Glad we can shatter your preconceptions! :)
Well, there aren't many theists (in the traditional sense) either.
The mods tend to ban most new atheists, but even then there aren't all the many that seem to come here. Even among those who were banned, I can't recall any trying to shut topics down just because the subject is paranormal, especially given that the site is dedicated to discussing parapsychology and related topics.
Would seem strange to go to a forum dedicated to talking about paranormal topics and try and shut down threads for dealing with that topic. Haven't seen it here, but perhaps it might happen on other para-related forums. I can see it more on non-para focussed forums. I'm curious as to what the arguments you've seen used to try and shut down threads were.
Most seem to get banned because they come barking out of the gates, apparently. Think something like Bill, but more belligerent.
Most seem to get banned because they come barking out of the gates, apparently. Think something like Bill, but more belligerent.
I'm not sure who Bill is?
I think that as long as good conduct is held and people use valid arguments, they should be allowed to voice their opinions. I'm just surprised there isn't that many critics on this site, but then again, I do think there are some good arguments made by those who are Pro life after death.
When I said shutting down, I meant debunking or trying to negate topics of paranormal phenomena.
But tell me, why do they get banned.
Where are all the atheists
It is all down to moderation! As you say, some atheists (I prefer the term materialists) seem to want to shut down discussions they don't agree with. Materialists are welcome here, but only if they behave properly!This is the first site I have been to where it isn't overrun with atheists, Normally atheists are trying to shut down any topics regarding any hint of supernatural phenomena,
Where are they?
Some atheists (I prefer the term materialists) seem to want to shut down discussions they don't agree with...
It is all down to moderation! As you say, some atheists (I prefer the term materialists) seem to want to shut down discussions they don't agree with. Materialists are welcome here, but only if they behave properly!
David