Warned for "Jesus"

[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 It should be rescinded because it is not any kind of violation of policy.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.