Where Did You Go?

[Faith No More]

I think sometimes people of vastly different opinions hit an impasse where continued conversation would just be going around and around the bush.  I think in those cases it's okay to not answer.  You could post that things are getting redundant, but why bother?

Or perhaps the person has something personal going on in their lives that made them forget about the conversation.

There are a myriad of reasons why someone might not reply, and it's good to remember that continuing a conversation on an internet forum is often way down the list when a person is considering their priorities.

[Shuffle]

Or perhaps the person has something personal going on in their lives that made them forget about the conversation.  

There are a myriad of reasons why someone might not reply, and it's good to remember that continuing a conversation on an internet forum is often way down the list when a person is considering their priorities.

That could be true, however the theists I am referring to are extremely active on this forum, and I always check the last time they were online.

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 Could be you're assuming it's us, you are the only common factor and usually that means the common factor is the cause.

I guess your right... because I am the only person on here that has been ignored... right?

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I do my best to respond to questions honestly and I will admit that sometimes a topic can get derailed in to many subtopics and trying to keep up with all of it is tough and things get missed.  I know I've been in several threads like that where I'm essentially discussing three topics in the same thread with different people.  If there is something you asked and I missed it, I'm sorry.  Honestly for me, if you hit me up with a PM about it and let me know, I would do my best to respond in the thread.

It happened only once with you in my last thread, If You Were An Atheist. It was pretty annoying.

[abaris]

Well, you have a tendency to ask often before asked questions. Same as theists coming to these boards. Maybe the just don't feel the need to answer the same question over and over again. Just like us whenever another thread about morality crops up.

Also you have to make a distinction between the individuals. There are a few, I consider dishonest and cowardly enough to just do a runner when they can't answer a question. And there are others that do answer to the best of their abilities whenever possible. But they also may overlook something specifically adressed at them.

[Minimalist]

I have noticed a recurring tread in all of my previous threads that really bothers me. For some reason, sooner or later, my response to a theist's post goes ignored. It is really frustrating because I am trying to have a constructive conversation with the person, however it is impossible.  I just wanted to know why you guys do it and maybe prevent it in the future.

Thanks!

Eventually, in any theological discussion a god-freak faces this dilemma:

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
Abraham Lincoln

Personally....I'm delighted when they STFU.  One gets tired of hearing the same old tired shit again and again.

[Shuffle]

Well, you have a tendency to ask often before asked questions. Same as theists coming to these boards. Maybe the just don't feel the need to answer the same question over and over again. Just like us whenever another thread about morality crops up.

I am not talking about a theist not answering my OP. I am talking about a 5-10 post discussion with a person, and then POOF, they are gone.

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Eventually, in any theological discussion a god-freak faces this dilemma:

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
Abraham Lincoln 

Personally....I'm delighted when they STFU.  One gets tired of hearing the same old tired shit again and again.

But, I feel that, if I take the time to write out a response, they should AT LEAST post that they are stepping out of the conversation. I did that once.

[Minimalist]

They're waiting for fucking jesus to tell them what to do.

Going to wait a long time!

[T.J.]

Where'd you go?
I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever
That you've been gone

Ahem!

I see this happen all the time in debates, honestly, and not just with theists (albeit not on this site). They either can't answer, forget to answer, don't want to answer, or see no point in answering because you're just going to keep going back and forth on the issue. I've gotten used to the opposing side going quiet after a certain point and just move on to something else.

[Drich]

I have noticed a recurring tread in all of my previous threads that really bothers me. For some reason, sooner or later, my response to a theist's post goes ignored. It is really frustrating because I am trying to have a constructive conversation with the person, however it is impossible.  I just wanted to know why you guys do it and maybe prevent it in the future.

Thanks!

Just send a pm as a reminder after a day or so. Theists are the minority here and can very quickly get overwhelmed. It's not intentional we can just be over run with being challenged 100 different ways by as many different people. Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets the grease and the rest get forgotten

[IATIA]

You ask a question they can't answer, honestly or not, and they tend to do that.

I have three questions that I post every so often that they will not touch with a ten foot pole.

[Drich]

You ask a question they can't answer, honestly or not, and they tend to do that.

I have three questions that I post every so often that they will not touch with a ten foot pole.

well, then if your really looking for answers start a new thread with this questions.