its like having a female version of STMO...but from 30 years ago :o
why,does it bring back memories of when you were in your forties ;DQuoteits like having a female version of STMO...but from 30 years ago :o
What a horrible thought ;D
Quotewhy,does it bring back memories of when you were in your forties ;DQuoteits like having a female version of STMO...but from 30 years ago :o
What a horrible thought ;D
is it true with that op that they use the appendage from a badgerQuoteQuotewhy,does it bring back memories of when you were in your forties ;DQuoteits like having a female version of STMO...but from 30 years ago :o
What a horrible thought ;D
Yes. Before I had the operation.
Quoteis it true with that op that they use the appendage from a badgerQuoteQuotewhy,does it bring back memories of when you were in your forties ;DQuoteits like having a female version of STMO...but from 30 years ago :o
What a horrible thought ;D
Yes. Before I had the operation.
;D ;D ;DQuoteQuoteis it true with that op that they use the appendage from a badgerQuoteQuotewhy,does it bring back memories of when you were in your forties ;DQuoteits like having a female version of STMO...but from 30 years ago :o
What a horrible thought ;D
Yes. Before I had the operation.
And also the badger's nadgers. ;D
I wonder if this joke would have been deleted if it had been an Irish Joke?
I somehow doubt it.
Tell a joke about the Welsh that is ok
Tell a joke about the Irish that is ok
Tell a joke about the English that is ok
Tell a joke about the Scottish that is ok
Tell a joke about any other nation and you are a racist
Beyond the bounds of reality if you ask me.
Thats OK Steve.so Di if you got a laptop and a dongle and went to rhyl hired a boat and sat in it you could tell us all the jokes you want :y
But keep it within the British Isles or you will get deleted.
Thats OK Steve.
But keep it within the British Isles or you will get deleted.
QuoteThats OK Steve.so Di if you got a laptop and a dongle and went to rhyl hired a boat and sat in it you could tell us all the jokes you want :y
But keep it within the British Isles or you will get deleted.
Last time I checked Rhyl was in the boundaries of the Great British Isles. Or am I incorrect and having a blonde moment.i just meant like duty free when your not on land your not on a british isle or am i wrong and having a blonde moment :)
TB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)
TB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Someone did :'(
QuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Someone did :'(
Personally, I think pikeys are fair game, seeing as they are thieving, shitty scum...
A case of if your face fits me thinks.If thats what you truely think, I think you may be deluded or paranoid.
Yup, and I think I have broken the rules, and expect to get reprimanded for it :-[QuoteQuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Someone did :'(
Personally, I think pikeys are fair game, seeing as they are thieving, shitty scum...
Is that not racist? I agree with the content, but still racist in my opinion.
Should have told them to bugger off and go read the Guardian website instead. ;D ;DQuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Someone did :'(
Personally, I think pikeys are fair game, seeing as they are thieving, shitty scum...
TB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Speaking as a moderator, rather than personally, the problem we have, seeing as the General Chat area seems to have turned into an area for tired, old, poor, lame, pointless, naff jokes.
You beat me to it....QuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Speaking as a moderator, rather than personally, the problem we have, seeing as the General Chat area seems to have turned into an area for tired, old, poor, lame, pointless, naff jokes.
I think we are at a real, critical tipping point now. Either OOF continues as the old, family friendly site, with that unique OOF 'spirit'. Or it degenerates into 'The Shed' from another site - getting away from that pointless mentality was precisely the reason OOF was set up.
Again, speaking as a moderator, OOF members need to decide where they want the future of the site to head towards, assuming OOF has a future.
Speaking personally, I think OOF is badly broken, the 'light touch' moderating that used to work so well has been almost abandonned due to an increasing number of members constantly pushing to see what they can get away with (like children >:(), taking up an excessive amount of moderating time that the mods give up freely to ensure this place runs. I hope to have a face to face discussion with those attending the Lakes meet to canvas where the members want the future of OOF head. Or decide if OOF has a future.
QuoteShould have told them to bugger off and go read the Guardian website instead. ;D ;DQuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Someone did :'(
Personally, I think pikeys are fair game, seeing as they are thieving, shitty scum...
I think their fair game too, but they are a very protected species these days, like any group of people who con the powers that be into classifying them as a minority - its positive discrimination all the way after that - one big p155 take imo. ;)
this posts saddens/depresses me - i never thought TB would put in this positionQuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Speaking as a moderator, rather than personally, the problem we have, seeing as the General Chat area seems to have turned into an area for tired, old, poor, lame, pointless, naff jokes.
