10-13-2005, 06:34 AM
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First of all, if you have an issue with a post or thread, PLEASE use the "report this post to moderator" link (the red, triangular warning sign on the bottom left of each post if you don't know) rather than posting your issue in the thread. This thread is a prime example of why it's best to do that.
Now, onto the question at hand. There is a significant difference between directly flaming another member and posting jokes about a historical figure. If a thread were started that was called "All your 'Guthmund is a homophobic, racist, sexist, beastiality practicing child molester' jokes go here:" the thread starter would not be warned or banned because of offending someone, it would be because it is a direct flame and insult of another member. As Guccilvr said, TFP is not about not offending anyone. People are going to be offended no matter what. It is about treating one another with respect and recognizing that different people have different opinions on matters - in this case, whether jokes about Jesus are funny.
Me? I'm not a fan of them. I'm not offended by them, but I don't enjoy telling them either. But just because I don't like them doesn't mean they're against the rules. To quote the rules:
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Nothing grotesquely offensive. You know what they are- racist jokes, hate jokes, etc.- don’t post them. If you find something you feel is overly offensive, remember to report the post by clicking on the link that says "report this post to a moderator". This includes jokes about dead babies or pedophilia.
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Now, if someone were starting threads for priest+alterboy jokes, that would be against the rules. Those are jokes regarding pedophilia and go beyond the level of tastelessness we are interested in tolerating here at this time. Or, if someone were making jokes about slavery or something like that, it would be overly offensive. This, however, I don't think is. (Note: I don't have the time or inclination to read all the jokes in here, but if there are any priest+kid sex jokes please edit them out and save us some time  )
Anyway, the debate over this is over. Let's allow this thread to get back "on topic." If you have any further concerns or comments, PM them to me or another moderator. DO NOT continue this debate in this thread.
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Last edited by SecretMethod70; 10-13-2005 at 08:32 AM..
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