Some Rules

As was exhibited by the last topic, there are things that readers and commenter's are going to disagree on. I don't have a problem with that. Overall I feel like it was a good discussion and one that generated some "feelings". The purpose of this blog is to get input on different subjects and also to get people to maybe think about things that they may have not really examined before.

However, I feel a need to state a rule.

I have no problem with comments that are left that disagree with what someone else has stated on this blog. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. What I do have a problem with is when a specific person is targeted by name and information from an outside source - other than this blog - is used to discredit them (i.e. going to their personal blog to find information on them that may refute what they said). You may make a statement targeting a specific comment left, but I ask you not to state the persons specific name in so doing.

An example:

Correct way: "I find it hard to believe that after all the data proving the earth is round some still think it is flat."

Incorrect way: "I find is hard to believe that after all the data proving the earth is round that Sally still thinks it is flat."

I realize that if someone were to read the comments they could tell who made the statement, however, when a specific name is said it does take on a bit more of an accusatory tone.

There are several circumstances in life that we often know the right answers and know what we should be doing, yet our actions are not quite up to where we know they should be. There have been instances in my life where I have stated things in the past that convey one view point, but as I have grown and learned things, that perspective has changed. I would hate for someone to use my past actions against me in refuting what I may now feel. There also may be cases where having a subject raised here may cause people to truly reflect and rethink the way they thought about something, while their actions in the past may not reflect that change. They should not be blamed for that. So please keep that in mind and keep comments to material stated here.

I look forward to discussing a new topic this coming Sunday.