Just in case anyone is wondering, I got kicked off MDC
Very strange, I don't quite know why, someone was suggesting that the board was demonic and I took issue with it and reported the comment.
The demonic comment was allowed to stay and I got kicked off the board.
Let me assure you, I was not being obnoxious or abusive in any way, in fact, it was the other way around.
Here is a cut and paste of the notification. Pretty terse, I'd say. I'm in a bit of a shock, so I'll just leave the c and p and comment later.
This is a message from Ms. Mom at MotheringDotCommune Forums ( http://www.mothering.com/discussions/index.php ). The MotheringDotCommune Forums owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.
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This is the message:
Debra,
On 7-6-06 your access to the Spirituality and Religious Studies forum was removed. Several days later, Cynthia allowed you back with the understanding that you would observe the rules or our User Agreement.
On 8-8-06 our moderator Georgia issued you another alert for posting in manner, which violates our User Agreement. Upon careful consideration and discussions with my peers, we have decided to remove your membership from MDC.
I wish you well in your future endeavors.
Jacque
MDC Assistant Administrator
posted by DebraBaker @ 6:21 PM
20 comments
20 Comments:
A poster named Lilyka, who is a poster girl for the wife-only submission crowd, posted *this*,
"and this place can be faith sucking for me. I had to leave for a while. I found myself distracted by pretty illusions and questioning the truth as if it were the lie. I am very cautious to whom I recommend this place based solely on that. and I warn them stearnly to be sure they are not vunreable to spiritual attack when they come here. I feel there are demonic seeds that can get planted in our hearts and minds and take root if we are not cautious. I have watched women of great faith get lured away and it has broken my heart over and over. Just be sure to girde yourself up and put on all your armor "
I responded by taking issue with her snarky tone and suggesting it went against the board's user agreement.
*I* got spanked for having the audacity to say something went against the UA (I was actually told I didn't have the right to say that,) but Lilyka's post remained for over one week (until they banned me for good two days ago.)
Amazing.
More later
Oh, yes, Lilyka of the wifely submission genere has the nasty abusive husband that has repeatedly cheated on her, comments on another poster (all in the same thread,) whose husband was abusive, neglectful of the children, drugg addicted, and intentionally unemployed, Lilyka actually *encourages* gennifer. The other fundies who populate these submission boards admit to not reading the Bible, to not going to church, to not doing the basic Christian stuff but fall for every leglistic ploy under the sun.
Something I've noticed, they don't seem to actually read the Bible for themselves or do any word study or try to discern G-d's will for themselves, this leaves them vulnerable to any legalistic and harmful teaching.
Sarah,
I will be here for you if you ever need someone to talk to. I went through a lot because of this legalistic teaching and I want to use those years the locusts have eaten, so to speak, for the good for others.
WTF!!!!!
I’ve been on vacation for 10 days and went back to see what had happened there and was looking for your posts because threads you get on usually get pretty interesting. Now I know why I didn’t see any.
Adding this to the list of reasons why I don’t need to spend so much time there…
P.S. I can't read the email link you posted - it just takes you to the discussion main page.
So where are you going to hang out online now?
email is dbakes@comcast.net
Oh, BTW: I'm over there defending Mamajama right now. They aren't supporting multiculturalism.
I think insecure people are threatened by a good hearty debate; it's seen as adversarial to express disagreement with anyone's opinion, especially if you're verbally proficient enough to express yourself well. I'm wierd, because I actually enjoy the opportunity to express my views to those who challenge me.
MM,
I like a good debate as well. I can generally stay friendly with those with whom I disagree, but I can't stand whining and back-stabbing and that's exactly what the fundie sub-wives at MDC do.
And Lilyka with her abusive husband dishing out marital advice, give me a major break, I don't mind you living your own life, but when you try to infect innocent bystanders with your philosophy when your own life is in pieces, I will speak up.
Elaborate, vbactivist.
And tell us who you are if you dare.
And don't worry, I have other ways of sharing my opinion at MDC. I have other people helping me convey my thoughts over there.
What part of free speech don't you like?
And what is it about racists and sexists that attracts you?
Or am I misjudging you in some way. Notice, you are free to share your opinions here but MDC reminds me of an old fashioned Stalinist dictatorship.
And do you really think *Lilyka* or *Anglebee* accurately represent Christianity?
Or poor gennifer with her drug riddled out of control spending abusive ntiwit of a husband is she being served by everyone telling how inspiring her story is when the rest of th world just wants to vomit because it is so sickening.
I want the board restored to prevent a similar thing from happening to other people.
Viva free speech!!
You can leave me an email dbakes@comcast.net.
MDC is turning into an oligarchy very oppressive. I want to stir the pot a bit to wake up some of the newer members.
A little anarchy, a little of rebellion, a little balance restored.
Does Cynthia Mosher remind anyone else of Rasputin (sp?)?
Jessica,
I hope you can get the taste of her anal juices out of your mouth.
Go and do good on the forums. It's all anyone can ask of us is to do good.
Kelly,
Sure I remember you. I don't mind having a nice friendly debate with people, that's not the problem.
MDC is getting worse, getting commercial, googlizing themselves, etc.
It isn't what it has been.
Gee, I haven't visited this blog in awhile, I'm super busy in real life and should really be studying for a big Chem test.
I know MDC has spies, but I don't give a flip. I have alternative identities over there as much as they keep trying to ban IP addresses. It's too funny, but I'm about done with them. I'm really thinking they're turning into some weird Fundie right wingnut place with Angelbee and Lilyka and that ilk. Someone is laughing all the way to the bank.
There have been a number of threads of people asking where you are (they got shut down of course). Just in case you didn't see them - a lot of people have noticed you're gone. Hope your Chem test goes well.
I've been way too busy for MDC, honestly. I got a 99 in the Chem test.
A 99! I broke down and cried. Poor dh thought something was wrong. It's the best grade in the class. Honestly, Chem isn't my thing, I had to work my ass off to get the grade but the putz in the premed department wanted to see what I had in Chemistry and the gauntlet was thrown.
Sigh-sigh-sigh.
I must get back to studying, um, er Histology.
Hi Debra,
I'd just registered with MDC right about the time I learned you were kicked off (when I looked it up on the internet, I saw your post just a little way down from the place where I click to go to MDC, and it's still showing up there! That means others are seeing it, too (:). Although I've been enjoying the board, it distresses me to see so many threads get shut down for mod review -- I'd say just when they're getting interesting!
One poster disagreed with me on something -- in the same breath saying she hoped her disagreement wouldn't unravel the thread. I responded that I wasn't at all offended -- but what if I HAD been? What if I were one of those people who doesn't like anyone to disagree with me? Would they have shut the thread down because I was a jerk and got offended? That sucks!
By the way, I haven't found anything about spirituality; is this a section that got removed, too? I was curious because I wanted to dialogue/debate with the wife-only submission crowd you mentioned.
I spent several weeks away from MDC for crap like this. I had almost made up my mind to leave for good, but for some reason I just keep going back.
I used to have a women's discussion board. Perhaps I should bring it back?
Getting kicked off a stinkin' message board is just barely a blip on the radar, especially when you have a LIFE. :)
Cheers, Debra!
Jennifer
Tulipgirl,
Don't let Stats intimidate you. It isn't that bad, honestly.
BTW: what are you doing academically?
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