One rule for one, one rule for another

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 06:54

Before AJ gets on his AJ soap box and gives the answer 'Take it up with Izzet' we cant discuss it here . I have already done so and can not get an answer. I mean I can not get an answer, literally.

So I bring the question here, how is it that dogs, and shop fronts are allowed as Avatar's and Hippo's aren't.

This will probably result in me having another 100 year ban but what the hell. At least the Sad Crusader can have an easy ride.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 07:11

Hippophobia?

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 07:32

Ah and I love hippo's

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 07:39

The rules tell us that the admins are trying to build a community here and encourage posters to send photos for uploading. Why do people feel the need to be anonymous? I agree if Hippo's avatar has been removed, other pictures of dogs etc should also be removed, but why are people so reluctant to have their photos on the forum?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 07:49

Hippopotamus's are an endangered species and the hunting of them is banned!



Richard

dozza67


Joined: 11/07/2008
Posts: 607

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 07:49

The reason people are afraid to put their photo's on here is fear of being recognised by some of the nasty people on this site. There is so much back-biting and downright spitfullness on this forum sometimes. It has got a bit better over the last couple of months but even so, it can get very scary. Let Hippo have his Avatar, it's only a bit of fun.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 07:51

Sloan



Every piece of information is of use to a criminal. You have given your name, enough information to find your address and phone number in less than a minute and told the entire world that you are going to be away from home for seven weeks. Then in order to assist the burglar you have given him your photograph so that he can nip along to your house on the day you leave just to make sure you do.



That must be enough reason to be discreet on these bulletin boards, surely.

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 07:56

If that is the case, then it is very sad. I would have thought the majority of people are just looking for tips and advice and that most of the comments are merely banter. I enjoy the cut and thrust and love to hear other people's opinions, even if I do not agree with them. I like to hear recommendations for restaurants, businesses etc. and just ignore comments that I find offensive. You can usually tell from the title if it is a topic that interests you, and I personally don't open comments that I think will be of little interest.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:00

Hippo I miss your posts, please don't get banned again

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:13

Hippo.



I agree.



I sent a pic of a Pink Chilli, but Izzet, politely refused my request. Since then I have seen numerous avatars which a not members photos.



I emailed him on the 10th October requesting fairness for all. All other emails he has responded to. I'm still waiting for a response!

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:16

JohnW



If a burglar arrives at my Uk home, he/she will find my daughter, her boyfriend and 4 dogs in residence. I wish him/her luck!

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:19

I think it should be compulsory for all mods to have a picture of themselves displayed.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:19

Oh!. That's OK. Entice them in and leave others to deal with it. You obviously miss the general point.

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:24

I understand what you are saying, but I also go along with the sentiment in the rules - that the object of the forum is to build a community. I think it is a shame if we have to be so secretive.

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:27

Surely a picture of something is better than nothing..it adds a bit of colour to the page insted of boring blue and white with a tiny bit of yellow on the events and stars. just cant understand it, what ruddy harm is it?

greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:55

Maybe Hippo really is a Hippo.A talking all singing and dancing Hippo,

Grey.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 09:54

To be fair, either the rules must be amended to reflect the current situation or the rules must be fully applied. Hippo has a good point here and should be dealt with properly i.e. one rule for everyone.

ismet

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 09:56

Agreed ... it is the point I was making in message 4.

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 10:00

Elko,

There can be no other way of dealing with this, rules must apply to all. I personally can't see why people cannot have whatever picture they want so long as they are decent.

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 10:15

I sense Elko may be getting a bit "rebellious" in his more recent posts!

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 10:17

Sloan



It's not the people on the board you need to worry about. Anyone can read this. There is no need to join to read it.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 12:58

If they put my photo on they would think its an Avator and ban me!!!



Good to have hippo back, at least he is fun, not so serious as a few. Elko you are only a little rebellious and its great.



It should not be an issue if some one does not want a photo up, its called privacy! if folks want their pics up so be it, if they dont so be it. If its to do with building a community this forum, and having pics around, it should be a warning as some one has pointed out, that not every one is a friend! Dogs get poisoned, places get burgled, its a fact of life that every one just is not the same.......

