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A new rule has been added.

14. Signatures which are deemed to be uncivil, insulting, or inflammatory are subject to arbitrary removal by the administrators (or moderators). Repeated infractions can result in disciplinary action.
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otseng wrote:A new rule has been added.

14. Signatures which are deemed to be uncivil, insulting, or inflammatory are subject to arbitrary removal by the administrators (or moderators). Repeated infractions can result in disciplinary action.
Since this rule is coming in, does that mean signatures will be allowed for everyone again?
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goat wrote:Since this rule is coming in, does that mean signatures will be allowed for everyone again?
Yes.

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Here is a hint for everyone: Any signature in the form or "_____ are fools" will in all probability be deemed to be uncivil, insulting, or inflammatory.
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McCulloch wrote:Here is a hint for everyone: Any signature in the form or "_____ are fools" will in all probability be deemed to be uncivil, insulting, or inflammatory.
Pr 14:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."

Ps 53:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God,"

whats the ruling?

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SacredCowBurgers wrote: Pr 14:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."

Ps 53:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God,"

whats the ruling?
The fact that the source of the insult can be found in a Holy text of some religion does not grant anyone immunity from the rules. Saying that unbelievers are fools in your signature will probably be deemed to be insulting.
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McCulloch wrote:
SacredCowBurgers wrote: Pr 14:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."

Ps 53:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God,"

whats the ruling?
The fact that the source of the insult can be found in a Holy text of some religion does not grant anyone immunity from the rules. Saying that unbelievers are fools in your signature will probably be deemed to be insulting.
Too bad. But at least I know the site has sold out to political correctness as opposed to debating the real Biblical text. Thanks.

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SacredCowBurgers wrote: Too bad. But at least I know the site has sold out to political correctness as opposed to debating the real Biblical text. Thanks.
It has been ruled that insults cannot be used in your signature. Feel free to actually debate the meaning of any biblical text. Including those texts which may insult others.
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SacredCowBurgers wrote:
McCulloch wrote:
SacredCowBurgers wrote: Pr 14:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."

Ps 53:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God,"

whats the ruling?
The fact that the source of the insult can be found in a Holy text of some religion does not grant anyone immunity from the rules. Saying that unbelievers are fools in your signature will probably be deemed to be insulting.
Too bad. But at least I know the site has sold out to political correctness as opposed to debating the real Biblical text. Thanks.
Do you think it wold be fine if atheist wrote such things such as all Christians are fools?
The passage has nothing to do with the real Biblical text.

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Cathar1950 wrote:
SacredCowBurgers wrote:
McCulloch wrote:
SacredCowBurgers wrote: Pr 14:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."

Ps 53:1: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God,"

whats the ruling?
The fact that the source of the insult can be found in a Holy text of some religion does not grant anyone immunity from the rules. Saying that unbelievers are fools in your signature will probably be deemed to be insulting.
Too bad. But at least I know the site has sold out to political correctness as opposed to debating the real Biblical text. Thanks.
Do you think it wold be fine if atheist wrote such things such as all Christians are fools?
The passage has nothing to do with the real Biblical text.
I am not thin skinned like some of the atheists who when they start losing a debate have to find something to complain about like a signature or a Bible verse irrelevant to the OP of the debate, so I would not care what you put in your sig. If its obnoxious, it clarifies a bit more of who or what you are about.

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