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Stevie

Stevie Report 20 Aug 2009 00:29

I have had the odd scout of the rules. But I'm sure the rules were re-written on GR two or three months ago.

Rules are open to interpretation, whether as a poster, or by staff of GR.
People are people & someones view point can be offensive to another. But with so many people of different views, many a discussion on, something that at 1st hand are middle of the road topics. Have turned into recrimination & RR pressing, simply because it didn't fit someones view point.

Sitting behind a keyboard can be empowering. Some people will use it just to say something nasty, just because they can.
But also it gives you the time to think, portray & say something without being spoken over or unheard.

For myself, as I think I should be & would like to be heard as... Is polite, understanding, good humoured & tolerant.

Steve
:o)

StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 20 Aug 2009 00:00

yes and thank you all for bringing the song that "hounded " my childhood "sobs"


suzian

suzian Report 19 Aug 2009 23:56

I've got a side-kick - does that count?

Sue x

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 19 Aug 2009 23:54

Guideline No. XXX - you must be psychic to use these boards




That's me out then!!!

suzian

suzian Report 19 Aug 2009 23:52

Hi Maggie

A very good question!

Moving on to the meaning of life, and other, more mundane things........

Sue x

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 19 Aug 2009 23:47

What if two or more members are typing at the same time? How would they know?

suzian

suzian Report 19 Aug 2009 23:45

Yes, but has anyone yet mastered this no-no.

Ye shall not "cause a screen to scroll faster than other Members can type "

Sue x

Kate

Kate Report 19 Aug 2009 23:42

I agree, Tony. I have often seen "Please don't communicate anything that is, or could be considered, abusive, vulgar, offensive or threatening – your behaviour must be polite, patient, and not intended to cause (or capable of causing) trouble or offence to other members." being ignored somehow and yet I don't think, if you report any messages, you get anything other than the standard "Thank you for bringing this to our attention, the post has been removed" e-mail.

Weird. There was something else - which I was sure was against the terms and conditions (but I can't remember what it was) - that, when I looked at the guidelines didn't get a mention at all. Wish I could remember what!

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 19 Aug 2009 21:46

RULES what rules

SueMaid

SueMaid Report 19 Aug 2009 21:40

Hello Tony - hope you are well. Yes, I totally agree with what you say.

Sue xx

TonyW

TonyW Report 19 Aug 2009 21:39

The rules I personally have no problem with.

I am forever Intrigued by how some members interpret them, and at times totally bewildered at GR's application.

SueMaid

SueMaid Report 19 Aug 2009 21:35

Hello everyone:)

"Don't use multiple log-ins."


"Use the English language."

"Please don't communicate anything that is, or could be considered, abusive, vulgar, offensive or threatening – your behaviour must be polite, patient, and not intended to cause (or capable of causing) trouble or offence to other members."

Mmmmmmm.....

Sue xx

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 19 Aug 2009 21:30

and now I have got that song in my head!!! Thanks all!

Jac

Jac Report 19 Aug 2009 21:30

In answer to the original question: no I havent, and its probably just as well!............................................)))))



Jac xxx

suzian

suzian Report 19 Aug 2009 21:19

Evening all

Does anyone know how to "cause a screen to scroll faster than other Members can type", 'cos I'm sure I don't?

why not add

"cause other members' screens to turn orange"
"cause other members' laptops to spontaneously combust"

or other such jolly japes?

Sue x

(note - this entire post was written in English)





Kay????

Kay???? Report 19 Aug 2009 21:08

Lordy RR after all them rules and regulations ,am suprised there isnt one ,,,,,,,,

*And dont use the site full stop*

Fiona aka Ruby

Fiona aka Ruby Report 19 Aug 2009 20:53

So many things are 'capable of causing trouble or offence'.

Rambling

Rambling Report 19 Aug 2009 20:39

I have watched that episode three or four times now SRS...and still sob at the end.... :(

Muffyxx

Muffyxx Report 19 Aug 2009 20:35

Thanks Rose xx

Rambling

Rambling Report 19 Aug 2009 20:34

Sorry went to watch Dr Who etc lol

Yes Muffy , I think you would be correct :))
xx