Talk:Essay:Comedy and satires concerning atheism and evolution

Trolling

Serious thought should be given to the deletion of this page and the "essays" to which it refers. In essence all these pages constitute trolling. Conservative consistently comments that anyone who criticises these pages is just a thin-skinned atheist who should therefore be ignored. I disagree. It is quite clear that these pages are a deliberate attempt to upset atheists and accordingly are just another example of trolling. The effect is that some of those offended sign up as editors in order to get their own back. They attack the unlocked pages on this site (all of these "essays" being locked).

Furthermore, none of these pages are in the least bit encyclopedic. Poking fun at a group within society is not an activity undertaken by any reputable encyclopedia of which I am aware. I believe that they lower the tone of the site and damage its reputation.

I would be interested on people's thoughts. I would also be happy to hear from Conservative if he can manage to stay on topic. --XavierC 19:11, 30 June 2011 (EDT)

It's probably rather a question of Original Research. CP does allow original research (see #10) and this article appears properly labeled, AFAIK. But please, please, be respectful of other users. Even WP, as I understand it, considers labeling another editor "troll" can be considered a form of personal attack.

If the primary author of this entry chooses to engage in discussion on this talk page, please restrict you comments to discusion of content & sources. But if he chooses to ignore critics on this discussion page and not respond at all, please be respectful of his right of choice in that matter, as well. Thank you. Rob Smith 19:48, 30 June 2011 (EDT)

I understand that many thin skinned and proud atheists are going to be upset about the satires. I can live with that. For all their mocking, atheists certainly have thin skins when it comes to comedy and satire. It has been said that their father has a thin skin as well. "The Devil, the proud spirit, cannot endure to be mocked." - Thomas More.

As global atheism continues to shrink and theism continues to expand, atheists can expect more mocking. Plus, atheism is going to shrink in America. Conservative 18:14, 8 November 2011 (EST)

Global Atheism isn't going anywhere. Perhaps in America, but nowhere else. Its been a really long time since i've met anyone who was religious at all, around 2 years. My workmates are atheists, my friends, bar a few, are atheists, two are agnostic. Mock us if you wish, some of it is genuinely funny. But don't get mad when we mock you. You should also add these to your comedy, they involve atheism and religion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUPbgQtYpNY&list=FL9wkmg8LWlwirVH6pebTiLQ&feature=mh_lolz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H9BuxeNro0&feature=plcp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn2xATgzPqI&feature=plcp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3X5f3gY4iw&feature=plcp AngrySkyWizard