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Was acquainted with the fellow who had esangha. Quite definite views on what constituted proper Buddhism. E sangha alienated many people, it was targeted and taken out, and everything was lost. He had started another site in response to the criticism of heavy handed moderating on E sangha, called "Buddhist community" that succumbed to trolling. It was allowed to fester for too long, don't know why.
It's all in the past now. On the upside, there is not one site that is perceived as being the Buddhism forum, and this has allowed for variety and an more open field.
I used to be a member of e-sangha. I found it to be a great resource for me just because of its shear size.
I agree that the "best" things do get attacked.
Was e-sangha the best? I don't know.
Was e-sangha a proper sangha? Maybe not, but maybe it doesn't matter. It was still a useful online forum.
I met some members there that I liked and some that I didn't. Like many things it's what you make of it.
I did have a moderator jump in on one of my threads to point out that I was wrong about something, and he/she did have an overly authoritative tone. I found that to be strange and off puting, but mostly just annoying.
As for the forum being sued, that's strange. Couldn't the plantiff just left the forum a long time ago before things got out of hand? It's a privately owned forum I assume, not a public service.
Just my opinions. I was sad to see e-sangha go away, but like people said it's impermance, and now I'm with Newbuddhist with you wonderful people.
You obviously don't have a clue. That is my opinion on that particular site.You do know what an opinion is correct ? Not meant to start a flame war. What's clear is that your an idiot. Peace-out chump.
You obviously don't have a clue. That is my opinion on that particular site.You do know what an opinion is correct ? Not meant to start a flame war. What's clear is that your an idiot. Peace-out chump.
Uhp never mind; don't see any active ones in English.
Like everything else on LJ, it's dying. The two most active groups are "buddhists" (unmoderated) and "buddhistgroup" (a splinter group from buddhists which decided it would like some moderation.)
Like everything else on LJ, it's dying. The two most active groups are "buddhists" (unmoderated) and "buddhistgroup" (a splinter group from buddhists which decided it would like some moderation.)
Thanks! I just joined up with both. If you see me there (same screenname) feel free to add me.
Jason, your "Best Buddhist" quote shows how little moral authority you have. Why anyone here would listen to you is beyond me.
Because, like it or not, I'm also a moderator here. And regardless of my politically incorrect sense of humour, when Fede's not around, it's my turn to carry the beating stick.
Because, like it or not, I'm also a moderator here. And regardless of my politically incorrect sense of humour, when Fede's not around, it's my turn to carry the beating stick.
I am the best Buddhist ever. I think of the most thought-provoking ointment-related replies around. Don't be humbled, just call me the next Ananda. And celebrate me during Visakha Puja day. That is all.
I really love your sig, Jason, and though this is technically an ad hominem remark ("at the man," as opposed to "apropos the idea"), I believe mine is at least a positive remark.
Being able to poke gentle fun at oneself is a wonderful spiritual condition. How anyone could claim such a jocular statement might undermine one's "moral authority" escapes me entirely.
According to Teresa of Avila, three things are necessary for spiritual growth: a sense of humor, a good appetite, and the ability to sleep well.
May you be blessed with all three and many other perks as well!
According to Teresa of Avila, three things are necessary for spiritual growth: a sense of humor, a good appetite, and the ability to sleep well.
Well give me a big frilly dress and call me Daisy! There's me thinking it was the meditation when all along it was my massive appetite and love of sleep.
Strictly speaking, a reprimand is a rebuke. Other moderator actions would be something else.
Forgive my improper use of words. Just for the sake of clarity: I'll reprimand the next person to antagonize and attack another member in this thread. If that fails to settle the issue, then banning and/or thread closing will come into play.
Forgive my improper use of words. Just for the sake of clarity: I'll reprimand the next person to antagonize and attack another member in this thread. If that fails to settle the issue, then banning and/or thread closing will come into play.
Well that make things perfectly clear.Guess no can can say that they didn't understand that.
I thought I had gone to to the wrong thread for a while.I was looking to see peoples views on e sangha.I never visited that site myself.Not because of any thing that I had heard I just never did.Hey did I just bring this thread back on topic?Is there a prize?I like prizes
Well that make things perfectly clear.Guess no can can say that they didn't understand that.
I thought I had gone to to the wrong thread for a while.I was looking to see peoples views on e sangha.I never visited that site myself.Not because of any thing that I had heard I just never did.Hey did I just bring this thread back on topic?Is there a prize?I like prizes
That you did, my friend! I guess no beating stick for you. (That's your prize, by the way. )
For all of its flaws, E-Sangha was great resource in that it managed to collect many monastics, practitioners and scholars of various traditions all in one place. I learned a lot there.
It appears that you can still get T-shirts from their site. I got all the way to the final purchasing stage and then pulled the plug, not wishing to throw my money away. I noticed that donations were disabled, as were all the blogs and discussions, &c.
