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Post by Coxy™ on Dec 9, 2007 21:54:22 GMT -1
i left the aol chat rooms coz of all the hard clamp downs and warnings
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Dec 9, 2007 21:55:24 GMT -1
i left the aol chat rooms coz of all the hard clamp downs and warnings no...you left cos i recruited you!! ;D
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Post by Roaster©®™ on Dec 9, 2007 22:02:31 GMT -1
**Holds hands up** But then since their inception I have moderated this area quite strictly. I've asked (via PM) to plenty of caption entry players to 're-word' their entries and in terms of the jokes, yes there are religious ones (more aimed at Christians than any other religion) and there are some sick adult ones. But bear in mind - people viewing those threads are going onto a board titled "Jokes" - and to be fair - never had a single complaint to date! Sorry Ro not a pop at you,just an observation that this aint a new phenomenon. Didn't take it as a personal slight mate!
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Post by Roaster©®™ on Dec 9, 2007 22:15:48 GMT -1
Gotta be honest - as a mature adult ;D I think what has 'surfaced' over the past week (that's been going on for a fair while mind you) can simply be eradicated by posters employing a bit of self control and acting responsibly.
There are huge age-variances on these boards (and yes us old fookers should think before drinking and posting ) but maybe as the elder statesmen we should be setting an example to the young'uns.
Just consider it - even you youngsters - this is a publicly accessible board! Think before posting - and if commenting on what could be deemed a contentious topic - think even harder before posting!
It's generally a happy site and every one gets on well - but it could be a bigger happier site too!
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Post by urrzzzzzzzzzz on Dec 9, 2007 22:22:36 GMT -1
I agreed with all I read, my only concern was why I received the PM when I opted out of the ones sent round the entire messageboard.
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Post by Roaster©®™ on Dec 9, 2007 22:27:10 GMT -1
I agreed with all I read, my only concern was why I received the PM when I opted out of the ones sent round the entire messageboard. That's the power of the "Gresley" ;D
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Post by PASTIE on Dec 9, 2007 22:27:47 GMT -1
PASTIE leaps to the defence of the Corridors and RBNO
Yes, it has slipped close to the wire at times but largely of a nature personal to the poster - something which an individual signs up to when they are lured in. I can only think of one instance where a line was really crossed with, from distant memory, something racist and unnecessary. I pointed it out and it was duly removed and apologised for as a drunken error of judgement. Not great, but it happens and we move on and a tone is set. Easy. Nobody needs to go dragging this place down deliberately. Roaster has it spot on.
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Post by PureOldGold on Dec 9, 2007 23:13:50 GMT -1
So is this a board for children or adults, frankly I need to know. And whoever is complaining have the balls to tell the poster Its for football fans, young and old, big and small and so on ..... It might be mistaken for 606 porn for all, with recent threads, we all have a collective responsibility to keep this board free of any racial and porn related threads, not just admin/mods. As for 'having the balls to tell the poster' i suggest you do this via a PM as we don't want any more arguments running all over the board, when i log in at uni sometimes on to this site i feel very uncomfortable as certain threads are not exactly viewable for all, that might give us an indication when posting something, maybe you should think would i want to this post viewed by others?, this isn't directed towards you BTW
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Post by PureOldGold on Dec 9, 2007 23:22:33 GMT -1
And Pro-Boards do state that they provide for 18yrs+ i am led to believe. Some of our threads have breached the rules, the way i see mate if i was a football fan looking for a new site to join and came across some of our threads in recent weeks, i wouldn't join up. this needs to be addressed, arguing about it is not getting us anywhere.
