Different rules for Palestinians?

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Hmmm, I never noticed that you ever had a Palestinian flag.

You changed your flag from Morocco (for years?) to Palestine, coincidentally, within about a 4 to 12 hour period after I temporarily changed my flag to Palestine.

Don't think I don't know/remember

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Chuck misses me when he's over there

Yes because you just started a post that was just her name and nothing else.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Christian Missionaries were sent in to do that in the colonial days. Terrorist missionaries

That would make the US a supporter of terrorism, as the mission of Special Forces is to engage in guerrilla actions, i.e. recruit from the indigenous population to destabilize the current regime in a foreign country.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I liked it better when there was more sex talk and not so much religious talk.

[Amby 490]

I liked it better when there was more sex talk and not so much religious talk.

I still care about the #######. I just don't know anything about Palestine #######.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I still care about the #######. I just don't know anything about Palestine #######.

Do you know anything about Alaskan #######? I have to admit, Iv'e never hooked up with a sassy little British lass.

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Back to topic, I consider it strange and in fact offensive that the flag of a non-country with known terrorist elements is allowed to be posted on VJ. To my knowledge, Palestine is the only non-country with a flag that VJ members can post.

I also believe that Israel should not be lumped in with the countries of the MENA forum, because "Israel" VJ members cannot freely post in that forum. If I can find an earlier post from one such member (who is very polite, knowledgeable, and well-regarded), I'll quote it.

I believe that it would be valuable to have an official answer regarding the above concerns.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Back to topic, I consider it strange and in fact offensive that the flag of a non-country with known terrorist elements is allowed to be posted on VJ. To my knowledge, Palestine is the only non-country with a flag that VJ members can post.

You are incorrect. Taiwan and the Cook Islands are represented by flags on VJ, and both of them are "non-states." Also, there are many other countries represented on VJ that have "known terrorist elements" - Afghanistan and India are just two of them.

I also believe that Israel should not be lumped in with the countries of the MENA forum, because "Israel" VJ members cannot freely post in that forum. If I can find an earlier post from one such member (who is very polite, knowledgeable, and well-regarded), I'll quote it.

I believe that it would be valuable to have an official answer regarding the above concerns.

What gives you the notion that VJ's Israel members cannot post freely in the MENA forum ? Try searching member Shai Chai - she used to post quite a bit.

And who are you to request that the Israel members be segregated ? If those members really feel they want their own forum, I am sure they will request it themselves, rather than have you dictate it to them.

[Ban Hammer 13,334]

Chuck misses me when he's over there

Do you know anything about Alaskan #######? I have to admit, Iv'e never hooked up with a sassy little British lass.

amby's a native born usc.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Back to topic, I consider it strange and in fact offensive that the flag of a non-country with known terrorist elements is allowed to be posted on VJ. To my knowledge, Palestine is the only non-country with a flag that VJ members can post.

The Vatican is on here, and I can't open a masjid there, so I guess I'll be offended about that.

I also believe that Israel should not be lumped in with the countries of the MENA forum, because "Israel" VJ members cannot freely post in that forum. If I can find an earlier post from one such member (who is very polite, knowledgeable, and well-regarded), I'll quote it.

On the MENA board, there are Christian and Jewish women married/engaged to Muslim men, so, if you're not prejudiced, the MENA board is open to all.

I believe that it would be valuable to have an official answer regarding the above concerns.

Start your own thread for that.

Edited September 7, 2011 by Sofiyya

[Sofiyya 1,687]

You are incorrect. Taiwan and the Cook Islands are represented by flags on VJ, and both of them are "non-states." Also, there are many other countries represented on VJ that have "known terrorist elements" - Afghanistan and India are just two of them.

Cuba's on here, too, and they're a state sponsor of terrorism, according to our Dept of State.

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Taiwan and the Cook Islands are represented by flags on VJ, and both of them are "non-states."

Good research -- thanks. I don't agree with the option to choose their flags, either.

Also, there are many other countries represented on VJ that have "known terrorist elements" - Afghanistan and India are just two of them.

They're sovereign nations.

Try searching member Shai Chai - she used to post quite a bit.

Simple question: One who "used to post" out of how many who haven't and don't?

And who are you to request that the Israel members be segregated ? If those members really feel they want their own forum, I am sure they will request it themselves, rather than have you dictate it to them.

If you'll please read accurately, I requested (dictated) nothing of the sort. My thought was that, because several of the MENA countries appear to be corrupt monarchies, strongman regimes, or regressive theocracies, perhaps Israel could be considered more Western European (or similar) in government and culture, and be associated with a compatible VJ regional subforum. However, your idea of a separate Israel forum is great, too, if the members want it!

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Start your own thread for that.

Are you trying to "restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Forums" by telling one user what to do while ignoring many earlier messages about (for example) penises? Is this a TOS issue?

[Amby 490]

Do you know anything about Alaskan #######? I have to admit, Iv'e never hooked up with a sassy little British lass.

I may be nice but I am not interested in any Alaskan ice #######. Thanks though.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Good research -- thanks. I don't agree with the option to choose their flags, either.They're sovereign nations.Simple question: One who "used to post" out of how many who haven't and don't?If you'll please read accurately, I requested (dictated) nothing of the sort. My thought was that, because several of the MENA countries appear to be corrupt monarchies, strongman regimes, or regressive theocracies, perhaps Israel could be considered more Western European (or similar) in government and culture, and be associated with a compatible VJ regional subforum. However, your idea of a separate Israel forum is great, too, if the members want it!

It's your claim that the Israel members "can't post freely" in MENA - it's on you to back it up. So gather your research.

Also (speaking of reading accurately) I didn't make any suggestion that there should be a separate forum. I said it's up to the Israel members to decide if they wish to ask for a separate forum (not to mention that it's their business to assess whether they feel "free to post" or not.) You seem to have taken the liberty of speaking for them.