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  • Dalkirst
    Dalkirst Posts: 9,210 Forumite
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    Sorry to hear that Cheeky i/we did notice you wasn't around for a while and posting the Express? comps at the weekend,is that why?:(
    Darren
  • catz747
    catz747 Posts: 20,381 Forumite
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    I stopped pointing out duplicates after I got some nasty pm's from newbies objecting to 'check the thanks' I now leave them for other people to point out - I avoid duplicating my own entry, but unfortunately no longer help other people to do the same. I found it wasn't worth the hassle.

    That's terrible :mad: we missed you - wrote to you in the discussion thread :)
  • rrickyuk
    rrickyuk Posts: 8,335 Forumite
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    Cheeky - if I got that kind of PM I would post the reply on here, and feel perfectly justified in doing so, without, of course, quoting the PM.

    I think that it is a real shame we've all lost out on your posting (if that is the reason for your absence).

    If I could do Dalkirst's bells and girls thing to cheer you up, I would. This is the best I can do::j Sorryicon7.gif
    Al Mac Appreciation Society No. 188
  • furndire
    furndire Posts: 7,308 Forumite
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    That's really bad, pleased to see you back.
  • mpython
    mpython Posts: 3,677 Forumite
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    Yes, ditto here, welcome back.


    Just a thought, maybe we should ask Divadee or Kipper if the rules around finding duplicates could be spelt out in very simple terms in the sticky so that if anyone complains about a 'short' message warning to other readers they can be referred to the sticky?
    From MSE Martin - Some General Tips On Holiday Home Organisations and Sales Meetings

    DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THEM WITH A BARGEPOLE!
  • rrickyuk
    rrickyuk Posts: 8,335 Forumite
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    mpython wrote: »
    Yes, ditto here, welcome back.


    Just a thought, maybe we should ask Divadee or Kipper if the rules around finding duplicates could be spelt out in the forum rules so that if anyone complains about a 'short' message warning other readers that its a duplicate/ already posted & to check your thanks?

    I think that that is a really good idea, although I do wonder if there won't still be misunderstandings for other reasons. I know that I have learn from mistakes since I started on here... and been the victim of them too.

    I do think that spelling out that brevity does not equal rudeness, because time is limited with so many comps and a life elsewhere, could be useful.icon14.gif
    Al Mac Appreciation Society No. 188
  • T42
    T42 Posts: 837 Forumite
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    I'm not much of a poster on the comping thread...mostly because I suck at it, never being quick enough to post a new comp but I read this thread and dropped in here to add my 2 cents.

    1. Cheeky - yer one of the best in this forum, please don't take any notice of any mean/rude pm's - it's sad that they could have been so horrid as to make you stop posting alerts about duplicates. Come back, we've missed you.

    2. "Check the thanks" is common forum jargon here so really, it would have been nice for BettiePage NOT to just have jumped to conclusions, particularly if she is new. You know what happens when you assume stuff...you make an a** out of you and me. :rolleyes: Nevertheless, welcome. You'll soon learn that this forum is very friendly and helpful.

    3. Dalkrist - thanks for pointing out that its a duplicate - I'm sure you've saved a hell of a lot of people from disqualifying themselves (myself included). Cheers!:beer:

    4. The whole bells and girls things sounds kinky!;)

    5. Monkey spanker (since nobody had mentioned it, I thought I would). :D
    :D if you don't have anything nice to say, keep schtum.
  • rrickyuk
    rrickyuk Posts: 8,335 Forumite
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    T42 wrote: »
    I'm not much of a poster on the comping thread...mostly because I suck at it, never being quick enough to post a new comp but I read this thread and dropped in here to add my 2 cents.

    5. Monkey spanker (since nobody had mentioned it, I thought I would). :D

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I hope I haven't just disturbed the neighbours, because you made me guffaw!!:rotfl::rotfl:
    Al Mac Appreciation Society No. 188
  • Dalkirst
    Dalkirst Posts: 9,210 Forumite
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    Here you go then bauchtanz.gif

    And she's not the prettiest i know but you can use your imgination;)
    hawaii.gif

    Or you can have these ones if you want;)

    joshow1.gif
    aballetline2.gif

    And i don't want the ladies to feel left out so here's one especially for them:)
    eros327.gif
    Darren
  • rrickyuk
    rrickyuk Posts: 8,335 Forumite
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    Brilliant!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    Al Mac Appreciation Society No. 188
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