Star Lady 5,400 Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Trying a slightly different approach A popular, articulate and intelligent member of this community has been banned. No one knows exactly why, although various thoughts have been voiced. Whilst I respect absolutely the right of the forum owner to ban whomsoever he wishes, the vast majority of members that have posted on various threads about this seem to think a ban is an over reaction. My dear old Mum always taught me that "sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you" and that's a maxim I've adhered to all my life. I cannot understand why anyone gets upset because a certain combination of letters either spoken or written can cause anyone to be offended. If you don't like it, ignore it. What I'm trying to say is I believe that on the information we as ordinary forum members of this community have, the ban is unjustified. EDIT I see an explanation has now been given and I accept that and thank Phil for posting it. I am leaving the majority of the above because it applies IMHO equally to many cases. Edited December 22, 2015 by Star Lady 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted December 22, 2015 Phil I did try and PM you but for some reason I am unable. Did the BSPA or office complain or has SCB been suspended just for flouting BSF warnings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted December 22, 2015 Phil I did try and PM you but for some reason I am unable. Did the BSPA or office complain or has SCB been suspended just for flouting BSF warnings. I'd say the latter. Some people sadly feel they are bigger than forum rules. No conspiracy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BritPete 625 Posted December 22, 2015 Has Putin been informed about all this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kester 3,026 Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Has Putin been informed about all this? His statement read спидвей вентиляторы толщиной сводит меня с ума Edited December 22, 2015 by Kester 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,127 Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) His statement read спидвей вентиляторы толщиной сводит меня с ума очень умно Edited December 22, 2015 by Dave Jones 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 His statement read спидвей вентиляторы толщиной сводит меня с ума очень умно Which translated to English means: speedway fans thickness drives me crazy Very clever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted December 22, 2015 I'd say the latter. Some people sadly feel they are bigger than forum rules. No conspiracy. Fully agree. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Trying a slightly different approach A popular, articulate and intelligent member of this community has been banned. No one knows exactly why, although various thoughts have been voiced. Whilst I respect absolutely the right of the forum owner to ban whomsoever he wishes, the vast majority of members that have posted on various threads about this seem to think a ban is an over reaction. My dear old Mum always taught me that "sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you" and that's a maxim I've adhered to all my life. I cannot understand why anyone gets upset because a certain combination of letters either spoken or written can cause anyone to be offended. If you don't like it, ignore it. What I'm trying to say is I believe that on the information we as ordinary forum members of this community have, the ban is unjustified. EDIT I see an explanation has now been given and I accept that and thank Phil for posting it. I am leaving the majority of the above because it applies IMHO equally to many cases. I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,127 Posted December 22, 2015 I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. I can't see that she has. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 What I'm trying to say is I believe that on the information we as ordinary forum members of this community have, the ban is unjustified. I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. I can't see that she has. Read the first quote: isn't that speaking for all members? Nobody is specifically named and I don't accept here comment. Also, I certainly welcome a tougher stance on here from the Moderator/Moderators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted December 22, 2015 I can't see that she has. She hasn't. The clue is that she says "I believe that..." Which is expressing her own opinion, and not speaking for anyone else. Read the first quote: isn't that speaking for all members? Erm...no it isn't. What exactly do you think "I" means? If you're strugging with single letter words, I don't think there's any hope. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. I didn't attempt to speak for anyone except myself which as other intelligent forum members have said is why I used the words " I believe " *with apologies to The Batchelors" Edited December 22, 2015 by Star Lady 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted December 22, 2015 I'd say the latter. Some people sadly feel they are bigger than forum rules. No conspiracy. Yet both Starman and TWK have flouted forum rules with bigoted comments and foul-mouthed outbursts and yet are still posting on here. All the best Rob 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted December 22, 2015 *with apologies to The Batchelors" How dare the Bachelors speak for everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
