WHAT IS GOING ON??

[Heimdall]

One of the clergy making a sermon about "certain" moderation changes, and then people's avatars and posts being removed without any explanation. Coincidence or something we all should be concerned about?
Is this something the Gods would approve?
Something to think about.

 

[Khem Nefermed]

Yes, the Gods would approve of their Temple not being a place of illegal political extremism, focused instead on religion.
They would also approve of not staying married to demonic imagery that is far newer than their actual ancient forms.

Those mad about our evil censorship can love the demonic or shill a dead, 12 year lasting political party elsewhere.

You can sleep easy tonight.

 

[High Priest Zevios Metathronos]

One of the clergy making a sermon about "certain" moderation changes, and then people's avatars and posts being removed without any explanation. Coincidence or something we all should be concerned about?
Is this something the Gods would approve?
Something to think about.

It's spring, so it's spring cleaning.

Basically posts and everything else will return after they are reviewed. As people (individual posters) and the Temple, have to take formal responsibilities for these, they have to be brought to the standards as of today.

People have wrote things that would be highly concerning in the real world. A few have treated this place more than a venting chamber.

As one doesn't go to someone's house or work or anywhere, to say things that would put the person and the place in serious jeopardy, it should be the case above all things within the Temple.

We will update as we go.

What's abnormal is people treating the Temple and their own identity here as a dross chamber and come here only to exhume potentially damning things.

 

[Desdemona_666]

I had over 2000 messages. Now I have just under 900.

It felt a little sad to lose them all, but I imagine the messages have been deleted for a good reason.

 

[High Priest Zevios Metathronos]

I had over 2000 messages. Now I have just under 900.

It felt a little sad to lose them all, but I imagine the messages have been deleted for a good reason.

I have lost 12000 messages or something; we will evaluate again and see what is going on with these.

Of anyone, I am at the biggest "loss".

Patience and the boards will be clarified and this will also bring actual safety to people in all levels. That's important. You exist in reality. Reality's important.

 

[Heimdall]

It's spring, so it's spring cleaning.

Basically posts and everything else will return after they are reviewed. As people (individual posters) and the Temple, have to take formal responsibilities for these, they have to be brought to the standards as of today.

People have wrote things that would be highly concerning in the real world. A few have treated this place more than a venting chamber.

As one doesn't go to someone's house or work or anywhere, to say things that would put the person and the place in serious jeopardy, it should be the case above all things within the Temple.

We will update as we go.

What's abnormal is people treating the Temple and their own identity here as a dross chamber and come here only to exhume potentially damning things.

I understand now HPZM, after the fact.
I would've appreciated a "heads-up".
And what was wrong with my posts yesterday?

 

[High Priest Zevios Metathronos]

I understand now HPZM, after the fact.
I would've appreciated a "heads-up".
And what was wrong with my posts yesterday?

Safety of members, every individual and the Temple [everyone is a Zevist and we must protect them].

We are running blanket checks. Therefore, nobody should take it "personally".

We will update; for now, please be a little patient. The forums will be excellent soon and to the point all of you will be wonderful.

 

[Heimdall]

I'm alright. I spent over an hour doing meditation this morning and feel like a 12 volt battery

 

[SagittariusA]

Я так понимаю, опасность никуда не исчезла, даже несмотря на то, что мы полностью покончили с политическим мусором и другими темами, привлекающими внимание системы Ехобора? Не знаю, в США якобы существует свобода слова и нет такой строгой цензуры и блокировки, как у нас в России сейчас. Просто немного непонятно, как кто-либо может представлять опасность для этого священного и охраняемого места.

 

[Gladius]

Safety of members, every individual and the Temple [everyone is a Zevist and we must protect them].

We are running blanket checks. Therefore, nobody should take it "personally".

We will update; for now, please be a little patient. The forums will be excellent soon and to the point all of you will be wonderful.

Can I put my PP back?

It was one of my favourite paintings.

 

[616Taysha]

Yup, I had about 540 messages, but now? Around 300. Still, when I saw how many posts has HP ZM lost, it was about... 9 - 10k. SWEET ZEUS!

But, then again, I always tell myself that the Mods and the Clergy know what they're doing, regardless whether I like it or not, so I have faith in them.

 

[Asra]

Posts are moderated so you're not in danger because of illegal content you might have posted yourself. This is a service done to you. You are disrespectful to these people by second guessing them and insinuating things of them.

 

[SagittariusA]

Right. I actually embraced the ToZ changes quite quickly. But there’s a certain aspect of Gothic culture I just can’t let go of—it’s what led me down this path in the first place. I love Gothic culture: all that gloom, the atmosphere, the statue of Baphomet, black candles, and so much more. It’s not the main focus now, but I find it beautiful and relaxing. I hope that’s not forbidden? It’s like another part of my personality now.

 

[Acolyte Of Pan 666]

Right. I actually embraced the ToZ changes quite quickly. But there’s a certain aspect of Gothic culture I just can’t let go of—it’s what led me down this path in the first place. I love Gothic culture: all that gloom, the atmosphere, the statue of Baphomet, black candles, and so much more. It’s not the main focus now, but I find it beautiful and relaxing. I hope that’s not forbidden? It’s like another part of my personality now.

Zevism doesn't forbid any expression that doesn't fall under the 10 Pathologies. Your love for Gothic and dark themes are an expression of who you are and actually that's what's promoted.

 

[Menis Therian]

Right. I actually embraced the ToZ changes quite quickly. But there’s a certain aspect of Gothic culture I just can’t let go of—it’s what led me down this path in the first place. I love Gothic culture: all that gloom, the atmosphere, the statue of Baphomet, black candles, and so much more. It’s not the main focus now, but I find it beautiful and relaxing. I hope that’s not forbidden? It’s like another part of my personality now.

Imagine me who was mainly drawn to this place because of politics and history. I am kind of shocked and confused about my beliefs as a zevist because I literally don't know what to believe anymore. I am feeling very suspicious, despite some good additions. My hope is that this is a fleeting moment and in one year or decade things will come back to "normal". The reason behind it is the clergy obsession with "legality" and "safety" that makes sense (in a way) in the screwed up clown world we are living in right now.

 

[High Priestess Lydia Coventina]

Right. I actually embraced the ToZ changes quite quickly. But there’s a certain aspect of Gothic culture I just can’t let go of—it’s what led me down this path in the first place. I love Gothic culture: all that gloom, the atmosphere, the statue of Baphomet, black candles, and so much more. It’s not the main focus now, but I find it beautiful and relaxing. I hope that’s not forbidden? It’s like another part of my personality now.

You are free to like whatever you want to like We are not a cult that tells people they can't have their own interests in their life. And black candles have a purpose: https://templeofzeus.org/Candle.php

As for the gloom and Gothic atmosphere, there is a beauty in it, and an emotional release. Goths are welcome here, as are all types of personalities. We have all kinds of personal styles here. Zevism welcomes everyone's unique identity (unless it is something depraved/illegal which is unhealthy for the soul).

We're just cleaning up the problematic posts, posts that treat our Temple like a dump (I was shocked by much of the garbage posted here over the years), and so on. We have had people who took out their rage and repression on us, and treated these forums like their personal deranged rant journal. Those posts were approved before, but we need to take this more seriously now that our Gods are becoming stronger within us.

 

[Heimdall]

OK, I'm going to say this and then put the matter to rest.
In all fairness, you can't expect people to come hear posting months-years, and then delete a huge portion of that without proper notice. Some might've been aware of what was happening and knew why - I didn't!

I'm taking a leave of absence for a few weeks, but will still be keeping up my donations.
I wish everyone well, and will see you all again soon