New forum rules...

[Guest]

First topic message reminder :

Hi folks, I want to introduce a new forum policy..I don't want to sound too quick off the mark as I'm just in the admin door, but the new policy will be a 3 strikes policy.

It's something myself and other staff and members feel strongly about , that would be racism and picking on the unemployed, some of the stuff I see is a nonsense ...and when these issues are discussed, some paint all others on benefits as being scrounges.

This along with blaming coloured folk and immigrants for all our country's troubles really annoys me,i don't want such hatred on theses boards.

From tomorrow anyone making any more ridicules claims will be give a strike for every one post made slandering , insulting and making libel against other people who may be coloured , an immigrant or folk on benefits will receive a maximum of 3 strikes and they are out.

Once they get to 3 strikes they shall be subject to sanctions..that being a 24 hour ban.

I know it's a bit early to dish out forum rules, but they are there for a reason,

[Ben Reilly]

It's all going to depend what is said Eilzel...and I'll be honest here...moreover by whom...there will be some exceptions,with the like of our better RW posters like Herbs and Edmund.

Ceeerist, JD.  Enter the new era of subjectivity.  It's not only about what political views you dislike, but whom you dislike as well?  You are one really bad legislator...what's worse, you openly admit it.

opinions are, just i believe constant slandering isnt, bickering back and forth name calling gets annoying

Define opinion.  Once the Greeks outlawed murder, but said it's all right to murder Persians because they weren't human.  The devil's in the definition.

It sounds like some pretty biased discussions are taking place up there in the Mod Kitchen.  And defensive.  Whatsamatter, can't you guys out-think the lightweight, nitwit Tories/Republicans we have on here?  You have to outlaw them?

Very bad form.  I'm disappointed in you, JD.

Im sorry Quill, but as I regard you as a forum friend, you also are one if those who has the right to say what he wants , as I know it will be in good taste.

But hold on, what about the stuff we discussed in PMs, I thought we were in agreement?

[Guest]

geheimstadt polizei seem to have hit town..

[Guest]

Im sorry Quill, but as I regard you as a forum friend, you also are one if those who has the right to say what he wants , as I know it will be in good taste.

But hold on, what about the stuff we discussed in PMs, I thought we were in agreement?

Well as a mod Ben, I have to act when necessary, I'm being abused right now on another thread.

I am sticking to what we agreed Ben, you have it the ok to mention some stuff here .

[Ben Reilly]

Im sorry Quill, but as I regard you as a forum friend, you also are one if those who has the right to say what he wants , as I know it will be in good taste.

But hold on, what about the stuff we discussed in PMs, I thought we were in agreement?

Well as a mod Ben, I have to act when necessary, I'm being abused right now on another thread.

I am sticking to what we agreed Ben, you have it the ok to mention some stuff here .

Well, now I'm not so sure we agreed to what I thought we were agreeing to!

[Guest]

I think this is an utterly absurd idea and will drive people away, the forum has run fine and contained any racism and anti homosexual views in debate.


Keep things as they are

[Guest]

Well as a mod Ben, I have to act when necessary, I'm being abused right now on another thread.

I am sticking to what we agreed Ben, you have it the ok to mention some stuff here .

Well, now I'm not so sure we agreed to what I thought we were agreeing to!

Some of the assholes on here need kept in check Ben,,,and im your man to do just that, I thought you would appreciate?

[Ben Reilly]

JD, did you change GIG's password or something?!

[Guest]

Oh dear I think this was a bad move to make someone else a mod, things were fine as they were

[Guest]

Oh dear I think this was a bad move to make someone else a mod, things were fine as they were

as shocking as this will sound...

I agree didge...  

[Guest]

JD, did you change GIG's password or something?!

I might have done so by accident Ben ...sorry!

[Ben Reilly]

JD, did you change GIG's password or something?!

I might have done so by accident Ben ...sorry!

    

[Guest]

I might have done so by accident Ben ...sorry!

    

Accidents happen!

[Guest]

I might have done so by accident Ben ...sorry!

    

By accident?

You have made an error of judgement here Ben, sorry, this is going to drive people away

[Guest]

Oh dear I think this was a bad move to make someone else a mod, things were fine as they were

as shocking as this will sound...

I agree didge...  

i agree also  

[Eilzel]

Religious debate here has led to some of the worst abuse we've seen, this will make the admins' lives a lot easier.

