Oztalgian 3,269 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Bl**dy idiot drivers that do not pull over and get out of the way of emergency vehicles that are responding to accidents or incidents. Heaven forbid that they lose a few seconds in their headlong dash to get where they are going. One day it may be them or their loved ones that need help. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 The other side of scenario is the clowns that suddenly hear a siren, or see blue flashing lights, and immediately do an emergency stop even though the ambulance or whatever isn't in their lane. I've been behind idiots like that several times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Considering Loppys quote: "In a world full of lies, to speak the truth is to be a radical." and Clff tons implied threat , The next post will be on a completely different subject, makes me uncomfortable. Is it me? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 No it isn't you Brew, but in the interests of peace and serenity, I'll shurrup! I like it here. Actually the quote was not original with me. I think it may have been George Orwells, but I agree with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I don't consider Cliff tons post to be a threat. Things were getting too out of hand. I believe in free speech but it was close to being insulting. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,303 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act! That's the closest I can find...author unknown. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Reading the posts again I see nothing insulting, or even close, just people giving their opinion on the topics subject. 'Things that pee you off' 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 9 minutes ago, denshaw said: I don't consider Cliff tons post to be a threat. Things were getting too out of hand. I believe in free speech but it was close to being insulting. But no one was insulted. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I didn't see anything particularly insulting either, but with all due respect to Cliff Ton, he's the moderator and I am guessing that he may have decided that had it been allowed to continue it might have become a potential liability to the site. Fair enough with me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 By its very nature a thread entitled, 'things that pee you off' could very easily offend some poor soul. Some things I don't like, others could consider an insult. And vise versa. So if I ever read this thread at all I come to it with a thick skin. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 The members have responded to the title with their own pet gripes. I moaned about the continued blaring of police and ambulance sirens, which REALLY grates with my ears. Unbelievably, someone got uptight about it ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Perhaps it's time to clear a bit of room on the site then. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 20 minutes ago, catfan said: But no one was insulted. You should see the things we have to delete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,577 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Fair comment Loppy,"if thy right eye offends thee,pluck it out" Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Can't speak to that, Den, because I along with other members don't see them. In fact I never think of it. I tend to assume that what I am seeing is all there is. I probably wouldn't make a good mod' I'd get me self in trouble real quick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 denshaw the things you have to delete have nothing to with this discussion and as the owner and moderator of a forum in another place I know the sort of things you mean though I'm probably more tolerant. Suffice it to say I don't like censorship. I'll shut up now, sit in my corner, drink my tea and only think politically correct thoughts for the rest of the evening. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Deleting posts has a lot to do with this discussion, I'm sorry that you don't like censorship but if we receive reports about a thread we have to make sure it's not offensive or insulting. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 42 minutes ago, catfan said: But no one was insulted. With respect, Catfan, just because no-one publicly said they found some of the posts offensive, that doesn't mean they were OK with them. I believe there are several members who rarely post but still follow topics on the forum... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 No names or inuendo was used Margie. Anyway we.ve moved on now. ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 OK Catfan xx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Insulting, definitely yes, but then some of us have moved on or didn't need to move on in the first place 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Nice point Ann. To put it bluntly.. there were a couple of posts above which were insulting to a small proportion of the population which as far as I can see is not insulting the rest of the population in return... I'm saying this.. then no more on this topic. : There has always been and probably always will be a small proportion of the population which is 'gay'. I see this as something in nature. I certainly do not see it is a 'lifestyle choice'. I do not believe that people choose their sexuality, any more than they choose the colour of their eyes. They are what they are and the more honest we are about this the better for all. Just one more point. Who knows how many people from sexual and religious minorities we have posting here.. or at least looking in? Does this make us think? Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 I fully appreciate that yesterday, there was a request from Admin, to cease discussing homosexuality, and homophobia. Well this request obviously hasn't be taken onboard by people expressing pro gay views, and dismissing anti gay views. Their thought is that this may cause distress to any gay members. Well, what about the possibility of any members being accosted, propositioned or worse by predatory homosexuals, especially if they were young at the time? Shouldn't their views be heard, as this may relieve them of despair, worry, and possible hatred that has been building up inside them for years. They deserve a hearing. Sorry Admin, but I think it needed to be said. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Freedom of speech should not be curtailed. Whatever I say it will always offend someone and likewise I might be potentially offended by others. I’m thick skinned enough not to be remotely bothered. A day I have not offended someone is a day wasted! 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Currently, fireworks being let off weeks prior to Bonfire Night, and the succession of petrified dogs consequently barking. Yes, I know we now must embrace Diwali, and other alien customs, but surely fireworks can be manufactured that don't bang ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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