Godwin's rule has worked tolerably well for FAIR/MAD in closing down discussions. I would like to offer another that could help them in many circumstances.
Rule: The argument is already lost when one must defend the moral low ground on a religious forum. Examples would include defending the Priesthood Ban for Blacks, God cursing folks with a darker skin, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, not having an open financial reporting system, etc....
MAD could invoke this rule to avoid discussing these items. You could call it Moksha's Rule or name it after one of your own moderators. Hope you find it helpful.
The Rules of Non-Engagement
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The Rules of Non-Engagement
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Re: The Rules of Non-Engagement
moksha wrote:Godwin's rule has worked tolerably well for FAIR/MAD in closing down discussions. I would like to offer another that could help them in many circumstances.
Rule: The argument is already lost when one must defend the moral low ground on a religious forum. Examples would include defending the Priesthood Ban for Blacks, God cursing folks with a darker skin, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, not having an open financial reporting system, etc....
MAD could invoke this rule to avoid discussing these items. You could call it Moksha's Rule or name it after one of your own moderators. Hope you find it helpful.
Whoa...thought you were saying here...
Hmmm, They don't believe their arguments are indefensible.
its like fighting chopsticks with a meat cleaver.
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And crawling on the planet's face
Some insects called the human race
Lost in time
And lost in space...and meaning
Some insects called the human race
Lost in time
And lost in space...and meaning
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Re: The Rules of Non-Engagement
moksha wrote:Godwin's rule has worked tolerably well for FAIR/MAD in closing down discussions. I would like to offer another that could help them in many circumstances.
Rule: The argument is already lost when one must defend the moral low ground on a religious forum. Examples would include defending the Priesthood Ban for Blacks, God cursing folks with a darker skin, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, not having an open financial reporting system, etc....
MAD could invoke this rule to avoid discussing these items. You could call it Moksha's Rule or name it after one of your own moderators. Hope you find it helpful.
Moksha,
There are no rules on FAIR/MAD. There are reactions.
Jersey Girl
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Re: The Rules of Non-Engagement
Jersey Girl wrote:moksha wrote:Godwin's rule has worked tolerably well for FAIR/MAD in closing down discussions. I would like to offer another that could help them in many circumstances.
Rule: The argument is already lost when one must defend the moral low ground on a religious forum. Examples would include defending the Priesthood Ban for Blacks, God cursing folks with a darker skin, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, not having an open financial reporting system, etc....
MAD could invoke this rule to avoid discussing these items. You could call it Moksha's Rule or name it after one of your own moderators. Hope you find it helpful.
Moksha,
There are no rules on FAIR/MAD. There are reactions.
Jersey Girl
Classic statement, Jersey Girl! :) I would like to add this to my signature.