Hi Mod Team,
I was trying to have a "meaningful academic debate" in the thread Program of Creation of Man on Earth, in light of Quran. with Hassan but now it's closed simply because hicham said a few words in it. Could you guys not have simply blocked him in that thread or if he is breaking house rules then suspend/ban him from the forum? I just don't understand why you are going around locking threads whenever you feel like it.
My personal thoughts are that hicham should be allowed to have his own thread on the "Flat Earth" and whoever wishes can join him in it. People should be free to discuss whatever they want for however long they want as long as they are willing to and are not annoying others. Those that don't want to discuss the "Flat Earth" can simply ignore the thread like they already ignore other threads which they are not interested in.
Thanks
Dear Samson,
Please try to understand that this forum is not intended for users to do whatever they like on their threads. This forum attempts to be different and attempts to focus conversations on a particular Quranic matter with real academic focus, evidence and really importantly -
civility and respect regardless of the thread. If this is threatened in any way, the discussions are curtailed and reoffending users warned or banned. It is really that simple. Of course, no one is forced to write on this forum, and thus we kindly do expect those who do to accept the forum rules and the various expectations of this forum. As you are aware, there are numerous forums (which appear free for all - say whatever you like), but this is not one of them.
As forum moderators are split on whether to re-open the thread or not, your request has been checked with
brother Joseph who is happy for the thread to be opened as it is seems that you and Hassan both do appear to want to have a respectful "meaningful academic debate" as you say. Therefore - the thread has been re-opened as per your request and brother Joseph's instruction.
Thanks!