I think we are at a real, critical tipping point now. Either OOF continues as the old, family friendly site, with that unique OOF 'spirit'. Or it degenerates into 'The Shed' from another site - getting away from that pointless mentality was precisely the reason OOF was set up.
Again, speaking as a moderator, OOF members need to decide where they want the future of the site to head towards, assuming OOF has a future.
Speaking personally, I think OOF is badly broken, the 'light touch' moderating that used to work so well has been almost abandonned due to an increasing number of members constantly pushing to see what they can get away with (like children >:(), taking up an excessive amount of moderating time that the mods give up freely to ensure this place runs. I hope to have a face to face discussion with those attending the Lakes meet to canvas where the members want the future of OOF head. Or decide if OOF has a future.
I listen to inane drivel at work where tired old gollywog/chinky/paki/white honky etc etc type 'jokes' keep on being trotted out, despite most being older than the yoof telling them.I'll stick my head over the parapet here - I tell those "targeted jokes" at work that are funny and get the same back - that works well, as any sign of bullying via joke is stamped on.
Agree Peachy.....I'm not bothering to post any more....can't see the point.
Forces joke removed....I assume because I forgot to * a letter.
Pathetic as the word concerned is used every day, by just about everyone, females included.
If there is a word that mods think offend...can't they just edit ??[/quote]
Moderators (like the majority on the forum) work all day & do not have time to constantly monitor content so it is better that people refrain from posting potentially offensive material. There is a real danger that unless all members act responsibly, that the forum will cease. Profanities are not clever
if admins arnt happy with certain posts/comments would some sort of yellow/red card or points system work? reach the limit and you get sin binned for a certain amount of time?just a thought.
But more work for the Admins so is it not owed to them to refrain from the necessity to police bad language/insulting remarks & jokes/unsafe content? That would leave them to keep the site operating smoothly as well as have time to indulge in hobbies or spend with their familiesQuoteif admins arnt happy with certain posts/comments would some sort of yellow/red card or points system work? reach the limit and you get sin binned for a certain amount of time?just a thought.
I think that's a splendid idea :y
I hope & pray that this forum stays up & running as i 'thoroughly' enjoy it :y :y :y
I hope & pray that this forum stays up & running as i 'thoroughly' enjoy it :y :y :y
I certainly wouldn't be adversed to paying a nominal yearly subscription to keep it going.
I've not got that much mechanical knowledge but have owned numerous omega's over the years to at least put in some-kind of input but i do gain knowledge from reading posts from the 'experts' :y
The general discussion area is by far my favourite as i enjoy chatting but don't particularly like Facebook etc (there's only so much u can say to friends & it's easier using the fone!)
So let's all have a chat, a laugh, a discussion & let's debate BUT to keep within the 'rules' :y
As Sixstring has just said ....... ''there is a moral responsibilty to keep it within the parameters of decency at all times'' ;) ;) ;)
Quite right young man.
I agree with every word, so does that mean I can keep on posting jokes?
In my job I need them.
Go on James tell me I can, you miserable old git ;D ;D ;D
Only joking sexy.
Oh and in uniform.
Peachy Heaven
You should know, you nicked it from the police station for me ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DQuoteQuite right young man.
I agree with every word, so does that mean I can keep on posting jokes?
In my job I need them.
Go on James tell me I can, you miserable old git ;D ;D ;D
Only joking sexy.
Oh and in uniform.
Peachy Heaven
Have you been smoking that stuff again Di? :D
I've followed this thread. I wasn't going to post on it - but thought I will share my views:
Bear in mind, these are MY OPINIONS ONLY, on how a few improvements MAY be made.
We have 8,225 users. Granted a large number of them are not all that active - but regardless, we still have a considerable number of members. These people will be from a range of backgrounds, upbringings, races and cultures. Frankly, this thread could be 5 pages, or 500 pages - no amount of discussion will ever make everyone share the same views, or allow everyone to live in harmony.
To this end - some only things that we, as a community can do, are:
A) Think before posting. We're ALL, without exception, guilty at some point of posting something we later either regret, or think we could have been much more tactful with.
B) On the flipside, If you read a post which offends you - again, stop and think for a minute. Consider that the poster quite likely did not mean any offence. If, after sensible adult discussion, you cannot reach a solution, and you still want something done about the post you find offensive - tell a mod. They will look into it.
C) If you REALLY feel a post is inappropriate - do one of two things. Firstly - consider a POLITE PM to the poster. It may well be they weren't aware of the impact of their words. You may find they apologise, explain, and rectify. If not - take it up further.
