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[bergholt]

I have heard a few whispers, although I'm a live and let live kind of guy, but I've gotta say, man, that stuff with the livestock, that's gotta be illegal........but you do you bro.......

Wonder why that stuff is illegal honestly? Feels like nanny state.

 

[StFly]

I have heard a few whispers, although I'm a live and let live kind of guy, but I've gotta say, man, that stuff with the livestock, that's gotta be illegal........but you do you bro.......

Farm life is wonderful, more people should have such upbringing as gives a world view to mature very quickly and just start seeing the big picture is all I'll say.

Also, you've no idea just how fun it was to go "here's some rabbit's, what if we do X?" and planning both eradication and nurturing at the same time so you can still tend that land afterwards. Such beauty, even if every second step is "was that mud or a pattie?".

 

[gringo2011]

From what I saw, Mowman should have been suspended.......sidestepping the filter and calling someone a campaigner is not called for.....

Sometimes these things need saying. You'd hate someone to go through life not realising.

 

[gringo2011]

The language doesn't bother me in the slightest, but sidestepping the filter is about the intent. Everyone is well aware of the blocked and substituted words, but the intent of making the effort to get around that shows some ill feeling that is uncalled for on a forum for fellow supporters of a football team. Let's keep things in perspective here, this is not a kindergarten, but it is supposed to be a fun place to interact with like-minded people.......

Old mister free speech wanting to cancel everyone for rude words. Won't somebody think of the children.

 

[gringo2011]

I'll just say, happy to chat to people in private if the need arises to question things for added context. Might not agree with things but respect gets respect and we all grow yes?

Did lol though, as been accused of a great many things since being a mod, being heavy handed is not one of them, that's new, thanks for that.

You are alright. The other blokes banned me for joking around saying that they were heavy handed. Blocked all messaging so I that couldn't even question it. George was at least not power crazed. Yes I know they'll try to give me another points ban.

 

[kernelT]

From what I saw, Mowman should have been suspended.......sidestepping the filter and calling someone a campaigner is not called for.....

Calling a spade a spade or a knob a knob is play-on IMO.

 

[Teflon]

Calling a spade a spade or a knob a knob is play-on IMO.

Agreed you’re a knob play on.

 

[True Believer]

Old mister free speech wanting to cancel everyone for rude words. Won't somebody think of the children.

Not at all, but there's no need to get nasty, we're all supposed to be on the same team here aren't we?

 

[MUFKilda]

Just words. Even without the filter, everyone knows what campaigner means. Dunno why that would make it any better (for those that care about bad words)

For a long time I didn’t know. Thinking it was an Aussie term, I would type the full word campaigner.

 

[Mat Mann]

heavy-handed...... Some of the stuff we should action and don't....

I'd rather not infract people period, show some restraint, a modicum of respect, basic manners, and mods wouldn't have to get involved at all.
Argue all you want, doesn't bother me. Get abusive, get personal, circumvent the word filters, that says far more about you than the mods. This forum should be for all to enjoy, not just the loudest or most abusive.

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[Dr Spaceman]

Not at all, but there's no need to get nasty, we're all supposed to be on the same team here aren't we?

In theory yes, but……

The banter among the normal posters is like a friendly game of tag.

The banter among the ITK posters is like a cross between squid games and UFC where the participants have been infused with cocaine and had electrodes attached to their testicles.

 

[gringo2011]

Not at all, but there's no need to get nasty, we're all supposed to be on the same team here aren't we?

Not sure you're aware of everything that's happened on the forum over the years. It's like a colosseum. You are one of the more shit stirring posters on here too.

 

[Yawkey way]

When I first joined this place was out of control especially on Friday and Saturday nights, the later the worse it got. I had read the threads for years before joining and it was out off control.

George was good for the place his particular style helped clean the place up. He wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea and yes became self indulgent but imo getting rid of him instead of working with him was a big mistake. Given some of the threats and the posters involved imo it was an amazing effort.

I’ve got nothing against the guys who have taken over but the place isn’t the same and feels like one side who hated George and anything non football or views that didn’t align with their’s have had a massive win.

 

[gringo2011]

heavy-handed...... Some of the stuff we should action and don't....

I'd rather not infract people period, show some restraint, a modicum of respect, basic manners, and mods wouldn't have to get involved at all.
Argue all you want, doesn't bother me. Get abusive, get personal, circumvent the word filters, that says far more about you than the mods. This forum should be for all to enjoy, not just the loudest or most abusive.

We are human, we make mistakes, you are always welcome to DM us, and we are happy to discuss our actions respectfully.


It might also pay for some to re-read the board rules
specifically


and understand how the infraction points system works

Terms and rules

You must agree to these terms and rules before using the site.

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You guys don't even live by those rules.

