"Mike Dobony" <sword@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 7 May 2008 13:37:45 -0400, liquidator wrote:
>
> > "Richar d06" <trashcash@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> > news:DtlUj.2441$hJ1.1861@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> I was posting in the church forum, but was told by the moderators
that
it
> >> was absolutely necessary to post under my real name and not an alias.
They
> >> locked every thread that contained a false name.
> >>
> >> I can understand the purpose for the rule, but it's not safe to use
your
> >> real name. You have to offer this information when you sign up
anyway,
> >> don't you? So, they DO have your real name on file. People do act
> > different
> >> when their real name is exposed, but this poses a big risk to
identity
and
> >> in personal lives. I explained to them that since they weren't
willing
to
> >> relax it under my cir***stances (and it really wouldn't be fair, so I
> > didn't
> >> even ask), and I'm not willing to relax my own rule of posting under
an
> >> alias, I had to bow out. When I offered my explanation, they told me
that
> >> my cir***stance was rare. There are a lot of psychos out there, and
no
one
> >> is safe from people like this.
> >>
> >> My rigidness is stemmed from a bad experience years ago when I
followed
> > the
> >> moderators' demand to post under my real name. The same site has
relaxed
> >> this rule sine, but not before it created havoc in my own life.
> >>
> >> One day, another member - her previous boyfriend - got a call on the
way
> > to
> >> work. The Caller ID showed the call coming from his own home; she
broke
> > into
> >> his house. I won't even go into all the things she did to him.
Freaky!
> >> Because I was her friend, she came after me.
> >>
> >> I had to change my email address and update everyone that had no
> > association
> >> with her whatsoever. I was forced to cut all ties with every forum -
even
> >> the ones I hadn't yet visited but could potentially hold her scent -
and
> > cut
> >> all correspondence with every member. I had to change my home phone
number
> >> and remove my home address from Google and my website which I
eventually
> > had
> >> to pull. I haven't published a new one yet; I'm still waiting for
things
> > to
> >> end so she won't google my information. She still knows my home addy
since
> > I
> >> can't change that. I got a Christmas card from her in December and
wanted
> >> to return to sender, but was afraid it'd start something all over
again.
> >>
> >> This is the only other sound forum I've visited and would like to
stay
in
> >> here, if it's OK. I was initially under the impression that my
novicity
> > and
> >> Christianity were not welcome, but then was told I was welcome. If
I'm
> > not
> >> welcome, please stop me now. But, I'd like a reference to another
forum,
> > if
> >> you know any.
> >>
> >> I'd also like to invite my sound partner (the head of the "crew") in
here
> > so
> >> we can sync together (or sink together). He knows a lot more about
this
> >> stuff than I do.
> >>
> >>
> >> Regardless of your preferences, I've learned a lot in here (as
mentioned
> >> over and over). I won't be offended either way; I just want
somewhere
to
> > go
> >> to learn from experts.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Richard
> >>
> >>
> >
>
> There are plenty of church sound forums out there. Those that force you
to
> use real names are not worth joining. There are a bunch of stalkers out
> there.
>
> > I don't think anybody has a problem with either novices or
Christians..
> >
>
> Except Eeyore, King George, Phil and Phil.
>
> > Novices who try to correct people who know more than they will
certainly
> > come to grief...
> >
>
> A "Pro" who refuses to be taught is no pro. "A little child shall lead
> them." Even novices have something to contribute. A false common
saying
> is that practice makes perfect. Not true. Practice makes permanent and
if
> the thing practiced is dead wrong it is still wrong no matter who long
> practiced. I'm dealing with a contractor right now like that. Years of
> experience, but he can't hang or finish drywall. Not dealing with him
> again.
>
> > As far as chritianity- whatever you believe is fine with me..but
forcing
> > what you believe on me isn't.
> >
> > This isn't a place to evangelize...some Christians feel it is their
duty
to
> > force people to listen wherever and whenever.
> >
>
> God DOES own it all and has absolute right to be anywhere and
everywhere.
> "He who is ashamed of me . . . " However, there is a proper way to do
it.
>
> > Sadly- two of the most clueless posters here- Krooger and Da
Bonehead-
> > constantly stir the pot..so other Christians get caught in the
backwash...
> >
>
> I only defend the truth when the above mentioned decide to slander and
lie
> and mock. A "Christian" who wants safe Christianity is not going to
enter
> into Heaven. "I never knew you." If the self-proclaimed Christians are
> afraid and ashamed to defend God, they have no legitimate claim to
Heaven.
> See above.
>
> > I am pretty much retired...but I volunteer at a number of
organizations,
> > and meet some wonderful Christians..then I meet those who want to
convince
> > me I'm going to their version of hell..many of them need to clean up
their
> > own yard.
> >
>
> True, many need to clean up their own yard, but that still doesn't
change
> the fact that Hell is real and so is judgment. If you want to reject
that,
> your choice. Don't complain to us about where you end up at. You might
> even end up next to some of those false Christians.
>
> > Not everyone should be tarred with the same brush..I respect working
> > Christians who practice ther faith...kinda like the biker motto "Deeds
not
> > Words".
>
> Good motto. Another like it is "preach the Gospel always. When
necessary,
> use words."
>
>
> Mike Dobony
Sorry Mike. Your words are the reason I DON'T respect you.
As I sadi, you are one of the reasons christians are given a hard time
here. They get caught in the **** you stir up.
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