Should there be a ban on topics related to religion?

bcrew1375 · November 28th, 2003, 04:20

I've noticed alot of religion topics popping up. Has anyone noticed that no one ever gets anywhere in these topics? I think it would be beneficial for all if there were a ban on this topic. What does everyone else think?

Esturk · November 28th, 2003, 04:24

It doesn't matter much to me as I don't post in those topics anyways. If you don't like the topic, stay away from it. Simple... at least for me it is.

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Proto · November 28th, 2003, 04:29

Well, IMHO I think that, as long as they dont pop up very often, there shouldnt really be a problem with it. Moreover where there are serious debaters on both sides. But i accept that after a while, it can become kinda repetitive. But once again, if they only appear, say, each 6 months, it shouldnt be a great deal

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N1ghtw0lf · November 28th, 2003, 04:36

Nope...thats about all...i just don't think they should...don't really know why

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Andrew Hruska · November 28th, 2003, 04:42

I feel that it is wrong if a thread is talking about a religion people hate (alot) even though it never happens. But i really think a ban might be a bit too offensive, so i voted no

Kaiser Sigma · November 28th, 2003, 04:49

Banning topics that aren't illegal per nature wouldn't be right... the purpose of a forum is the freedom of speech, if you don't like the debates about religion for whatever reason that crosses your mind just don't enter the thread...
Things tend to get out of control on a regular basis on such discussions then again, banning them seems out of place to me...

K.I.L.E.R · November 28th, 2003, 04:50

Funny thing, the last time I opened a poll on this very same subject I was greeted with more "yes" than "no".

There's no reason to ban such topics. Although it would be nice if such topics were kept clean of flames. Even though it would be impossible.

bahamut_2006 · November 28th, 2003, 04:50

If these types of threads do appear, people should refrain from disliking another's religious preference. For example, a Christian shouldn't start attacking a Muslim and vise versa. As long as we don't get at each other's throats, I dont really see a problem with these types of threads. And its like Esturk said, if you don't like the topic, then just avoid it.

**Razor Blade** · November 28th, 2003, 04:52

I dont care. I voted no. I dont think there should be a ban on anything but what is already like porn and roms etc ... It's just people should know they go no where and just complicate things. Anotherwords: Alot of posts that mean nothing.

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Kaiser Sigma · November 28th, 2003, 04:56

Well the big issue nowadays in regards to religious discussions is the arguments between believers and atheists

s|rens · November 28th, 2003, 05:02

Doesn't bother me so i voted no as well.

If you don't like the topic just don't read the thread. Simple.

Exodus · November 28th, 2003, 06:14

you can't start banning topics you don't like, because one thing will lead to another and everything will be banned.
so, i would vote no. but i won't because i'm lazy. but just imagine i did.

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_E_ · November 28th, 2003, 06:18

If you dont want to see it, then dont take a look at it. If the topic goes out of control, then we will take appropriate measures, otherwise, I dont believe in banning topics myself, unless they discuss illegal subjects ( ie : warez )

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Noxious Ninja · November 28th, 2003, 06:27

If there get to be a lot, make a "Philisophical Discussion" forum. No need to ban such discussions.

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RF · November 28th, 2003, 06:28

It shouldnt be banned, just closed if it gets into a flame fest. Otherwise no, someone may gain some knowledge from the discussion.

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**hushypushy** · November 28th, 2003, 06:29

i just dont look at them. i dont want to see them, so i dont. simple as that: ill let other people have their fun, i dont care.

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Esturk · November 28th, 2003, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by hushypushy

i just dont look at them. i dont want to see them, so i dont. simple as that: ill let other people have their fun, i dont care.

That's right. Like with any thread, you don't have to post or get involved if you don't want to. So basically I see no reason to ban such a thread, I have now voted No.

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K.I.L.E.R · November 28th, 2003, 08:30

Elly, those threads are already banned and have been banned since Ngemu began.

I believe all you can do is delete or lock banned topics.

INCA · November 28th, 2003, 09:12

Isn't this a gaming forum and if it relates to game i think it should be allowed to talk about it. Com'on Xenogears has alot religious things about it and i think its ok to talk about. But like others say if you dont want to hear about it dont read it.

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Narrrf · November 28th, 2003, 10:15

I voted no, for the obvious reasons, of course. I agree that if you don't like it then don't read it. And if and only if, it gets completely out of control i.e. flames and the like, then that particular thread should be closed. Basically simple, eh? And even if it doesn't relate to games at all, I don't think it matters. This is an off-topic, open discussion forum, isn't it? Fun fun for e v e r y o n e~!

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November 28th, 2003, 04:20	#1
bcrew1375 "Insert witty title here" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 1,049	Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? I've noticed alot of religion topics popping up. Has anyone noticed that no one ever gets anywhere in these topics? I think it would be beneficial for all if there were a ban on this topic. What does everyone else think?

November 28th, 2003, 04:24	#2
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,964	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? It doesn't matter much to me as I don't post in those topics anyways. If you don't like the topic, stay away from it. Simple... at least for me it is. __________________ Necrosaro: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition SP1 \| Intel Core i5 2500K - 3.30GHz, 8MB L3 Cache \| Asus P8P67 Deluxe, Intel P67 Chipset, Socket 1155 \| 8GB Kingston PC3-10600 DDR3 \| Nvidia GeForce GTX460, 1024MB \| Creative SB X-Fi Fatality Edition \| Western Digital Raptor WD1500HLFS, 150Gb, SATA, Western Digital WD1001FALS, 1000GB, SATA \| LG 16x DVD-RWx2 SATA.

