A level playing field.

[garinda]

Part of the interest, and dare I say fun, of debating issues on here, whether they be daft or serious, was that all the players who took part played on a level playing field, so to speak. Everyone had an equal chance.

I've posted many times that every member has an equal right to air their point o view. Spelling, grammar, big words weren't a necessity to allow everyone who wanted to have their say, even if they were shot down in flames by everyone else. Their voice was heard.

I sadly believe this is truly not the case anymore, and that saddens me greatly.

 

[junetta]

I know where you are going Rindy x

 

[Neil]

Why do you say that? Has something been said or done?

As for spelling and grammar mine are terrible.

 

[MargaretR]

I know exactly what you mean, and the fact is you can't clearly say it for fear of 'rule breaking'.
I have had the same experience today that you have, and I am annoyed too.

 

[K-P]

I guess its one of them secret threads...... either that or someones being a drama queen and waiting for a few more to ask whats going on....


oh hum

 

[garinda]

I know where you are going Rindy x

Thank you.

I'm glad it's not just me that's noticed.

Though I'm not going off in a huff, that would be giving in to the injustice.

Neil, I fear I can't be anymore specific, because that would break forum rules.

 

[Neil]

Go on Margaret, be a devil and tell us about it

 

[junetta]

Thank you Rindy. The first person who had acknowledged a comment from me in months x

 

[garinda]

I guess its one of them secret threads...... either that or someones being a drama queen and waiting for a few more to ask whats going on....


oh hum

Sadly as I've just posted I can't say what I'd really like to, because it would be breaking forum rules.

No drama.

Others, with half a brain, know exactly where I'm coming from.

 

[MargaretR]

Go on Margaret, be a devil and tell us about it

At the risk of a ban I will say that three of us had consecutive posts deleted.

 

[garinda]

Go on Margaret, be a devil and tell us about it

She can't.

I can't.

Hey ho, such is life.

At least we can have a moan in here, about no one imparticularrolleyes, all subtle and within the rules.

 

[MargaretR]

She can't.

I can't.

Hey ho, such is life.

At least we can have a moan in here, about no one imparticularrolleyes, all subtle and within the rules.

Well I just did! - and I don't tell lies

 

[junetta]

I'm presuming a little but I reckon that Rindy is looking back to a couple of years ago when we did have some fun on this site. Everyone was able to comment without feeling pressured and even if it wasn't politically correct we read it and gave our opinion.

As for bad grammar, why does that affect things? We are mates, aren't we?

 

[garinda]

Anyone see that film starring Sally Field called Sybil?

She had multiple personality disorder.

You know, were people have different characters, all living differing lives.

They refer to themselves in the third person, when speaking of other characters.

I heard there was a total ban on any reviews if the press, for fear of upsetting.....er, I don't really know.

 

[garinda]

I'm presuming a little but I reckon that Rindy is looking back to a couple of years ago when we did have some fun on this site. Everyone was able to comment without feeling pressured and even if it wasn't politically correct we read it and gave our opinion.

As for bad grammar, why does that affect things? We are mates, aren't we?

It has changed, and not for he better.

Fun and humour are now something that's to be stamped on.

About four years ago someone accused this site or racism. At that time I vehemently defended the forum against that accusation. I'd certainly never seen any racist comments at that time. I pointed out that we were fairly well self policed, with any unacceptable behavioue being pounced on by other members, or reported, as the case may be.

There are racist posts on this forum now, as well as a lot of other nastiness.

It seems it is only humour that is being hounded from the place, as you pointed out, and that does sadden me.

 

[Neil]

What you mean we can't upset anyone anymore?

What the hell am I going to do if I can't upset Christians, Jews, Muslims, Catholics, JW's, dog owners, ethnic minorities, Politicians and Jam Butty?

 

[katex]

Others, with half a brain, know exactly where I'm coming from.

Well, I must have been short changed in the brain department Garinda, haven't a clue what you are on about....

Seems everybody still speaks their mind on here and although not acknowledged in another post, I read lots of posts that I giggle over and speak out loudly to myself 'Good on ya!'. Think we did get told off (sortof) for putting up too long 'a quotes 'cause of computer issues.

Did actually notice that you have had a more serious head on recently, is this what it was about ? Although some brilliant witty posts from you in the last few days, so wasn't too worried.

Guess we will just have to get in the JBC to flatten out those mounds ...

 

[garinda]

Did actually notice that you have had a more serious head on recently, is this what it was about ?

No, there was just nothing that got my juices going recently, so to speak.

I can't say what I'd really like to, because I'd be breaking the rules.

(Think of the worse rule break, and you'll be half way to understanding why I'm soooooooooooooo saddened a the turn of events on here.)

 

[Neil]

Guess we will just have to get in the JBC to flatten out those mounds ...

Its a JCB but I think be would prefer your hands working on his mounds

 

[MargaretR]

I have struck the offender from my friends list on Facebook - what more can I do