D) Bear in mind, if you post something up the forum, you are INVITING opinions. If, as a result of this, someone posts a reply and perhaps disagrees, or is blunt in what they say - bear in mind that you asked for the replies. Unless someone is being offensive, accept people may not agree with you.
E) While I have no doubt the moderators invite and welcome people's opnions on all aspects of the forum - keep it in mind, that ultimately, their say (and decisions) are final.
F) If you notice someone breaking the rules - for example, postcount cirucmventers.. don't make lengthy threads / replies trying to point out the error of their ways in public. It just fuels the fire of discontent even more. Instead - consider a polite PM, and / or just leave it to the Mods.
Remember, sometimes it is better to let a small "offence" slip under the rug, than create a big fuss, and subsequently all the bad feeling / upset that follows.
I have, on a couple of occasions, seen new threads started by members, solely to alert certain people they've broken a "rule". My personal opinion, especially having seen the results, is that this isn't an acceptable or effective way of addressing such things - and would discourage anyone from doing this.
These are just a few things that have occured to me while thinking about the "situation" and some recent posts.
I don't claim to be a goody goody - I have personally made a number of of the mistakes I have advised against in this very post, as most of us probably have at some time.
But let's not dwell on matters passed... (indeed, that may also be part of the problem)... and try and move on in the right direction, without any bad feeling :y
QuoteYou should know, you nicked it from the police station for me ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DQuoteQuite right young man.
I agree with every word, so does that mean I can keep on posting jokes?
In my job I need them.
Go on James tell me I can, you miserable old git ;D ;D ;D
Only joking sexy.
Oh and in uniform.
Peachy Heaven
Have you been smoking that stuff again Di? :D
I wish mine was, no only kidding. Just way to many miles.QuoteQuoteYou should know, you nicked it from the police station for me ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DQuoteQuite right young man.
I agree with every word, so does that mean I can keep on posting jokes?
In my job I need them.
Go on James tell me I can, you miserable old git ;D ;D ;D
Only joking sexy.
Oh and in uniform.
Peachy Heaven
Have you been smoking that stuff again Di? :D
Damn.... that's my career down the pan ;D
Very sorry to see you go Steve. Imo you are the life and soul of genchat mate. I really hope you change your mind and come back. :'(
Steve STMO has not really gone has he?...this is just a piss take surely..... :y :y
I find this all rather sad. Jaime threatening to kill the forum and everyone pontificating about how it should change and how they would have no life without it. ;D
Hello.........it's a car forum.
To save me having to shout at anyone and causing grief, I'm off :-*
QuoteYou beat me to it....QuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Speaking as a moderator, rather than personally, the problem we have, seeing as the General Chat area seems to have turned into an area for tired, old, poor, lame, pointless, naff jokes.
I think we are at a real, critical tipping point now. Either OOF continues as the old, family friendly site, with that unique OOF 'spirit'. Or it degenerates into 'The Shed' from another site - getting away from that pointless mentality was precisely the reason OOF was set up.
Again, speaking as a moderator, OOF members need to decide where they want the future of the site to head towards, assuming OOF has a future.
Speaking personally, I think OOF is badly broken, the 'light touch' moderating that used to work so well has been almost abandonned due to an increasing number of members constantly pushing to see what they can get away with (like children >:(), taking up an excessive amount of moderating time that the mods give up freely to ensure this place runs. I hope to have a face to face discussion with those attending the Lakes meet to canvas where the members want the future of OOF head. Or decide if OOF has a future.
I listen to inane drivel at work where tired old gollywog/chinky/paki/white honky etc etc type 'jokes' keep on being trotted out, despite most being older than the yoof telling them.
Yup, I'm a tired bored and boring old fart. Yup, I enjoy a laugh and a giggle but like to have a sanctuary where such crap does not intervene.
If I wanted to re-re-re-re-read tired old jokes that were barely amusing in the days of Love thy Neighbour (not ::) ) then I would visit A.N.Other Vauxhall orientated web forum where just about anything goes - both content and language used.
Like TB says, the wheel has come off the bike on here big time and I seriously worry about the road OOF is heading, given the juvenile mindset of some of the most vociferous on here, despite subtle hints and nudges that such behaviour is not what its about......
