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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2020 14:27:47 GMT
Hope that you'll just take a few days out, and come back refreshed.
Always think of you as one of the more reasoned posters on here, so you would be missed.
UTG
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Post by baggins on Mar 1, 2020 14:29:55 GMT
Hope that you'll just take a few days out, and come back refreshed. Always think of you as one of the more reasoned posters on here, so you would be missed. UTG Posters? You mean there's more than one?
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Post by axegas on Mar 1, 2020 14:33:41 GMT
Dave.
You’re an excellent poster on here and one that although I may not always see eye to eye with, I always enjoy reading your posts.
Regardless of what may or may not of happened, you’re needed on this forum.
Axe.
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Post by pucklegas on Mar 1, 2020 14:38:33 GMT
The toxicity on here is caused by the lack of communication from the board and the dross football, have a break BG then come back refreshed.
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Post by Russgas on Mar 1, 2020 14:44:35 GMT
Hope you reconsider Dave, you will be missed for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2020 15:40:56 GMT
I'm a bit late to the table on this one having been travelling rather a lot over the last 2-3 days. Indeed I did not not see the post(s) which caused all the furore but I did make it to the game yesterday and enjoyed a couple of beers with Dave. He was clearly upset at the high handed approach from a certain moderator who appears to be continuing in this vein today. Very badly handled in my opinion.
Like many have said on here already Dave, take a break from the forum and come back refreshed in the knowledge that you have some good friends who will appreciate your return.
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Post by baggins on Mar 1, 2020 16:01:42 GMT
Poster upset at forum. Decides to leave forum. Starts thread about it. Yawn.
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 1, 2020 16:04:38 GMT
Unlike many on here that know you I don’t. I only know your posts and they are balanced, fair and give an opinion well worth reading. I understand the point you are making and completely agree with your opening post. It’s wrong that someone appears to be using their position to undermine and put down another member. You yesterday, who might it be tomorrow? Take a break from here mate but don’t leave what you’ve got to say is worth reading and you always say it with reason and without abuse to anyone.
From having read this thread and having commented on it about unaccompanied 14 year olds, it does appear very strange that someone has gone in and moderated it. As I understand it, and I’m sure others will correct me if I’m wrong: - there was a notice from the club that 14 year olds will no longer be able to come unaccompanied by an adult. Many on here thought that was not good for the club and we all shared our stories of coming to see us when we were young. Then bideford shared some information that he had heard about a possible reason for the club announcement. No names were shared, no confidence broken and no one who could be identified. Bideford’s post gave some context to the club announcement. He gave no information that was unknown to those who had been present. A moderator on here saw fit to stop the thread. However it was done I hope the moderator engaged with bideford before he acted but I guess we won’t know that. Seems a bit OTT.
UTG!
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Post by Marshy on Mar 1, 2020 16:56:11 GMT
Poster upset at forum. Decides to leave forum. Starts thread about it. Yawn. That’s a bit harsh Bags? Dave is a good poster and something must have really gripped his sh** to make him do this? (I don’t want to know what either and I can’t be bothered reading the mini gas thread) Come back soon Dave.
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Post by gashead1981 on Mar 1, 2020 17:14:11 GMT
Unlike many on here that know you I don’t. I only know your posts and they are balanced, fair and give an opinion well worth reading. I understand the point you are making and completely agree with your opening post. It’s wrong that someone appears to be using their position to undermine and put down another member. You yesterday, who might it be tomorrow? Take a break from here mate but don’t leave what you’ve got to say is worth reading and you always say it with reason and without abuse to anyone. From having read this thread and having commented on it about unaccompanied 14 year olds, it does appear very strange that someone has gone in and moderated it. As I understand it, and I’m sure others will correct me if I’m wrong: - there was a notice from the club that 14 year olds will no longer be able to come unaccompanied by an adult. Many on here thought that was not good for the club and we all shared our stories of coming to see us when we were young. Then bideford shared some information that he had heard about a possible reason for the club announcement. No names were shared, no confidence broken and no one who could be identified. Bideford’s post gave some context to the club announcement. He gave no information that was unknown to those who had been present. A moderator on here saw fit to stop the thread. However it was done I hope the moderator engaged with bideford before he acted but I guess we won’t know that. Seems a bit OTT. UTG! Firstly I Hope Bideford stays on this forum. His input is always valuable and it’s not personal. Modding never is, it’s a judgement call which you do at the time usually with another 2-3 mods unless something requires immediate attention. I immediately contacted Bideford via pm explaining why his post was deleted and also my fellow mods on our own group chat. Whilst I agree there was some context, there was also a low lying accusation in the post. You can’t accuse anyone, of something which may attach a stigma, such as child grooming, which could be defamatory or even slanderous if the situation is not exactly how it was written on here and with no actual evidence, just the spoken word of someone else. The law is abundantly clear on matters such as this, that even if you don’t mention the person in questions name, if they are easily identifiable, and we don’t have many “influential figures” at the club, then there is a leg for the accused to stand on should he decide to pursue the matter legally against the poster. So I actually did it as a protection for all involved but in hindsight perhaps I should never have bothered if 1 modded post in over 4700 was going to upset someone so much and cause quite the reaction it did.