I hope they catch the criminals that wrought this evil. Religion, sex, cars, and wars sure do make people do the craziest and most inhumane things. I know we can't ban automobiles, cuz the auto is King, but maybe we can ban the other three!
It appears that you can still get T-shirts from their site. I got all the way to the final purchasing stage and then pulled the plug, not wishing to throw my money away. I noticed that donations were disabled, as were all the blogs and discussions, &c.
I hope they catch the criminals that wrought this evil. Religion, sex, cars, and wars sure do make people do the craziest and most inhumane things. I know we can't ban automobiles, cuz the auto is King, but maybe we can ban the other three!
I say ban cars, war and religion, then spread the love!
I just went off topic :eek: Is there a prize
Forgive my improper use of words. Just for the sake of clarity: I'll reprimand the next person to antagonize and attack another member in this thread. If that fails to settle the issue, then banning and/or thread closing will come into play.
I was expecting a reprimand, or even better, a closed thread, for my prior post, but I guess you knew I was just mucking around.
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It's all in the past now. On the upside, there is not one site that is perceived as being the Buddhism forum, and this has allowed for variety and an more open field.
I agree that the "best" things do get attacked.
Was e-sangha the best? I don't know.
Was e-sangha a proper sangha? Maybe not, but maybe it doesn't matter. It was still a useful online forum.
I met some members there that I liked and some that I didn't. Like many things it's what you make of it.
I did have a moderator jump in on one of my threads to point out that I was wrong about something, and he/she did have an overly authoritative tone. I found that to be strange and off puting, but mostly just annoying.
As for the forum being sued, that's strange. Couldn't the plantiff just left the forum a long time ago before things got out of hand? It's a privately owned forum I assume, not a public service.
Just my opinions. I was sad to see e-sangha go away, but like people said it's impermance, and now I'm with Newbuddhist with you wonderful people.
Give yourself a treat!
Be sweet!
remember compassion and the hat snatcher?
Ok ! Sorry about that. I don't suffer fools well. I need to work on tolerance.
3/10
Thanks! I just joined up with both. If you see me there (same screenname) feel free to add me.
Please say you're not over the age of seven :facepalm:
Right speech ....:cool:
Engage.
But! But! Sits in a corner sulking.
Good Boy
:poke: I know for a fact that's a joke, and so I will say "lol"
Because, like it or not, I'm also a moderator here. And regardless of my politically incorrect sense of humour, when Fede's not around, it's my turn to carry the beating stick.
Ad hominem = personal attacks (e.g., calling another member and 'idiot').
Reprimand = moderator action (e.g., warnings, temporary bannings, closing thread, etc.)
And where is the ol' girl (;)) may I ask?
I really love your sig, Jason, and though this is technically an ad hominem remark ("at the man," as opposed to "apropos the idea"), I believe mine is at least a positive remark.
Being able to poke gentle fun at oneself is a wonderful spiritual condition. How anyone could claim such a jocular statement might undermine one's "moral authority" escapes me entirely.
According to Teresa of Avila, three things are necessary for spiritual growth: a sense of humor, a good appetite, and the ability to sleep well.
May you be blessed with all three and many other perks as well!
Namaste!
From what I understand, her father is very ill and she's travelled to Italy to be with her mother and him.
Speaking of which...
:buck:
Forgive my improper use of words. Just for the sake of clarity: I'll reprimand the next person to antagonize and attack another member in this thread. If that fails to settle the issue, then banning and/or thread closing will come into play.
I thought I had gone to to the wrong thread for a while.I was looking to see peoples views on e sangha.I never visited that site myself.Not because of any thing that I had heard I just never did.Hey did I just bring this thread back on topic?Is there a prize?I like prizes
That you did, my friend! I guess no beating stick for you. (That's your prize, by the way.
For all of its flaws, E-Sangha was great resource in that it managed to collect many monastics, practitioners and scholars of various traditions all in one place. I learned a lot there.
I hope they catch the criminals that wrought this evil. Religion, sex, cars, and wars sure do make people do the craziest and most inhumane things. I know we can't ban automobiles, cuz the auto is King, but maybe we can ban the other three!
Cars
> Sex
Sex ----> Religion
Those are the only connections I can make....
Therefore
Religion + Cars
> War + Sex
add to the following
- Sex
> - Religion (backwards) [and yes its hard to have sex backwards in a car]
Therefore
2 Religions + Cars ----> War
Sex is cancelled out from both sides kind of like electrons in a battery??
The alternative hypothesis
Cars ----> Religion
> War
Somehow we have to get rid of the primary force of cars.... or else stop having sex to bring it to its conclusion....
I say ban cars, war and religion, then spread the love!
I just went off topic :eek: Is there a prize