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 12:58

This thread has obviously touched a nerve in at least one of the board police, their silence is ominous.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 12:59

And further it has had 335 views in five hours. Izzet listen to your members and take note.

lapta29


Joined: 09/10/2009
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 13:01

10 4 good buddy

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 13:37

RE msg 1, "Hoppi": (...) At least the Sad Crusader can have an easy ride. (...)

=> For six years now this "Mr. Hippo" cultivates his xenophobe obsession on bulletin boards: me. I don't care. But he has another obsession: his "avatar". And here I do agree with him, he has the right to show the world his "avatar". So, to satisfy this cry-baby, here it is: http://is.gd/4vAVU. My pleasure, Hoppi.

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 13:38

Three cheers for Hippo...........Hip, Hip.......Hippo .....Hip,Hip.....Hippo ......Hip ,Hip.....Hippo!



Put his ugly mug back on the picture frame.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 13:42

Ah, typo! Hoppi's avatar is here: http://is.gd/4vAVU

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:03

As usual Dutch is nasty, perhaps Dutch is only happy when he is 'at' someone! Then you wonder why new/old ones dont post any more!



Hippo we love you, as tiggy says hip hip hip hippo!

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:08

JohnW



I realise this. I don't think that I have said anything controversial enough to cause a problem. My main UK home is no less secure whether I am there or not. My other UK home would be more difficult to trace. Possibly, I and many others like me, might have a security issue when I am not in Cyprus.



I do take your point about security, but think it is less an issue of discretion and more one of transparency. I don't think I have revealed more about my circumstances than many on the forum, so am not in a minority of one. If I have any problems in the future, You will be the first to know.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:13

Dizzycows "as usual Dutch is nasty"

If you have never met him let me tell you he is one of the nicest kindest people I have met on this island and almost everyone who has met him will agree. If you actually read message 26 DC is agreeing that Hippo should have his avatar back.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:18

Nurse, this "dizzycows" knows I don't reply to her habitual nonsense - she can't stand that. So, to my delight, she keeps trying to be provocative. But she is not smart enough.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:25

Well really nurseawfull, as we are not communicating, please inform this thing, that an ignorant person such as him, just can be so nice and kind, where the hell is it shown on this forum!



Perhaps when we are over next we will come to the chess and introduce him to our thoughts. !

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:31

"An ignorant person such as him" - message 33.



You have no idea just how wrong you are.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:32

Dizzy I am sure when next you are over we would all be delighted to meet you.



Sorry you 2 I am a nurse not a referee!

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:36

Well Jeannie, I dont think from day one of several members having joined the forum, DC, has either tried his hardest to belittle, snid remarks, pics put up etc etc, he isnt kind, just a bloody coward.



Hids behind a few of the ladies, well we will see wont we how nice and kind he is!

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:40

Sorry nurse awful, did not mean to put you in that position, but thanks any way .lol

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:42

I liked the Hippo picture. Everytime I saw it, it made me smile (it's cute), however, I do prefer it when people show real pictures of themselves.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:43

I couldn't see anything wrong with the Hippo picture, either. And, he has been using it for a long time.



J

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:48

Hipps whether you want to believe it or not, it is only Izzet that can deal with your issue. You are getting nowhere posting on the board unless Izzet is logged in.

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:51

The Hippo picture always made me smile too, as does the Turtle one, spot the difference? They are surely preferable to the one of Cyprusair, I assume that is his photo, I find that quite threatening but according to the rules it is acceptable. Oh well, as they say, ours is not to reason why.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:52

ilovecyprus and Jeannie, not talking about his avatar, the links that DC is always putting up about someone or other, usually derogatory ones. It slaps to just plain nastyness,..... is this kindness?

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:55

Ooooooh AJ's here, Im scared, .......



We back on thead AJ, pics are lovely, we love it all, every one lovely, avatar lovely, your lovely xxxxxxx

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 14:58

God give me strength, or at least somebody to translate some of the garbage on this thread.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:02

Message 44



Carol - As my old mum used to say "Jesus wept - and well he might".



Can't stop - I'm off to write to all my friends, the moderators, asking them to ban people.



I may be some time!!



