Jude 2

I hope that I am not unduly personalizing another thread but I want to ask an honest question. Do the long time members of this board wish that I would not post here? I realize that I am not your typical poster and don't hold to typical COGOP views and I think that is probably upsetting to some who would rather the nature of this board stay the same. If you would rather me not post here, please, either respond to this thread or send me a PM. If it turns out to be the case that most of the responses are negative, I will stop posting.

Be blessed.

P.S. Don't be afraid to hurt my feelings. I'm a big boy - tough infantry guy.

I'm fine with you irthn.

Just try to fit in and go with the flow! It's okay if you don't subscribe to CoGoP views, I don't always either. Lots of Jude2ers don't always too.
Sometimes it's best not to try to put our views on others; when we are trying to be an influence or a "teacher" we have got to be sure we are influencing for good since we'll be held more accountable in that role... I would say especially concerning alcohol. That subject could become a stumbling block to someone and/or be disrespecting their convictions... I don't think you mean it that way, but it seems as though you are disparaging a conviction there that I'm sure many people legitimately have. From your tone and persona I really don't think you mean it that way.

That is all, I hope you stick around, you are funny and a fun person. Blessings, Jennifer

irthnvesl wrote:...Do the long time members of this board wish that I would not post here?...

I am not sure if I am considered a "long-timer", but my answer would be no; I do not wish that you wouldn't post here at J2. I do see from time to time a thread that is mislocated in the various topical forums; but then I have been wrong about that too, so leave it up to the mods to decide, and then support them in that decision.

It doesnt matter what members wish, long time or otherwise.

It matters if Shellie is happy.

Make her unhappy and you'll wish you never posted here.

I've only really been posting in the past year, but I've got no problem with you. My views are different from a lot on here too, but it's no problem to me (except for the lunatic fringe things posted on the Broad Backsides forum!). I like you despite your terribly heretical views, and I'll continue to be friendly towards you even as I pray that you at least make Purgatory. So I hope you stick around!

irthnvesl wrote:I hope that I am not unduly personalizing another thread but I want to ask an honest question. Do the long time members of this board wish that I would not post here? I realize that I am not your typical poster and don't hold to typical COGOP views and I think that is probably upsetting to some who would rather the nature of this board stay the same. If you would rather me not post here, please, either respond to this thread or send me a PM. If it turns out to be the case that most of the responses are negative, I will stop posting.

Be blessed.

P.S. Don't be afraid to hurt my feelings. I'm a big boy - tough infantry guy.

I like having you here. I enjoy reading your views and opinions. Many times, I come on here for stress relief and dont get caught up in the heavy debates or doctrinal posts, so I may not read everything you post, but that goes across all threads.

stick around.

irthnvesl wrote:I realize that I am not your typical poster and don't hold to typical COGOP views and I think that is probably upsetting to some who would rather the nature of this board stay the same. If you would rather me not post here, please, either respond to this thread or send me a PM. If it turns out to be the case that most of the response

This is, by design, not a COGOP forum. It is not an "anything" forum as far as denomination.

irthnvesl wrote: Do the long time members of this board wish that I would not post here?

I think you should stay and keep right on posting. Folks may not agree with a lot of your thinking, but that's what makes the world go around.

I appreciate the sentiments of those who have responded. If I don't get comments to the contrary I will take that as a sign that I'm not overly aggrevating anyone.

irthnvesl wrote:I appreciate the sentiments of those who have responded. If I don't get comments to the contrary I will take that as a sign that I'm not overly aggrevating anyone.

So slight aggravation is okay?

Crisp, I think so brother. Most people get a little aggrevated if their views are challenged. That's just a natural response I think.

irthnvesl wrote:I appreciate the sentiments of those who have responded. If I don't get comments to the contrary I will take that as a sign that I'm not overly aggrevating anyone.

Response: As long as that doesn't mean you'll start posting MORE somewhat aggrevating post to reach some self imposed desire of a higher level of aggrevation.

Scooter, I'm not aiming higher as far as that goes my brother.

irthnvesl wrote:Crisp, I think so brother. Most people get a little aggrevated if their views are challenged. That's just a natural response I think.

Not for me. I go for the old angry outburst and "Yo Momma So Fat" jokes.

hey, hang tight. I enjoy your post. Your's and my understanding of Paul's ministry and the end-time community of believers is very similar. You are refreshing. Of course I have been painting with lacquor all day and my jusgement might be impared