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JCsites.com
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| Posted 12/26/2002 4:13 PM (GMT -6) |   | Hey gang!
Just read the thread started by Newcomb on time. It's amazing to see how many have read that thread and how many different people have participated in the discussion.
That got me thinking of how much rich, genuine, tough, and wonderful discussion takes place here. Christus Victor Ministries has really blessed so many people by putting this board here.
Anyhow, then I got to thinking it might be fun to ring in the new year by having a vote on the best thread of 2002. You know, kind of like all the periodicals that have year in review issues?
Chime in, debate, discuss what thread and why you think it was the best. What impact did the thread have on your life? What thread do you think has had the most influence in the Body of Christ at large?
Heck, why not vote for who your favorite board regular is who has JC in board nic 
Maybe this voting thing should mushroom into a "boardy" award at the big conf. down in Atlanta next year? 
"in the category of best technical discourse on the trinitarian vs. non-trinitarian view, the 'boardy' goes to..."
Actually I am serious about seeing some votes for best thread of 2002. Can't think of good categories, but I'd love to read your thoughts on which threads impacted and blessed you and why (if you don't mind sharing).
Happy New Year! Maranatha! (I can't take another year of joblessness!)
JCsites guy
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JCsites.com
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| Posted 12/26/2002 4:15 PM (GMT -6) | | I'll have to think more about my favorite thread, but I did want to put in my vote for best discussion board admin in the known Universe!
I vote for Adiaphora - you rock!
ahhh shucks...
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JCsites.com
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| Posted 12/26/2002 4:31 PM (GMT -6) | | Well, here's my serious attempt at a vote for best thread. I tried for awhile to find it and can't.
I went to use the search feature, but the board DB is getting huge so search brings the whole board to a crawl for everyone. So I decided I better not use the search feature. ;-)
Anyway, my vote for best thread was the one on Church Membership. The basic question was if it's a western tradition or biblically based. Is it really about marketing and fundraising or about God's design for the body of Christ.
It wasn't about Church attendance mind you, but the actual membership classes, etc. that most churches would like us to go through.
It wasn't a long thread, or super technical. But it meant a lot to me and clear up some of my misconceptios and skepticism about membership at a church.
Thanks to all who shared something in that thread. It blessed me!
JCsites guy
p.s. - if I can find the link to it, I'll post it in this thread so you can all read it if you care to.
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Springs
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| Posted 12/26/2002 5:02 PM (GMT -6) | | Hey JC,
Great thread idea. For a minute there I thought you had resurrected the old poll feature. Ahhh, the good old days. 
I'll have to think about my favorite thread. There have been quite a few. In the meantime, here's the thread you're looking for:
Posted by: ModesofThought
Entitled: WHC Covenant Statement: good or bad?
-Springs
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trosie
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| Posted 12/26/2002 9:55 PM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Can't think of good categories, but I'd love to read your thoughts on which threads impacted and blessed you and why (if you don't mind sharing).
JCsites Guy, for award categories, how about dividing up the "favorite" votes into the various topical sections? (For example: The best "Theological Q&A" category, the best "The Raging Debate Continues Here..." category, the best "Tearing Down Walls" category, the best "Questions About Christianity" category, etc.)
What do you think?
trosie
Gosh, FAVORITE thread of 2002? That would be tough!!!
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JCsites.com
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| Posted 12/27/2002 2:15 AM (GMT -6) | | O.k, sounds good. Let's go with Trosie's suggestion. We'll use the board categories to drive our year in review awards categories.
Alright Trosie, poop or get off the pot. What's your favorite thread for each category? O.k, how bout just one category?
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might-be-don
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| Posted 12/30/2002 2:06 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Posted by: ModesofThought
Entitled: WHC Covenant Statement: good or bad?
This thread has my vote for number one. This had the biggest impact upon my life of all the discussions to date.
peace and love, don
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Modes of Thought
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| Posted 12/30/2002 10:13 AM (GMT -6) | | Hey,
I was just browsing the threads today...trying to catch up just a little bit, and I saw this thread. Made me go back and review that old covenant conversation.
Upon doing so, I felt really convicted.