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Dec 9, 2007 23:36:26 GMT -1
Gotta be honest - as a mature adult ;D I think what has 'surfaced' over the past week (that's been going on for a fair while mind you) can simply be eradicated by posters employing a bit of self control and acting responsibly. There are huge age-variances on these boards (and yes us old fookers should think before drinking and posting ) but maybe as the elder statesmen we should be setting an example to the young'uns. Just consider it - even you youngsters - this is a publicly accessible board! Think before posting - and if commenting on what could be deemed a contentious topic - think even harder before posting! It's generally a happy site and every one gets on well - but it could be a bigger happier site too! I have to echo what Ro's saying here and it's not rocket science: Just use your common sense when you post! We didn't used to have this problem, and while it's been 'brewing' for some time, it's not something that should have 'exploded' the way it has. Think about what you post is our message; think - How would YOU react if someone posted that? (Many of you are parents/have younger siblings etcetc) Think how you'd feel if your child/younger sibling/niece/nephew etc posted on here and had access to the unacceptable content that has been posted recently? Just think about the bigger picture; this site is for posters young and old, of all backgrounds cultures and so on and so forth, guys - respect that. What you think is hilariously funny might be extremely offensive or inappropriate to someone else. We're not telling you never to post anything 'close to the line', far from it, all we're asking is you be responsible about your posting. IF you don't like the way we have to moderate things then don't post here, we're doing our utmost to keep this place as it is, or as it should be: a friendly messageboard, open to everyone. If you have ideas about how to improve the place, then please post them, as you know, on the suggestion board; bare in mind us mods do our fair share of work and try our best to keep everyone happy. Don't expect miracles. Look to Jesus for that
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Post by officergroyman on Dec 10, 2007 4:38:16 GMT -1
Don't expect miracles. Look to Jesus for that I am shocked and offended by that statement!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- To be honest I think I fall into all categories discussed as being a PART of the problem on here: - I've posted sexual inuendos
- I've posted pornographic material
- I've posted crap threads for my own amusement
- I've even been a complete WUM at times
All that being said, I think I add a little something to this board, in a good way. As does each and every one of the regular posting membership. I realize that people may get on peoples nerves once and awhile. That's the nature of a good MB, because if everyone thought alike how boring would that be. I think it is not unreasonable to self monitor our own posts before hitting the send button. I also think it is wise to give people the benefit of the doubt and not take posts out of context. I guess what I'm saying is I don't want this to become some Vanilla Board where people can't be themsleves. Let's Just ALL try and get along & for God's sake be honest with others. If someone offends you THAT is what a PM is for, let them know for goodness sake. Stop running to the mods for evey little thing, they should be your last resort. I just want the 606 experience to be as great as possible for all those involved. We are a community people, we're all in this together so lets start being honest with each other. Love You ALL, OG
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Dec 10, 2007 8:20:25 GMT -1
Don't expect miracles. Look to Jesus for that I am shocked and offended by that statement!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- To be honest I think I fall into all categories discussed as being a PART of the problem on here: - I've posted sexual inuendos
- I've posted pornographic material
- I've posted crap threads for my own amusement
- I've even been a complete WUM at times
All that being said, I think I add a little something to this board, in a good way. As does each and every one of the regular posting membership. I realize that people may get on peoples nerves once and awhile. That's the nature of a good MB, because if everyone thought alike how boring would that be. I think it is not unreasonable to self monitor our own posts before hitting the send button. I also think it is wise to give people the benefit of the doubt and not take posts out of context. I guess what I'm saying is I don't want this to become some Vanilla Board where people can't be themsleves. Let's Just ALL try and get along & for God's sake be honest with others. If someone offends you THAT is what a PM is for, let them know for goodness sake. Stop running to the mods for evey little thing, they should be your last resort. I just want the 606 experience to be as great as possible for all those involved. We are a community people, we're all in this together so lets start being honest with each other. Love You ALL, OG Very well said OG - i agree with all of that mate! We dont want bland, boring members but we need everybody to take a collective resposibilty when they post. Its as simple as that! Thanks OG!
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Post by Mrs H on Dec 10, 2007 8:21:30 GMT -1
Can I talk about Whelks?
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Dec 10, 2007 8:23:27 GMT -1
Most certainly H...what would you like to say about em?? ;D
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Post by Mrs H on Dec 10, 2007 8:27:53 GMT -1
Most certainly H...what would you like to say about em?? ;D I just little to compliment them on their hardiness but I didn't want to offend the cockle community.
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Dec 10, 2007 8:29:14 GMT -1
Most certainly H...what would you like to say about em?? ;D I just little to compliment them on their hardiness but I didn't want to offend the cockle community. shouldnt worry about the 'cockles' they're very thick skinned!
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Post by Mrs H on Dec 10, 2007 8:33:45 GMT -1
I just little to compliment them on their hardiness but I didn't want to offend the cockle community. shouldnt worry about the 'cockles' they're very thick skinned! They're very enticing. Just ask the pickers of Morecombe Bay! How are you anyway gorgeous? Can I say what I want if I keep in with the Admin staff?
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Dec 10, 2007 8:35:05 GMT -1
Right,we have had our say about this so can we let the matter be now before the arguments start again?
I know i have been a tit over this but i still feel some have contributed and then cried off when it gets out of hand. EVERY poster needs to look at what they do on here before moaning as i can only think of a few who don't fly close to the sun on here.
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Dec 10, 2007 8:37:48 GMT -1
shouldnt worry about the 'cockles' they're very thick skinned! They're very enticing. Just ask the pickers of Morecombe Bay! How are you anyway gorgeous? Can I say what I want if I keep in with the Admin staff? LOL - you say what you like anyway, but the compliments are always nice! ;D Chopper - you are right, we've had our say, and you make valid points fella! Now...more serious matters.......are you in on Wednesday for a brew?? ;D
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Post by Mrs H on Dec 10, 2007 8:40:46 GMT -1
They're very enticing. Just ask the pickers of Morecombe Bay! How are you anyway gorgeous? Can I say what I want if I keep in with the Admin staff? LOL - you say what you like anyway, but the compliments are always nice! ;D Chopper - you are right, we've had our say, and you make valid points fella! Now...more serious matters.......are you in on Wednesday for a brew?? ;D Who are you propositioning me or Chopper?
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