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Dr Strangeglove wrote:Where is the Sheikh Eisa thread I started last night? If it was removed, please explain why.
Dr Strangeglove wrote:Where is the Sheikh Eisa thread I started last night? If it was removed, please explain why.
capsicum wrote:Dr Strangeglove wrote:Where is the Sheikh Eisa thread I started last night? If it was removed, please explain why.
Try something funny: If you want a thread removed just post a link in it on Sheikh Issa torture case, a case about some disturbing truth on the rulers, a link on Herve's book, or anything considered toxic to the UAE.
Abusive language
by Andyba » Sat Jun 23, 2007 6:09 pm
Due to the fact that this is an open forum please abstain from using abusive language.
You are free to use any language you wish in Fight Club forum.
Dr Strangeglove wrote:I disagree, "abusive language" is by definition totally dependent upon the readers subjective sensitivities. For instance, I could call uaekid "an amoeba-brained muppet" and he might be no more offended by that than if someone called him a "silly bunny". If he doesn't feel abused, is it still abusive language?
Dr Strangeglove wrote:I disagree, "abusive language" is by definition totally dependent upon the readers subjective sensitivities. For instance, I could call uaekid "an amoeba-brained muppet" and he might be no more offended by that than if someone called him a "silly bunny". If he doesn't feel abused, is it still abusive language?
arniegang wrote:Sage is correct. If people cant express themselves without resorting to using bad language of any form then they are not in a position to complain when a thread gets moved.
I would very much doubt the majority who post on here conduct themselves in their personal life or in their jobs by using such lamguage so why use it here.
arniegang wrote:Sage is correct. If people cant express themselves without resorting to using bad language of any form then they are not in a position to complain when a thread gets moved.
I would very much doubt the majority who post on here conduct themselves in their personal life or in their jobs by using such lamguage so why use it here.
arniegang wrote:Sage is correct. If people cant express themselves without resorting to using bad language of any form then they are not in a position to complain when a thread gets moved.
I would very much doubt the majority who post on here conduct themselves in their personal life or in their jobs by using such lamguage so why use it here.
uaekid wrote:I can't see what's the crying is all about, trust me, there is nothing to see there and you will hardly get a reply. and why is it so hard for you guys ! they are not asking to behave bcz they know you wont knowing where you come form LOL but they are asking you not to use those harsh words. you know those words wont make you more of a man nor prove what ever point you are trying to enforce. I really can't see why don't you go along with the rules. but hey that's you.
Dr Strangeglove wrote:arniegang wrote:Sage is correct. If people cant express themselves without resorting to using bad language of any form then they are not in a position to complain when a thread gets moved.
I would very much doubt the majority who post on here conduct themselves in their personal life or in their jobs by using such lamguage so why use it here.arniegang wrote:Sage is correct. If people cant express themselves without resorting to using bad language of any form then they are not in a position to complain when a thread gets moved.
I would very much doubt the majority who post on here conduct themselves in their personal life or in their jobs by using such lamguage so why use it here.
Are you being deliberately stupid?
Of course people are going to use abusive language online. It's precisely because of the anonimity the web provides, that people do it. that you fail to comprehend that (as a board mod) is very concerning.
However, the main issue here is not the use of abusive language, but getting access to this mysterious Fight Club forum. Let's face it, it's only the interesting, thought provoking (potentially Dubai bashing) threads that are being moved there.
As many of us have mentioned before, we have requested numerous times from both those mods who are able to provide access, and still nothing has happened. My first request for access to fight club was in October 2009. As mods, should it not be your responsibility to track down the people we need for this?
Or does your mandate stop at using your own subjective, over-sensivitive and morally ambiguous values to CENSOR what regular board members can see?
uaekid wrote:XPT :
I don't know how you got raised or by whom but it isn't hard to express your opinion without hurting others and its for sure a wrong. Now if you wana insist in the wrong doing then this will make you behave like your" avatar" ! you will need lots of training before you are allowed to walk ,set , play dead or post such offensive language in this matter LOL
arniegang wrote:
Without having to resort to name calling ie Stupid which i really dont appreciate i will attempt to correct your misconceptions Dr.
1/ I am not stupid
2/ Yes people resort to using bad or abusive language on the net and here. However they can do whatever they like on the "net", but they will not, and i repeat will not do it here in DF. We (the Mods) are tired of telling everyone this, but the same people continue to do this. In light of this we (the mods), will tranfer any thread that in our opinion contains bad, abusive, and foul language.
3/ We will also transfer to FC any thread that contains posts, which are IN OUR (the Mods) OPINION contain remarks that may cause offense to either, a particular poster or may possibly offend the general public who access this PUBLIC forum.
4/ We (the Mods) have no access to either ammend, censor or transfer any posts in FC.
5/ We (the Mods) do not have Admin access or power. We (the Mods) cannot and have not the means to grant anyone access to FC. This has too/can only be done by the site owner ie "Andyba" and his No2 "smartd".
6/ No, it is not the responsibility of the Mods to track down Admin on your behalf. We can only PM them, the same as you. If they dont reply, then this has no reflection on the moderation of DF.
Dr, if in future you wish to address us (the Mods) or have issues with Moderation in general, it would be very much appreciated if you would do so respectfully. I personally, find your tone offensive. I also find the way you bully others (yes you know who i mean) offensive.
I hope this clarifies things for you and indeed everyone else.