Moderation in all things

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 09:40

Why do good posters keep leaving or being forced to leave due to unfair moderation, we all know that 1 certain poster is an irritant and is desperate to become a moderator...he is arrogant, ignorant and a thoroughly unpleasant person but it would seem some on here haven't the brains to see through him, he is an avid poster, or was and is making an IMHO unwanted comeback.





Even a good moderator like AJ has felt the need to resign his post out of criticism from the lesser intelligent posters.



I know this will be either moderated or I will be banned but quite frankly I would rather that than have to suffer this man on here...I speak of course of the windbag WYN...a man who even if joking is derogatory regarding his wife (unforgiveable in my eyes) and to all women, he is clearly a msysogenist and a homophobic nasty...



So just incase I am booted..to all I have had the pleasure to correspond with over the last few months, I bid a fond farewell.





Dee xx

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 09:44

Edited for correction of spelling mistake... misogynist

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 10:04

Dee



Which of the personal insults, "windbag" "misogynist" or "homophobic" least contravenes the board rules?



I have not edited your post and would ask others not to do so unless requested by Wyn as they are fairly low level insults but nevertheless insults.



We all come across people we don't get on with in life, both in the real and cyber worlds. In the real world it's easier sometimes to avoid them but if in the cyber world then just try to ignore them (a luxury not afforded to moderators as we scan at least all threads).



I hate to see anyone go, but I honestly haven't seen any examples of action by the mods to shut down an opposing arguement so if the board rules which are for the benefit of all are adhered to then there shouldn't be a problem.



Happy Posting all



Harold2555

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 10:06

pointless post, Dee...



Start worrying about something relevant, like getting your deeds !





Nick

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 10:29

nn not sure I want them :0 pointless it may be but true nonetheless.

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 10:54

Deecyprus,

I must take issue with you on this, have you ever met John Cooper ?



He and his wife are two of the nicest people on the planet, his sense of humour is to put it mildly teasing, to put it bluntly 'wicked' his wife has posted in response to his jibes on a number of occasions (when the asylum governer lets her have access to a puter, which is not too often) this is all fun, pity you cant recognise it for what it is.

John is a passionate man and loves 44 and other sites, he speaks as he finds and one cannot fault him for that, please do not castigate him he is undeserving of it

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 10:57

I have met him , top chap.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 11:09

aw Dee - just think how happy you'll feel holding them, knowing no other person on the planet recognises them !





Nick

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 11:10

Glencoe you are entitled to your opinion as I am of mine. I don't see what you do.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 11:11

nn I would rather hold Antonio Banderas and make a lot of women on the planet jealous

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 11:29

I have never actually met John, but have spoken on matters on the phone a couple of times, and quite a number of times by email. He is politeness personified.

Remember, many of his posts are written whilst he has his tongue firmly in his cheek.

All I would say is that when I posted a call to help a young TC chap (see post here): http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/7260.asp

John is so "thoroughly unpleasant" that he arranged and bought the items required, and eventually with the help of some others got the goods to Cyprus. The family of the boy are extremely grateful.

I think what a lot of people hide from is 'the truth' and John speaks it 'as he sees it', nothing wrong with that, it's called opinion, like others post opinions, like there is an opinion in msg #1, a right to which Dee upholds in msg #9. So, allow others the same priviledge.

John will certianly not complain about insults so trivial.

billybuck


Joined: 12/11/2008
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 11:58

brian24001,

I think i am going to be sick

Deepcyprus,you stay put,you have a opinion,voice it,can you imagine sitting at the dinner table with that lot,what a boring evening,mind you,they would not offend anyone,there tongue in each others cheek.

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 12:58

Oh dear......yet another post about "unfair" moderation,and "good" posters having to leave.



Don't be a martyr......if you want to leave,then just leave....but leave quietly and with dignity.



This is a messageboard.....a lively discussion forum for people to come together and share information,views and opinions.



It is NOT a cliquey ex-pat watering hole for people with one mind-set to come and whinge and moan about others!

Use the forum selectively....you don't have to read or respond to everything and everyone!

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:11

Billy buck thanks xx

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:13

Cronos, careful blisters can be very painful and all manner of infections can be introduced

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:15

I have to agree with deecyprus, especially seeing he has twice singled us out for his caustic wit. I have had several emails from him telling me to check my facts after he accused us of something he got completly wrong. His "Appology" (this is how it was spelt) was a very weak attempt at saying sorry, but we let it go. Then again last week he started again, so yes dee we agree.

P

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:19

Dee...msg 15.



Sorry...I just don't understand your cryptic reply....is it an "in-joke" ?



The points I raised were valid.



Some people don't like moderation full stop....but would run a mile if they were asked to do the same job!

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:20

The-Wicks, sadly there are people in this life that cause a stir and then say what did I do, this insiduous little man is a prime example

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:21

Dc4 and The Wicks...Please tryto forgive and forget for 2009 .life is too short as it is without bearing a grudge to your grave..Go on give it try you never know you might get usedto the idea...

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:24

For pity sake ! what happened to all that good will for 2009 . It did'nt last long did it ?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:28

Come on guys and gals let's all move on in 2009, a clean slate to start the year Let bygones be bygones. We are all adults and this forum is for all of us to enjoy.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:32

Coachie I am one of the easiest going people & I don't hold a grudge, but dee has supported us & we would now show her our support. Not everybody can get on together, as with anything in life, as in this case. If no more animosity is shown we are more than happy to draw a line under this. I take it we can still buy you a drink in June.

P

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:33

Bill, done.

Paul

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:37

Well done Paul. You've just shown everyone how much strength of character you have. Bill

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:41

I have said on many ocassion that if HE ignores me I will ignore him..

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 231

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:41

It is obvious Deecyprus4 that you dislike Wyn intensely, but as Harold points out you do not get on with everyone in this world, so you have to live with it.



I have never met Wyn and those that have say his jokes about his wife are purely that, jokes, I think some laugh with him rather than at him, and his wife is fully aware of his observations of her 'sanity'.



I rarely post now, but do read some of the posts I think are relevant, just to keep abreast of the situation. When I joined this forum we did not have the plethora of moderators we have now, probably due to our numbers being smaller than they are now, and Izzet plus a couple more could keep on top of it not that they had to moderate much (if my memory serves me right) and I suspect it is because we respected each others opinions and values, yes we had debates/discussions/disagreements but it did not descend into the insults/abuse/ sarcasm that seems to appears far too frequently on this forum.

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:50

Dee cyprus

I cannot get my head round the need for you post in the first place unless it was to rekindle old flames and reopen old wounds, stoking the fire jumps to mind, in my humble opinion, you would be better served ignoring what you dislike about the said member and channelling your efforts into something constructive, after all YOU started this thread not said member so you obviously want to keep things going, your message 25 confirms this, at no time has he even entered this discussion

Over to you

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 13:57

Following on from message 26, I also think there are persons on here who 'multiple post'. They have 2 or 3 or even 4 different names and post rubbish and various statements in order to cause arguments against the other posters. I'm not a gambling man but I'd certainly lay money on it.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 18:36

well said dee!