Thread deleted - political censorship or what?
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Dear mods...
May I ask why you deleted my whimsical thread depicting Gordon Brown looking browner than normal?
I hope it wasn't deemed racist, as mainstream media carried discussion this week, questioning Labour's reluctance to field a black candidate for PM.
It would be of concern if you pulled the thread in response to a certain left leaning poster who appeared rattled by fun directed at the Labour Party.
Or have I missed something here...?
May I ask why you deleted my whimsical thread depicting Gordon Brown looking browner than normal?
I hope it wasn't deemed racist, as mainstream media carried discussion this week, questioning Labour's reluctance to field a black candidate for PM.
It would be of concern if you pulled the thread in response to a certain left leaning poster who appeared rattled by fun directed at the Labour Party.
Or have I missed something here...?
I was threatend with having a thread about Vista print (its been running for months) being pulled for naming and shaming
despite teh fact it highlights a proven con, a con many here have fallen foul of. So esentially a warning to others not to use a scam company is naming and shaming.
Its like saying we cant call Geoffry Archer a liar
despite teh fact it highlights a proven con, a con many here have fallen foul of. So esentially a warning to others not to use a scam company is naming and shaming.
Its like saying we cant call Geoffry Archer a liar
Stigmundfreud said:
I was threatend with having a thread about Vista print (its been running for months) being pulled for naming and shaming
despite teh fact it highlights a proven con, a con many here have fallen foul of. So esentially a warning to others not to use a scam company is naming and shaming.
Its like saying we cant call Geoffry Archer a liar
Er.... what's this? (My business cards are from Vista Print)despite teh fact it highlights a proven con, a con many here have fallen foul of. So esentially a warning to others not to use a scam company is naming and shaming.
Its like saying we cant call Geoffry Archer a liar
Stigmundfreud said:
or maybe the mod that pulled it was doing a favour to prove their power in a bid to impress the female membership
That happens a lot on forums, especially forums with a lot of mods. It is like the mods all want to be the "one" that deletes or locks threads.However i must add i never seen the thread in question as i only just logged on.
Well I commented on the thread and didn't see anything particularly wrong with it. Just a bit of fun. Has there been a humour bypass? Ok so I'm new but still, nothing commented was objectionable.
Oh.. Oh.. Oh.. has someone used the 'REPORT' button again!!! Betcha thats it.
Ok, who's gone and done it this time?
Oh.. Oh.. Oh.. has someone used the 'REPORT' button again!!! Betcha thats it.
Ok, who's gone and done it this time?
Chuffer said:
Well I commented on the thread and didn't see anything particularly wrong with it. Just a bit of fun. Has there been a humour bypass? Ok so I'm new but still, nothing commented was objectionable.
Oh.. Oh.. Oh.. has someone used the 'REPORT' button again!!! Betcha thats it.
Ok, who's gone and done it this time?
Probably some woman knowing this site. Oh.. Oh.. Oh.. has someone used the 'REPORT' button again!!! Betcha thats it.
Ok, who's gone and done it this time?
It is all i read here on times is one or two moaning minnies/ attention w
es who then hit the report button when they can no longer discuss the issue.Edited by welshbikerduck on Sunday 9th November 01:58
TVR Moneypit said:
welshbikerduck said:
Stigmundfreud said:
or maybe the mod that pulled it was doing a favour to prove their power in a bid to impress the female membership
That happens a lot on forums, especially forums with a lot of mods. It is like the mods all want to be the "one" that deletes or locks threads.However i must add i never seen the thread in question as i only just logged on.
The original picture wasn't particularly funny but there seems to be a growing "I'm not racist but ...." tendancy to some posts that must make the mods nervous.
Mark-C said:
TVR Moneypit said:
welshbikerduck said:
Stigmundfreud said:
or maybe the mod that pulled it was doing a favour to prove their power in a bid to impress the female membership
That happens a lot on forums, especially forums with a lot of mods. It is like the mods all want to be the "one" that deletes or locks threads.However i must add i never seen the thread in question as i only just logged on.
The original picture wasn't particularly funny but there seems to be a growing "I'm not racist but ...." tendancy to some posts that must make the mods nervous.
The image wasn't funny so you haven't missed out. I wouldn't deem it racist, just immature.
We all know Broon is a goon, we don't need more images of him floating about the net.
People are entitled to expression, opinon and individualism as long as they conform to what is morally and socially accepted in the culture we're living. Unfortunately it would appear the mods are covering their 'arses' for fear of someone spouting that PH is a racists safehaven. Something I'm glad to say we are not.
We all know Broon is a goon, we don't need more images of him floating about the net.
People are entitled to expression, opinon and individualism as long as they conform to what is morally and socially accepted in the culture we're living. Unfortunately it would appear the mods are covering their 'arses' for fear of someone spouting that PH is a racists safehaven. Something I'm glad to say we are not.
Los Angeles said:
mybrainhurts said:
Or have I missed something here...?
Yes. You're not invincible.Los Angeles said:
No. MBH doesn't like Kryptonite up 'im. 
Why the antagonism, LA..?I am curious about the what prompted the mod/mods to react as he/she/they did. If it's political sensitivity, I guess it was due to a complaint by a poster who leans to left and upholding such a complaint is unusual within these walls. If it's a perceived racist problem, that perception is mistaken, given the public criticism of the Labour Party this week.
Why do you have a problem with my curiosity..?
mybrainhurts said:
Los Angeles said:
mybrainhurts said:
Or have I missed something here...?
Yes. You're not invincible.Los Angeles said:
No. MBH doesn't like Kryptonite up 'im.
Why the antagonism, LA..?I am curious about the what prompted the mod/mods to react as he/she/they did. If it's political sensitivity, I guess it was due to a complaint by a poster who leans to left and upholding such a complaint is unusual within these walls. If it's a perceived racist problem, that perception is mistaken, given the public criticism of the Labour Party this week.
Why do you have a problem with my curiosity..?
Los Angeles said:
Antagonism? No, same as others on this thread - playful banter. In any event, either you're intelligent enough to know what you did might offend and took the risk, or you are not. If not, the mods step in. 
In that case, my apologies, sir. Thought you had been a touch tetchy of late, my mistake.I had no reason to think I would offend anyone. I have already explained why.
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