That's for the Administrators and Moderators to decide - My personal decision is based on the respect that I have for all of my Brothers.So in matters of jurisdictional differences, the prevailing rule of law on these forums is the Texas interpretation?
This website was originally Masons of Texas, it's owned by a Texas Mason, and the majority of the staff are Texas Masons. So, yes, it is biased towards a Texas jurisdictional flavour, with a number of "where I'm from" inputs.So in matters of jurisdictional differences, the prevailing rule of law on these forums is the Texas interpretation?
So mote it be.This website was originally Masons of Texas, it's owned by a Texas Mason, and the majority of the staff are Texas Masons. So, yes, it is biased towards a Texas jurisdictional flavour, with a number of "where I'm from" inputs.
So in matters of jurisdictional differences, the prevailing rule of law on these forums is the Texas interpretation?
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While as stated above that we are not related to any official Masonic body, using their rules and regulations as guide as to what would be acceptable on these forums would be prudent.
Browncoat,Every forum has it's own climate, largely dictated by those who moderate it. I have been a moderator on a number of forums myself over the years, and am well aware of the difficulties faced, both in the public forums and behind closed doors. I'm well aware of the duties and responsibilities of the moderator staff, and what a thankless undertaking it can be...especially when a newbie comes along an openly questions the status quo.
As a general rule, "what is" and "what isn't" is largely left up to individual moderator interpretation on any forum. Given the nature of Freemasonry and jurisdictional differences, I personally believe that more disclosure is needed in this rule. If this used to be a mostly Texan forum, currently moderated by Texans, then it should be noted that in matters of jurisdictional differences, Texan interpretation is defacto. In particular:
Should read "Texas rules" instead of "their rules" to alleviate confusion as to how rules are interpreted. I'm not sure how an unbiased staff discussion of issues could take place unless several jurisdictions were represented on the staff if the intent is a non-Texas specific forum. But, I digress. My intent has never been to create dissension with my responses, only clarification, and that has been achieved.
My next question would be, are the Texas bylaws published so that I (and others) may read them in order to minimize jurisdictional differences on the forums in the future?