excessively flame" is simply another lie. Ironically, there have been more professing non-Christians engaging in insults, character assassination, name-calling, and the like, than have professing Christians.

So, I suggest we all grow up, take personal responsibility for our conduct, and stop blaming Russ for not making Bobby or Susan play nice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />

Russ has not, and will not, play the role of a parent or babysitter on these forums. Everyone can either play nicely together or not.