First of all, let us mention some general rules
about the 1CrowsNest site - (By the way, these should look familiar
to you already since they were in the application package and the terms of service
agreement which you have already consented to uphold) - Generally speaking, information
extolling the "goodness" or "virtue" of anything on our Banned
Topics list is prohibited. Please look at this list periodically; it will
include things like false doctrine, English Bible versions other than the
King James Version, Christian colleges we would not endorse, contemporary
Christian music or artists we would not endorse, etc. Our network will not
be a tool or a forum for those who wish to promote, endorse, or advocate what we
believe to be dangerous, harmful, or wrong. Also, we will not tolerate the
open and malicious tearing down and/or gossip of parents, network members, churches,
preachers, or others with which you have "issues" in your life, and our
network will not be a tool or forum for those who wish to spread verbal poison.
It is to be a positive place where you and others can be encouraged, edified, and
strengthened in your faith. Please note that difficult relationships and issues
can be discussed in a godly and Christlike manner if one is careful...please understand
the intent of this rule. Understand too, that the use any any profanity (or
pseudo profanity) or any inappropriate language or innuendo is not allowed.
On this network there is no expectation of privacy.
You must understand that any post, chat, picture, profile, or any other form
of communication on this network can and will be monitored. While you have
control to choose your "friends" and "invite" people to join
groups, events, etc., all users must agree that these communications are considered
as comparable to conversing in the public square, mall, or fellowshipping in the
church foyer before or after church services. (Our legal liability issues
demand this position). If you are "FLAGGED"
for unacceptable content, deal with it immediately. Contact us if you have
questions or need clarification. We will listen (but only after your compliance
has occurred). If you are flagged for content twice in the same month, your
account will be deleted for six months without reimbursement of monies paid.
If this happens a second time, you will be permanently removed from the network.
If, while on the network, you find inappropriate content, you should report it to
the Information Hub and then leave the area. It will ensure that if it is
indeed inappropriate in some way and action is taken, it will not include you.
If you do not report infractions and were in the area, you may also get flagged.
For example, if four members were talking (chatting) and three of the four were
discussing something "out of line," but the fourth stayed and "listened,"
all four would most likely get flagged.
Now let's move on to some specifics
- Please note the following carefully and prayerfully and help us with these things.
The following topics are indeed "BANNED" from 1CrowsNest:
- The endorsement of any english
Bible version other than the King James Version.
- The endorsement of any "contemporary
Christian music." (It is not that we think all "new"
music to be bad, but because of the vastness of this topic, and the
number of different groups and styles of music in the market today, we sincerely
believe that it would be an overwhelming task to enforce any other position at this
time)
- The endorsement of any charismatic
doctrine or philosophy such as that of speaking in tongues, which is not consistent
with our conservative baptistic doctrinal position. If you need an overview
of basic baptistic doctrine, please visit our regular website at www.lighthousebaptistministries.org.
I am confident that for most this will be unnecessary.
- The endorsement of any cult
or new age doctrine or philosophy which is not consistent with our conservative
baptistic doctrinal position. If you need an overview of basic baptistic doctrine,
please visit our regular website at www.lighthousebaptistministries.org. I
am confident that for most this will be unnecessary.
- The endorsement of any new
evangelical or "emerging church" doctrine or philosophy which is not consistent
with our conservative baptistic doctrinal position. If you need an overview
of basic baptistic doctrine, please visit our regular website at www.lighthousebaptistministries.org.
I am confident that for most this will be unnecessary.
- The endorsement of any preacher
or church ministry that is not solidly independent baptist. (Have questions
about this? First, ask your Pastor. Still not sure? Send us a note from
the link at the Information Hub.)
- The endorsement of any "Christian"
colleges that are not closely aligned with the independent baptist movement, or
that do not exclusively endorse the King James Version of the Bible (for english
speaking people).
(Our sincere hope is that this list will stay
as short as possible, but as long as is safe and helpful)