QuoteTB, I agree about old jokes etc, but we do seem to have become more PC /sensitive on the forum recently.I remember your avatar last year - "break off pikeys", I thought it was hilarious, but I doubt someone would be allowed to have that avatar now, someone would complain - offensive/racist against gypsies/ minorites etc. ;)Speaking as a moderator, rather than personally, the problem we have, seeing as the General Chat area seems to have turned into an area for tired, old, poor, lame, pointless, naff jokes.
I think we are at a real, critical tipping point now. Either OOF continues as the old, family friendly site, with that unique OOF 'spirit'. Or it degenerates into 'The Shed' from another site - getting away from that pointless mentality was precisely the reason OOF was set up.
Again, speaking as a moderator, OOF members need to decide where they want the future of the site to head towards, assuming OOF has a future.
Speaking personally, I think OOF is badly broken, the 'light touch' moderating that used to work so well has been almost abandonned due to an increasing number of members constantly pushing to see what they can get away with (like children >:(), taking up an excessive amount of moderating time that the mods give up freely to ensure this place runs. I hope to have a face to face discussion with those attending the Lakes meet to canvas where the members want the future of OOF head. Or decide if OOF has a future.
I think it might be a good idea if some of the people who avoid this area of the forum nowadays were to post up exactly why they dont like it anymore. It might cause some pain and grief, but surely thats bette than everyone going round in circles and getting nowhere. :-/
Come on Mr Skruntie.....give me some advice on my lowering spring issue in help
Come on Mr Skruntie.....give me some advice on my lowering spring issue in help
I do feel the OOF users should be able to self police after all we are all adults
QuoteI do feel the OOF users should be able to self police after all we are all adults
Not necessarily. Members' children have subscribed in the past, or at least are present when their parents are accessing the forum.
.. and, for the results of self-policing, see the aforementioned shed. :y
Kevin
FFS dudes get a grip Its only an internet forum!!
If it closed down there are plenty other forums on the internet.I dont realy come on here for the car chat infact the main reason for me visiting here is the chit chat from the regulars including the likes of KW In general chat.
I do feel the OOF users should be able to self police after all we are all adults
tried the wine fermentors club forum.
you know the colour you get when you mix black and white...
Quotetried the wine fermentors club forum.
you know the colour you get when you mix black and white...
Sorry, but not sure what you are getting at ... :-[
[/highlight]QuoteFFS dudes get a grip Its only an internet forum!!
If it closed down there are plenty other forums on the internet.I dont realy come on here for the car chat infact the main reason for me visiting here is the chit chat from the regulars including the likes of KW In general chat.
I do feel the OOF users should be able to self police after all we are all adults
I've been on 'other' sites & to be quite frank they are NOT a patch on OOF >:(
I thoroughly enjoy coming on here for 'Help' & especially this Discussion Area & in my very short time i've been sent & replied to pm's :y
So i'm sorry doog i don't agree with u in the slightest but there again that's my privilege :P ;D
hope your not out of pocket Lee, still haven't bought one even though i said i would. :-[
maybe i can get one off TB if i see him?
WowIts not about the money. Its never been about the money - running costs are something to concern members. We started this place to be a free site from *ALL* Omega enthusiasts (irrespective of colour/creed/religion/nationality), any thats the way the Admin Team would like it to continue.
Just read all this and am shocked
Like others have said, OOF isnt my life but I enjoy my time spent here and would miss it if it went.
Happy to pay a membership if asked to, even if we all paid a quid a year it would be over £8000 towards the running of the site, that would maybe cover everything if its about money.......?
As for arguing, well, when we were in school (along time ago!) we soon learnt that if we broke the rules there would be consequences to that, and we discovered it was far easier to just obey the rules.....
I think all the Mods do a top job to keep this site running, I dont think we all understand how demanding it can be for them, so sometimes I think they would be well within their rights to be a little bit stricter with repeat rule breakers and take control of the situation that has developed.
I am as guilty as the next guy for speaking my mind on here, and in turn I respect that others opinions sometimes are totally different to mine, isnt that what the world is about though.....
:y
On another forum for my classic car club, the gen chat had spiralled out of control (a lot worse then here!). After a meeting of the big chiefs a few changes were decided upon. They tightened down the rules, especially on gen. chat, to include no swearing, no racism, etc. and the addition of 4 moderators (making the total 2 admins and 6 moderators) to strictly monitor the whole forum and remove inappropriate items. OK there were a few members that weren't happy as they'd joined during the rough time and didn't like the new stricter rules, some left and some straightened up, but it was such a nice place to be again, as it had been before.Thankyou Welung666, that about sums it up :y
So, as I see it, we have 3 alternatives:
1) Obey the 'OOF Spirit', and the spirit of the guidelines. Return to our old light touch moderation, relying on our members to act responsibly.
