Aymn27
10th July 2007, 02:50 AM
JefferyLloyd posted this over in OBOB - its my mnpsychist - and applies to the new policy..not sure where to link back to original post so here goes:
I am amazed at the excitement of some of our members.. and even more so, how they are discussing ways in which they could set up rules for their subforums.
That being said, a recurrent theme, is whether they can use a statement of faith, congregational doctrine, or even the Creed to serve to limit posts and/or debate as part of the rules for their subforums. Most understand anyone can enter, and discuss, and seem to applaud the idea, even atheists are being welcomed. Yet, there is this huge and legitimate concern of errant theology being presented.
Thus after some initial discussions, and confirmation that its aligned with Erwins thoughts, we came up with a simple guideline of which most all subforums can get a handle on. It should also alleviate a significant amount of worry and concern.
Initial guideline for the creation of subforum rules:
1. A subforum rule cannot deny entry
2. A subforum rule can limit subforum debate
3. A subforum rule can exclude specific topics from being posted
For example, one could limit thread and post contents within a subforum with statements of faith, such as the Nicene Creed, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, or the Westminster Confession. Or one could limit debates to only those who hold to a specific belief, while allowing topics to be discussed, or one could be pretty open. It is for the members to decide.
In the event, a subforum cannot achieve some level of agreement on what their rules should be, the creation of additional subforums are a possibility.
I am amazed at the excitement of some of our members.. and even more so, how they are discussing ways in which they could set up rules for their subforums.
That being said, a recurrent theme, is whether they can use a statement of faith, congregational doctrine, or even the Creed to serve to limit posts and/or debate as part of the rules for their subforums. Most understand anyone can enter, and discuss, and seem to applaud the idea, even atheists are being welcomed. Yet, there is this huge and legitimate concern of errant theology being presented.
Thus after some initial discussions, and confirmation that its aligned with Erwins thoughts, we came up with a simple guideline of which most all subforums can get a handle on. It should also alleviate a significant amount of worry and concern.
Initial guideline for the creation of subforum rules:
1. A subforum rule cannot deny entry
2. A subforum rule can limit subforum debate
3. A subforum rule can exclude specific topics from being posted
For example, one could limit thread and post contents within a subforum with statements of faith, such as the Nicene Creed, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, or the Westminster Confession. Or one could limit debates to only those who hold to a specific belief, while allowing topics to be discussed, or one could be pretty open. It is for the members to decide.
In the event, a subforum cannot achieve some level of agreement on what their rules should be, the creation of additional subforums are a possibility.