Suggestion Box closed...

[Jennifer5]

The Soulforce Suggestion Box was closed and without an explanation.

Please, do explain.

[awediot]

The Soulforce Suggestion Box was closed and without an explanation.

Please, do explain.

kinda curious why the "Dying in the Closet" thread was locked, and my "Comfort and Enabelment" thread was removed as well...

[Rick336]

The Soulforce Suggestion Box was closed and without an explanation.

Please, do explain.

kinda curious why the "Dying in the Closet" thread was locked, and my "Comfort and Enabelment" thread was removed as well...

I left my wallet here an hour ago and now it's missing. All my credit cards were in it.

Rick

[Daniel]

Rick- Just booked a flight to Venice! Thanks! Weeeeeeee! Finder's Keepers!

[Daniel]

Would that be Promise Keepers? God...I get so confused!

[Jennifer5]

kinda curious why the "Dying in the Closet" thread was locked, and my "Comfort and Enabelment" thread was removed as well...

On 'dying in the closet' keltic said:
folks, it's time to put this to rest. I'm locking this, and will lock other threads in which arguments are raging until the moderators can make some decision

I haven't followed that one for the last few days and there have several pages since then, so I can't say anything.

'Comfort and Enablement' was one I hadn't read yet, but was really looking forward to. I'm really disappointed that it's gone! Locking threads it much better than deleting them, because we can still continue the conversation with the more positive attitude if we choose to.

Moderators, what's going on? It's not normal for things to get closed so easily.

[NathanATX]

Folks, please have patience with us. Your moderators are in different time zones and all have busy schedules. This work is a labor of love and is done out of our commitment to the future that Soulforce is standing for in the world. Sometimes we may temporarily close or move a thread if we need to get consensus on the actions to take to handle different situations.

That said, your help in self-moderating is greatly appreciated. :pray: Take a look at the FAQs (http://www.soulforce.org/forums/faq.php) and the guidelines again. Respect and responsible communication are very important. If you find yourself reacting, :eek: take a moment and calm down before you reply.:good: Be generous.:love: Listen.:agree: Ask questions. :confused: Staying on topic in threads is really helpful as well.

My request is that we all take on the principles of non-violence HERE in our own communication. This is all training and development.

[keltic63]

The Soulforce Suggestion Box was closed and without an explanation.

Please, do explain.

kinda curious why the "Dying in the Closet" thread was locked, and my "Comfort and Enabelment" thread was removed as well...

On 'dying in the closet' keltic said:


I haven't followed that one for the last few days and there have several pages since then, so I can't say anything.

'Comfort and Enablement' was one I hadn't read yet, but was really looking forward to. I'm really disappointed that it's gone! Locking threads it much better than deleting them, because we can still continue the conversation with the more positive attitude if we choose to.

Moderators, what's going on? It's not normal for things to get closed so easily.


"comfort and enabling" is in the Foyer, and was never locked. Remember, we like this to be a safe place for all of our members, including those who may not yet have grown to the point where they are strong enough to witness heady arguments, read the anti-gay arguments while they are dealing with coming out, etc. As moderator, it is my job to make those decisions. Had I waited to discuss that action amongst all the moderators, we'd still have major problems here this morning.

Suggestion box is now unlocked and cleaned up somewhat. Please stay on topic there.

Dying in the Closet will be unlocked soon and discussion can resume.

[Jennifer5]

Folks, please have patience with us. Your moderators are in different time zones and all have busy schedules. This work is a labor of love and is done out of our commitment to the future that Soulforce is standing for in the world. Sometimes we may temporarily close or move a thread if we need to get consensus on the actions to take to handle different situations.

That said, your help in self-moderating is greatly appreciated. :pray: Take a look at the FAQs (http://www.soulforce.org/forums/faq.php) and the guidelines again. Respect and responsible communication are very important. If you find yourself reacting, :eek: take a moment and calm down before you reply.:good: Be generous.:love: Listen.:agree: Ask questions. :confused: Staying on topic in threads is really helpful as well.

My request is that we all take on the principles of non-violence HERE in our own communication. This is all training and development.

"comfort and enabling" is in the Foyer, and was never locked. Remember, we like this to be a safe place for all of our members, including those who may not yet have grown to the point where they are strong enough to witness heady arguments, read the anti-gay arguments while they are dealing with coming out, etc. As moderator, it is my job to make those decisions. Had I waited to discuss that action amongst all the moderators, we'd still have major problems here this morning.

Suggestion box is now unlocked and cleaned up somewhat. Please stay on topic there.

Dying in the Closet will be unlocked soon and discussion can resume.
Thank you gentlemen. I agree with what you've done, I was confused though. I'm glad that things are not just gone.

I for one, will attempt to stay more on topic.

Enjoy your day and thank you for doing this job. :wave: