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[Linda]

I copied the rules so people who complain about anonymity or who troll or who argue with people who are here to discuss issues with GCx will take the hint.

Welcome to De-Commissioned, a place for former members of the Great Commission movement (aka GCM, GCC, GCAC, GCI, and the Blitz) to discuss problems they've experienced in the association's practices and theology. De-Comm started out as a blog by several people not affiliated with GCMWarning.Com. It later moved to a forum and merged with the GCMWarning site. Because of its history, some of the older threads may refer to the forum as a blog. Below are a set of rules for users of this forum:

1. Be civil. It's okay to be open about your feelings and experiences, but name calling, profanity, and obscenity are not appropriate. Keep in mind that current GC'ers read this site, and acting inappropriately reflects badly on the rest of the people posting here.

2. Be truthful. Do not post unfounded accusations directed towards any group, person, or poster here.

3. Respect the right to anonymity. Do not exert pressure on others to name real life names, or identify which specific GC church they attended. Many still have relationships with those in GC churches and are reluctant to jeopardize those by revealing their identity. Others fear possible harassment or other repercussions, and simply don't want to deal with it. Do not attempt to reveal the identity of another poster who does not want their identity revealed.

4. Be mindful of the topic. A small deviation from the original topic is permissible, but if your post is going to radically alter the direction of a thread (known as "thread hijacking") simply make it into a brand new thread. In some cases we may split threads and move off topic posts to a more appropriate forum. Also be mindful of which forum would be most appropriate when posting a new thread.

5. No excessive arguing, aka trolling. There is a line between making your point, and continuously harping on that point to the detriment of the conversation. Feel free to share a conflicting opinion, and further explain it, but let others have their say as well, and accept that not everybody will always agree. Posting something for the sole purpose of angering others or disrupting conversation is not allowed.

6. Respect the nature of this site. This is a site created by ex-GC'ers, designed primarily to serve those who have left the movement, and populated mostly with former members of the group. Although healthy debate is encouraged, we do not guarantee equal time with current GC'ers. Current members should keep that in mind before posting here. That said, current members are welcome to read and post here.

Happy posting!

[PietWowo]

These are great rules!!!

[Linda]

At the same, when you post something anonymously, be prepared to receive pushback

If you have trouble with anonymous posting, you need to review Rule number 3.

Also, you have such an interesting name, Pietwowo. Tell me, were you named after your grandfather?

[PietWowo]

At the same, when you post something anonymously, be prepared to receive pushback

If you have trouble with anonymous posting, you need to review Rule number 3.

Also, you have such an interesting name, Pietwowo. Tell me, were you named after your grandfather?

That's really funny. I'm glad you liked my "name."

[blonde]

I’m so so glad Jeromy Darling did not abide by these rules—it showed the dangerous man that he is becoming, how he was abusive to this group, and was demeaning to many.