[mlizzy]

I understand what you are saying, Mark, but that's a lot of work, and it puts off the one who would just like to punch in a question. I, myself, am really not that knowledgeable on the beliefs of some faiths (and I wouldn't mind a quick answer to this or that), but I don't know that I'd take the trouble to personally mail, asking for an invite.

For instance, if a dinner is offered for free, and my kids are hungry, I might stop in, but if I have to call first for a reservation, I might just pass on by, leaving them with growling tummies.

[Not gonna take it anymore]

I’m not sure how we could do this because the thread that was my occasion of sin is still going strong.

My understanding is:

Caucus threads are closed to any poster who is not a member of the caucus

Ecumenic threads are closed to antagonism

Open threads are a town square. Antagonism though not encouraged, should be expected

I think some posters especially on the open threads are “going around the law”. They make it personal by posting pics and therefore don’t actually say what they want but are hoping that the pics speak for them.