Stealth Hunter Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Looking at MOCpages, I can't help but notice how the group CFOL (Christian Fans of LEGO) is not really discussing the subject of LEGO, but how it turned into some kind of "inquisitionary commando" targeting non Christian FOLs, especially atheists. I would like to know what you think about this group's behaviour and if groups like this are dangerous for the unity of he FOL community. This topic is in no way meant as an attack on said group, I just want to hear other member's opinions about this group and/or it's behaviour. If this topic is inappropriate in any kind of way, an Admin/Mod/Fellow may feel free to close and/or delete this.
Commodore Hornbricker Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I am not familar with this group specifically. I've seen it and know of its existance but that is all. I hope the Mod's will leave this topic open because I don't interprit to be about religon at all but rather how ones non-lego interests play out within the AFOL community. I like EU ban on topics of religon and politics. I think there are plenty of other places we can all go to have those conversations. My personal view is that when you come to an AFOL site your primary interest while at that site ought to be Lego...Lego then Starwars...Lego then Pirates...then music or god or whatever else the rules of the site allow. Those may not be how you order your real life priorities but when you come here you are choosing to make Lego the primary priority. That said I don't have a problem with people choosing to form there own MOC Pages group where they want to express their religous beliefs through Lego. I think it is a shame if they are insulting others but with a topic like religon offending others is an easy thing to do intentionally or unitentionally but I would think if their group clearly defines what they are about and represent and you disagree then you ought to stay away from their group. If their groups purpose is to express their specific beliefs through Lego and you don't subscribe to those beliefs then stay away but to be offended is like saying "I don't believe in religion and then going to church and saying it offends you. These specialized groups may not promote unity within the AFOL community all the time but that isn't their intended specific purpose.
Eilif Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Woah, this is way inappropriate. A few reasons. 1) Religion. Touchy subject to begin with 2) Discussion of the practices of other forums. Most responsible forums do not engage in dissing or criticizing the behavior of other forums. 3) Gossip. Not cool. If you have a problem with a forum, raise the problem with that forum, don't go and complain at other forums.
Captain Green Hair Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Woah, this is way inappropriate. A few reasons.1) Religion. Touchy subject to begin with 2) Discussion of the practices of other forums. Most responsible forums do not engage in dissing or criticizing the behavior of other forums. 3) Gossip. Not cool. If you have a problem with a forum, raise the problem with that forum, don't go and complain at other forums. Indeed, i'd like to keep my Lego and Religions separate.
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