Rep comments

[SimonH]

It would appear some of the things I've said over the last few days haven't gone down too well with some people
I've just had the pleasure of receiving negative rep with something I said in regard to a Moderators response in a thread. The comment was 'below the belt' no name unfortunately
From my point of view at the moment there seems to be a clique that follows certain people on here and take offence to people having a difference of opinion It's a bit like a school playground sometimes where some are eager to dish it out but don't like it being returned.

To make things crystal clear, we all know the Moderator is Joe, and please trust me Joe this isn't aimed at you, hey I even sent you positive rep for making me laugh in the same thread.
Yesterday I tried helping a fellow member in regard to a UKBA form, but I was shot down in flames for saying wait till the morning and I would find out the answer

To sum up, I enjoy the forum and a lot of the banter as well as the community spirit, BUT if my presence here causes offence then say so and I'll take my leave.

Over to you guys, should I stay or.........

[Dedworth]

Stay around Simon sometimes these threads do get a bit heated

- I just view it as "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me". When the tired old racist jibes start you know they're clutching at straws

[Arthur Little]

It would appear some of the things I've said over the last few days haven't gone down too well with some people
I've just had the pleasure of receiving negative rep with something I said in regard to a Moderators response in a thread. The comment was 'below the belt' no name unfortunately
From my point of view at the moment there seems to be a clique that follows certain people on here and take offence to people having a difference of opinion It's a bit like a school playground sometimes where some are eager to dish it out but don't like it being returned.

To make things crystal clear, we all know the Moderator is Joe, and please trust me Joe this isn't aimed at you, hey I even sent you positive rep for making me laugh in the same thread.
Yesterday I tried helping a fellow member in regard to a UKBA form, but I was shot down in flames for saying wait till the morning and I would find out the answer

To sum up, I enjoy the forum and a lot of the banter as well as the community spirit, BUT if my presence here causes offence then say so and I'll take my leave.

Over to you guys, should I stay or.........

Simon ... I'd like you to stay. But, perhaps you could be specific about the post(s) you think may have inadvertently caused undue offence, to enable us Mods to look into the matter further.

[stevewool]

Bloody hell if you can't take, then don't dish it, that's what i say, we all can't agree on everything and none of us are masters of everything too except terpe , you do have a lot to say simon which is good, but you go right over my head when politics are mentioned, stay and enjoy the banter is all I can ask

[sars_notd_virus]

To sum up, I enjoy the forum and a lot of the banter as well as the community spirit, BUT if my presence here causes offence then say so and I'll take my leave.

Over to you guys, should I stay or........

We don't take things personal in this forum, pure banter is ok,...every member is entitled to their opinion but we also need to abide by the forums terms and conditions.

As it is a forum mainly for helping others - and this fact we all need to remember - it is also a general forum and some may get cliquey and protective about the forum and about their points of view but as half the people on here are filipinos and there for I am guessing catholic we need to remember that to err is human and to forgive is divine..before negative rep is handed out a consultation should take place..a simple apology or "i didn't mean to offend" maybe a more positive result. so please stay if you enjoy the forum will always need as many members as possible for all views and assistance...even if if some don't value,agree or require it.

[grahamw48]

Simon....don't take it to heart mate.

I for one enjoy your posts, your knowledge, and your sense of humour.

Lots of us () have got strong views, and there is always somebody who's not going to agree with us.

Sometimes you just need to know when to make a dignified retreat, and let the others party on....as I OFTEN do.

I also very much appreciate Joe's input....even if I don't always go along with his views.

[Michael Parnham]

Don't worry Simon, I enjoy reading your comments and advice, just continue the good work!

[marksroomspain]

Listen buddy don't take it all to heart, you have built up a strong reputation here as shown in your status.

There will always be those who do take offence at comments you have written thats life.

Move on move upwards and carry on the good work...

[grahamw48]

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[sars_notd_virus]

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[Arthur Little]

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... Simon ISN'T 'Lastlid'!

[grahamw48]

Not aimed at Simon, Arthur.

It could represent a lot of people...including myself.

[Arthur Little]

Not aimed at Simon, Arthur.

... I know it isn't, Graham.

It could represent a lot of people...including myself.

.................. ... me too!!

[les_taxi]

I once departed from here letting someone get at me, but was allowed to come back and annoy everyone I can especially Andy, it's worth the membership alone

Stick around lot's of us love a good argument (sorry discussion for the pc) especially politics.

Bring back Maggie Oi,Oi,Oi

[London_Manila]

Negative comments and reps are just part of being on most forums

We can all agree to disagree and thats part of a healthy forum

[joebloggs]

Bloody hell if you can't take, then don't dish it, that's what i say, we all can't agree on everything and none of us are masters of everything too except terpe , you do have a lot to say simon which is good, but you go right over my head when politics are mentioned, stay and enjoy the banter is all I can ask

I've never 'neg rep' anyone even dedworth

[fred]

Actually having just read through that thread I do think that he was a bit rude in his replies to Joe.. Uncall`d for!!
Personally I have no problem with people being blunt and honest with me just as long as they can take my blunt and honest replies in a similar way..
I have to say that he didnt do that..He started a thread about leaving the forum because someone quite obviously upset him..
I wonder who that was!!

[joebloggs]

I wonder who that was!!

well your not going to get on with everyone, some of us are not politicians trying to please everyone, just need to tolerate other peoples views without getting personal

[fred]

Agreed Joe..
But.. We all have bad days occasionally and say things we might not under better circumstances..
For me personally,unless its malicious,its not an issue and should be dealt with in a mature adult fashion.
Life goes on.

[joebloggs]

we've had a couple of tiffs in the past Fred, no offence was intended and life does go on

[SimonH]

Thanks for all the positive and constructive comments everyone (even yours Joe )

Hand on heart, it was the negative rep that made me and if I'm being totally honest I still don't think it was justified.

Maybe a suggestion for the Mods Is it possible for the members name to be automatically included when giving out rep (both positive and negative), personally like to know who's sent me rep so I can drop them a quick note saying thanks (or in this instance, why).

Looks like you lot are stuck with me, you must be more than me

Oh, and to whoever gave me bad rep

[Michael Parnham]

well your not going to get on with everyone, some of us are not politicians trying to please everyone, just need to tolerate other peoples views without getting personal

Well said Joe!

[KeithD]

Not everything we write on the internet gives out the meaning it is we meant. Some people seem blunt, and it can be down to writing style. Until the internet arrived, a lot of people probably hadn't strung a constructive sentence together for decades.

I get neg rep now and again, of course it is meaningless because I'm always right

[joebloggs]

I get neg rep now and again, of course it is meaningless because I'm always right

that might have been little Joe

[robbie bobby]

Oh, and to whoever gave me bad rep

[robbie bobby]

I thought it was just us Scots who were short and to the point.

[malditako]

i didnt know u may get a neg rep lol...i probably get few just dont know hahahha!!! i dont mind anyway.