Thank you, new members...

Tay

Peace all,

It wasn't that long ago that this forum was quite chaotic. I admit it was difficult to remain optimistic about our future. But with a steady influx of new, bright, inquisitve, respectful, and positive minds, this place has turned the corner. I just wanted to thank you all for your contributions and to ask that we keep it up.

Peace, and thanks,
Tay

phoenix1

you're welcome.

unknownuser

Peace All

I agree, I really like the positive change that came with new members !

thank you to the new members as well as the seasoned ones who challenge my thoughts and open my eyes to new perspectives

let's keep it up bravo

maxq

I hope I my ideas were of benefit to this forum too... I have learned a lot too, and am thankful for the chance.

phoenix1

Now that all the Noble (pun intended) people are gone, the forum is looking much better. There was a point when discussions turned into a Yo Mama show except it wasn't funny.

mr__humble

you are sarcasm to the max, phoenix1.

unknownuser

lol@ yo mama shows ;D

God Bless our positive vibes

khalil

Yo mama Phoenix! -*

phoenix1

yo mama so fat...she...uh...I'm not so good at this.

jankren

"Yo mama so fat, when she steps on the Weight Scales it says...'to be continued'..."

Thats the only one I know so ...

unknownuser

Tay Yo mama so fat she lay on the beach and people run around yelling "Free Willy"

Khalil Yo mama so fat she goes to a resturant, looks at the menu and says "okay!"

BOOST Yo mama so fat she had to go to Sea World to get baptized

MaxQ Yo mama so fat when she bungee jumps, she brings down the bridge too

Mr Humble Yo mama so fat when she steps on a scale, it read "one at a time, please"

Jankren Yo mama so fat she fell in love and broke it.

AND Phoenix1?.

Yo mama so stupid she told everyone that she was "illegitiment" because she couldn't read

Yo mama so stupid she stole a free sample

Yo mama so ugly when she joined an ugly contest, they said "Sorry, no professionals."

Yo mama so ugly she looks out the window and got arrested for mooning.

You know I?m only Joking! >

And Tay thanks for the thread, much appreciated ;D

unknownuser

PEace All

welcome to the forum Angel !

those were funny

this is turning into a "yo mama show thread"

lilyfleur

Ahh, thanks Tay. I hope I'm included in that. You guys and girl's have been lifesavers.

peace and love,
lf

harryandlouise

Peace all,

It wasn't that long ago that this forum was quite chaotic. I admit it was difficult to remain optimistic about our future. But with a steady influx of new, bright, inquisitve, respectful, and positive minds, this place has turned the corner. I just wanted to thank you all for your contributions and to ask that we keep it up.

Peace, and thanks,
Tay

Thank you, son!

Louise (and Harry)

khalil

Hey what happened to Angel ?

M_Mehdi

Peace all,

It wasn't that long ago that this forum was quite chaotic. I admit it was difficult to remain optimistic about our future. But with a steady influx of new, bright, inquisitve, respectful, and positive minds, this place has turned the corner. I just wanted to thank you all for your contributions and to ask that we keep it up.

Peace, and thanks,
Tay

salam Tay,

I understand where you're coming from on this. The human animal is a pack animal. In a pack there are leaders and followers leading to a loss of individuality or sorts. I'm sure anyone might argue that there are individuals here who differ in so many ways that it would negate this idea, however it's best to take a good look at what that individuality really means. I'm not talking about how one dresses as oppose to another or what their likes and dislikes are. Individuality in a more esoteric way, is what I'm reffering to.

For a while, I've seen the mods of this site try and hemogonize this site into a well "behaved" pack of human animals. It's understandable, especially in the context of the what so many believe to be part of Islamic Faith. But is this worth the loss of individuality?

phoenix1

peace Mehdi,
I think this forum has some of the laziest mods. Which is not a bad thing.
A disscussion cannot take place if people are insulting and offending each other. We can all display our individuality without resorting to offensive language. I don't have to call you a liar, a kafir, an idiot, an enemy of allah, the devil, a racist, etc to make my point. We can certainly do without the name calling that was so prevalent here a few months ago.

jankren

I dont really understand what kind of individuality bro Mehdi is talkin' about. Is it the kind of disrespectful behavior which some members like the 'late' Enquirer often display by jumping into civilized discussions and introduce their different ideas through uncivilized manners which eventually destroy the healthy discussions and turn them into flame wars?

Tay

Peace M, phoenix, all,

is this worth the loss of individuality?

I don't think the two are mutually exclusive. One goal of the deen is mutual bortherhood/sisterhood. Sure brothers and sisters may scratch and claw at each other, but at the end of the day, they respect each other as brothers and sisters, as well as individuals.

I think this forum has some of the laziest mods. Which is not a bad thing.

I understand what you're saying. But, just so you know, a good chunk of the moderation takes place behind the scenes via pm's. And for the most part, the members have been receptive to it. I think it's working out much better than the public discussions of the past.

Peace,
Tay

phoenix1

I understand what you're saying. But, just so you know, a good chunk of the moderation takes place behind the scenes via pm's. And for the most part, the members have been receptive to it. I think it's working out much better than the public discussions of the past.

yeah. What I meant was that you aren't moderating too much. The less the mods do the better. I THINK that most problems get solved on their own.
but thanks (to all the mods).