One of my favorite ways to pass the time in this forum are the roaming questions. As far as I know, it's the only type of question in which just about everyone that answers can get along without shouting insults at eachother. It's just good fun (I won't say it's clean, because it can get quite dirty at times).
It isn't something that anyone has to participate in. If you don't like to roam, simply don't answer the question. So please tell me why my R&S roaming question was offensive enough for someone to report?
Do you think it has something to do with my religious beliefs?
2007-09-27 08:05:31 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-09-27 08:40:09 · update #1
I don't hate you. I have seen many of your questions as well as your answers. For the most part you have not been offensive, I know your wife is a believer because a few months ago you said if your were to receive enough stars you would go to church with her. I don't know how that turned out, but I wish you well. Our Lord instructed us to love all even our enemies so why would we hate you? If you are a true atheist you don't have religious beliefs to hate. You have a lack of religious belief.
I agree with you in that it is best not to answer offensive questions.
2007-09-27 09:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I did a roam question one time, and that's all it took for me to realize that what we were really doing was playing with other people's feelings to get our rocks off. It's just a big practical joke fest and that can cause someone to become offended or hurt. The worst part is when no one admits it's a joke and allows people to continue to think that somebody actually feels that way or did something harmful or offensive to someone/something. I realized that it was a very immature and sometimes hurtful behavior and so I never did it again.
How old are you that you see people's negative reactions and the violation notices, and you still continue with your behavior? Did you not get enough of this kind of stuff in Junior High? ARE you still in Junior High?
I don't know if it has to do with religious beliefs, but I was raised a Fundie (I'm Pagan now) and I was taught to take other people's feelings into account when choosing how to behave. Maybe Fundies have a point about morals being connected to religion.
I don't hate you, but I do think you're acting very immature and irresponsible. Remember that you are modeling to 13 year old kids on this site that taking dares is fun and cool. I don't blame the Christians (or any one else) for reporting your questions, at least they're acting like grown-ups.
2007-09-27 22:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by Tea 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it probably has less to do with your religious beliefs and more to do with the fact that people sometimes get jealous over petty things. I imagine that someone became envious that everyone was having a good time and decided to ruin it.
I agree, I love the roaming game. My only problem with it is that I usually come online about an hour after everyone is finished playing. Oh, well.
Oh, and I can't speak for everyone else, but I don't hate you! I love your questions ... I try to make a point to answer them when I can. Sorry you got reported.
2007-09-27 08:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You fiend! We know what you're up to! j/k =)
I think it's because you're an Atheist (oh, I know, we're not supposed to capitalize it - but I feel it's just as important as our Beliefs are and should be given that "honor" - if that's what you want to call it... it deserves the same recognition). I've noticed there's a lot of people, especially within Mainstream Religions, that really can't handle the idea that someone doesn't believe in a Higher Power or the Supernatural (though, personally, I don't think it's Supernatural - it's all natural) And they really can't handle it if someone thinks that anyone with a belief in such is "delusional" for thinking that. I'm not sure why anyone gets upset like that over it. If their belief were really as strong as they claim, what someone else says about it wouldn't matter at all....
2007-09-27 12:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by River 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you mean by "roaming" questions. I'd like to try to help you figure it out, but your q&a's are private. It has been said that some people will report someone because they have opposing views, especially when the subject is religion. Maybe it's their bloodless way of purging the heretics from our midst. A holy mission. I think there should be someone monitoring this section and maybe some of the political ones just to keep an eye on that kind of attempted repression of opinions.
Some may even have it in for you because of your avatar. Personally, I think it's cool.
2007-09-27 08:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by Brant 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, I never come on here anymore but you're on my contact list, too. I gave you stars so you didn't have to go to church but I think you ended up having to go anyway : (
I used to roam on here all the time and that's why I'm here right now. I have no idea why someone reported you. I don't know why anyone feels compelled to report anyone. Pure ignorance and a superiority complex maybe?? If someone doesn't like a question or an answer then they should just stfu and move along.
2007-09-27 21:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by purpledeucegirl06 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't hate you.
I realize that some report simply because they disagree or what to censor those with opposing beliefs and I think this is shameful and disrespectful and should be stopped immediately.
I have no idea what you mean about roaming questions, I guess you mean random questions and I enjoy them and I try to answer all question respectfully even if my own beliefs are being disrespected.
2007-09-27 08:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't hate you! Hate is a very strong emotion!
You claim not to have religious beliefs being a confirmed Atheist so no way anyone can hate you for your religious beliefs. I see far more mean-spirited questions and or answers coming from people who are claiming to be Atheists. That is the truth! I for the life of me cannot see how adults can call it fun to torment & mock people of faith. It is hurtful. I would not nor have I ever insulted another person for their beliefs or lack of beliefs.
2007-09-28 02:46:46 · answer #8 · answered by pkvan 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know why anyone would report them. I personally don't care for them, but I just skip over them.
Have you ever considered that maybe Yahoo has a problem with them? It does encourage posting silly questions all over the board, and it would be pretty easy to write a script that would kick them up on a moderator's screen.
2007-09-27 08:15:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't think of the two atheists or Christians hate one yet another, Its stupid to hate somebody because of the fact of religion. i think its a extra annoyance then hate. incredibly some human beings basically can not settle for yet another attitude on issues.
2016-10-20 03:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by furne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