Warned for "Jesus"

[A Very Super Market]

Sweet. High five.

Mafia threads run on for way too long though....

[Jolt]

Indeed, I agree with lobf. Recieving a warning for saying Jesus is nothing short of ridiculous. I too would be completely pissed off were I in lobf's shoes. What if I'm an hellenist and someone says "By Zeus!" should they get a warning as well? What about if I was a Buddhist, people wouldn't be allowed to exclaim "Buddha!"?

I was aware that this wasn't a democracy but to go as far as warning a person for using a name, that seems a little Theocrat-leaning.

My 2 cents.

[lobf]

Indeed, I agree with lobf. Recieving a warning for saying Jesus is nothing short of ridiculous. I too would be completely pissed off were I in lobf's shoes. What if I'm an hellenist and someone says "By Zeus!" should they get a warning as well? What about if I was a Buddhist, people wouldn't be allowed to exclaim "Buddha!"?

I was aware that this wasn't a democracy but to go as far as warning a person for using a name, that seems a little Theocrat-leaning.

My 2 cents.

Jeez, about time. (Is Jeez okay?? It's short for Jesus, I think. Oh no!)

I think it would be worth noting that lobf was issued with a warning PM, not an infraction point.

This carries no penalty, merely recording the post and moderator's note.

These used to be called Alerts, which despite the gentler name, also tended to cause those so inclined to over-react.

It's a formal PM, that's all. When you get a warning, or even a infraction point (which does have consequences) with which you disagree, the best start is to PM the moderator. You're much more likely to get a misunderstanding over-turned.

Also, members should note the context in which a warning/infraction is given. The one word or post of itself may seem within the rules, but may be indicative of an aggressive tone throughout a thread, which, taken as a whole, the moderator feels is disrespectful or otherwise unwelcome.

A warning PM would be entirely sensible in these circumstances, because they certainly get read.

I don't care what it technically means. I was officially warned for some nonsense, commonly used exclamation. It should be rescinded because it is not any kind of violation of policy. That is not an offensive phrase unless you have a personal bias towards Christianity.

God, this thread is funny

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This guy better get an official warning too, or else I call BS.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Oh for crying out loud, it was just a PM?

[JAG]

The guy who got the warning - PM or otherwise - is quite right in that to get a warning for using the word jesus - no matter what context - never warrants a warning. Simply, if it offends you because you are a Chrstian - you are too easily offended.

However he probably didn't realise he didn't have to make such a big do about it - sas is right, possibly the worst example of how to go about getting a warning retracted. Sometimes just because you are right, it does mean you still have to go about things properly, something I have learnt the hard way ;)

Anyway, he probably didn't know this so give him some space.