Slim Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Hmm... managed to post that twice, doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Off thread, Slim your signature with the ManxOnline link is really sad :-( because you click on it and get the "These forums are closed" etc message... sniff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I'll not stop discussing politics openly. It's everyones right to do so.Are there any guidelines as to what is acceptable and what isn't on this forum? Isn't it also odd to ask questions about a private company, manx telecom, in government? You could argue that that is what's been happening with Ned and Springfield (Damn, those names stick easier than the real names ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 As a very general guide, posts that amount to little more than personal abuse will be removed - as will posts that include references to general members of the public's real names. It is fairly easy to judge, when posting, if the comments posted are likey to result in a complaint. All complaints will be acted upon and the offending material removed where just cause for complaint is apparent. Any posters of removed/edited entries in the forums will be notified of the event and given reason for such action. We would also draw your attention to the following guidelines on reporting posts:- http://www.manxforums.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 In addition to that, anything potentially libellous will be deleted without warning. Whether it actually is libellous or not is irrelevant, none of the mod team nor Unisol have enough legal knowledge to be able to determine what is and what isn't so the safest thing is to remove it completely. I don't think this particular topic falls under that umbrella though. Political discussion is not banned. Repeating unsubstantiated gossip is, even if you're proved to be right in the long run, we'd rather not take the chance. In addition, anything sub-judice will be deleted summarily. Considering we are in our third home, with our third 'head admin' in almost as many months, I hope everyone can understand and accept this approach. Everything is judged on a per instance basis but moderators are far more likely to err on the side of caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 And the short version "Don't be a prick" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Stav are you sure those are the right questions. I checked the site and they are different? The correct questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumble Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Top work Declan! Next challenge is to write Dumb and Dumber into Tynwald questions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Too late Grumble, comedy MHK Quintin Tarantino, has done that already, I see he has withdrawn his question about the forums closure..... He was due to ask Homer's Neighbour, Ned Flanders if any political pressure was applied, but has withdrawn the question because it was wrongly worded Mr Tarrantino admitted his question was wrong to refer to the Isle of Man Online chat room (taken from today's Excreta). He threatens to reintroduce his "question" in the future. I intend to e-mail him to ask him not to re-ask this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Can you suggest to him that he doesn't refer to it as a 'chat room'? That phrase just conjures up images of teenage girls and dirty old perverts.... Ahh, maybe he's right. (Seriously though, it's not a chat room, it's a forum. I'd even accept message board) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 He is probably still trying to work out on which Ceefax page it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 That phrase just conjures up images of teenage girls and dirty old perverts.... Why do I always get that "my ears were burning" feeling? Stav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Because you keep standing to close to the meat spit???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Does anyone know where I can find Tarrantino's E-Mail address. The buffoon is an elected my elected representitive, and he doesn't even have a web page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 Cheers Topaz, I thought it might be you that knew the answer. Mr Quintin Gill MLC Since when did Quintin Gill become an MLC? As quoted from the Isle of Man Government Website, bottom of page under Department of Education pictured with Capt Andrew Douglas MHK. Found whilst trying to find said Tarrantino's email address. Stav. Yeah I spotted that, I'll include it in my -mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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