Yeah guys, it is true. Our Mary was suspended from English club. Mary, who made this place much more interesting, funnier and entertaining. Mary, who was always sincere, didn't like double standards and narrow-minded attitude. I can hardly imagine English club without our Catwoman, who made smile on many faces, who was supportive and kind, patient and very intelligent. She always came up with several interesting topics and you have to admit many of them were new to us and widened our horizons.
Well.. I am able to understand everything, just I didn't get, why her blog about her muslim friend was deleted without any single explanation, which logically made her feel upset and that's why she reposted it and reacted like she did..
You know, I think rules should be followed, that's why we have them here. Just why the same rules can't be applied on everybody? To be more specific, let me add that Not discussing publicly religion is one of the rules. We have moderators here and in this case I don't understand, why any moderator has never noticed so many religious blogs posted by Lady Noor and haven't deleted them? What about blogs by Dara Gino such as Ashura 1439H, 10 days of thullhija, hajj part one, hajj part two, hajj conclusion, Ashura, Day one Tarwiyah, Day two Arafah and others? Are these blogs not religious and invisible for our moderators? Blogs by Mishaikh dedicated to islam are also here.. What about White Knight with his blog Helping others in need (Ramadan special)? I m pretty sure there are many, many others. All these blogs have one in common... Their subject is religion - Islam. Thinking long and hard I hardly remember blogs about Christianity (maybe Risty posted one), budhism or hinduism etc. So here comes the question: WHY ARE SUCH KIND OF BLOGS ALLOWED HERE? In fact I find it a bit propaganda as religion is personal, individual matter of each member, right?
Anywayz, let's get back on track. What has Mary done? She just posted a blog about real story of her muslim friend who changed her clothing style and liked it. What's wrong about it? Would it be okay the other way around if she described her let's say Spanish friend starting to wear hijab? I bet such blog would survive here without problems...
Honestly speaking, I am really sad about this situation and I wish her account would be brought back to life because she is one of the old members, who made EC heart beating...
Mr. ESSBERGER, please think about it at least for a while.. (ehmm...before suspending me).. Hehe
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I think nothing is bad to express own opinion. Moreover, the blog of Mary didn't hurt anyone. She didn't discuss religion there and just wrote about her thoughts. As far as I know many people agreed with her.
Dear Luci, You are spoken for all of us, I agree with you. It's not fair My lovely Mary can't express herself. Hope she will come back soon. She was one of the good human I get to know in this virtual world. Thank you for writing the blog. I hope they re think.
I was going to write this blog but you came earlier, by the way exactly with the same meaning and I know that's the same thinking of many members more.
I am grateful to this site, the founder and mods as I replied in Svitlana's blog. Of course I don't wanna criticise rules here but I am confused about how they come into effect.
It seems that when someone doesn't reply with insipid words, when doesn't post boring blogs writing how wonderful life is or about over-sweetening love poems, or unexciting writings, when doesn't say God bless you, your parents, your brother, your granny, your pet... when doesn't get along with everyone for not to be dull enough, if in addition she doesn't wear a veil, then he/she is not well seen.
In my view members like Mary are the ones who make places alive, people like her are the ones who motivate me to come here and read, write, interact... they are the ones who brighten up the site. Have we all now forgotten how much we've enjoyed and laugh with her blogs??? They were everything but lacking of intelligence, sensitivity or interest.
If creative members here lose their motivation, many more will follow them.
...to whom it may concern.
weird and surrealistic to ban people for sharing a real story which dont hurt anybody, I guess
I know Mary for maybe 9-10 months. Not so long time, but enough to understand that she is a unique woman, that inspires people to improve not only English skills but also moral qualities.
It is impossible to overestimate her contribution to our improving. Because the best way to learn is when we enjoy it. She made us enjoy learning English by reading her masterpiece blogs, discussions, etc. And you are liar if you say no.
Without Mary it will be boring and empty here.
#ReturnMary!
WHAT????? MARY has been suspended??????????????? What a shame!!!!
I agree with everything you wrote, Luci.
Are there two different interpretations of the rules?
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