Alternatives to look at?

[Shrunk]

No offence to any of my fellow former RDF-ers, and not to appear ungrateful to rationalia for the warm welcome they have afforded us. But the one thing I think I will miss most about the RDF is the steady stream of creotards who provided such valuable springboards for displays of scientific erudition by many of the members. That doesn't seem to happen here, and I'm not sure if it happens much at any of the other options available. My guess is that the Richard Dawkins imprimateur at the top of the page drew them like moths to a flame, and without the good doctor's endorsement we're not likely to replicate that.

[hackenslash]

We're working on that for the new forum. I've begun spamming theist forums with the url, and I've sent invitations to a few of the chewier ones by PM at RDF.

It might take a little time, but we'll get them coming in. I also fully intend to utilise RDF in whatever form it takes to ensure some flow, and I'm sure others will do the same.

[Xamonas Chegwé]

We're working on that for the new forum. I've begun spamming theist forums with the url, and I've sent invitations to a few of the chewier ones by PM at RDF.

It might take a little time, but we'll get them coming in. I also fully intend to utilise RDF in whatever form it takes to ensure some flow, and I'm sure others will do the same.

Keep them away from us please.

[The Curious Squid]

No offence to any of my fellow former RDF-ers, and not to appear ungrateful to rationalia for the warm welcome they have afforded us. But the one thing I think I will miss most about the RDF is the steady stream of creotards who provided such valuable springboards for displays of scientific erudition by many of the members. That doesn't seem to happen here, and I'm not sure if it happens much at any of the other options available. My guess is that the Richard Dawkins imprimateur at the top of the page drew them like moths to a flame, and without the good doctor's endorsement we're not likely to replicate that.

That's a very accurate view of what it's been like here, we get a few from RDF every now and then but never a creationist. I sometimes miss them, then I read a topic about cheese and forget about them

Unfortunately, the same applies to atheists too, without an easy to find name to flock to getting the word out about anything new is hard.

[macdoc]

keep them away...you betcha....puleeeease

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Maybe those who are members of the "alternatives" can give a short review of them.

I frequent JREF only in the Science Forum....
find the modding here MUCH better and responsive in a positive way.

Over all layout here I like as well....board feels good...hard to define but it's like walking into a well run bar and knowing you are going to enjoy yourself and the barkeep is easy going but keeping an eye on things.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

keep them away...you betcha....puleeeease

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Maybe those who are members of the "alternatives" can give a short review of them.

I frequent JREF only in the Science Forum....
find the modding here MUCH better and responsive in a positive way.

Over all layout here I like as well....board feels good...hard to define but it's like walking into a well run bar and knowing you are going to enjoy yourself and the barkeep is easy going but keeping an eye on things.

If there's one thing we should be good at, it's all things "bar".

[Fizzle]

http://www.heathen-hub.com/index.php

A secular humanist forum. Feel free to check it out.

[Agi Hammerthief]

I frequent JREF only in the Science Forum....

I'm peeved that you need to post a shitload before you can upload an avatar, makes it hard for me to follow discussions, on top of me not having an avatar

[Oster]

Not sure where I'll land ultimately (big thanks to Rationalia regulars ), but I'm willing to wait to see what happens with RDF. I want to be where the action is; the perceived stronghold of atheism. I'm very happy to be with freethinkers, but I'm not looking for peaceful discourse right now.

[Blip]

Well, for what it's worth, I was warmly welcomed here and there are a number of people whom I like and/or respect here; besides, while I enjoy debate I don't enjoy arguments, particularly with people who don't listen. So all in all this seems like a good place for me.

[The Curious Squid]

Not sure where I'll land ultimately (big thanks to Rationalia regulars ), but I'm willing to wait to see what happens with RDF. I want to be where the action is; the perceived stronghold of atheism. I'm very happy to be with freethinkers, but I'm not looking for peaceful discourse right now.

I severely hope this place never becomes a stronghold of anything, if that's what you're looking for then I doubt you're in the right place. Use it as it's meant to be though, a place where you can retreat to for a laugh when life gets stressful or you need a break from your stronghold (When you find it )

[The Curious Squid]

Well, for what it's worth, I was warmly welcomed here and there are a number of people whom I like and/or respect here; besides, while I enjoy debate I don't enjoy arguments, particularly with people who don't listen. So all in all this seems like a good place for me.

You respect people here? steady on mate

Welcome to the forum

[Jobar]

http://www.freeratio.org/index.php

Though I don't post there myself, FRDB is the successor to the old IIDB, and has the II Archives all the way back to 2000. I'm surprised no one else has mentioned it. (Er, it isn't on the list in the OP, anyway.)

[maiforpeace]

It's quite heartening to see how many forums there are out there in a list, eh? Thanks for adding yours Bathtub.

I would also add: The Freedom From Religion Foundation Forum to the list. http://ffrf-forum.org/phpbb/

You do have to be an FFRF member to participate in their forum.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

I think I've caught up here. If I've missed adding anybody to the OP, please let me know.

BTW, I'm going to turn that list into a webpage RSN, so future contributions will always be solicited.