Star Lady Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Trying a slightly different approach A popular, articulate and intelligent member of this community has been banned. No one knows exactly why, although various thoughts have been voiced. Whilst I respect absolutely the right of the forum owner to ban whomsoever he wishes, the vast majority of members that have posted on various threads about this seem to think a ban is an over reaction. My dear old Mum always taught me that "sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you" and that's a maxim I've adhered to all my life. I cannot understand why anyone gets upset because a certain combination of letters either spoken or written can cause anyone to be offended. If you don't like it, ignore it. What I'm trying to say is I believe that on the information we as ordinary forum members of this community have, the ban is unjustified. EDIT I see an explanation has now been given and I accept that and thank Phil for posting it. I am leaving the majority of the above because it applies IMHO equally to many cases. Edited December 22, 2015 by Star Lady 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Phil I did try and PM you but for some reason I am unable. Did the BSPA or office complain or has SCB been suspended just for flouting BSF warnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Phil I did try and PM you but for some reason I am unable. Did the BSPA or office complain or has SCB been suspended just for flouting BSF warnings. I'd say the latter. Some people sadly feel they are bigger than forum rules. No conspiracy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Has Putin been informed about all this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kester Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Has Putin been informed about all this? His statement read спидвей вентиляторы толщиной сводит меня с ума Edited December 22, 2015 by Kester 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) His statement read спидвей вентиляторы толщиной сводит меня с ума очень умно Edited December 22, 2015 by Dave Jones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 His statement read спидвей вентиляторы толщиной сводит меня с ума очень умно Which translated to English means: speedway fans thickness drives me crazy Very clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'd say the latter. Some people sadly feel they are bigger than forum rules. No conspiracy. Fully agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Trying a slightly different approach A popular, articulate and intelligent member of this community has been banned. No one knows exactly why, although various thoughts have been voiced. Whilst I respect absolutely the right of the forum owner to ban whomsoever he wishes, the vast majority of members that have posted on various threads about this seem to think a ban is an over reaction. My dear old Mum always taught me that "sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you" and that's a maxim I've adhered to all my life. I cannot understand why anyone gets upset because a certain combination of letters either spoken or written can cause anyone to be offended. If you don't like it, ignore it. What I'm trying to say is I believe that on the information we as ordinary forum members of this community have, the ban is unjustified. EDIT I see an explanation has now been given and I accept that and thank Phil for posting it. I am leaving the majority of the above because it applies IMHO equally to many cases. I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. I can't see that she has. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 What I'm trying to say is I believe that on the information we as ordinary forum members of this community have, the ban is unjustified. I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. I can't see that she has. Read the first quote: isn't that speaking for all members? Nobody is specifically named and I don't accept here comment. Also, I certainly welcome a tougher stance on here from the Moderator/Moderators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I can't see that she has. She hasn't. The clue is that she says "I believe that..." Which is expressing her own opinion, and not speaking for anyone else. Read the first quote: isn't that speaking for all members? Erm...no it isn't. What exactly do you think "I" means? If you're strugging with single letter words, I don't think there's any hope. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I am not so sure that you can speak on behalf of all BSF members. I didn't attempt to speak for anyone except myself which as other intelligent forum members have said is why I used the words " I believe " *with apologies to The Batchelors" Edited December 22, 2015 by Star Lady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'd say the latter. Some people sadly feel they are bigger than forum rules. No conspiracy. Yet both Starman and TWK have flouted forum rules with bigoted comments and foul-mouthed outbursts and yet are still posting on here. All the best Rob 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 *with apologies to The Batchelors" How dare the Bachelors speak for everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Trying a slightly different approach A popular, articulate and intelligent member of this community has been banned.. Starman banned ? Wow, never saw that coming ! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Trying a slightly different approach A popular, articulate and intelligent member of this community has been banned. No one knows exactly why, although various thoughts have been voiced. Whilst I respect absolutely the right of the forum owner to ban whomsoever he wishes, the vast majority of members that have posted on various threads about this seem to think a ban is an over reaction. My dear old Mum always taught me that "sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you" and that's a maxim I've adhered to all my life. I cannot understand why anyone gets upset because a certain combination of letters either spoken or written can cause anyone to be offended. If you don't like it, ignore it. What I'm trying to say is I believe that on the information we as ordinary forum members of this community have, the ban is unjustified. EDIT I see an explanation has now been given and I accept that and thank Phil for posting it. I am leaving the majority of the above because it applies IMHO equally to many cases. Whilst I agree that SCB is an articulate, intelligent and popular member of this forum, he isn't and shouldn't be above the same rules as the rest of us. I hope he is back posting very soon, with lessons learned, IMO this forum is a poorer place for SCB not being here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 IMO this forum is a poorer place for SCB not being here. Nobody seems to be missing Starman though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Nobody seems to be missing Starman though lol Where is he have I missed something is he banned too.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Where is he have I missed something is he banned too.? SCB is not banned, he is suspended!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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