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Old 23-10-2003, 13:24
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I get my reformatted pc back on line and log on for a quiet hour and something wierd seems to have been happenning over the last week.
Anyone like to update me -known sources only please.
Just a few lines is OK-any facts ?

Has the site been attacked by cyber terrorists?

i know I could read all the humongous threads but I have no time and loads seem to have been removed-and users?

i am sure I am not the only one who is confused and would like a little clarity.

All about teen BB-or is that just how it started???
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Old 23-10-2003, 13:29
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Probably best you don't know, it wasn't very nice to be honest.
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Old 23-10-2003, 13:30
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i wouldn't bother catching up on it, Vilt

It doesn't seem to have much to do with us
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Old 23-10-2003, 13:30
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I also think the sooner its forgotten the better.
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Old 23-10-2003, 13:58
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You have my sympathies Vilt, it must feel like you've logged into the wrong forum by mistake

I have read the threads but am still at a loss as to why they are being dragged out over here on DS, I am sure a lot of FMs are also members of other sites but we don't feel the need to take spiteful nasty squabbles onto other boards. Yes these all seem to be surrounding teen BB, and the threads seem very long and mainly pointless IMO. I think there are enough intelligent FMs already on DS who were perfectly capable of asking any questions that needed asking when potentially controversial posts have been made.

As for the humourous threads disappearing, that is just a crying shame IMO, I couldn't see any harm in them, just a bit of lighthearted fun

But welcome back anyway
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Old 23-10-2003, 14:19
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You have my sympathies Vilt, it must feel like you've logged into the wrong forum by mistake

I have read the threads but am still at a loss as to why they are being dragged out over here on DS, I am sure a lot of FMs are also members of other sites but we don't feel the need to take spiteful nasty squabbles onto other boards. Yes these all seem to be surrounding teen BB, and the threads seem very long and mainly pointless IMO. I think there are enough intelligent FMs already on DS who were perfectly capable of asking any questions that needed asking when potentially controversial posts have been made.

As for the humourous threads disappearing, that is just a crying shame IMO, I couldn't see any harm in them, just a bit of lighthearted fun

But welcome back anyway
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Old 23-10-2003, 14:24
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I dont think the thread was removed for the reasons most of yous are indicating (if yous are thinking the same way as me) and it will all probably start up again.

People need to make their disapproval known or alert the mods (which you may well be doing of course) but the last 2 threads that should have been removed because of hounding seem to have been removed for legal reasons instead, which to me seems to give the green light for more hounding.

edit: and I am well aware that people had done silly posts that were removed quite quickly. Nobody needs to remind me of the whole story.

another edit. Im not including Tamara and End1 in this general overview of course. And well done Anon2 for making their disapproval known too. Sometimes people read the mood wrong and 1 post of disapproval from FMs would make reasonable people think about their conduct.
 
Old 23-10-2003, 14:46
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The threads that were removed had no need to be here in the first place.

Dunno about the silly ones though. I haven't been keelhauling contestants because I can't get the hang of pirate speak
 
Old 23-10-2003, 14:58
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The original keelhaul a conestant thread was deleted due to some unsavoury comments made by other fm's, hence we have keelhaul a contestant revisited.

Don't worry about the pirate speak, I can't do it either but you will be happy to know me and my kettle are very happy there LOL!
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Old 24-10-2003, 12:43
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Thanks for the comments but no one has even attempted to answer the question of the thread.
I would honestly like a few concise and precise lines from someone I could trust.
I do not want to leap to any incorrect conclusion here.
And now I find several major and respected contributors have said they are not posting anymore?????
There are few enough posters anyway so we cannot afford to lose the factual and thoughtfull contributors.
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Old 24-10-2003, 12:48
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Originally posted by Vilt UK
Thanks for the comments but no one has even attempted to answer the question of the thread.
I would honestly like a few concise and precise lines from someone I could trust.
Sorry Vilt, but I'm sure none of us want to keep raking this up

It's been an unpleasant few days on the forum and I'm sure most of us want to leave it behind

Going over it again here will just get the protagnists piling in again
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Old 24-10-2003, 12:50
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Ok vilt, well the original thread which caused offence was deleted and I don't think it's worth raking it up again to be honest.

