Was looking at the Dutch reformed forum. That guy is so funny. Henkie the mod who has no time for dumb fights cause he has to spend time w his wife and kids. There was a huge fight going on yesterday. I look now. Whoop everything removed as if noone ever said anything. No comment from him. Nothing. Fabulous. Henkie be like: I see garbage. Lets throw that away.
Its a shame, but, some ppl feel very passionate about the things theyre discussing. They may spend alot of time and energy collecting their thoughts, maybe theyre not very articulate, maybe they struggle with computers, or their device with typing, correcting mistakes alot before submitting. Maybe they pray alot for the ppl theyre discussing things with, only to have it all wiped out at the whim of some hireling on a power trip, its a shame. (Not saying thats what happened on the dutch forums, not at all, but it happens other places, at least one)
I remember a place where an arguement/thread went on for a long time. It got picked up by others and re-kindled, and a handful of the same new ppl went back and forth for about 4 weeks. During it all, one of the debators was actually a mod, so it made it unnerving for the ppl in opposition to that side, and the ppl on the mods side felt comfortable saying some things I guarantee they wouldnt have said or gotten away with if they were on the other side.
So that aspect was already unfair and imbalanced.
Once in a while, other ppl would enter and give a comment, some on both sides.
Yes, there were a few kinda nasty things said, no big deal, nothing foul or disgusting, and the ppl would come back a day or two later overlooking some snide remarks or apologizing for others and continue the heated exchange.
There were AT LEAST a couple ppl on one side who prayed often, did extensive research, really searched the scriptures, and tried hard to get their points across, with hopes that perhaps some readers down the line would benefit and maybe even get saved, and to God be the glory.
There were even ppl once in a while popping in to say thanks, they were learning things, even if they werent willing to take sides at the moment, and there were many 'guests' observing on the sidelines.
Suddenly, without warning, the thread was pulled down. (It appeared imo the side against the mod was making valid points and the others simply had no rebuttal left, just rehashing the same nonsense that couldnt be supported HONESTLY from scripture...they really had to twist things and hop all over the place, they couldnt stay on one point long enough, bc they KNEW it would get shot full of holes.)
Then they resorted to some bullying tactics and making snide little comments at odd times, to which then both sides got accused of getting personal, though that wasnt really true. I think that was a goading technique they used knowing the thread would get pulled, but giving the look of being justified in doing it.
But all that hard work, thought, effort and prayer went to nothing at the push of a button.
At least 2 ppl got banned, not necessarily immediately, but you knew what was up eventually.
At least one other left after time. The others got to stay and cause more damage...I feel sorry for the new ppl that get caught in those kinds of webs.
Then you look in and find, oh, it wasnt ALL completely pulled, it didnt disappear.
Theres at least ONE person that would make copies of ALL the posts (at least of certain members) and had (has?) quite the file of archives. Taught me a valuable lesson, tho I would only do it in defense as a last resort, if at all.
But there they were, snickering and getting little digs in to ppl that werent even there anymore, showing past posts and saying "look, he said this here, and she said that there'... gossipping and patting themselves on the back for another 'victory' and 'running out the heretics, or wolves in sheeps clothing' ... when in actuality, THEY were the wolves in sheeps clothing...it's unbelieveable to observe that stuff, but it can be like looking at a train wreck...except alot of times its no accident. Theres some pretty dishonest ppl out there, or some with nothing better to do than to mess with others, theres no redeeming quality to it, theyre not trying to help ppl get saved or grown in Christ, just an agenda to knock others around, or protect their own interests, it seems.
Anyway, if they would have taken the time to address a post here or there that came in and give the ppl involved chances to explain things, ... but they never would even point out which post was said when to who or find out why. They would make vague accusations if any, and then WHOOP, gone.
So anyway, I dont know if thats the case on the dutch forums, but theres at least 1 English speaking one, and Ive heard folks complain about another like that I know of, maybe alot more, but idk, I dont travel the internet much.
Maybe on the dutch one, it was justified if there was alot of cursing going on or mean personal remarks about ppls personal lives, idk. When I listen to some of the dutch vids you share with me, every other word sounds bad anyway.... Flooktashluurba flinginbrouda, ja?
(You watch your mouth young lady!)
Lol I love it!!! :disgonbegood:
And I am looking forward to the dutch sermons.
Anyway, why did I tell all that? dunno :dunno:.
Stay away from those nasty sites, I guess. :tea:
(Or just continue to give em the gospel, til they throw you out, lol) :thumbsup:
