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Permalink Reply by The Nerd on July 17, 2009 at 12:56pm

My experience with Atheist Nexus has been mostly positive. Any community has it's nutjobs, no question there. A good majority of us are empathetic, which is probably why the less compassionate ones linger here, because we are more likely to err on the side of acceptance than rejection.

For me, I've made a good many friends, some of whom I have met in person. In one case, a friend (who wishes to remain out of the spotlight) helped me out when I was laid off from my job. He gave me a place to stay, and now I'm back on my feet and better off than I was before. This is a real community with a real positive effect on its members.

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Permalink Reply by kj on July 17, 2009 at 1:10pm

I'm so glad to hear that your experiences have been so positive. Also, in response to what you said about acceptance... I suppose I would much rather be a part of a group that tries to include people the way we do here, instead of claiming exclusivity and denying access. After all, I was almost afraid that my own views would get me shunned here, luckily I find that members can be fairly accommodating of weirdness.

I'm glad that a true "good Samaritan" was able to help you out. Most people who would do things like that from the heart don't go around telling people what they've done. That is a true friend and a good person indeed. :)

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Permalink Reply by The Nerd on July 17, 2009 at 1:13pm

I know! I only hope I can have as much of an impact on people's lives as he has.

If you like, you can join us in the chat room (at the bottom of every screen). We may be a bunch of smart asses, but we always lend an ear.

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Permalink Reply by Wiley Coyote on July 17, 2009 at 1:14pm

How about a beer chip ;)

Im not sure what I expect from this place. I guess its similar to what you said. Intelligent conversation's with like minded individuals. To see how my outlook differs or agrees with other atheists. I did expect to run into a few assholes, every group of people has them, we're no different in that regard. Fortunately I haven't encountered many yet.

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Permalink Reply by kj on July 17, 2009 at 2:02pm

Well, I hope that for both of our sakes that you do not encounter the same rudeness or personal attacks. I'm a big enough boy to take some criticism, but some people take great pride in trying to humiliate people for no good reason. Perhaps those days are gone, and if so I should shut my mouth and just keep on keeping on. :)

I'm glad you are able to look past the functionality issues and remain a member. Thanks for responding and I hope to check out more of your contributions soon.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Spicer on July 19, 2009 at 12:29am

I love this site. Ning may have its shortcomings, but it beats the hell out of Facebook. I can't figure out why Facebook is so popular, considering its baffling user interface. More important than the UI, of course, there are very interesting and congenial people here.

Naturally, there are some not so nice posts, but even those have a train-wreck-I-can't-stop-watching quality. I'm currently involved in a bit of a dustup with a psychic defender. I don't think I'm the jerk in that exchange, but it can be hard to tell from inside the arena. My main beef with people like this guy is that they don't appear to think clearly or wish to communicate effectively or politely. I'm of the opinion that rudeness and arrogance need not, and perhaps should not, be met with politeness. I don't think much of this person's unscientific ideas, but even those would have been OK if he had remained calm and reasonable, willing to entertain the opposing viewpoint.

kj, I've seen some of the exchanges you had with a particular departed jerk. I don't always agree with the things you say, but I've never had a problem with their presentation. You seem like a decent, respectful, easygoing chap. That's aces in my book.

Oh, and I too seek a resolution to the beer chip mystery.

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Permalink Reply by Craig on July 17, 2009 at 1:51pm

I'm just looking for someone to chit-chat with that isn't totally ingnorant and accepting to everyone. Somebody that has had similar experiences as me.

Haven't found one yet though. People can be so judgemental :(

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Permalink Reply by kj on July 17, 2009 at 1:54pm

I won't judge you... as long as you don't judge me! hehe

Honestly though, if there is ever anything you want to discuss, drop me a line. :)

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Permalink Reply by Louis on July 17, 2009 at 5:48pm

I rather like it, even when I'm in direct confrontation with another member.

This is, after all, Atheist Nexus and not We-All-Think-The-Same Nexus. The only thing we all have in common here is that we do not believe in god; everything else is up in the wind -- which is really how it should be.

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Permalink Reply by kj on July 17, 2009 at 6:52pm

Well said. :)

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Permalink Reply by kj on July 17, 2009 at 6:56pm

Seems like you have a good attitude towards it all. I hope that you continue to have a great experience. That's what its all about. :)

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Permalink Reply by Anna on July 18, 2009 at 10:58pm

I suppose even people intelligent enough to see religion as a farce- can still be stereo-typing, judgmental, hypocrites!! With so many different people on this site, I am sure that a lack of a religious belief is the only thing that some of us have in common. ON A POSITIVE NOTE- I am rarely on this site, but have had a pretty good experience so far. There are so few people (that I know) in my area that are like minded in my religious views- - just knowing I have access to fellow non-theists gives me sanity!!!! Thank you all for that:)

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