[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: ADMIN: The Death of the Pope

[Dina Lerret]

On Apr 4, 2005 5:49 AM, carolynwhite2 <carolynwhite2 at aol.com> wrote:

> In this instance, Admin has indicated that this topic is off-limits,
> and I would like to thank them for that decision.

Your opinion, which I'm fine with.  Personally, I wasn't contesting
their decision.  However, as you once again brought up the rules,
which was a lengthy read last time I went through them, the ban on
religion was removed.  Yes, I know there's an additional clause but I
find that clause... hm, convenient for some:

[[but reserve the right to impose a ban should it become necessary]]

Should it become necessary.

Last I saw, it didn't appear necessary.  I'm annoyed to downright
*angered* by some Catholic/Christian/whatever decisions (pro-choice
gal who likes sex with gals and can cuss up a storm and readily says
God in vain - plus, I totally support stem cell research) but I
understand there are some fandom folk who have strong religious ties. 
For at least a short period, I can, if not out of respect for the
Pope, then out of respect for fellow fandom folk in a time when they
need to voice their mourning, and sometimes, fandom folk become like
an 'extended family' to some.  I have an overly religious mom and it
drives me insane, but I understand she needs her beliefs.

Anyway, the admin post was made and my question blanketed 'will *all*
religious topics be banned'?  Rather than pick and choose, it'd make
the rules easier to decipher.

Dina