Moving this board.

dervish

Topov wrote: »

And what about my comment that EVERY thread on this board descends into argument, bullying, vitriol and (if your contributing) racism.

Actually most threads never descend into petty name-calling or hatred.

Many do however have strong , occasionally heated debates. Most of the time people stay the right side of the line.

I have noticed it is easier to keep threads civil and on track if you don't throw personal and libellous accusations around (such as calling people 'racist). :rolleyes:

lostinrates

Topov wrote: »

Interesting that you highlighted the bit I wanted to comment about. You must have selected memory because it seems that every second week your threatening to leave because of all the arguments and bullying, yet here you are trying to defend the place.

Speak the truth, its the only way to get the morons out of MSE and make the place a better forum. Name and shame them, stop tip-toeing around the landmines, trying to make everyone your friend.

Not every second week, but certainly I have been disillusioned recently, by the bad stuff, as I have commented here and in the thread in site feedback. I'm defending what I consider valuable, not the undenyable rubbish, much of which you have raised in this thread.

Although you are insulting me with the selective memory comment, I do have a neaurological condition which has lead to a small degree of brain damage and I do forget a lot as a result Its therefore impossible for me to disagree with your insult Its also why lots of my posts are full of missspellings and are sometimes unclear.

I don't think I do tiptoe, I've certainly said some unpopular things. I just think its possible to disagree without insulting people.

Dan:_4

Topov wrote: »

If your PPRing usernames then I would make this one your first stop. Dervish is chief racist on this board and takes every opportunity to voice a negative comment about immigrants.

Dopester is another one.

Dopester's alright.

GeorgeHowell

MSE_Martin wrote: »

UPDATE NOTE 7PM 30th March

For the time being I've changed the name of the board slightly, to give more indication of what people will find.

However the team and I are going to monitor the board. If people continue to be abusive to each other then we're going to have to start PPRing more liberally - not somethign I like doing.

So please can those who get agressive, just calm down the tone, debate is fine but scathing anger simply doesn't fit what these forums are for.

A good sentiment but unfortunately that is the nature of internet fora, especially when contentious subjects are debated -- and especially re politics and religion. I have been physically threatened (!) on football sites and received obscene personal messages and had my real identity hacked posted up on a holiday site ! This was not for being abusive etc but for expressing views which were not to the liking of certain others, and for declining to back down when bullied. Most people are okay on most fora, but the internet attracts all sorts of nutters, malcontents, and loony tunes like moths to a candle. On an unmoderated site especially it is a problem, but not one with an easy solution.

Dan:_4

Snooze wrote: »

Personally, I do not think that "you'd be mad if you bought now" is neither insulting, bullying or bad advice in response to someone asking if they should be buying right now (or in 2007 for that matter). And yes, I am guilty of making that exact response on more than one occasion and don't consider it insulting nor bullying, just sound to-the-point advice.

As you appear not to agree with such to-the-point responses, in your opinion, how should one respond to such questions then?

Rob

Do you take time to enquire about the individuals circumstances? No, you and others think a blanket "Do Not Buy" is applicable to all.

geoffky

too many fluffy huggie types over the other place..real phonies who send out false hopes:rolleyes:

chucky

Dan: wrote: »

Do you take time to enquire about the individuals circumstances? No, you and others think a blanket "Do Not Buy" is applicable to all.

he doesn't understand and if he doesn't understand he thinks everyone else is on a different planet - a very strange individual

oldMcDonald

geoffky wrote: »

too many fluffy huggie types over the other place..real phonies who send out false hopes:rolleyes:

(((hugs))) I am so sad to hear other posters sent you false hopes;):D

Snooze

Dan: wrote: »

Do you take time to enquire about the individuals circumstances? No, you and others think a blanket "Do Not Buy" is applicable to all.

You are right to a small degree but when house prices are dropping at £800 per week (or whatever ridiculous figure it is) then I think that far outweighs any other circumstances in the list of priorities, unless of course you have money to burn.

Rob

Topov_3

geoffky wrote: »

too many fluffy huggie types over the other place..real phonies who send out false hopes:rolleyes:

too many miseries like you who are too fearful to do make any decision because civilisation is on the edge of crashing down and we should all be in our cellars wearing tinhats.