Obviously I had a passionate engagment with that thread and the topics therein, but I really didn't "hear" how my stuff reads sometimes. I feel the need to say I was too agressive at times, downright insulting really. So, to Semeia and Iconoclast (who's name I consistantly screwed-up) I really am sorry. I still think we would largely disagree on the topics in that thread (unless you've changed your minds  ), but it didn't need to get so edgy. My apologies.
I am really glad that people were so interested in that topic to consider it a favorite thread, I just wish I had spoken in a more loving spirit than I did. Maybe this love stuff has been rubbing off on me, who knows.
Hat's off to Meph's "Party Crew" analogy!
BTW: I have probably ticked others off around here in the past as well, and if that's you, sorry. I am still working on expressing myself in a way that is more about the message or topic and less about my gut reaction to another person's opinion.
Is this what it's like to get old? Dang! I am going to be 30!!! this month. A friggin' dinosaur. Sheesh.
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Starkman
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| Posted 12/30/2002 11:15 AM (GMT -6) | | Not to miss the point of this thread--I simply don't remember what all's gone on. I just forget; however, it has all affected my life. I do, however, want to apologize, too, as Modes has, for anything I've said that was offensive or interpreted as offensive. Not only has this site educated me more along the academic line, but also along the line of learning to love. For that I'm as greatful for the knowledge.
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GregBoyd
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| Posted 12/30/2002 11:49 AM (GMT -6) | | I'm with Starkman... I remember a lot of really engaging dialogue, but don't have any clear recollection of what particular thread it was on. (Memory has never been my forte).
Also, I appreciate Modes and Starkman for taking this opportunity to clear the accounts, so to speak. If I have at any time been offensive or rude to anyone
ITS YOUR PROBLEM, GET OVER IT
Couldn't resist.
In honesty, though, I think we are all in process when in comes to learning how to remained zoned into humble love while debating and dialoguing via the internet. If I've offended anyone, I'm sorry.
I also want to publically express my appreciation and admiration for JC.sites and adiaphora for the outstanding work they have done on this board. tons of thanks on ya
Doc
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JCsites.com
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| Posted 1/8/2003 7:06 AM (GMT -6) | | Guess I'm a little late pronouncing the winner for 2002's best thread of the year, but I'm here to make the announcement anyway!
And the winner is....
quote:
Posted by: ModesofThought
Entitled: WHC Covenant Statement: good or bad?
I guess Modes wins for lack of competition. His nomination ran un-opposed! But it really was a great thread for me.
Thanks to all who made some response to this thread. It was fun and encouraging to read how this board has impacted lives.
I noticed over in the thread discussing whether OV'er should form a fellowship or denomination, that someone pointed out this board really has created a loose fellowship and resource for OV'ers! I second that motion!!
Anyway, I guess it wouldn't be an awards show unless it ran late. This one ran about two weeks late. Lets see the Oscars top that!!1
Congrat's to Modes for starting such a great topic of dicussion! I guess he should get something for winning?
Well gang, what should Modes get? How 'bout a boxed set of all of Dr. Boyd's books? Well, no, I think that'd be redudant. Hmm... What can we give Modes? Chime in with your serious or sarcastic ideas ;-)
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might-be-don
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| Posted 1/8/2003 7:11 AM (GMT -6) | | Well, Modes states that he's now in the 30 and over set. Maybe a years supply of Viagra would be in order.
peace and love, don
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Springs
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| Posted 1/8/2003 6:42 PM (GMT -6) | | Not so fast computer breath!
Modes hasn't won it yet. Besides if there are any awards going out for that thread they should go to Semeia, for her perseverence.
Although, I am I grateful Modes is finally turning 30. Now I won't feel like such a dinasaur when we hang out. 
Speaking of perseverence. Is there any one out there besides me who knows how to pronounce it correctly? Mouse and Doc are making me crazy, with their per SEV erence.
I think the most excellent thread was Doc's Summary of the Anthropomophic threads, thread. And using the word thread three times in a sentence brings to mind the Threeness thread, an all time fav.