J

xx

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:03

msge 42



Hi dizzycows



I have had a run in with DC before. I do regret the way I acted. I do think that DC can be very direct and unsympathetic in his writing at times which can cause offence. I have also seen him show much kindness on this forum. My belief is that he is probably a very nice guy in the flesh. I have tried to say hello to him at the Lapta market to find out for myself, but I could only see his wife on the stall.

edmund


Joined: 05/02/2008
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:14

Hattikins wrote "The Hippo picture always made me smile too, as does the Turtle one"

Jeannie wrote "I couldn't see anything wrong with the Hippo picture, either. And, he has been using it for a long time."



If you had looked at the avatar link Dutch Crusader provided earlier in this thread, you will find that it shows neither Hippo's avatar nor one which he has ever used, but instead more 'dutch' mischief.



http://is.gd/4vAVU



Edmund

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:15

It seems that most on here have runs in with him, why I just do not know, as he portrayes kindness within the dogs etc, but has a grudge against people, and new ones to boot.



Well, look forward to the chess!! hubby just loves chess! but a bad looser!

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:15

Hatts msg 41 .. the picture that me laugh the most was the one of the little wee man in the sailors outfit.....still bursting my sides thinking about it!

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:17

Patrick, he looked like a gender bender, but oh so sweet !! Still, to keep on topic it was a true photograph I believe, bless.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:23

Hi I love the pictures on the forum of real people and I have met quite a few on this forum because of there pics. Also had people come up to me in the pub and say are you Nurse Awful which is great as my pic was taken 4 years ago. So I must be wearing well. made lots of new and lovely friends this way including DC.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:24

edmund, post 47. I must admit, I did not refer back to the link provided - I just assumed, wrongly, that it would be Hippo's original avatar.



Thanks for pointing it out. A little 'Dutch mischief' as you say.



J

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:26

Hippo. Just to let you know that I have emailed Izzet and asked him to look at your post. It would appear that he is unavailable at this time however I'm certain he will come back to you.

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:27

Bless the little mite for "outing" himself. enough about him and lets get back on topic.



I miss the Hippo picky.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:28

Jeannie I have just looked at it as well you have to admit it is funny! As you say a bit of mischief which we are all prone to at times.

And at the end of the day Hippo gives as good as he gets at times whether it is DC or someone else.!

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:36

Better a bit of Dutch mischief than a load of British troublemaking don't you think, Hippo is more than capable of dealing with a bit of fun.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:40

The Sad Crusader is very funny

Hippo lays on his back rubbing his tummy



But as you all know our Hans is not well

But I suppose on the state of his memory the Hippo should not dwell



Now as he has got older

The sad crusader has got bolder



A night in armour or is it tin?

Its like his hair, his regurgitation of Hippo's picy is wearing thin.



Now you old dike plugger

As your bones grow old and you start to shudder



Something more original you will have to try

Your intellect and wit, in Hippo's opinion of course are a load of .......

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 15:58

Over to DC

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 16:02

Why nurseawful?

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 16:06

Hippo,

I am very jealous. Can I have one for me too please? You don't have to be nice, just feel free to say what you like

ismet

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 16:09

Sorry, Nurse, I don't correspond with mentally sick versemongers. He started it (again) in message 1 and he may finish it. A grown up, crying over and over about his silly avatar (an avatar, of all important things in life..!), is not worth my time.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 17:00

The stage is set, the gloves are on

The bookies are there, the bets are on.



It’s Hippo and Hans, the fight will begin

Who will it be?, who will win?



My moneys on Hans, he’s lean and mean

Not like the Hippo, he’s fat, as we’ve seen



Careful now lads, no hitting below

Keep it clean, or it’s off you go

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 17:02

Well shut up then DC, if you dont like dont read.



You there at the chess next week DC?

exnavalperson


Joined: 22/07/2009
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 18:09

About two months ago, I e-mailed IZZET together with a picture and asked him to put this up for me.



This picture was not a photograph of me. I got a refusal with no explanation.



I e-mailed IZZET again giving a list of about half a dozen people with photos of dogs, cats, business premises etc. He mailed me back saying that he did not like these, only photos and he was going to speak to all the people concerned and wipe off all avatars except photos. He only removed Hippos.



HIPPO, I am sorry if I inadvertantly caused your problems on this board, but I did try to tell you on the other board, when you thought that AJ had knocked off your avatar.



