VMK "religions" in signatures

[HeDiedxILive]

I can't resist

Since God is a real part of a lot of people's lives, why can't they express that in VMK? I don't know how many times I have heard kids talking about Fall Out Boy. Fall Out Boy has nothing to do with VMK. In fact, quoting their lyrics on VMK would be considered "adult" language. Even so, you can put "I heart Fall Out Boy" in your sig. You can talk about how great Fall Out Boy is all that you want. You can even walk into a public area and say, "Who here likes Fall Out Boy?"

So why can't people put a message about God in their signature, Talk about how great He is in their rooms, and even preach it on the corner of virtual Main Street USA?

The things that we are passionate about in our in real lives spill over into our VMK life. It's perfectly natural and I don't see anything wrong with it. There are already rules in VMK that cover fighting and being disrespectful. We don't need any special rules targeted at religious people. That's just my opinion though.

I completely agree. And that was a great example!
Religion doesn't have to be a touchy subject. Everyone has their own beliefs so why not express them? Say.. "i do not believe in JC" in your sig, if you think it is such a big deal. That is your opinion, so show it! It is supposed to be about our interests, and for many of us God is the basis of our entire lives. A simple "i heart the King of Kings" in a signature never hurt anyone. There is no reason why religious beliefs should be put on a soap box when there are many, MANY, other things people argue about in VMK.
When you take away a person's passion, what else do they have to live for? I think that a person's beliefs should affect every aspect of their lives, including a virtual game.

 

[cteddiesgirl]

I completely agree. And that was a great example!
Religion doesn't have to be a touchy subject. Everyone has their own beliefs so why not express them? Say.. "i do not believe in JC" in your sig, if you think it is such a big deal. That is your opinion, so show it! It is supposed to be about our interests, and for many of us God is the basis of our entire lives. A simple "i heart the King of Kings" in a signature never hurt anyone. There is no reason why religious beliefs should be put on a soap box when there are many, MANY, other things people argue about in VMK.
When you take away a person's passion, what else do they have to live for? I think that a person's beliefs should affect every aspect of their lives, including a virtual game.

Nevertheless, religion is a touchy subject. I am Christian myself. But if I want to learn more about God or Jesus, I'll go to church. Not a child's game.
Exactly how much do you think you can really get across with VMK's dictionary anyways? Do you really think that you can actually convert someone while they are trying to have fun in an innocent game?

People do not play VMK to be bombarded with religion. They play for the fun. If you want religion to affect your life. Fine. Just keep it to yourself. I certainly do.
Preaching to people who don't want to hear it is, as I said, rude and inconsiderate. If someone want's reliegion, they can go to church, read the bible, or watch religious programming.

I respect everyone's beliefs. Except for those that believe that everyone Has to believe the way they do. After all, that's a lot of why wars are fought in this world. If there were more people who didn't try to force their own religions on other people, then we wouldn't have most of the wars that have happened in this world. Including what is happening in the Middle East. If it wasn't for the terrorists trying to force their beliefs on others, then we wouldn't be having so many of our people dying over in Iraq.

So preach in your own rooms if you want, preach at your church, preach where ever except in the middle of public rooms on VMK.

 

[Loves Disney]

But the problem is that religion is a very touchy subject with many people. You can be passionate all you want about your religious beliefs, but they should not spill over into a child's virtual game. Maybe the other people you're trying to convert is passionate about their own beliefs. And therefore, an arguement starts.
VMK is not the place to try to convert people. If they ask you about your beliefs, then talk about it. But only as far as they want.
And people can talk about Fall Out Boy because it's really not nearly such a touchy subject. Maybe the person is not a fan (I know I'm not), but you don't know if a person you're trying to convert to your beliefs is Jewish, Agnostic, Muslim or Hindu. Trying to force your own beliefs onto someone is rude and inconsiderate and just plain wrong in a child's online game. It is really no place to preach about anything unless it's about safety and the VMK rules and values.

If you want to convert someone to your beliefs then go to your church or your neighborhood corner. I don't care. Just please don't do it in VMK. At the very least, do it only in your own rooms.

I agree with you 100%!! You pretty much took the words right my mouth! lol.

