ploppy Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Why do you want to share a name with a Wigan Athletic midfielder?! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Power_(footballer) It's actually a Simpsons joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I think there is (or used to be) a poster on `another forum` who`s avatar was actually a picture of Jimmy Saville - this was fairly recent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 It's an interesting discussion. I'm intrigued by people's reaction to this, fuelled I think by the sudden outpouring of offence taken in this country to Trump? I Suggested in the other thread that maybe we feel that sometimes we're morally obliged to take offence rather than actually feeling offended? The guys username was distasteful to say the least but does it really matter? Shouldn't we just humour him/her? After all don't we laugh at David Brent taking the piss out of disabled people etc? But it's ok as Brent just looks like an uneducated knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepton red Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: This does need addressing. Marcus X claimed that usernames were not important, and that there were far more important things to worry about. Well I have an issue with two usernames, but understand others don't. However, a line must be drawn. What next, people using paedophile's names or childkillers ? Imagine somebody calling themselves Ian Huntley and using his picture as an avatar ? It is also unacceptable, IMO to have the names of mass murderers being used. Some people maybe offended by the Symbolism represented by your avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, shepton red said: Some people maybe offended by your use of the Symbolism represented by your avatar. Touché. Where does it end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepton red Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Gakoe said: Touché. Where does it end? Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 13 minutes ago, Gakoe said: It's an interesting discussion. I'm intrigued by people's reaction to this, fuelled I think by the sudden outpouring of offence taken in this country to Trump? I Suggested in the other thread that maybe we feel that sometimes we're morally obliged to take offence rather than actually feeling offended? The guys username was distasteful to say the least but does it really matter? Shouldn't we just humour him/her? After all don't we laugh at David Brent taking the piss out of disabled people etc? But it's ok as Brent just looks like an uneducated knob? Can't stick The Office. Or Ricky Gervais' stand up. However, he's hilarious when unscripted and off the cuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Turbored said: Whatever happened to Jordan Tansley, don't even hear his name on 20p phone/tweet in anymore either. Has he moved away to his beloved Liverpool? Going back a few years that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Can't stick The Office. Or Ricky Gervais' stand up. However, he's hilarious when unscripted and off the cuff. Fair enough Peg. You get my point tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 hours ago, TRL said: I am sure Saddam would only really bother our kuwaiti and Iranian guests.. and maybe George w Bush and Tony Blair I am sure there are lots of Ian Huntley's Harold Shipman's and Fred West's out there who would quite like to use their name, and maybe as a username. The only ones I can see any problems with are the obvious swearing usernames. They don't bother me but as this forum is open to all including kids some may have a problem. there are people who seem to take offence as a way of life, I just accept that some people see things a little differently than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: Well, if there is a Bristol City fan called "Saddam Hussein", I would like to think that he would come up with an alternative name for his profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 minutes ago, pillred said: there are people who seem to take offence as a way of life, I just accept that some people see things a little differently than me So Hitler was cool , he just saw things differently to you . Live and let live . Sometimes you have to stand up and say ' Sorry but I'm not comfortable with your opinion ' There was something clearly wrong with the poster and his motives which made me speak out . I was not alone and as it turns out the guy had already been banned so I consider myself vindicated. I confess that that my nature is not to judge and to let others be however freedom can't exist without responsibility and consideration for others . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: This does need addressing. Marcus X claimed that usernames were not important, and that there were far more important things to worry about. Well I have an issue with two usernames, but understand others don't. However, a line must be drawn. What next, people using paedophile's names or childkillers ? Imagine somebody calling themselves Ian Huntley and using his picture as an avatar ? It is also unacceptable, IMO to have the names of mass murderers being used. It's distasteful, but will I lose any sleep over it? No. Like I say just my opinion but it's a bit soft to get offended by something posted online, especially something that is most likely there just to get a reaction. sticks and stones etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 41 minutes ago, Gakoe said: Fair enough Peg. You get my point tho? I do Gakoe. I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Well played Dolly. Keep the WUMs OUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Septic Peg said: Can't stick The Office. Or Ricky Gervais' stand up. However, he's hilarious when unscripted and off the cuff. That's mental. You're having a laugh, saying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Gakoe said: But it's ok as Brent just looks like an uneducated knob? Banter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 45 minutes ago, David Brent said: Banter Thought you were on tour, living the dream life of a rock-star, not posting on a football forum Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Anything that causes offence shouldn't be allowed, common sense is needed though, some people are a bit sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 12 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: Thought you were on tour, living the dream life of a rock-star, not posting on a football forum Dave? I've been there. I've done that, you know. That's behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Tammys Scan said: Anything that causes offence shouldn't be allowed, common sense is needed though, some people are a bit sensitive. I find your insinuation highly offensive. Anyone would think we're a bunch of snowflakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Rednwhiterob said: I find your insinuation highly offensive. Anyone would think we're a bunch of snowflakes. LJ OUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just now, Tammys Scan said: LJ OUT How VERY dare you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted February 26, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 22 minutes ago, Tammys Scan said: Anything that causes offence shouldn't be allowed, common sense is needed though, some people are a bit sensitive. Not convinced that would a good example to explain how to moderate!! FWIW, there isn't much that offends me, personally I like the sickest of humour and have scant regard for sensitivity, but I, as do all the other admin and moderators on here, have to try and find a reasonable level, whereby the fun and banter of football is maintained, without breaching legal positon and the (mainstream) moral perspective. I suppose we could have a 'safe space' sub-forum for the delicate posters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 14 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: Not convinced that would a good example to explain how to moderate!! FWIW, there isn't much that offends me, personally I like the sickest of humour and have scant regard for sensitivity, but I, as do all the other admin and moderators on here, have to try and find a reasonable level, whereby the fun and banter of football is maintained, without breaching legal positon and the (mainstream) moral perspective. I suppose we could have a 'safe space' sub-forum for the delicate posters What example? My point was basically your point just shortened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 6 hours ago, Major Isewater said: So Hitler was cool , he just saw things differently to you . Live and let live . Sometimes you have to stand up and say ' Sorry but I'm not comfortable with your opinion ' There was something clearly wrong with the poster and his motives which made me speak out . I was not alone and as it turns out the guy had already been banned so I consider myself vindicated. I confess that that my nature is not to judge and to let others be however freedom can't exist without responsibility and consideration for others . that's a pretty extreme example you have used, of course his views were wrong but there are many examples of people having different opinions where you can argue for both sides it would be a pretty dull world if we all thought the same, a lot of people might consider your opinions to be a little controversial but you believe you are right don't you and you are perfectly entitled to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Why woyld the name gestapo upset anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Why woyld the name gestapo upset anyone? If you have to ask then no one here can explain on OTIB, I suggest you read up on a little history, that doesn't include watching an episode of Foyles War btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 12 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Why woyld the name gestapo upset anyone? Without context, hard to say. When the avatar is Himmler, this might point to a poster who might be a nause. Considering that it appears the poster has previous, the 'might' turns to bloody likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've changed my avatar today, used to be the REDRUM on the door in The Shining, thinking about it not in the best of taste either, now you all get the joy of my stoat tattoo instead! I'm not being faceatious in anyway at all, I just felt uncomfortable commenting negatively whilst not questioning my own choices. RumRed by the way just means I'm a bit odd and support City, no connations there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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