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Shasta-Rose said:
I was suspended twice for two weeks for saying something “offensive,”
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This is an extraordinary trend. The idea that a person’s response (eg. “Taking offense”) is the measure of the acceptability of what another does or says.
 
CATW said:
I don’t ban on Catholics Around The World, I’m all for free speech.
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Thank you for stating that up front.

I am not interested nor would I be willing to be associated with a forum that does not provide extensive moderation and policing of its forum.
 
The other Catholics forums I’ve checked are either low volume of posts or it seems everyone agrees all the time, which is boring. I’m not into echo chambers. Unless someone knows of a forum without those two characteristics I can’t see this forum being equalled in terms of both volume of diverse information and lively discussion/debate. Not that I’m much of a Internet forum person or even much of an Internet communicator, but CAF is probably the the best Internet forum I’ve come across. And I go back to the days Yahoo “clubs” in the late 1990s.
 
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No I do, but read the site slogan “A positive online community for faithful Catholics”, so positivity is encouraged. Sarcasm, arrogant and negative posts are discouraged, which is what most online forums are, including this one. I’m just not going to kick someone off a site for being politically incorrect, like how Twitter censors Trumps tweets. Everyone has a right to an opinion as long as its not a threat or harming any members.
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I have understood you. Which is why I said I do not want to be part of your forum.

Formerly each sub-forum of this forum had its own moderators. Each one was monitored intensively and action was taken swiftly against offending posts – and those who posted them. I much preferred that system.
 
Thanks. The forum can’t be read without joining first? I usually like to explore a bit before joining. I read this website for a long time before joining.
 
Yes, I just wanted to make sure that there is privacy on the site for all members. The only thing that can be read is the blog, which has a great writer contributing to it. I understand your concern, but you can actually join the site with your profile hidden. You can hide and unhide it as well. You can trust me though, it’s nothing to worry about, a lot of the people I have met are from other Catholic sites, Twitter and Instagram. I promise it is a very positive site, that’s all I want it to be. I just want to help Catholics and lead them closer to God and have a way for single Catholics to meet others for free. Also for anyone to share their skills and talents they have too like music and art. I apologize for any negativity I have said in a previous post, I just don’t like having my idea that I have worked hard at be shot down and criticized, thats why I hope to create a positive community and get away from all this.
 
You really didn’t need to reply to it since the question wasn’t directly stated at you. Just ignore it and don’t wish failure on other people. God Bless.
 
Also, the reason why is because a lot of members have profile pictures and full names on there, so if I catch wind of any fake accounts I’ll remove them, which I haven’t had to so far thankfully. But, yea it’s not as anonymous for some reason. I wouldn’t say the forum is most used part of the site so far. Mostly the groups, messaging and Single Catholics.
 
CATW said:
You really didn’t need to reply to it since the question wasn’t directly stated at you. Just ignore it and don’t wish failure on other people. God Bless.
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I must confess that I am perplexed by your response.

It is you who have come here in order to market this website to the people who are assembled here. You are doing it on multiple threads. Fine and good. I have asked one or more questions about it and read posts you have posted concerning your endeavour.

But to use an example from the real world and not the virtual…a new shop opens near me, advertising their presence in the most generic of manner. I stop in and the proprietress greets me and in the course of the conversation, relates that the items that her shop sells are actually not according to my shopping needs and, moreover, her terms of sale are not to my liking…let us suppose that she only accepts payment by card and I only trade with cash - and I make a statement as to why I have found paying by card unsatisfactory and deliterious.

I would do that in part to explain why I am withdrawing from the interaction but also because it would be my way of inviting the proprietress to either be aware that her policy may not be favoured by some of her potential customers or to consider if she might should revisit her policy…as well as, again, a way to simply conclude the exchange begun.

Personally, I would expect a response of “I’ll consider it” (whether she does or not is immaterial at this point since I won’t be shopping there) or, perhaps, “We are not able to accommodate you but perhaps you should consider these other nearby merchants whose policies may be more to your tastes.”

That would be more to my expectation than a response or expectation from her of “Do not reply. Ignore and leave.”

In my life, I have never just silently turned and walked out as though struck mute, when an exchange has begun. In my generation, that would be ill mannered to so abruptly end communication.

As for the other part of your message, I am at an absolute loss to understand why you conclude I wish you failure – or how you could even venture to construe that from what I wrote.
 
Ok, the reason I said that was because you seemed to be looking for fault without even have joined the site or who I am. You immediately said you weren’t interested after I said that I allow free speech and I do not look to ban members for dumb reasons (like some sites do). I really do not care too much if you decide to join or not, it’s up to you, you are welcome to definitely, but I’m not creating a site for any profit or some sort or being a salesman. I have a job, I’m just trying to give Catholics a platform to communicate on and I will give everything I can to make it the best possible site I can make it.
 
The reason I don’t look for fault and to ban others who simply just have an opinion is because it’s not right. I don’t tolerate swearing or any type of talk like that. In free speech I mean it could be politics or anything else that someone else has opinions about. You have a right to have an opinion, but not to make threats or harm other members, then they are banned.
 
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Dude, with all due respect, you joined up here 4 days ago for the primary purpose of promoting your forum. Which is understandable given that a lot of people who visit here are looking for a forum to join, and yours might be the perfect fit for some of them.

However, I doubt anyone is seeking to get you banned (especially with the forum going away in 3 weeks), and the guy to whom you’re responding is a priest who was a reliable longtime poster on this forum for many years. No need to be so defensive and he isn’t wishing you “failure”, I also doubt he’s your target audience for your forum. And like I said, since you just joined, it might be better if you gave people the benefit of the doubt that they weren’t trying to do anything bad to you or your forum.
 
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I was just trying to help since people on Twitter told me to post it here. And he could join. There is a page for religious life and people discerning that. It is on the homepage
 
It’s fine to post it here. It’s helpful. No one is trying to put down your efforts. I wish you the best of luck with it although I won’t be joining due to lack of time.
 
Thank you, I can remove my posts as well, everyone can just forget I was here
 
Let me try to clarify this, as I conclude this exchange with you.

I was a member of this forum, years ago, when each subforum had a “pinned note.” The note reminded those who were about to post the list of topics that were banned in that subforum. Unapproved apparitions? Banned. Evolution? Banned. Centering prayer? Banned. Those topics were forbidden. If the poster brought them up, she was banned. It was effective, at least as far as outcomes.

So, yes…I was immediately not interested when you said what you said. As a European, merely saying American politics can even be referred to is enough to instantly dissuade me. For that reason alone, I don’t need to join or really know who you are, especially given all the rest that you explained.

You see…I have seen when the system of which I spoke above stopped existing…and I have seen the result that has ensued. Unto complete collapse and utter destruction and total ruin. It is not pretty.
 
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CATW said:
Thank you, I can remove my posts as well, everyone can just forget I was here
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Good Heavens! There is no reason for that.

You do realize, I presume…you are in a place with people of many ages, cultures, vocations, life experiences, and philosophies. I am sure there are many who would find what you are offering…especially the young…attractive. Conversely, there are those who will not find it attractive. This is so in the marketplace of ideas…or any marketplace of any sort.

In the course of a conversation, I have tried to share with you my point of view, so that you may know or at least have heard that perspective exists – even if it is not your own or one that you would ever subscribe to or perhaps even be remotely interested in.

This happens in daily interactions among human beings.

I wish you well and I hope that anyone who could find enjoyment and pleasure on your website find their way to it.
 
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