IZZET< WILL YOU NOW PUT MY PICTURE UP OR KEEP YOUR PROMISE TO KNOCK EVERYBODY ELSE'S OFF THAT HAVEN'T GOT A PHOTO-----PLEASE?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 18:25

Hippo



Please may I borrow one of your horns? I believe, when ground down it could do wonders for me when grounded and taken as a tonic! It will grow back!



Richard

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 18:52

shove off Hippo - the place was great while you were banned......

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 21:46

Sloan

you seem a very trusting soul in these really quite terrible days

People will pick through people dustbins in the wee small hours to try and find any sort of information they can

Hackers hack into people computers with well written spider programs to see if they bank on-line

Old men (paedophiles) pose as children in kids chat rooms and they have a pic of a boy or girl

I think you really need to wake up take your pink glasses off and sadly look at the world as it is a very dangerous place for the naive and trusting

I hope you never have to go through what friends have had it took them 3.5 yrs to prove they were who they said and had not done things ie taken loans ect all because they got rid of an old lap top but even though they thought they had cleaned all their info off apparently it can still be retrived by the type of person you would not wish to meet

They then take out loans mortages ect ect and also passports in your name and it takes for ever to get to the bottom of

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 21:51

AlexF065. Er, what exactly do you mean, Old Men (paedophiles). Why associate Old Men with being Paedophiles? Young men in there 20's have been known to be Paedophiles. Some women also are known Paedophiles.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 22:06

What rhymes with Negitive Nick???

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 23:14

Message 1. Why are u always picking on me???? Dogs are much nicer than Hippo's, Hippos are fat and ugly and like to wallow in their own shite thats why.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 23:15

Ooher, wait for it :-(

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 23:24

Millzer you bad boy, but I do like your dog pic, he is rather a beaut isnt he......

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
23/10/2009 00:08

AlexFO65



There is no more info on my profile than many others on the forum. I have trawled through the most prolific posters and had a look. I am not wearing rose coloured spectacles as both my daughter and boyfriend have had identity theft on their credit cards. However, the community aspect of the forum appeals to me and at the moment I would like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I cannot see that anything I have done is going to make me more of a potential 'victim' than many others on the forum. I have got through to nearly 60 with a positive outlook in life. I doubt that I will change now. I am not unaware of safety issues, but could not face going through the rest of my life in an atmosphere of suspicion. You live your life as you want to and I will live mine ... and I'm loving it!!

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:27

Ok. Thanks Bill for bringing this to my attention again.



I have now gone over all avatars and removed some 40 pics which do not comply with our forum rules.



-----------

14. Member Photos

Only personal photos will be uploaded.

We are trying to build a community here, so please send your face photo.

We will not upload photos of your pets, cars, etc.

We reserve the right to accept or decline any photo as we see fit.

Visit "Edit Member Info" page and click on the Member Photo to send us your photo by email.

-----------



I hope this will now bring an end to this thread.



Please encourage your friends and fellow members to send in their face pics.



Izzet

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:31

"We are trying to build a community here, so please send your face photo."



Will you eventually be removing those who don't send ANY photo? And where's yours? Surely it would help your case if you did what you are encouraging others to do.



Izzet - Done!

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:40

Message 75 - ermmmmmmmmmm - I believe Izzet's photo is where it always has been - alongside his personal profile. A very handstome young chap he is, too.



Please keep up.



J

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:44

Jeannie - I can see that now. But can assure you that, on my last visit to the site this evening, it was not displaying! Hey, maybe that's why you can't see mine!



(I wouldn't be so stupid to post what I did if I COULD see a photo by his post!)

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:46

Blame Firefox if you like! My original question about 'will they ban anyone who opts NOT to show a photo of themselves?' still stands.



I don't see a big difference between those not displaying ANY photo and those displaying a photo that is patently NOT a photo of themselves.



And Jeannie - I also see no photo beside your posts!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:50

If a mug shot of me appeared, not only every computer screen would crack but would probably bring down all the servers as well!



Richard

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:54

PS Interpol would have a field day then make themselves redundant for lack of work!



Richard

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 01:58

Oleander - messages 77 & 78. My apologies; did not mean to infer you were stupid.



Again, I find myself agreeing (albeit rarely) with Mr Brinsley - ditto his message No. 79 - if my mug shot appeared, the entire system would collapse (possibly never to be resurrected)



Regards



Jean

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 02:04

Oh no offence taken Jeannie! I just don't really understand what all the fuss is about re the avatar piccies.

