Stop It!

Below is a comment that I wrote on the FutureAG blog regarding the high number of anonymous comments throughout the blog.

One problem with many on this blog is that they are either anonymous or choosing to use an obvious alias. If you're anonymous or using an alias than it seems like you want your vote to count, but only if it's a silent vote.

The anonymous and alias crowd seem to enjoy giving their input as long as nobody knows who's giving the criticism. Can I share my humble opinion? If you're not willing to stand behind your opinions and criticisms then stop offering them.

The AG will never change if we are not willing to let our voices be heard and attach our names to our voices. Many on this blog are willing to say things anonymously, but they will not say the same things in person to the people that need to hear them. If that's the case then this blog will become a forum for gossips.

We all know that we want people in our churches to be open and honest with us. I don't mind criticism, but at least be man or woman enough to talk to me face to face. As leaders we not only want this in our churches, but we should be demonstrating this in our fellowship.

If you are a leader and desire to see change in the AG then don't hide behind anonymity. Stand up for what you believe and stop crouching behind an alias. Change will never take place if you are more interested in disguised discussions rather than unmasked honesty.

These are just some of my thoughts. What do you think?