Ben, I have a lot of respect for you as Admin; but shutting off a whole area of debate is absurd. Besides, the subject overlaps with so many other areas it is impossible to control- we are talking gay rights, Christianity will come up; a suicide attack or revolution in the Middle-East, Islam will come up; an evolution issue, religion in general will come up- how can you just blanket ban those the subject? It's impossible, and easy to get around if you just reword a title not to include the religion aspect.

And sorry but if JD starts making rash independent modding decisions you are going to just create even more problems   

[Guest]

    

By accident?

You have made an error of judgement here Ben, sorry, this is going to drive people away  

...don't make me give you a strike too Didge !

[Ben Reilly]

OK, this is getting ridiculous. Please keep your eyes open for a site announcement, everyone -- sorry, JD, but it's for the best ...

[Guest]

Oh dear I think this was a bad move to make someone else a mod, things were fine as they were

Hi Didge. Most of us thought this was an April Fool joke! It's like watching a car crash....

[Guest]

Religious debate here has led to some of the worst abuse we've seen, this will make the admins' lives a lot easier.

Ben, I have a lot  of respect for you as Admin; but shutting off a whole area of debate is absurd. Besides, the subject overlaps with so many other areas it is impossible to control- we are talking gay rights, Christianity will come up; a suicide attack or revolution in the Middle-East, Islam will come up; an evolution issue, religion in general will come up- how can you just blanket ban those the subject? It's impossible, and easy to get around if you just reword a title not to include the religion aspect.

And sorry but if JD starts making rash independent modding decisions you are going to just create even more problems   

Seconded, the moderation was fine before and always taken to task when it got out of hand, I fail to see why any of this is necessary, its like being at school, not an adult forum

[Guest]

Religious debate here has led to some of the worst abuse we've seen, this will make the admins' lives a lot easier.

Ben, I have a lot  of respect for you as Admin; but shutting off a whole area of debate is absurd. Besides, the subject overlaps with so many other areas it is impossible to control- we are talking gay rights, Christianity will come up; a suicide attack or revolution in the Middle-East, Islam will come up; an evolution issue, religion in general will come up- how can you just blanket ban those the subject? It's impossible, and easy to get around if you just reword a title not to include the religion aspect.

And sorry but if JD starts making rash independent modding decisions you are going to just create even more problems   

...Ben is fine Eilzel

[Guest]

Oh dear I think this was a bad move to make someone else a mod, things were fine as they were

Hi Didge.  Most of us thought this was an April Fool joke!  It's like watching a car crash....

Bit late if it was April fools, has gone past midday, seems like a nightmare tess

[Guest]

By accident?

You have made an error of judgement here Ben, sorry, this is going to drive people away  

...don't make me give you a strike too Didge !

Please give me all 3 Joy, as I think it is utterly absurd

[Ben Reilly]

APRIL FOOLS!!!!

[Guest]

APRIL FOOLS!!!!

Lol oh lol oh lol   

Are you not the tiniest bit concerned that most people think you are that piss poor a judge of character?!

[Ben Reilly]

APRIL FOOLS!!!!

Lol oh lol oh lol   

Are you not the tiniest bit concerned that most people think you are that piss poor a judge of character?!

We're all going to survive and that's the important thing.

[Guest]

Oh dear I think this was a bad move to make someone else a mod, things were fine as they were

Hi Didge.  Most of us thought this was an April Fool joke!  It's like watching a car crash....

I knew it!  At least 99% sure, but not knowing JD as I wasn't on his other forums much, I did have my doubts.... Well played anyway.  

Loved Eddie's reply to you...  ::roglol::

[Guest]

Lol oh lol oh lol   

Are you not the tiniest bit concerned that most people think you are that piss poor a judge of character?!

We're all going to survive and that's the important thing.

Tell that to Seren!

[Original Quill]

So....JD isn't a mod?

What a relief!

[Guest]

Hi Didge.  Most of us thought this was an April Fool joke!  It's like watching a car crash....

I knew it!  At least 99% sure, but not knowing JD as I wasn't on his other forums much, I did have my doubts.... Well played anyway.  

Loved Eddie's reply to you...  ::roglol::

Cheers Tess

[gerber]

So are you all going to apologise to JD now.........

 

[Guest]

So are you all going to apologise to JD now.........

 

Yes indeed Gerbs!, but I doubt certain members will   


For the invention of the 3 strikes story, I was given the displeasure of being accused of being a druggy!

[gerber]

So are you all going to apologise to JD now.........