I mean unless they were pornographic or in some way offensive or blatant advertising?

You could upload a piccie of anyone on earth and how would the moderators know it wasn't you?

I'm with you - who the hell wants to look at my Fizzog?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 02:10

Thank you Mrs J W, that's twice in a week! Any further postings like that and people will start to talk!



Richard

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 02:10

Oleander,



Message 82 -so, do you reckon if I uploaded a pic of Alesha Dixon, I could convince people it was actually an old tart who's knocking 60? Well - I'll give it a go.



Trouble is, on second thoughts, I've probably met too many people on here to be able to pull the wool over their eyes



I live in hope.



J

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 02:13

Gawd not another old tart knocking 60? Could we share that photo please?



I was gonna put Demi Moore up!

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 02:23

Oleander - unfortunately, I look more like Bruce Willis.



J

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 07:16

Jeannie and Oleander......well done ladies.



Izzet, I sent you my pic (wirh my wife), but it hasn't been uploaded yet.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 07:54

RE Msg 74

Izzet why don't you listen to people they don't object to Avatars, some people prefer them why do you continue with this authoritarian attitude that you know best.

You say you are trying to build a community, then listen to what the community wants.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 09:21

Hipps



'then listen to what the community wants.'



Don't you mean 'listen to what I want.?

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 09:58

I want it as well.



That's two now.



Anymore takers?

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 09:59

AJ



I used to love your "kebab" avatar.



Now, don't tell me you're not, at least "grinning"



Are you?

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 10:10

pinkchilli



'I used to love your "kebab" avatar.'



I got the sack from the kebab house so I thought it was misrepresentation to leave my photo on the board.



I still do a mean kebab by the way.

AJ

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 10:20

You see AJ its ok for you (as one of the boards control freaks) to question my motives but when i did you banned me for a month.

So probably i will be banned now again.

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 10:38

Hippo, are you really so ugly that you have to make all this fuss over a photo/avatar, what is it that you want because this is going on for ever and getting nowhere.

jacko


Joined: 20/11/2007
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 10:50

I agree with all who have contributed to this post what is the problem with having an avatar, me personally who has been burgled twice whilst sleeping does not want to show my face on the site. It is not because i want to remain omnimous it may be because sometimes we give honest opinions to peoples threads about the way things are in cyprus. Let me remind you of the Peter Harrell instance did he and his family deserve what happened to them, one slight wrong word on a posting about a business could actually create a problem for that person. i like many of you have heard the rumours about Turkish Mafia and the bored xpats who some of them like to gossip and i personally do not want my phot for all of cyprus to see. Yes Izzet i understand you wanting to build a community on the forum but please get real the world can be a dangerous place.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 10:53

Hipps

Would you like to remind the rest of the board why you were banned?

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 11:05

Yes I have no problem in doing that.

The offence was continual sniping at moderators (your version)

My version 'daring to question your nepotistic attitudes, not listening,lack in consistency of treating peoples posts and off hand deletion of posts that don't agree with your own points of view.

And probably the most serious offence to further question the philosophy of the great Poo-bah Izzet (who didn't even have the decency to answer my e mails.)

I have copies do you want me to post those as well?

OK

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 11:11

Hipps

So why are you still posting on this board if you have so much angst about the way it is run?

AJ

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 11:20

AJ



Message 92.



Was it really you in the "kebab avatar". The chef was so very handsome! (And so very youthful!).



On a more serious note, and I do understand you have loyalties, albeit sometimes somewhat divided.



Am I correct in saying:



When you had the choice, on the previous board, to choose to either; (a) put up no photo/avatar; (b) put up a genuine likeness of yourself; (c) put up something that was not you, you chose to "represent" yourself as a "Master Chef" (oh no, not let's go there!) at a well-known local kebab house.



Did you really work there?



Why were you sacked? (You were not a Mod then).



Now, I know your grinning. Come on, use your powers of persuasion, make Hippo's day. Persuade Izzet to grant him his wish. You can then put up your "kebab avatar" and make my day too.



Regards



PC

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 11:22

Hippo should know why 'Heaton' was banned on the 'BB Forum' - apparently, he had gate-crashed their little, 'exclusive' niche 'club' and 'scored' too many 'hıts' on his controversial postings, from which they were consumed with jealousy!

