Another missing poster

Doodledog

I agree, Oreo. But the offended posters have a right to say so. People can't expect to be offensive and not be told. I wouldn't ban people for very much at all, but nor do I think people should have free rein to say what they like, and shout down anyone who disagrees.

But who decides what’s offensive? Some are offended very easily.It’s a minefield.
A poster can say that personally they’re offended, but that doesn’t make something of itself ‘offensive’.
That’s where GNHQ come in to decide.

It will have been autocarrot .

Oreo

Doodledog

I agree, Oreo. But the offended posters have a right to say so. People can't expect to be offensive and not be told. I wouldn't ban people for very much at all, but nor do I think people should have free rein to say what they like, and shout down anyone who disagrees.

But who decides what’s offensive? Some are offended very easily.It’s a minefield.
A poster can say that personally they’re offended, but that doesn’t make something of itself ‘offensive’.
That’s where GNHQ come in to decide.

Yes. Which is what a lot of us are saying. Some are offended easily, and some think if they haven't noticed an offensive post then it didn't happen. Or that is someone is otherwise helpful they can say what they like.

As MissA says, GN is for everyone. Personally (and I can only speak for myself) I would prefer posts and threads to stand unless they are illegal and would get GN into trouble, or unless the poster wants them taken down in case they are personally identified. Threads like this can be confusing if people haven't seen the deleted ones, and lead to accusations of cliques.

🥕 and here he is, his name’s Kevin 😃

I think people are grown up enough yo know if they are being offensive, unless they're playing the wide eyed innocent card, of course.

I don't believe in deleting posts and banning people. Offensive posts should stay so that posters can reply and call out any bad behaviour. I haven't lived for all this time and only heard the language of flowers so I am not going to clutch my pearls if something offensive is posted.

I won't clutch any pearls myself, but I don't wish to associate with a site that aligns itself with the very worst of masculine toxicity.

5 and 6 page threads alluding to a woman a a tart, and thick etc etc are vile.

Many of us supported AR on that thread and objected to the victimisation. It was a horrible thread that should never have been started but in my view you have to stand up to people who delight in denigrating another person.

Oreo

Aveline

Hoi! Are you saying I'm not a thinking woman? I can assure you I am. I'm just not a fan of Sean Bean.

Have you seen Sean Bean in the past in uniform as Sharpe?
Cor!

Yes. 😴
Sorry.

I do like his ex-wife though.

Allira

It's Melanie Hill, ixion
She was also Aveline

Apologies, Allira.
I hadn't realised there had been a second Aveline.

ixion

Allira

It's Melanie Hill, ixion
She was also Aveline

Apologies, Allira.
I hadn't realised there had been a second Aveline.

That's ok.
I hadn't remembered there was a previous Aveline until you said.

Now a third, our very own Aveline!

Allira Huh?
Are you a guy? That explains it.😃

No 😂😂😂
I meant as an actor.

Ah 🤣

I still don't fancy Sean Bean in or out if uniform. Sorry. But my Dev from Corrie!!

Aveline

I still don't fancy Sean Bean in or out if uniform. Sorry. But my Dev from Corrie!!

Me neither.
I'm waiting for Pierce Brosnan in the Thursday Murder Club.

MissAdventure

I think people are grown up enough yo know if they are being offensive, unless they're playing the wide eyed innocent card, of course.

Exactly. Either people know damn well they're being offensive but don't care and just keep offending people, or are just too ignorant to know that they're rude and insensitive. Both groups are off putting and annoying and just don't belong on a chat forum in my opinion.

Only saints on a chat forum then😇

I don't think being polite (ish) is particularly saintly.
I was bought up that way.

Just so long as you all remember that Rufus Sewell is mine.

kittylester

Just so long as you all remember that Rufus Sewell is mine.

He likes the young ones! ... think his current wife is like 25 or something

I looked him up and he has been married three times. His two previous marriages lasted only a short time, so there is still hope! 🤣

I have also posted this on the other thread.

To put an end to the speculation and misinformation, the following statement is from Callistemon

I was suspended for 7 days, but NOT banned
If I asked nicely and promised to abide by guidelines, I would be allowed back but nothing has happened despite asking.

I hope GNHQ take notice.

Callistemon is not the only one left in limbo. As I said before, it seems like all the humans have left GNHQ because no-one is answering anything. I have written twice. Posters have been deleted from the forums and left hanging with no explanation. Something is a bit weird.

Well I hope it all gets resolved asap for Calli, Urmston and any others in the same position. It does seem very strange that there’s radio silence from HQ. I contacted them recently about a minor tech issue and haven’t had a reply. They always used to be very helpful.