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 1, 2020 17:25:34 GMT
Thank you for your explanation 1981, it is appreciated. Like you, I too hope bideford stays, his opinions are always well put and reasoned. UTG!
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Post by baggins on Mar 1, 2020 17:40:13 GMT
Poster upset at forum. Decides to leave forum. Starts thread about it. Yawn. That’s a bit harsh Bags? Dave is a good poster and something must have really gripped his sh** to make him do this? (I don’t want to know what either and I can’t be bothered reading the mini gas thread) Come back soon Dave. Yea well, lots of posters get upset at comments made at them, the odd mod warning, etc, but most of them, including me, just take a step back, and leave it alone for a bit. Not start a thread. Bideford, deep breath, shoulders back, relax, the break will do you good. All the best, Bags.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Mar 1, 2020 18:08:35 GMT
A quick thread to wish everybody bar one or two exceptions all the best for the future. I have decided to leave the forum following imho the over the top reaction to what I posted in the mini gas thread whereby no names were mentioned. I have no doubt what I was told was true but others who claim to know best disagree. I find it very strange when a certain individual who has posted numerous itk claims in the past while at the same time naming names, takes exception to what I have posted. On top of this he purports to be a moderator who even admits that he should have stepped back from that role because of those posts, but continues in the role because other Mods persuaded him to. I have posted over 4700 times on here in all sincerity over the years but over the last six months or so this forum has become a very different place and in my opinion is a worse place for it. Good luck on and off the pitch and hopefully for all of you on this board, things return to what they were in the past. Regards Dave. Bideford Gas Don’t let one persons posts make you leave. You have always given honest and decent opinions and a forum needs those, such as you. I know it can drag you down but maybe have a rest, rather than leave. I know I’m not here often but I think you’re a great guy with a lot to offer. Please reconsider
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Post by Okebournegas on Mar 1, 2020 20:30:19 GMT
Makes a change , gashead1981 usually likes to pick holes in my posts !
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Post by gashead1981 on Mar 1, 2020 21:26:28 GMT
Makes a change , gashead1981 usually likes to pick holes in my posts ! All in the name of good debate dear chap.
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Post by Blackbeard on Mar 1, 2020 21:32:40 GMT
Are you ok hun
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Post by Okebournegas on Mar 1, 2020 22:26:44 GMT
Makes a change , gashead1981 usually likes to pick holes in my posts ! All in the name of good debate dear chap. Glad you took it the right way mate 👍
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Post by nailseamark on Mar 1, 2020 22:35:40 GMT
Good been looking forward to this day
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Post by Westy on Mar 1, 2020 23:25:35 GMT
A quick thread to wish everybody bar one or two exceptions all the best for the future. I have decided to leave the forum following imho the over the top reaction to what I posted in the mini gas thread whereby no names were mentioned. I have no doubt what I was told was true but others who claim to know best disagree. I find it very strange when a certain individual who has posted numerous itk claims in the past while at the same time naming names, takes exception to what I have posted. On top of this he purports to be a moderator who even admits that he should have stepped back from that role because of those posts, but continues in the role because other Mods persuaded him to. I have posted over 4700 times on here in all sincerity over the years but over the last six months or so this forum has become a very different place and in my opinion is a worse place for it. Good luck on and off the pitch and hopefully for all of you on this board, things return to what they were in the past. Regards Dave. Bideford Gas Dude I've watered people off here and I'm not even part of the furniture yet. Stay, and if others disagree, give us a chance to debate the topic. It's exactly why we're all here - even those that might disagree with you - we're all here to talk, debate, argue, whatever. It's the opinions that differ that count. We don't want to be a bunch a yes men, and if this forum became that I wouldn't see much appeal myself. I've only been here from the summer and I can't see you're one of those posting things that people roll their eyes at. Quite the opposite. Stay mate!
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Post by yattongas on Mar 1, 2020 23:28:18 GMT
Hate it when I haven’t got a clue what’s going on . A bit like following Rovers for the last 40 odd yrs !
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