Summer Transfer Rumour Thread.

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pass the football said:
I don't know what you're talking about <laugh>

But bringing it into other threads? Did he sleep with your sister or something?
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My sister can sleep with whoever she wants.

Just so we can be clear, it's when a conversation transcends threads that it becomes intolerable to you?
 
No the pointlessly abusive nature of it is what makes it objectionable, especially when it's just for expressing an opinion. But since you ask, having a go at someone in a thread they're not even involved in seems a bit spiteful, yeah.
 
pass the football said:
No the pointlessly abusive nature of it is what makes it objectionable, especially when it's just for expressing an opinion. But since you ask, having a go at someone in a thread they're not even involved in seems a bit spiteful, yeah.
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The word "abusive" in there is a bit strong don't you think? Have you forgotten that this is merely a website where we are all nothing but anonymous passages of text? There are no personal insults, mainly because you have to actually know someone personally to do that, and if you actually get offended on here then I suggest you grow thicker skin or log out. If I thought I was offending or upsetting Alan in some way, then obviously I would ease up because I'm not a complete dick, and it's not my intent, but I think he has shown that he is more than capable of holding his own, even if I don't agree with his retorts, and certainly doesn't need you fighting his battles for him.
 
Oh and yes, that was some good banter about my sister. Credit where it is due. She's 17 though so, you know, it's that old chestnut of where to draw the line.
 
Joe Steinberg said:
The word "abusive" in there is a bit strong don't you think? Have you forgotten that this is merely a website where we are all nothing but anonymous passages of text? There are no personal insults, mainly because you have to actually know someone personally to do that, and if you actually get offended on here then I suggest you grow thicker skin or log out. If I thought I was offending or upsetting Alan in some way, then obviously I would ease up because I'm not a complete dick, and it's not my intent, but I think he has shown that he is more than capable of holding his own, even if I don't agree with his retorts, and certainly doesn't need you fighting his battles for him.
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Maybe 'abusive' is a bit strong, but there is a certain tone to the things you say that isn't really required. Calling his argument 'absurd' and telling him he's not listening, for example, are not necessary. It's not really a question of whether or not he finds it offensive or upsetting, it lowers the tone of debate for everyone. Not to mention it leads to off-topic rubbish like this that people don't care much for.

Anyway, that's just my opinion, so don't hold back now ;)
 
pass the football said:
Maybe 'abusive' is a bit strong, but there is a certain tone to the things you say that isn't really required. Calling his argument 'absurd' and telling him he's not listening, for example, are not necessary. It's not really a question of whether or not he finds it offensive or upsetting, it lowers the tone of debate for everyone. Not to mention it leads to off-topic rubbish like this that people don't care much for.

Anyway, that's just my opinion, so don't hold back now ;)
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99% of this entire thread is off-topic rubbish so I won't worry about that too much, especially considering that the 1% that is on-topic is also rubbish. As for what is necessary, well none of this is necessary. If we only did and said what was necessary than it would be a very boring world and we would live like ants. It is for this reason that I will happily choose my own "tone", and happily disregard what you personally consider to be offensive. As long as I'm not being banned, then I'm not crossing any lines that actually matter. As for the offensiveness of my comments, please refer the helpful advise below.

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Thread is getting a bit like the old BBC 606, I know there isn't much happening, but can we keep the personal stuff out of it please?
 
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