 

[Yawkey way]

Not sure you're aware of everything that's happened on the forum over the years. It's like a colosseum. You are one of the more shit stirring posters on here too.

Exactly it was out of control at one stage.

There’s still plenty of trolling on here it didn’t just disappear with one ban, imo others have gleefully filled the void. It doesn’t really bother me, to be honest the place would be pretty boring if we all agreed on everything. I feel like we’ve become mainstream which is quite something for saints bigfooty.

I don’t enjoy feeling like we’re being censored to conform to particular views.

 

[True Believer]

Not sure you're aware of everything that's happened on the forum over the years. It's like a colosseum. You are one of the more shit stirring posters on here too.

Me !!!



Shocked.


Shocked I tells ya......

 

[True Believer]

In theory yes, but……

The banter among the normal posters is like a friendly game of tag.

The banter among the ITK posters is like a cross between squid games and UFC where the participants have been infused with cocaine and had electrodes attached to their testicles.

Is there anywhere I can sign up to stream that second one?

 

[True Believer]

Not sure you're aware of everything that's happened on the forum over the years. It's like a colosseum. You are one of the more shit stirring posters on here too.

That's fair, I'm not even sure I am aware of everything happening in the room I am standing in, and I'm certainly not across the history of BF, nor am I interested in being so. Maybe simply deleting the post and some kind of warning was appropriate, but it did seem to be getting nasty......

I would take issue with being cast as a shit-stirrer though.............I didn't think I was that obvious......

Note to self....dial up subtle factor 3 notches.....

 

[True Believer]

heavy-handed...... Some of the stuff we should action and don't....

I'd rather not infract people period, show some restraint, a modicum of respect, basic manners, and mods wouldn't have to get involved at all.
Argue all you want, doesn't bother me. Get abusive, get personal, circumvent the word filters, that says far more about you than the mods. This forum should be for all to enjoy, not just the loudest or most abusive.

We are human, we make mistakes, you are always welcome to DM us, and we are happy to discuss our actions respectfully.


It might also pay for some to re-read the board rules
specifically


and understand how the infraction points system works

Terms and rules

You must agree to these terms and rules before using the site.

www.bigfooty.com

I have a question, why is sympathetic discussion of far-right topics specifically listed as against the rules, rather than simply "extreme political views" ?? Or is the support and promotion of the values of someone like, say Stalin, deemed acceptable?

 

[MUFKilda]

I don’t know about personal grudges and won’t comment, as I don’t know what’s been going on, but it’s always a shame when people who don’t even know each other in real life fall out online. I’m sure most of us have said things we regret; it’s easy to get carried away, forgetting there is a real person behind the username. We can forget our manners when there isn’t another person looking back at us. I’ve done it.

I have no idea what happened with George. I can only say that my own experience of him was positive, and he certainly put the work in as a forum moderator. It’s a shame these things happen. I hope he’s okay.

Who remembers Plugger66? That guy used to take some amount of vitriol, but I always found him okay.

Best thing for anyone when things are getting unpleasant is use the ignore function for a while. It can help avoid a lot of problems.

 

[StFly]

I have a question, why is sympathetic discussion of far-right topics specifically listed as against the rules, rather than simply "extreme political views" ?? Or is the support and promotion of the values of someone like, say Stalin, deemed acceptable?

We're in open discussion to review these things at present, so grain of sand and things can change preamble yadda yadda.

Far-Right topics is more open to include not just politics but also religious, gender, predilection for that range and other problem areas on a board that lacks context clues of facial movements for an example.

"political views" shoehorns it to a single field, as you're dealing with many people from many regions who may have differing regions for "basic" English terms. Far right politics n one place would not be far right in a different place one might find themselves in.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

I have a question, why is sympathetic discussion of far-right topics specifically listed as against the rules, rather than simply "extreme political views" ?? Or is the support and promotion of the values of someone like, say Stalin, deemed acceptable?

Because the inmates are running the asylum. A visit to the religion and politics threads on the main board tells you all you need to know about those “running the show”.

 

[True Believer]

I’m sure most of us have said things we regret; it’s easy to get carried away, forgetting there is a real person behind the username.

I regret nothing I've said, ever. Nothing......

And the vast majority of it was utter bullshit.....

That's how staunch I am!!

Come at me.....

 

[MUFKilda]

Because the inmates are running the asylum. A visit to the religion and politics threads on the main board tells you all you need to know about those “running the show”.

One of the downsides of the internet is it provides a soap box to the loonies. Democracy isn’t perfect.

 

[jwikked]

One of the downsides of the internet is it provides a soap box to the loonies. Democracy isn’t perfect.

That’s the upside of the internet. Being able to share unpopular beliefs and opinions.

Should never be taken away.