November 28th, 2003, 04:29	#3
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, US. Previously in Mexico City Posts: 7,160	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Well, IMHO I think that, as long as they dont pop up very often, there shouldnt really be a problem with it. Moreover where there are serious debaters on both sides. But i accept that after a while, it can become kinda repetitive. But once again, if they only appear, say, each 6 months, it shouldnt be a great deal __________________

November 28th, 2003, 04:36	#4
N1ghtw0lf Crasher of Castles Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 7,010	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Nope...thats about all...i just don't think they should...don't really know why __________________

November 28th, 2003, 04:42	#5
Andrew Hruska Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,121	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? I feel that it is wrong if a thread is talking about a religion people hate (alot) even though it never happens. But i really think a ban might be a bit too offensive, so i voted no

November 28th, 2003, 04:49	#6
Kaiser Sigma ~ Lord of Darkness ~ Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A place darker than the night. Posts: 15,309	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Banning topics that aren't illegal per nature wouldn't be right... the purpose of a forum is the freedom of speech, if you don't like the debates about religion for whatever reason that crosses your mind just don't enter the thread... Things tend to get out of control on a regular basis on such discussions then again, banning them seems out of place to me...

November 28th, 2003, 04:50	#7
K.I.L.E.R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,338	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Funny thing, the last time I opened a poll on this very same subject I was greeted with more "yes" than "no". There's no reason to ban such topics. Although it would be nice if such topics were kept clean of flames. Even though it would be impossible.

November 28th, 2003, 04:50	#8
bahamut_2006 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: . Posts: 780	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? If these types of threads do appear, people should refrain from disliking another's religious preference. For example, a Christian shouldn't start attacking a Muslim and vise versa. As long as we don't get at each other's throats, I dont really see a problem with these types of threads. And its like Esturk said, if you don't like the topic, then just avoid it. __________________ Primary rig: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600 (2.8 Ghz) Windsor core\|2 GB Corsair DDR 800 ram\|Abit AN52 Mobo\|512 MB ATI HD 3850\|Primary HD: 300 GB Seagate\| Secondary HD 300 GB Maxtor\|Antec Nine Hundred case w/550w Antec PSU\|19" Sceptre LCD\|Runnin on Windows XP Pro SP2

November 28th, 2003, 04:52	#9
Razor Blade Locked and Loaded Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I AM CANADIAN! Posts: 12,032	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? I dont care. I voted no. I dont think there should be a ban on anything but what is already like porn and roms etc ... It's just people should know they go no where and just complicate things. Anotherwords: Alot of posts that mean nothing. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0 GHz ● NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS ● 2GB DDR2 RAM Hitachi 120GB HD ● Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive ● Windows Vista Home Premium ● Dell 2007WFP LCD ● Dell XPS M1330 Laptop ● 1TB Western Digital MyBook External HD ● Logitech Z10 Speakers ● PLAYSTATION 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

November 28th, 2003, 04:56	#10
Kaiser Sigma ~ Lord of Darkness ~ Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A place darker than the night. Posts: 15,309	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Well the big issue nowadays in regards to religious discussions is the arguments between believers and atheists

November 28th, 2003, 05:02	#11
s\|rens till the end of time Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 330	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Doesn't bother me so i voted no as well. If you don't like the topic just don't read the thread. Simple.

November 28th, 2003, 06:14	#12
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 20,000	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? you can't start banning topics you don't like, because one thing will lead to another and everything will be banned. so, i would vote no. but i won't because i'm lazy. but just imagine i did. __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

November 28th, 2003, 06:18	#13
_E_ Lurking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone Posts: 9,354	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? If you dont want to see it, then dont take a look at it. If the topic goes out of control, then we will take appropriate measures, otherwise, I dont believe in banning topics myself, unless they discuss illegal subjects ( ie : warez ) Yours, -Elly __________________ -= Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always =- the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. Margaret C. Smith

November 28th, 2003, 06:27	#14
Noxious Ninja Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: teh intarweb Posts: 1,720	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? If there get to be a lot, make a "Philisophical Discussion" forum. No need to ban such discussions. __________________ 09 f9 11 02 9d 74 e3 5b d8 41 56 c5 63 56 88 c0

November 28th, 2003, 06:28	#15
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,767	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? It shouldnt be banned, just closed if it gets into a flame fest. Otherwise no, someone may gain some knowledge from the discussion. __________________ CPU: Core i7 920 \ MB: EVGA X58 \ RAM: 12GB OCZ DDR3-1600 \ GPU: ATi 5870 HDD: 2x 150GB VelociRaptor R0 / PSU: Enermax Galaxy 850w / OS: Windows 7 x64

November 28th, 2003, 06:29	#16
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,979	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? i just dont look at them. i dont want to see them, so i dont. simple as that: ill let other people have their fun, i dont care. __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994.

November 28th, 2003, 08:30	#18
K.I.L.E.R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,338	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Elly, those threads are already banned and have been banned since Ngemu began. I believe all you can do is delete or lock banned topics.

November 28th, 2003, 09:12	#19
INCA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 833	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? Isn't this a gaming forum and if it relates to game i think it should be allowed to talk about it. Com'on Xenogears has alot religious things about it and i think its ok to talk about. But like others say if you dont want to hear about it dont read it. __________________ My PC: Phenom X3 2.3, 250gigs, Win 7, 4 gigs ddr2 (800), Geforce GTS 250 1gig. R.I.P. My Dreamcast 2000-2004

November 28th, 2003, 10:15	#20
Narrrf No, not nothing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 238	Re: Should there be a ban on topics related to religion? I voted no, for the obvious reasons, of course. I agree that if you don't like it then don't read it. And if and only if, it gets completely out of control i.e. flames and the like, then that particular thread should be closed. Basically simple, eh? And even if it doesn't relate to games at all, I don't think it matters. This is an off-topic, open discussion forum, isn't it? Fun fun for e v e r y o n e~!

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