[xzins]

I said I would donate and I will. Whether many of us continue to donate, and whether we resume posting, will depend in large part on whether this is a flash in the pan or whether it has long lasting effects on the forum. Only time will tell.

I think all of us, Catholic/Prot/Jewish, need to work at making it successful. I suspect that if we applied simple, real politeness in our responses, even to those with whom we disagree, that the effect would be one of helpful debate rather than 'abuse and ridicule'; i.e., bashing.

I think it is true that there comes a time, though, when dealing with an obvious troll, that we need to be direct, clear, and hard as flint.

[asyouwish]

Thank you, xzins. I agree.

[Resettozero]

I think it is true that there comes a time, though, when dealing with an obvious troll, that we need to be direct, clear, and hard as flint.

By your own post you yourself are judged. Who is "we"?

[Salvation]

You nailed it.