What is ISF's "Mission"?

[The Atheist]

It just occurred to me that The Repository gives its description as: A section of articles relating to the forum and its mission...

Does anyone have a clue as to what that mission is?

 

[NoahFence]

We bring the derp.

 

[gerdbonk]

The Internet: the final frontier. These are the threads of the International Skeptics forum. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new nonsense, to seek out new evidence and new arguments, to boldly gab where no one has gabbed before.

 

[Hokulele]

To free Amanda Knox.

Seriously, I wonder how much the forum's numbers would be affected by banning that topic?

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

To free Amanda Knox.

Seriously, I wonder how much the forum's numbers would be affected by banning that topic?

In the current thread, there are 15 people with more than 20 posts. There are 23 people with more than 8 posts. So, not too much.

 

[Puppycow]

We don't need no stinking "mission".

 

[Jrrarglblarg]

To free Amanda Knox.

Seriously, I wonder how much the forum's numbers would be affected by banning that topic?

People I've never seen anywhere else in the forum post there. It's creepy. I stay out.

 

[NoahFence]

People I've never seen anywhere else in the forum post there. It's creepy. I stay out.

Yea? Sounds like fun. Is it too late to care one way or the other?

 

[LSSBB]

As long as ISF's mission isn't to promote the missionary position, I'm good.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

You want to be a missionary?
You got that missionary zeal?
Let a stranger change your life
How’s that make you feel?

 

[stanfr]

It just occurred to me that The Repository gives its description as: A section of articles relating to the forum and its mission...

Does anyone have a clue as to what that mission is?

what--you didn't know?? The ISF owns stock in mission foods:
http://www.missionmenus.com

Why do you think there are so many references to tortillas on this site?

 

[The Atheist]

To free Amanda Knox.

Who?

 

[Loss Leader]

It just occurred to me that The Repository gives its description as: A section of articles relating to the forum and its mission...

Does anyone have a clue as to what that mission is?

I can't find it written anywhere. I'm sure it's a good mission or at least pretty good or at least okay.

 

[rjh01]

The mission of this forum is to educate me.

 

[Sideroxylon]

The mission of this forum is to educate me.

This post will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck.

 

[Mycroft]

The mission: to bring skeptics together with kooks so that they may make fun of one another.

 

[a_unique_person]

It just occurred to me that The Repository gives its description as: A section of articles relating to the forum and its mission...

Does anyone have a clue as to what that mission is?

I'm sorry but don't we have to have a vision before we can define or mission?

 

[The Atheist]

Hey, I'm asking the questions here!

What's your vision? Do we need 'shrooms yet?

 

[Trebuchet]

I'm pretty sure The Last Prophet has some visions. Perhaps we should ask him, or his representative here.

 

[marplots]

People I've never seen anywhere else in the forum post there. It's creepy. I stay out.

It smells like cats.

 

[arthwollipot]

I'm pretty sure that statement about "the forum and its mission" (like the whole Repository section) predates the rebranding and relates only to the JREF. Hence, it can be considered historical and no longer relevant.

 

[The Atheist]

I'm pretty sure that statement about "the forum and its mission" (like the whole Repository section) predates the rebranding and relates only to the JREF. Hence, it can be considered historical and no longer relevant.

Thank you, Captain Obvious!

That's why I started the thread: What is ISF's "mission"?

I don't believe there is one.

 

[arthwollipot]

Thank you, Captain Obvious!

That's why I started the thread: What is ISF's "mission"?

I don't believe there is one.

Not as far as I know. Do you think it needs one?

 

[asydhouse]

Mission? Derision and bitchin', mostly, it seems… with occasional visions and a sprinkling of fishin's from flatulant chris'ians.

 

[The Atheist]

Not as far as I know. Do you think it needs one?

Nope.

Simple answer would be to remove the words from the forum.

 

[arthwollipot]

Nope.

Simple answer would be to remove the words from the forum.

They're part of the historical archive. Why would you want to censor history?

 

[Dani]

The Mission is some number other than 42.

 

[psionl0]

As always, should any member of the ISF be caught or killed, the moderators will disavow any knowledge of their actions.

 

[kali1137]

The Internet: the final frontier. These are the threads of the International Skeptics forum. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new nonsense, to seek out new evidence and new arguments, to boldly gab where no one has gabbed before.

This right here is the best. I can get behind this mission. I can also get behind staying away from Amanda Knox threads.

 

[Jrrarglblarg]

We bring the derp.

So far, this works best. It's accurate, pithy, and easy to remember.

 

[LondonJohn]

To free Amanda Knox.

Seriously, I wonder how much the forum's numbers would be affected by banning that topic?

To discuss Hillary Clinton's emails.

Seriously, I wonder how much the forum's numbers would be affected by banning that topic?




(Funny how so many "sceptics" get themselves so vexed over a particular issue being debated on "their" forum, eh....... )

 

[Hokulele]

Q.E.D.

 

[luchog]

I suggest we appoint a focus committee to brainstorm a new mission statement.

 

[bluesjnr]

Mission?



YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE MISSION!

 

[Hlafordlaes]

Sounds impossible to me, too.

 

[Navigator]

The mission: to bring skeptics together with kooks so that they may make fun of one another.

I think that this has always been part of the intent, but as far as missions go, it alone lacks crucial thinking...it is simple an ego driven, oneupmanship, illusion of gathering internet points which don;t actually exist. Nonetheless it serves as an antidote to ennui for the small-minded to battle in their silly mind-games..a good containment area for that aspect of human interactions.

I'm pretty sure that statement about "the forum and its mission" (like the whole Repository section) predates the rebranding and relates only to the JREF. Hence, it can be considered historical and no longer relevant.

I disagree. The impetus related to the intent of that connection is still viable.

The Internet: the final frontier. These are the threads of the International Skeptics forum. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new nonsense, to seek out new evidence and new arguments, to boldly gab where no one has gabbed before.

Pretty much this.

 

[Mycroft]

The Mission could include:

1) Promoting critical thinking.

2) Identifying questionable sources and developing skills in identifying questionable sources.

3) Educating about logical fallacies and how to identify them and avoid using them.

4) Extolling the virtues of critical thinking and evidence-based belief systems.

5) ...?

I think one of the reasons for declining usage is that the internet has so many more outlets now than it did years ago. Twitter, instagram, facebook...forums are kind of old-school now.

ISF could also become a repository for information and articles that debunks a lot of the nonsense found on these other platforms.

 

[icerat]

Been thinking about this recently.

1) Promoting critical thinking

is it I think. Your other points all follow from that.

 

[Mycroft]

Been thinking about this recently.

1) Promoting critical thinking

is it I think. Your other points all follow from that.

Of course, yes, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be enumerated.

I bet a fair number of users would be willing to volunteer and write some articles and compile resources.

 

[rjh01]

Been thinking about this recently.

1) Promoting critical thinking

is it I think. Your other points all follow from that.

Welcome back from lurk status. Do you have any plans for this forum, such as promoting it? Or changing its "mission"? I hope you realise that the number of active users and posts have both gone down steadily from when you took it over. I can give you figures.