It is not stirring. You know full well that you made a stupid allegation without a shred of evidence and lack common courtesy to retract it. That is all that is required. However, if you disagree, then produce the evidence. Little chance of either, is there?
I think you're aiming that at the wrong people Imaz - Tramore and Beth are new to this (2-3 weeks and may not even have the full mod tools yet) so condemning them for past actions of moderators is unfair. I do, to a point, share your view of the Paris thread - there was a lot of generalisation going on that left me a bit uncomfortable but it diffused before I could tackle it on the thread (whether that was cowardice on my part or just a time thing I can't remember) but there wasn't anything concretely racist to my mind. Certainly, if you have an issue then please raise it to the mods via PM. The recommendation about quoting post numbers allows a direct (and therefore) quicker assessment of any grievances (otherwise the tone and feel of a thread would be most likely assessed and any sense of justice would be more difficult to attain). If for my part, your historic issues relate to the time I was mod then I apologise although I never received any PMs regarding content and so tended to use my own tolerance levels as a gauge. During Nines and Rollers stint, I do think that GMTH received a lengthy ban but this could have been propagated by the PM/post method otherwise the mods are left weighing the prospect of banning a regular poster compared to their posting content and the impact it has on the forum as a whole (which is invariable deemed as incorrect by a number of people hence inaction is often the chosen action without an evidenced complaint). I also haven't noticed Uber saying anything untoward. I am a fan of his posts but I'm sure that my personal distaste of anything too derogatory would mean that I wouldn't be if he was actually guilty of racism. So basically, give the new mods their fair chance and use the system as it was designed by the very even handed Brix (and voted in by the vast majority of posters) - only then can you reasonably pass judgement on their words - and once again sorry if you found anything offensive that went unpunished while I did my stint.
The mixture of **** stirring and political correct wetness that is developing on this thread means it will probably only end one way.
Don't worry, Col. I've said my piece. The gentlemen in question lacks the basic decency to repond. I'll get over it.
I only asked if there was a way to hide inane ****e threads on here, it is all very well saying ignore it when everytime you open the site it is the first thing you see most days.
Uber, I've read and really enjoyed your many posts over a long period, and it strikes me you are the most UN-racist person I could possibly imagine. I suspect Imaz realises that, which is why he won't give chapter and verse. I cannot believe his broad allegations are intended to relate to you. Racism, particularly with malice, is a curse and I'm sure we all agree we need to highlight and address specific instances whenever they occur.
HoopL...I am so sorry for your loss, and completely understand what you are saying here "There are far more important things going on in the world than moaning about 1 or 2 threads on an internet website that would be easier to just ignore than write new threads detailing how they get on your tits." ABSOLUTELY Walk a mile in another man's shoes and then you may have some understanding of his journey! I hope that this board can be something for everyone, just because you do not get it...doesa not mean that others do not Please ignore what you are uninterested in, join in with what you feel motivated about, respect all After all we are all linked by a single tie We are all Rs, we are all sooperhoops...and we are all very special
I appreciate that, Goldie, but he made a direct accusation some months back that I walked away from having discussed it with Roller at the time. Now that he believes there are unpunished 'racist scum' participating on this board I'd like to know whether he includes me in that. If he deigns to repond to the negative then I'll not only get off my high horse, but shall apologise unreservedly to him (and anybody else for that matter) for getting uppity about it.
Fair enough, Uber. I can see it's difficult when Imaz makes such a general accusation. If he still has a beef with you, no doubt he'll raise it now. If he doesn't, I think you can assume his claim does not apply to you.
Imaz I was not a moderator at that point...HOWEVER...please show me racism going undealt with...please quote exact references so I can comment and I will, because I hate all forms of racism/sexism/classism and inequalitty. Your comment that "one of the offenders was removed" if this refers to the only person I know who was banned within the last 6 weeks.... ...you could not be more wrong on your accusations here. Please get your fact correct before you accuse me of things I find abhorrent
Imaz, your conduct on this thread is a disgrace. I had thought after a while away you had come back a different man but I've clearly been mislead. You're in the UK long enough now to know that free speech is a basic tenet of society there and if you don't like that you should decamp to an Islamic dictatorship in the middle east somewhere, which would probably be more to your taste. Your fascist ideology will continue to be picked apart and ridiculed and shown up for what it is. You're entitled to believe in any bullsh*t you want no matter how backward, misogynistic, superstitious and downright tyrannical it is. But to have the nerve to say a discussion which involved dozens of posters over dozens of pages throughout a number of weeks should be shut down because you don't like what is being said, really takes some doing. You have a neck on you like a Jockey's bollocks, you know that? And to accuse Uber of being "racist scum", which is what you have done because you wouldn't deny it when asked, is despicable behaviour. Apart from the fact that he's quite clearly nothing of the sort, to not have the cojones to back up your accusation or even converse with the man over it, displays an obvious paucity of character on your part. Apologise to Uber and to the Board Imaz. If you want to retain any modicum of respect, do it right fukking now.
Once a certain person on here gets the chance to There are also better things to read than a word association thread that is in your face every time you open up this site, I also said the 3 word thread was going that way I DIDN'T SAY REMOVE IT. Leif I am truly sorry for your loss, I really did mean no offence to anyone. Beth get down off your high horse. The ****e should have been closed years ago and you know it.