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 11:28

Tenakoutou

Elaborate please.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 11:44

AJ I have nothing against 'the board' neither do I have anything against you, we have been Cyber adversaries and friends for a few years now.

Cyprus 44 provides a very useful vehicle for disseminating information, it also provides a lot of light relief even my posts about the Sad Crusader are not vindictive, I certainly would p.. on him if he was on fire.

What I do have an issue with is the unequal treatment and inability of Izzet to take on board what the members want.

And I do have an issue about nepotism some are more equal than others. i will not go into specifics but i am sure most people are aware of how some people are treated.

By ceasing to post on the board you accept the status quo and opt out, not a very positive thing to do is it?

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 12:23

AJ: Apparently, 'Heaton' was ımmediately banned from 'BB' after he posted the facts relating to 'Ech' property, a few harmless but risque jokes, and a warnıng to scuba divers relating to the nearest decompression chamber being sited in Lefkoşa. He was criticised by someone named 'Jonno' and a number of ignoramuses, who sided with 'Jonno' and claimed he was harming the diving businesses in TRNC. What he posted was entirely correct, in fact - he was banned simply because several members of 'BB's' 'core elite' couldn't face a few 'home truths'!



Hıppo is one of the 'BB' 'core elite', so I am challenging him to shed some light on this injustice.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 12:32

AJ: Apparently, 'Heaton' was ımmediately banned from 'BB' after he posted the facts relating to 'Ech' property, a few harmless but risque jokes, and a warnıng to scuba divers relating to the nearest decompression chamber being sited in Lefkoşa. He was criticised by someone named 'Jonno' and a number of ignoramuses, who sided with 'Jonno' and claimed he was harming the diving businesses in TRNC. What he posted was entirely correct, in fact - he was banned simply because several members of 'BB's' 'core elite' couldn't face a few 'home truths'!



Hıppo is one of the 'BB' 'core elite', so I am challenging him to shed some light on this injustice.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 12:36

Sorry about the 'echo' - the 1st msg didn't seem to send - time: 12:35 PM - too many online for available bandwidth!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 13:50

I agree with Hippo 100% , I also E-mailed Izzet with a complaint regarding bad language on the board as i recieved no response I tried to remind him through his request re the blog post that Izzet posted, bearing in mind this was just a harmless reminder it resulted in me being banned for 5 days .

I also think that Izzet and Mods are not taking on board what members would like to see on this forum, hence the result of some owners not posting anymore . Hope this helps as it is meant to be constructive critisim

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 15:51

Pipie. What exactly is it that 'members want to see on this forum?'



I would have thought the majority like it as it is!

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 16:12

No1Doyen



You said, "I would have thought the majority like it as it is!"



Surely you mean "I would have thought the majority liked it as it was until very recently!"



or do you really mean "as it is" with perfectly harmless avatars banned? Where is the logic of trying to make people post their own image when even the "busiest" forum admins don't do so.



In particular, I'm sure most people would think that a Hippo avatar is more agreeable and more entertaining than a picture of the real thing.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 16:34

No 1 Doydan

As a member i would like to see my personal E-mails being answered by Izzet , a rule against bad language, and more consistancy regarding rules for all members to be treated equally.

It appears that the banning of members can be quite harsh in my case 5 days some thing that was quite trivial . yet other members can appear to flout rules and not appear to be warned or banned .

Also at one time there was a warning on posts for members from Mods to keep in line so to speak, now it appears to come accross as Mods close threads willy nilly so to speak



Thanks for listening No 1 Doyen .

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 16:45

John. No I meant what I said. The majority like it as it is - with or without the avatars. Everyone has a choice to either post your picture or not. Izzet makes the rules not the mods.



Pipie. I do understand but ad I said to John - izzet makes the rules.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 16:51

Cheers No 1 Doyen.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 17:03

No1Doyen



Now you are going off topic - big crime - this thread is about avatars surely?

