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Post by Mrs H on Feb 21, 2008 9:30:32 GMT -1
So he's been suspended for a month. Yes his comment stepped over the line but worse has been said on this boards and sometimes by the mods and admin!
This board has always had a tinge of homophobia, racism, sexism and I would challenege anyone that denies that they haven't said anything on here that steps over the line.
The big characters are going from the board and it's the worse for it.
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 21, 2008 9:33:45 GMT -1
Not sure what happened to be honest, he's a character and does like to test the boundaries more than others. I like Matts style to be honest
Yes we all sail close to the mark, but I think I know when to stop - as what you post is here for good. It's not like an off the cuff comment in the pub.
Do you not like dirty talk anymore Laura?
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Post by Teesside White on Feb 21, 2008 9:37:26 GMT -1
This board has always had a tinge of homophobia, racism, sexism and I would challenege anyone that denies that they haven't said anything on here that steps over the line. i agree with that, though im certain ive never made a racist comment on here, ive made my fair share of sexist and homophobic coments its just like everyday life
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Post by Mrs H on Feb 21, 2008 9:40:19 GMT -1
This board has always had a tinge of homophobia, racism, sexism and I would challenege anyone that denies that they haven't said anything on here that steps over the line. i agree with that, though im certain ive never made a racist comment on here, ive made my fair share of sexist and homophobic coments its just like everyday life Exactly but racism does seem to rule all the discrimintory language. I can be called all the names under the sun for been a woman but race is a big no-no.
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 21, 2008 9:41:59 GMT -1
Morning Laura.
I would presume it was the incitement to root out and chuck out members of a certain religious faith that was taken badly by some/ the powers that be (and yes I know you can rarely take the guy seriously).
I think there are still plenty of big characters on the board though - granted I'd love to see certain posters here more - and in a month I'm sure everyone will miss Cav enough to welcome him back with open arms/clunges/jars of pickle!
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Post by ArgyleNeil on Feb 21, 2008 9:44:28 GMT -1
I have never been rude.....
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 21, 2008 9:44:34 GMT -1
Exactly but racism does seem to rule all the discrimintory language. I can be called all the names under the sun for been a woman but race is a big no-no. Is calling you "strumpet" a hate crime?! I'm sowwy...
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 21, 2008 9:47:25 GMT -1
I have never been rude..... your sig does it for you ;D
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Post by unkownperson on Feb 21, 2008 9:49:19 GMT -1
Im not that bad... OK i can be at times... But yeah agree with all of you on this
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 21, 2008 9:53:54 GMT -1
I think the thing here is that, as people pointed out, had a new member said what Cav did and not retracted it (and let's face it, enough people pointed out that it wasn't acceptable, joke or not), they'd have been banned. Hence Cav got a suspension - the mods are taking action to eliminate the oft-mentioned double-standards, so fair play to them.
We know Cav was just being a prat, but as I highlighted, the ToS quite clearly state that you're not allowed to say that kind of thing. Further to that, any prospective new members wouldn't have known he was either.
Cav's remarked actually generated complaints - so the mods had to act, as they said they would. The same goes if anyone's offended by any sexist or homophobic jokes on here too.
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 21, 2008 9:55:36 GMT -1
I take it if you didn't know Cav and just read it on face value that you'd assume he was a redneck
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 21, 2008 9:56:59 GMT -1
I take it if you didn't know Cav and just read it on face value that you'd assume he was a redneck In court, his comment could probably have been filed under inciting racial hatred. Again, we knew he was joking, as stupid a joke as it was, but...
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Post by ArgyleNeil on Feb 21, 2008 9:57:15 GMT -1
I have never been rude..... your sig does it for you ;D I am innocent I tell you
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 21, 2008 9:58:38 GMT -1
I take it if you didn't know Cav and just read it on face value that you'd assume he was a redneck Or worse!
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 21, 2008 9:59:40 GMT -1
your sig does it for you ;D I am innocent I tell you what like 'it was my thumb not me in your ass lady'
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Post by ArgyleNeil on Feb 21, 2008 10:00:48 GMT -1
what like 'it was my thumb not me in your ass lady' Where did I put my sausages?
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 21, 2008 10:03:03 GMT -1
what like 'it was my thumb not me in your ass lady' Where did I put my sausages? back to porking..............
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 21, 2008 10:05:30 GMT -1
I take it if you didn't know Cav and just read it on face value that you'd assume he was a redneck In court, his comment could probably have been filed under inciting racial hatred. Again, we knew he was joking, as stupid a joke as it was, but... So it would have got the board closed down, to be honest the topic is boring, Cav will return and hopefully he'll be more careful in future. If people are upset then they should tell people at the time, and I'm sure it'll be resolved in an adult manner. if not thats what we have Mods for...................
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 21, 2008 10:08:48 GMT -1
In court, his comment could probably have been filed under inciting racial hatred. Again, we knew he was joking, as stupid a joke as it was, but... So it would have got the board closed down, to be honest the topic is boring, Cav will return and hopefully he'll be more careful in future. If people are upset then they should tell people at the time, and I'm sure it'll be resolved in an adult manner. if not thats what we have Mods for................... Exactly how it happened. Could've got the board in deep trouble, people told Cav it was out of order, he left it there, so the mods acted after people complained to them. Anyway, H - any news on the Bran Flakes?
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 21, 2008 10:14:34 GMT -1
So it would have got the board closed down, to be honest the topic is boring, Cav will return and hopefully he'll be more careful in future.
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