Waiting for moderation

[scathach2]

While I'm waiting for the moderators to consider my registration application, I thought I'd ask about the board's position on mad atheist rants. Cause I'm atheist, I'm mad, and I'm really in need of a place to rant.

For example, is it permissible to viciously harangue a ridiculous belief system in general? (Not a specific person, of course.)

And if such sans-ad-hominem ranting is permissible, then might it be ok to occasionally deploy an occasional curse word or two in the course of said ranting in order to more effectively convey the affect of utter and complete contempt? Alternatively, should one politely disguise the spelling of such curse words in deference to the sensibilities of other board members?

I have read many of the topic posts of this board, and am very impressed with how knowledgeable and supportive the members are for the most part. I am also impressed with the fact that the board membership is relatively small (compared to say GeorgeWBush the officious forum, or the Skeptics Society forum, which are very nice boards, but too large to feel like a community).

I hope to be able to join in at some point, but I know the moderators are busy and having trouble keeping up with new posts. So in the meantime, I'll appreciate any feedback regarding rant rules, and I’ll work on my official introduction in anticipation of joining the group, and maybe even work on a rant or two in case they’re allowed!

Regards,
Scathach

[nonny]

Hmmm waiting for approval? didn't know you had to do that...but i havn't had to register since it opened. And as a veteran member I will answer your questions, and a proper mod like mav or auntie socail may correct me if they want but I think I know the rules by now.
Rants would be okay if put in general disscussion and not the more serious areas that are more fact based. And cussing is okay in moderation, keep in mind that not everyone likes it so to much is bad but you won't get kicked off for it.

And let me the first to Formaly Welcome and Thank you For Joining the Board. ANd you can check the rules and Regulations at the top of the message board there is an area devoted to them

<3 Non and Welcome, and feel free to visit the chat room...latly i'm always idle in there i check it once in a while when not at school or work...so hopefully our paths cross.

[vertigo]

It's okay to rant, but remember that it won't change anything. The subject of the rant will remain. You shouldn't need confirmation that you are right and they are wrong. Learn to trust your own judgement.

Ranting in general serves to highlight a problem for others. Rant, but then propose a solution. What do you do when the subject of your rant occurs? Others can agree or disagree then. It starts a discussion. Perhaps you might gain some insight. However, a rant just to rant doesn't serve any purpose other than to garner attention and to make you feel less insecure when people confirm you are right to feel that way.

Don't be insecure. I want all atheists to get this.

About swearing, it isn't pleasant, and some of the best advice I can give is to be pleasant.

[nonny]

well said vertigo