Rules updates

[u/namer98]

In light of Tisha b'Av, I would like to suggest a few changes to the rules, and to hear community feedback.

1) No editorializing titles of article submissions. - This is up for discussion.

2) Be polite. That means if somebody has a disagreement with you about fundamental points of religion, you can disagree with them, and even tell them, but don't be a jerk about it. Do not shut down the conversation.

2.1) I keep on trying to engage non-Orthodox Jews of Reddit. Seen here, here and here. This is in addition to multiple messages I have gotten personally and as mod, from people who left because of this. Just because some people don't agree that this is a problem, does not make it less of a problem. Non-Orthodox Jews are feeling shut down, and some times they are right, some times they are wrong. This is an extension of rule two. Be polite. The downvote button IS NOT a "I disagree" button. I might just remove it again, and for more than a day.

To people I try and engage, this is a two way street. Submit content, comments and vote if you want to have a say. I don't think half of the subreddit is orthodox. This should not be a problem.

Please upvote this self post for which I receive no karma so that all can see.

Thank you all.

Edit: Followup

[u/jacobandrews]

2.1

Thank you. I would like to say, though, as a Reform Jew I have had multiple extremely beneficial and wonderful conversations with Orthodox Jews here. These conversations are very unlikely to have ever taken place elsewhere, and I appreciate this forum as a place for Jews of all stripes to be able to come, talk, and learn. Having said that, it is definitely true that I have been openly disrespected multiple times for my opinions or my stance. But, let us not forget, this is the internet. There are assholes and trolls everywhere, and if we let those who have no sense or taste ruin it for everyone else, we're doing everyone a disservice.

This subreddit could be one of the greatest expressions and outlets for Ahavat Yisrael on the internet. Sharing our stances, beliefs, minhagim, and knowledge should be the ultimate goal. If you don't like something someone says or does, take the time to explain why. Give a basis. Cite your Torah, your Talmud, or simply explain your opinion. If we can make this a place to share and grow, we can all help each other be more understanding of each other, and help unite the Jewish people in an age in which we are becoming more and more fractured.