Farewell

[RETIRED]

And diasastrous?

[Wayne Davy]

Totally agree !

Going back a to the original topic (as I don't want a drive ). I find it interesting that some people are of the opinion that they have a Right to do/post anything on this forum instead of realising it is a Privilege to even read something here. As you say, it is Neil's board and he (through you and the other Forum Gods) can dictate what is and is not acceptable - end of story.
My 2.2c.

[Sir Stinkalot]

So should I stop calling the guy at the woodworking show who sells the finishing products Iain???? :confused:

[Bob Willson]

(through you and the other Forum Gods)

That should be the forum fairies Wayne, not Gods.

[Neil]

Read the 1st post in any forum, it is titled PLEASE READ THIS This post was put on in August last year because of kenmil.

Also read the Bulletin Board Rules ..... These rules are what all members agree to when jioning these forums. Had you not clicked on the I AGREE button then you would not be a member.

If you think this is a free society you are sadly mistaken. Falsely accuse or slander someone in public and you can and most likely will be sued. These are PUBLIC forums and as such we expect that you will use a little bit of decorum or at least make some sort of attempt to abide by the rules.

and I are far from politically correct and definiely aren't prudes, but we and the other moderators and administrators know when to draw the line. Cencorship is our last resort and not something we like or even want to have to do.

I have so far gone in to bat for 3 members (more than once for a couple) and saved them from possible law suits one was a definite slander and had proceeded past the talking stage. I've got better things to do with my time than to keep on bailing out bloody idiots.

We could of course get rid of the Moderators and Administrators and just let the forums run riot. We could leave all the offensive and slanderous stuff on and let the idiots who post it take responsibility for their own stupidity.

We probably wouldn't have a Bulletin Board for very long and would probably lose lots of members but we would be letting the minioity have their so called "rights".

As an I would say in our own words. We have rules, you agreed to them. If you don't think you can play by those rules, FCUK OFF! (not a spelling mistake, or a brand name. You all know exactly what it means).

Neil

PS I didn't even see the post that got kenmils back up but if deleted it, it definitely needed to be deleted. At least this time I have been saved from the flood of emails that would have hit my in box because of it.

Ken you had a lot to offer these forums. Pitty you had to leave us, but I can't say I'm sorry to see you go.

[ndru]

Neil - OK.

Wood borer - V. Sorry 'bout my overheated reaction. I got a bit carried away there

Peace all!

[gatiep]

Neil

Thank you for putting this silly thread to rest. I agree 100% with you! We've all 'agreed' to the rules before we could join.

If every person is going to make an issue out of it if pulled into line.....what a mess this board would be in and I'll definately depart quickly AND quietly.

A lot of valuable bandwidth and space has been wasted by people just harping on this issue..............what for, I really don't comprehend. Someone is contributing financially (Neil) to provide the space and bandwidth. If a person is not happy here, I suggest they make a choice.....stay and conform.........or just leave quietly, this forum will be a better place without such a person.

This thing of 'threatening to leave' is absolute nonsense and only another way of attracting attention. If you want attention, get a girl/boy-friend, join a singles or friendship club, go cry on your mother's shoulder..... It reminds of schoolboy mentality....primary school, not even high school. What makes it even worse is when the person now 'crying' is a person that has been stirring and upsetting other members for a long time!

Before posting anything, think of the consequences, will it upset people unnecessarily, if so don't post it. If you want to upset someone in particular, send him/her a pm and sort it out in private. I am sure the majority of members here are not interrested in squables, but are here for Woodworking which is our mutual interrest.

Thanks again Neil....hopefully we can enjoy this board as responsible adults in the future!

Thank you too for this magnificient facility that you so generously provide, I appreciate being able to use it to learn and also to pass on the bit that I know.

Cya
Joe

[Bob Willson]

just a couple of things Joe.


Nobody really reads the rules. It is like those agreements that you get whenever you download a bit of shareware. Who reads all of those?

Neil doesn't pay for uploads, only the people reading the stuff pay for it to be downloaded to them.

Nobody makes anybody read the various threads. Why do you keep coming back if it annoys you so much?

Thanks to Neil and company for making the board as free as it is. It is quite a nice mixture of woodwork and non-woodwork. I thoroughly enjoy everything I see and do here. I might even pay for the privelege.... Nah, just kidding.

[Caliban]

Hi all
As the one who stuck up for Ken the most and the only one he didn't thank... well you can imagine what I think. :eek:
However that is beside the point,
This post is to say that anyone who says something stupid and can't hack the resulting heat should get out of the kitchen. No one knows how to say stupid things better than me, but isn't being an Aussie all about being able to take it as well as dish it out?
has taken heaps of subtle digs from me, edited me a few times and still manages to chuckle about our silly posts, even occasionally posts silly replies when dared to.
Perhaps a piece of 4x2 would be a simpler solution, especially as this is a wood forum.

[gatiep]

Bob Wilson

Only one point you made needs a clarification.
When one has subscribed to a post, one can get an email when new replies have been posted. After I posted my original, I just deleted the emails as they come through. When Ken did his thank you list I responded.

When I saw that there was a reply from Neil I was interested to see what his point of view was.

Therefore I had a read of what Neil had to say. I don't think there is anything wrong with that.

I'll just unsubscribe from this thread now, I do not want more emails on this subject coming through as I consider the matter as stale, boring and closed

Have a great weekend
Cya
Joe

[RETIRED]

It is closed!