 

[Cpt.JackSpearow]

I agree to all of you that agree with this

VMK is a virtual game. If your religion is going to be changed over a virtual game something must be stopped

 

[HeDiedxILive]

Nevertheless, religion is a touchy subject. I am Christian myself. But if I want to learn more about God or Jesus, I'll go to church. Not a child's game.
Exactly how much do you think you can really get across with VMK's dictionary anyways? Do you really think that you can actually convert someone while they are trying to have fun in an innocent game?

People do not play VMK to be bombarded with religion. They play for the fun. If you want religion to affect your life. Fine. Just keep it to yourself. I certainly do.
Preaching to people who don't want to hear it is, as I said, rude and inconsiderate. If someone want's reliegion, they can go to church, read the bible, or watch religious programming.

I respect everyone's beliefs. Except for those that believe that everyone Has to believe the way they do. After all, that's a lot of why wars are fought in this world. If there were more people who didn't try to force their own religions on other people, then we wouldn't have most of the wars that have happened in this world. Including what is happening in the Middle East. If it wasn't for the terrorists trying to force their beliefs on others, then we wouldn't be having so many of our people dying over in Iraq.

So preach in your own rooms if you want, preach at your church, preach where ever except in the middle of public rooms on VMK.

I totally understand what you are saying, but I am here talking about it being in signatures. Not trying to "convert" people. I am actually offended by the term "convert." It is ridiculous, and way too religious for me. I am a passionate young woman for Christ, but I am by no means "religious." I have a relationship, not a religion. In any case, what is so wrong with finding a friend who shares the same passion in life? Saying "i heart Cheese us, too!" is completely different from saying "you have to believe in JC or you will dead for ever!"

 

[milkabum]

Here's a question for you -

I have seen Christmas trees and many different colors of wreaths, but nothing for Channukah? Did VMK have anything at all for Channukah last year? If so - I would heart know - never seen it.

(And yes, I realize there are other religions that do not celebrate either, I am just asking about Channukah. )

-Jegrezo

I'm not sure this answers your question, but there was a pin with a dradle on it.
Emily

 

[Loves Disney]

I agree to all of you that agree with this

VMK is a virtual game. If your religion is going to be changed over a virtual game something must be stopped

This is probably the best statement said on this thread so far lol.

 

[DixieIrishRose]

As far as I am concerned as long as noone is trying to "convert" me or instigate a fight with me, I don't mind people asserting their beliefs in their titles.
It's perfectly normal for people to identify themselves by their beliefs.

Live and let live as long as it's kid friendly...

 

[cteddiesgirl]

I totally understand what you are saying, but I am here talking about it being in signatures. Not trying to "convert" people. I am actually offended by the term "convert." It is ridiculous, and way too religious for me. I am a passionate young woman for Christ, but I am by no means "religious." I have a relationship, not a religion. In any case, what is so wrong with finding a friend who shares the same passion in life? Saying "i heart Cheese us, too!" is completely different from saying "you have to believe in JC or you will dead for ever!"

I even said earlier that I don't care if someone has it in their signatures. I'm talking about those that get up and start preaching in public areas.
A signature is something someone can read voluntarily.
But standing up and preaching to people in the public areas is disrespectful to everyone.

 

[McHootle]

I even said earlier that I don't care if someone has it in their signatures. I'm talking about those that get up and start preaching in public areas.
A signature is something someone can read voluntarily.
But standing up and preaching to people in the public areas is disrespectful to everyone.

Exactly my point from earlier only far more concise LOL. Summed it up better than I did. I was in a ranty mood

 

[lovethattink]

I totally understand what you are saying, but I am here talking about it being in signatures. Not trying to "convert" people. I am actually offended by the term "convert." It is ridiculous, and way too religious for me. I am a passionate young woman for Christ, but I am by no means "religious." I have a relationship, not a religion. In any case, what is so wrong with finding a friend who shares the same passion in life? Saying "i heart Cheese us, too!" is completely different from saying "you have to believe in JC or you will dead for ever!"

I have a relationship too. Would be happy to have some fish talk with you. Although I am religious about Mcdonald's and for some reason I haven't become a BigMac yet, . I don't think anyone's signature in VMK would affect my belief system. One of my best friends in vmk is goth and we've never had a problem. Hi Gothprincesss, if you're reading this! You rock!