 

Yes indeed Gerbs!, but I doubt certain members will   


For the invention of the 3 strikes story, I was given the displeasure of being accused of being a druggy!

maybe it was too close home for some.....  Religion only to be discussed on  Saturday............ And still they climbed on board.

Pwerhaps you should try your hand at fly fishing.......  Could be the next J R Hartley..

[Guest]

So are you all going to apologise to JD now.........

 

Yes indeed Gerbs!, but I doubt certain members will   


For the invention of the 3 strikes story, I was given the displeasure of being accused of being a druggy!

It seems very few were on here today and knew about the goof well its good that it went as planned but it wasn't funny at all , it must be great to feel part of a gang mentality

[eddie]

So are you all going to apologise to JD now.........

 

Yes indeed Gerbs!, but I doubt certain members will   


For the invention of the 3 strikes story, I was given the displeasure of being accused of being a druggy!

But you have told us you puff weed? Or was that an April fool joke made in 2010 and you forgot to tell us   

[gerber]

Yes indeed Gerbs!, but I doubt certain members will   


For the invention of the 3 strikes story, I was given the displeasure of being accused of being a druggy!

It seems very few were on here today and knew about the goof well its good that it went as planned but it wasn't funny at all , it must be great to feel part of a gang mentality

Do I get the taste of sour grapes ?

[Guest]

It seems very few were on here today and knew about the goof well its good that it went as planned but it wasn't funny at all , it must be great to feel part of a gang mentality

Do I get the taste of sour grapes ?

Did you know before hand Gerber?

[Stephenmarra]

It seems very few were on here today and knew about the goof well its good that it went as planned but it wasn't funny at all , it must be great to feel part of a gang mentality

Do I get the taste of sour grapes ?

Naaaa ! that's just Syah (Shiraz)

[gerber]

Do I get the taste of sour grapes ?

Did you know before hand Gerber?

Of course not.  Just smelled a rat or two.........  

When I read religion on Saturdays only I was convinced.  

Hats off to the perpetrators for keeping it up.  A superb wind up ..

[Guest]

It was quite funny.

I wonder why so many believed it...

[Guest]

Did you know before hand Gerber?

Of course not.  Just smelled a rat or two.........  

When I read religion on Saturdays only I was convinced.  

Hats off to the perpetrators for keeping it up.  A superb wind up ..

I am only just reading back now

[Guest]

Do I get the taste of sour grapes ?

Naaaa ! that's just Syah (Shiraz)

no i just don't see the funny side of it , taking the piss isn't my kind of fun

[Guest]

But JD must be feeling pretty unloved right now because there is a sigh of relief on here that he isn't admin .

[Guest]

He knew that when they planned, that's why they planned it, wouldn't have been funny if it was someone everyone wanted would it.

[Guest]

Yes indeed Gerbs!, but I doubt certain members will   


For the invention of the 3 strikes story, I was given the displeasure of being accused of being a druggy!

But you have told us you puff weed? Or was that an April fool joke made in 2010 and you forgot to tell us   

Smoking some joints doesn't make some one a druggy eds ffs!!...have you never once had a puff eds?

[Guest]

You are a druggy JD and I absolutely hate it when people (usually down and outs) say "hasn't everybody nicked a choccy bar at some point in their lives".

NO, some of us do what is right!

[Guest]

But you have told us you puff weed? Or was that an April fool joke made in 2010 and you forgot to tell us   

Smoking some joints doesn't make some one a druggy eds ffs!!...have you never once had a puff eds?

It's ridiculous to suggest that someone is a druggie just because they enjoy the odd joint here and there, horrible stuff imo, but each to their own!   

[Guest]

Smoking some joints doesn't make some one a druggy eds ffs!!...have you never once had a puff eds?

It's ridiculous to suggest that someone is a druggie just because they enjoy the odd joint here and there, horrible stuff imo, but each to their own!   

That's right Phil and a bit below the belt.

[Guest]

You are a druggy JD and I absolutely hate it when people (usually down and outs) say "hasn't everybody nicked a choccy bar at some point in their lives".

NO, some of us do what is right!

A lot of the UK population must be druggies then Andy, as all walks and ages if life smoke it...besides I don't now, stopped a couple of months back.

Now your already on a strike , so just mind your tone chief

[Guest]

It's ridiculous to suggest that someone is a druggie just because they enjoy the odd joint here and there, horrible stuff imo, but each to their own!   

That's right Phil and a bit below the belt.

Errrrm no, it is factually correct.

[Guest]

That's right Phil and a bit below the belt.

Errrrm no, it is factually correct.

...take it easy Andy.

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