A plea to all members

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 19:46

Dear fellow members



Here we are on the 4th day of a new year and we are where we left off in 2008...certain members still having a go at each other.



We all have different points of views and opinions but PLEASE let's all try and be civil to each other.



Surely if you don't like or agree with a post or comment it is better to not respond.

It has been suggested time and time again that there are certain members who have joined the board to wind other members up....by responding to their posts you are giving them the amunition to carry on.

Ignore them and eventually they will go away and annoy other boards.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 19:53

RE msg 1, puppylover : (...) Surely if you don't like or agree with a post or comment it is better to not respond. (...)



===> Dear Mrs "puppylover" : please don't tell me (us) what to do on this board. Your work starts afterwards. You're a moderator, not my motherator.

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 19:56

I agree, to some extent, but the Man U game is boring so a little light jousting kind of makes the board liven up a little.

No harm done but I will retire soon to a nice Red and a bit of cheese.

Chilly this evening.

Best wishes to all for 2009.



Sir Skogs

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 19:59

Dutch crusader



A reminder of the rules.



3. Be Polite

We take the "Be Polite" rule very seriously. We do not tolerate any rudeness. Challenge others' points of view and opinions, but do so respectfully and thoughtfully without insult and personal attack. Any member who is intentionally unpleasant or disruptive may be banned without warning.



4. Respect The Moderators

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 20:06

RE msg 4, AndyP : With all due respect for the time you & colleagues spend moderating this board. I hope my English is polite enough: I would have appreciated and applauded a moderators' message to all board members to stay away from racism and unfounded accusations. May I kindly invite the moderators to discuss the line where a posting should be judged racist? This week end - imo - showed some disturbing postings.

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 20:07

DC



Do you have to be so rude in your reply to me?

I certainly was not telling you or anyone else what to do on this board.

I was attempting to make a suggestion for the good of all members.



Yes you are right I am a moderator...but I am also a member which gives me and everyone else a right to post.



Sir Skogs.....Best wishes to you to for 2009.

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 20:12

Dutch



Have you actually read the rules?

5. Freedom of Speech

We respect every member's right to post his/her opinions, on all issues except ones questioning the legality of TRNC.

If you do not accept this rule, do not post on the board.

Any violations of this rule will result in immediate cancellation of your membership.



However, we are here to assit Izzet and he has the overall say on removing a thread completly. If you are not happy about a particular thread, then perhaps you should email him rather than being rude to the moderators.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 20:24

RE msg 7, AndyP : (...) If you are not happy about a particular thread, then perhaps you should email him (...)



===> I will do that. Because Freedom of speech never includes racism. Nowhere in the civilized world. But we obviously have a different opinion on this subject. So be it.

gibson335


Joined: 01/11/2008
Posts: 325

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 20:49

I find it a shame that a certain person spouts rubbish which then causes other people to "fall out with each other". Let's leave the criticism for those that deserve it!!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 21:53

hi puppylover i am so very sory that you have to take this cxxp. they will sort themselves out in the meantime enjoy your time with your lovely man and i thank you so much for all you have done for me and bj. he is so big now and fitted in now with the other two. i love him so much xxxx

Barabus



Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 163

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 21:57

Hi take it Lilli is talking about dogs ? could do with one soon for my boys. If there are any pups goinh anywhere please let me know. Prefer a pup as then I can train it properly. Thanks

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 22:08

Barabus

First port of call should be the Kyrenia Animal Rescue Centre.

If interested then e-mail me off board (e-mail address in my board profile) and I will help you.

AJ

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 22:08

Hi Lilli



Thank you for your kind words....such a shame that certain members have to stoop so low....but hey ho there are lots of members who are not only helpful and informative but also polite to each other.

Good to hear BJ is coming on leaps and bounds.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 00:15

hi brabus i can find you plenty of the ones i feed each night. you cant be chosey though just have to go with you instinct. they are scared as they do not know how to handle humam contact but i have two in with lena and willy who are trained and beautiful i really need to get them a home brother and sister please emaill me if you wish so i can give u more details lol lilli xxxx

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 13:42

hi puppylover

i totally agree with you.

recently this board has become a nasty bickering,backstabbing place to visit.

hopefully things will change.

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 13:52

fire starter: You should become a mod. I have seen you handle the 'other lot' pretty well and that takes some doing!

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 13:56

Puppylover and Andy your comments have been noted and will be respected.



Dee

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 13:57

Andy thanks for your help earlier



Dee

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 14:07

Dee (& All)



Time to take a deep beath and enjoy what we have... me thinks.



At the end of the day there is strife/wars the world over.

We all have different view points/opinions and have a right to view these but as I stated in my opening post ...."let's be civil to each other".



Sometimes we all have to agree to disagree.



Enjoy your day all.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 14:10

chessman

i would be useless!

i would just let them all fight it out.

i just find it so childish!

Barabus



Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 163

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 16:01

Thank you very much lil-lilli, I might just do that. probably be a month or so before i'm serıously looking for one....I'd really love a rough collie (my usual breed), but I woudln't put one through the torture of summer here.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 16:14

Hi Barabus and welcome to our lovely friendly forum (lol). I think you may have answered Lilli on the wrong thread!!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 16:15

Oops just re-read the thread, it was the right one after all!!

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 16:16

Deaf ears I fear.

Barabus



Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 163

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 16:19

Yes jelly....I do believe so !! but after 3 months any communication is better than none.