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 17:12

The mods are just following orders - LOL

brandy sour


Joined: 09/04/2008
Posts: 310

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 17:33

Does it matter at the end of the day what picture you put on your profile i thought it was nice to see pictures of pets & cartoons some of them matched their name which was amusing all things must come to a end for some silly reason.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 17:54

seeeeeeeeeeeee what you have done Mr hippo my doggie has gone now Izzet I see where you are coming from wanting to start a community but your site has been hacked in the past to put photos up is like saying heres my chin hit me 'tic tact toe' Hippo

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 18:00

Quite agree Millzer, lots of strange folks out there, if any one has ever been a victim of stalking perhaps most would not want their pics put up. It may sound silly to some, but every one should be aware of this....

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 20:52

Dizzycows i was a victim of a stalker from the late 70's until 1996 / 97 my photograph never appeared anywhere, this took the form of telephone calls to our residential address. Despite at least 4 ex-directory numbers and police taps on our phone this person was never caught. Our sons grew up wondering why they were never allowed to answer the phone.

I have absolutely no problem my photograph being on Cyprus44 i feel 100% safe. I would rather people knew who I was than guess and if they have a problem (which opt times happens) then they have a problem with me. I have nothing to hide or hide behind so why does others have a problem with this?

p.s. I made page 8 today a bit disappointed it never went to page 3 but what the hell! (joke)

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 22:51

I've been posting on various discussion forums for about 10 yrs now. I've never known a site insist that avatars must be actual photographs of the poster themselves.

There are zillions of websites out there offering free artistic and cartoon avatars and a lot of sites actually have their own gallery of them for you to choose from.

My view is that one of the plus points about communicating with others on the internet is that you do form an impression of someone from what they post and do not judge by appearances. Something almost everyone does in 'real life' to some extent.

In the past I have seen some cruel jibes made to posters who'd put up 'real' photos and who were obviously not caucasian, or were overweight and, in one case, much older than most others were.

Why should what we look like have any bearing on what we say, or believe, or have an opinion on ?

It shouldn't really matter whether we want to keep our gender, age, race, or physical appearance from anyone else.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 23:25

Well said Oleander,......

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 23:27

Oleander and lets not forget the cruel jibes that have been focused on "Coachie" because he choose a photograph with a drink in his hand and people have been really abusive to him. My picture shows drink on the table also, what judgement will people make of that. I agree totally with your last 2 sentences but alas there are some people on this board that are not able to relate to these.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 23:36

hang on a minute how come turtle still has his turtle sorry turtle but why should Hippo not have his hippo and millzer not have his doggie when your turtle is tact ...................Izzet come on one for all and all for one

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
25/10/2009 00:52

Message 113. John. LOL. NOT. You follow the rules like everyone else.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
25/10/2009 01:03

HYou know I thank my god that I have had the pleasure and prividgle to meet so many 44 members., Some I admit I was scared at first but without exception I have met and become friends with lovely people. I know there are a few whom I can now call friends for life. I didnt go on pictures only the feelings we had through cybespace. I have never met Hippo but loved his picture. We have tried to help each other and in most cases its worked. Im so very glad of my time on here .

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
25/10/2009 01:08

Lilli. Ditto....

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
25/10/2009 01:22

Oh hang on ... there are some websites that insist you put up a genuine (and recent) photograph of your goodself ....



Dating websites!



Perhaps the good leaders are on the lookout?



If we do put up photographs of ourselves on here, do they have to be 'recent'? At this rate, I foresee a rash of old B&W piccies of the members lying naked on rugs when they were just a few months old!



Seriously, I really don't understand this ruling at all. What is the difference between someone putting up NO photograph and putting up a photograph that is obviously not a photograph of themselves (i.e. a hippo) because it can hardly be said to have been done to mislead. I am sure no one thought the poster in question was really a computer savvy hippo.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
25/10/2009 04:43

Izzet there have been 125 posts and 1800 views-



Will you now listen to your board members or at least hold a pole.

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
25/10/2009 05:48

Hippo, don't be rude,,,I'm sure you meant "poll".....

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 231

Message Posted:
25/10/2009 12:16

I personally do not see the problem in having pictures of dogs hippos etc, they, dare I say it creates a community spirit by having them whatever they may be, providing they are not distasteful, it should not make a difference.

Izzet may wish to create a community spirit but surely we already have one? do having pictures of people make it any more or less of a community? I thought the people involved and who contribute to the forum were more important.

People have the choice whether they post a picture of themselves, if they do not want to it is because as mentioned they value their privacy or as others have mentioned they do not want to frighten the rest of us (insert smilie here I do not know how to!)

LL