Agree with you about the lost posters, it's sad that it got to this point really vilt.

Please don't say you are going too.
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Old 24-10-2003, 12:52
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sorry, bad typing day

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Old 24-10-2003, 12:54
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I think that people are reluctant to post about it for fear of the whole thing kicking off again and being responsible for more people leaving!

(edit: beaten to it!!!, would you believe in took 6 mins to write the above!!!)
 
Old 24-10-2003, 13:06
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I think you all presume I know something that I do not.
I really have zero knowledge of the last few days.
Since Friday last I did a few posts sunday teatime and that was it-I read nowt.
Surely someone can write something sufficiently vague that does not repeat the specific problem items.
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Old 24-10-2003, 13:10
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If you read 'Tommy's accident - true or false' and 'The Families' threads it should give you an idea .
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Old 24-10-2003, 13:13
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Honestly vilt it was not nice and it all kicked off in a big way, actually you are quite lucky you missed it though I can imagine it was a bit of a shock to find several fm's saying they are not going to post anymore.
I know you want to know but I'm sorry I can't bring myself to tell you anything for risk of it all kicking off again and more posters leaving.
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Old 24-10-2003, 13:20
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Originally posted by Vilt UK
I think you all presume I know something that I do not.
I really have zero knowledge of the last few days.
Since Friday last I did a few posts sunday teatime and that was it-I read nowt.
Surely someone can write something sufficiently vague that does not repeat the specific problem items.
Vilt, I shouldnt worry, I've been here reading and watching and I'm as clueless as to what it's all about as you are.
All I know is that everytime I log on lately another familar name is annoucing that they wont be returning
It's all a bit of a shame really, and a long way from the friendly fisticuffs I'm used to seeing around here
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Old 24-10-2003, 19:09
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Well, I'll be honest and say that i'm not too sure what has been happening myself but I hope to get to the bottom of it and sort it out. It would be easy to remove threads and just ban members involved but I'm hoping there is a better way.

Beth.
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Old 24-10-2003, 19:33
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Maybe we should ignore the threads and let them dissappear.
Or drag some old one's back to the top.
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Old 25-10-2003, 04:21
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Originally posted by Beth Hart
Well, I'll be honest and say that i'm not too sure what has been happening myself but I hope to get to the bottom of it and sort it out. It would be easy to remove threads and just ban members involved but I'm hoping there is a better way.

Beth.
As you know Beth, I'm not a Mod lover - However, I do sincerely wish you the best of luck in your task.

Meant sincerely without sarcasm

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Old 25-10-2003, 10:55
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Originally posted by KriZ
As you know Beth, I'm not a Mod lover - However, I do sincerely wish you the best of luck in your task.

Meant sincerely without sarcasm

KriZ


Is is all just for grubby cash?

Shame.

Not too late to change your minds and reverse.

sky is green-grass is blue.

goodbye anyway- I really was a BB fan-was I the only one?
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Old 25-10-2003, 11:31
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Well that is clear then.

I am happy to try a few posts as I seem to have King Kongs noisy big brother in my head at the moment.
Hoping I dont get my arse bitten by a cyber rotweiller.
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Old 26-10-2003, 20:46
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Look I cannot do this Ok-I am too nice.
I have failed the audition.


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Old 26-10-2003, 22:30
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Originally posted by Vilt UK
Look I cannot do this Ok-I am too nice.
I have failed the audition.


Well that was supposed to be a funny post to end the assault but doesn't read too good does it!
I was referring of course to postings here tonight-I quite like Alex as a character on TV so did not like being rude to people who also like him.
So I guess I am not cut out to be some sort of ruthless stirrer who ignores facts to assault someone on a forum like this.
I will confine myself to post positively about my special interest subject.
Sorry.

:yawn: :sleep:

All my posts are however valid and need addressing !
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