I also loved a couple of Mephi's rants, wouldn't mind reading them again. Remember the time he talked theology hood style? Priceless. If anyone can find that, it that would be worth re-posting. Starkman should be nominated for best salutations. I should get points for the thread where I posted all the pictures of Nebula. Good stuff Maynard. God's glory and all that. And the bridge thread curtesy of Pow. Oh, and the pictures of churches thread, he also contributed. Course I will always have a place in my heart for the irreverent contributions by Shine. Too funny. Some of Semeia's stories should be in our hall of fame. Which reminds me, the Bigfoot piece I wrote in her style wasn't too bad either! There was also a short thread where Meph discussed prayer from the devil's advocate position and then rebutted himself, quite good. If we break the nominations up into categories Don would probably win for humor. He makes me laugh out loud most consistently. Although the Why can't I cry thread was pretty funny. (You guys were laughing WITH me right? ha)
The leprosy is under control,
Springs
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JCsites.com
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| Posted 1/9/2003 3:06 AM (GMT -6) | | What exactly does computer breath smell like?
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Tom
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| Posted 1/9/2003 3:31 AM (GMT -6) | | JCcites: What exactly does computer breath smell like?
Tom: Stale and metalic.
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might-be-don
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| Posted 1/9/2003 4:08 AM (GMT -6) | | Springs says:quote:
If we break the nominations up into categories Don would probably win for humor. He makes me laugh out loud most consistently.
WHAT! I never try to be funny. I think I've been insulted!
peace and love, don
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Springs
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| Posted 1/11/2003 10:36 AM (GMT -6) | | Don: WHAT! I never try to be funny. I think I've been insulted!
What? Are you sehriyus??!!!
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might-be-don
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| Posted 1/13/2003 1:15 AM (GMT -6) | | Springs says:quote:
Don: WHAT! I never try to be funny. I think I've been insulted!
What? Are you sehriyus??!!!
The crucible for silver the furnace for gold.
Now your talking... Sirius ( although you misspelled it), the brightest star in the sky and can be seen from every part of the earth.
peace and love, don
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Springs
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| Posted 1/19/2003 6:12 PM (GMT -6) | | Well I'm not sure what computer breath smells like, but I could sure use some around here! The MSN instant messenger made my computer freeze and it hasn't been the same since. Well...course, it might also have been caused by the extension cord somehow almost coming unplugged and someone hitting "ctrl" "alt" "del" a few too many times, but hey, I do what I can.
Do they have a guy like the Maytag repair man for computers?
If I send my comp to the shop will it dream?
To all my MSN buddies, thanks for those few seconds we were able to chat when we were somehow miraculously at the keyboard at the same time, even when we were in differnt time zones, or even just different zones.
Hope to get some computer breath over here soon, and get it re-annointed, till then. May all your chance encounters be as productive as ours were!
Springs
"When all was over, and the last key turned, I sought my pillow, thankful that God had appointed a season of rest for the weary." Harriet Jacobs
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Springs
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| Posted 1/20/2003 2:45 PM (GMT -6) | | My prayers were answered. My computer lives. Although I still can't access MSN through the MSN...thingy (My computer literacy could use some inspiration) my son hooked me up with Trillain.com that provides access to all the "instant message dealies" (sorry about the lack of comp. vocab. J.C.) It handles MSN, AOL, ICQ (I seek you?)Yahoo etc.
Cool. Computers are great! I can't believe I jsut said that. I'll have to quote me next time I start cursing Steve Jobs.
Springs
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Springs
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| Posted 1/20/2003 2:47 PM (GMT -6) | | Don: Now you're talking... Sirius ( although you misspelled it), the brightest star in the sky and can be seen from every part of the earth.
I'm sorry Don, but...once again...That's Funny!
Shine on dude,
Springs
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| Posted 1/20/2003 4:14 PM (GMT -6) | | | My vote for the funniest idea expressed, in any year, was MODES Seventeen Dispensations. | | Back to Top | | |
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Springs
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| Posted 1/29/2003 3:21 AM (GMT -6) | | Oh sure, give Modes another vote! But you are right, that was a great list, course I can't find it now. Hey Modes, can you pull up that thread for us?
Another oldie but goodie is the "What's your story thread?" Here's the link. http://www.gregboyd.org/gbfront/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=131
(course I can't promise that will work, Al. You know how my computer skills are.)
I didn't ever get around to adding a post to it, so I added a bit to it today.
Springs
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Modes of Thought
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| Posted 1/29/2003 9:07 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Hey Modes, can you pull up that thread for us?
Okay, here it is:
http://www.gregboyd.org/gbfront/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=5&ARCHIVEVIEW=&TOPIC_ID=381
It's a little more than half way down the page.
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