Jude 2

I've been noticing lately that we've had fewer and fewer forum posts on here, and the ones we do have are mostly related to politics. Longtime users have all but disappeared, others are very busy and cannot post much -- but I am beginning to wonder if this place is starting to fade a bit. When I joined in '03 this was a happening forum but now it seems participation has been limited to about twenty or so.

I miss some of our old frequent posters and I wish this place would start hoppin' again!

There are a handful of posters on Jude2 who love to argue. I have been told by some that they are uncomfortable posting here with those people present.

Ever been in a Spirit-filled revival service when some skeptical non-believers walked in and sat down? Kind of stifles the flow...

Pastor Gary wrote:There are a handful of posters on Jude2 who love to argue. I have been told by some that they are uncomfortable posting here with those people present.

Ever been in a Spirit-filled revival service when some skeptical non-believers walked in and sat down? Kind of stifles the flow...

TOTALLY hear you.

I dont think it is dying. It kind of goes thru peaks and valleys with people posting.

I dont get in to the discussions on politics or doctrine too much. Mainly because my thoughts are usually different from most and I am not good at debate.

I still love this place.

Paully_44 wrote:I dont think it is dying. It kind of goes thru peaks and valleys with people posting.

I dont get in to the discussions on politics or doctrine too much. Mainly because my thoughts are usually different from most and I am not good at debate.

I still love this place.

i disagree and believe that your argument is ill-conceived and lacking in biblical understanding and perspective.
oh
wait...

sorry, couldn't help myself.

Sometimes we just get busy and don't have as much time to post as we would like. I still enjoy it tho.

Paully_44 wrote:I dont think it is dying. It kind of goes thru peaks and valleys with people posting.

Ditto. On several other hobby sites I have... they too have slowed (non arguing, non political, non religious).

It could be that several have cut the DSL off to save money? These social sites are a luxury. Could the depression be emotional?

Pastor Gary wrote:There are a handful of posters on Jude2 who love to argue. I have been told by some that they are uncomfortable posting here with those people present.

I must confess that I am one of the arguers. But have you ever noticed that that times when Jude 2 is really slow is when we aren't arguing? When there is no controversy? When a fight gets stirred up is when everyone comes running back. So, PG, I would disagree with you if you think the arguing runs people off (there I go arguing again). I think it's actually the opposite.

I haven't been posting much lately, and I probably won't be posting too much any time soon. I'm not leaving by any means. It's just been kind of slow around here lately (no offense to anyone).

Pastor Gary wrote:There are a handful of posters on Jude2 who love to argue. I have been told by some that they are uncomfortable posting here with those people present.

Ever been in a Spirit-filled revival service when some skeptical non-believers walked in and sat down? Kind of stifles the flow...

Many have told me this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

However I love everyone at jude2, I honestly do and try my best to show that,even though many of us have different political and theological views. I consider you all great friends and Brothers and sisters in the lord.

And some that may not be a Christian, I consider them good friends to!! (that is not aimed at anyone that CLAIMS to be saved)

I have been so stressed and busy with work and preaching,I have not had the time to post as much. I have considered pastoring again....Lord only knows

I noticed too that we slow down at times and then pick back up. It's also true that there are the arguing types (not me of course lol just kidding) and that can be a bit overwellming at times. Also there is the flip side, someone might post on D&R or the "church" or jewlry or whatever and they are met with the " we have been down this road, stop beating a dead horse" kinda stuff. Some of these issue are real to us and they happen at different times in each of our lives. Some folks may feel gun shy and afraid to bring a topic for fear of being told that we have been down that road to many times.
Who knows? I love Jude2 and doubt I will ever leave. LOL

DaJudge wrote:

Pastor Gary wrote:There are a handful of posters on Jude2 who love to argue. I have been told by some that they are uncomfortable posting here with those people present.

I must confess that I am one of the arguers. But have you ever noticed that that times when Jude 2 is really slow is when we aren't arguing? When there is no controversy? When a fight gets stirred up is when everyone comes running back. So, PG, I would disagree with you if you think the arguing runs people off (there I go arguing again). I think it's actually the opposite.

I haven't been posting much lately, and I probably won't be posting too much any time soon. I'm not leaving by any means. It's just been kind of slow around here lately (no offense to anyone).

you know that is true as well. I always notice on any forum that strife brings post.....

DaJudge wrote:

Pastor Gary wrote:There are a handful of posters on Jude2 who love to argue. I have been told by some that they are uncomfortable posting here with those people present.

I must confess that I am one of the arguers. But have you ever noticed that that times when Jude 2 is really slow is when we aren't arguing? When there is no controversy? When a fight gets stirred up is when everyone comes running back. So, PG, I would disagree with you if you think the arguing runs people off (there I go arguing again). I think it's actually the opposite.

I haven't been posting much lately, and I probably won't be posting too much any time soon. I'm not leaving by any means. It's just been kind of slow around here lately (no offense to anyone).

Good points DaJudge. I believe both you and PG are right...the people started leaving before the arguing began, and they kept leaving because of the arguing.

EagerBeaver wrote:

DaJudge wrote:

Pastor Gary wrote:There are a handful of posters on Jude2 who love to argue. I have been told by some that they are uncomfortable posting here with those people present.

I must confess that I am one of the arguers. But have you ever noticed that that times when Jude 2 is really slow is when we aren't arguing? When there is no controversy? When a fight gets stirred up is when everyone comes running back. So, PG, I would disagree with you if you think the arguing runs people off (there I go arguing again). I think it's actually the opposite.

I haven't been posting much lately, and I probably won't be posting too much any time soon. I'm not leaving by any means. It's just been kind of slow around here lately (no offense to anyone).

Good points DaJudge. I believe both you and PG are right...the people started leaving before the arguing began, and they kept leaving because of the arguing.

Actually "leaving" is not precisely correct... they are still lurking.

Pastor Gary wrote:
Actually "leaving" is not precisely correct... they are still lurking.

In other words, they don't want to fight, they just want to watch one! I expect that is true.

Nope it ain't dying.......Not as long as there is power in this computer to boot it up.....

I wasn't invited here, but I likely will stay....

And you know....that thing says free wheeling board.....and there are lots of posts that I don't even read....

Oh well, you can't please some people....and you do know we have been refered to as a "church" anyway.....so go figure.