 

[Disney Dreams]

Wow! I did not know - and find it fascinating - that "JC" is even in the VMK dictionary. With all the many things we cannot say - we can say "JC"? That is really interesting to me. One has to wonder why that has been very carefully and decisively left in a very recently and thoroughly editted dictionary.

As to religion's place in VMK, I don't believe that VMK should place religion upon players, but if players chose to bring it into their games, rooms, and discussions, I think that is all part of what vmk allows us to do - share, create, and maybe even expand our thoughts.

Separate thought: Anyone have a picture of the pin with a dreidel on it? I KNOW I have never seen that one.

-Disney Dreams / Jegrezo

 

[ShadowKittyKat]

Wow! I did not know - and find it fascinating - that "JC" is even in the VMK dictionary. With all the many things we cannot say - we can say "JC"?

No, we cannot say "JC" in any form of capital letters, spaces, etc.

This is a good thing. It has been in the dictionary, but it has been taken out because I know people have been using it; not the way VMK meant. They meant "Jungle Cruise", but others most likely thought differently...

 

[Belle1997]

Well I think it is ok in sigs. Does no harm and it is nice to meet others who have the same interest that I do. Oh by the way. I do not think of myself as religious. To me it is a relationship not a religion. And a word to caution on people who profess their faith in there sigs. People watch how you treat other players and how you talk, so if you do put you are a Christian remember that how you act can influence what people think. Not your sig your actions speak louder than anything you write.

So If I put ancient in my sig is that wrong because it might offend the young who thing this game was made for there age group. No and if it does that is their issue.

If I put I hat the green car quest. Might offend the ones who got the car but will encourage others who think the same thing.

Yes religion is a touchy subject for many. And I never understood why. I have friends of all religions and we talk about are faith openly only because it is not an I am right you are wrong conversation. It is about understanding. I may not agree with their faith. But the biggest most important message that I have learned is to love your neighbour. And we are all nieghbours in one way or another. And if we love there is no issue.

 

[surfcruiser]

Actually Walt Disney was named after his parent's pastor. Prayer had a huge impact on Walt and his career. Here are some links that are interesting.

http://www.disneydreamer.com/Waltfaith.htm

http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/disney_mouse.htm



Fighting is against vmk values...just don't do it.

Thanks lovethattink, I HEART this kind of stuff. I spend countless hours researching what made Walt tick, and these links add a lot to that...

 

[cteddiesgirl]

Yes religion is a touchy subject for many. And I never understood why. I have friends of all religions and we talk about are faith openly only because it is not an I am right you are wrong conversation. It is about understanding. I may not agree with their faith. But the biggest most important message that I have learned is to love your neighbour. And we are all nieghbours in one way or another. And if we love there is no issue.

Yes. My best friend and I have slightly different beliefs (both Christian but some differences) and we have always talked openly about those differences. And we found that if we can't agree on a certain thing, we just agree to disagree. We don't try to change what the other believes.
As I have friends all over the world thanks to the net, I have friends that are of many different religions and backgrounds. We can all discuss our faiths and the differences without being rude and overbearing.
I have found that those that are touchy about religion are those that have some sort of doubts about their faith. Or they are so deeply entrenched that they believe that everyone has to believe the way they do.

I get touchy only when someone is trying to force their beliefs on me. Then I usually end the conversation and leave.

 

[AmberDaze]

Anyone have a picture of the pin with a dreidel on it? I KNOW I have never seen that one.

-Disney Dreams / Jegrezo

I too would like to see all vmk had during Chanukkah .

 

[Disney Dreams]

No, we cannot say "JC" in any form of capital letters, spaces, etc.

This is a good thing. It has been in the dictionary, but it has been taken out because I know people have been using it; not the way VMK meant. They meant "Jungle Cruise", but others most likely thought differently...

Ah - thanks for clarifying. I was in queue when I wrote the above post so I was not able to check, I was going off of what ppl had posted. Thanks, again,
Disney Dreams

 

[cteddiesgirl]

I too would like to see all vmk had during Chanukkah .

Star of Mickey Pin

 

[Loves Disney]

No, we cannot say "JC" in any form of capital letters, spaces, etc.

This is a good thing. It has been in the dictionary, but it has been taken out because I know people have been using it; not the way VMK meant. They meant "Jungle Cruise", but others most likely thought differently...

In computer jargon, JC also means "Just Curious".