2) Enforce the spirit of the guidelines. Moderate heavily, relying on the moderators to give up yet more of their time to run this FREE site, purely out of the goodness of their hearts.
3) Give up. If we want a free-for-all, I can happily recommend other Vauxhall sites, and that will save the Admin Team the hassle, time and expense of running OOF.
This is only a choice 'OOF' as a whole can make.
I should add that my definition of racism/sexism/whateverism is not whether some weak-willed do-gooder could find fault with the comment, but whether I felt the comment was meant to cause offense.QuoteSo, as I see it, we have 3 alternatives:
1) Obey the 'OOF Spirit', and the spirit of the guidelines. Return to our old light touch moderation, relying on our members to act responsibly.
2) Enforce the spirit of the guidelines. Moderate heavily, relying on the moderators to give up yet more of their time to run this FREE site, purely out of the goodness of their hearts.
3) Give up. If we want a free-for-all, I can happily recommend other Vauxhall sites, and that will save the Admin Team the hassle, time and expense of running OOF.
This is only a choice 'OOF' as a whole can make.
Choice and return to the spirit of the OOF as many would remeber 18/24 months ago.
Swear words, they have/had allways been used tougue in cheek.
Bloody ia a word that is rather tame, but the F word and C word to me are complete nono's, I have used firking and fooking as i firk off and fooking good show in a way to lighten or boost a situation or a joke but would never dare consider the word as a whole or expletive on a negative way.
Sexism and racism light hearted jokes have allways recieved a good laugh and in good spirit were never really frowed upon, but recently they have become more hardcore. Yes, I have told many sexist jokes, but I have told them in both directions.
I still feel Headers and Smileys make the difference, I allways post a NWS especially after the 1st complaint I recieved on a post, Dbug for example allways puts a funny smiley on his jokes.
Motorsport and soaps threads if they are refering to an outcome should have (SPOILER) in the title so as not to spoil the future for others.
Also, an element of lighter bad language could (and did) work with the light moderation if *EVERYONE* sticks to it. Sadly, in the last year or so, we have had too many people try to push the limit, on the claim that they class their bad language as normal.QuoteSo, as I see it, we have 3 alternatives:
1) Obey the 'OOF Spirit', and the spirit of the guidelines. Return to our old light touch moderation, relying on our members to act responsibly.
2) Enforce the spirit of the guidelines. Moderate heavily, relying on the moderators to give up yet more of their time to run this FREE site, purely out of the goodness of their hearts.
3) Give up. If we want a free-for-all, I can happily recommend other Vauxhall sites, and that will save the Admin Team the hassle, time and expense of running OOF.
This is only a choice 'OOF' as a whole can make.
Choice and return to the spirit of the OOF as many would remeber 18/24 months ago.
Swear words, they have/had allways been used tougue in cheek.
Bloody ia a word that is rather tame, but the F word and C word to me are complete nono's, I have used firking and fooking as i firk off and fooking good show in a way to lighten or boost a situation or a joke but would never dare consider the word as a whole or expletive on a negative way.
Sexism and racism light hearted jokes have allways recieved a good laugh and in good spirit were never really frowed upon, but recently they have become more hardcore. Yes, I have told many sexist jokes, but I have told them in both directions.
I still feel Headers and Smileys make the difference, I allways post a NWS especially after the 1st complaint I recieved on a post, Dbug for example allways puts a funny smiley on his jokes.
Motorsport and soaps threads if they are refering to an outcome should have (SPOILER) in the title so as not to spoil the future for others.
Also, an element of lighter bad language could (and did) work with the light moderation if *EVERYONE* sticks to it. Sadly, in the last year or so, we have had too many people try to push the limit, on the claim that they class their bad language as normal.
QuoteAlso, an element of lighter bad language could (and did) work with the light moderation if *EVERYONE* sticks to it. Sadly, in the last year or so, we have had too many people try to push the limit, on the claim that they class their bad language as normal.
Totally agree, it's not that long since as I only joined March 2008 there was allways the the light hearted tongue in cheek bad language from the day I joined, but it has just got so intence of recent months even some of the older members seem to have grasped it and run with worse language as if the newer members are doing it then so will I attitude, which is quite sad really.
QuoteQuoteAlso, an element of lighter bad language could (and did) work with the light moderation if *EVERYONE* sticks to it. Sadly, in the last year or so, we have had too many people try to push the limit, on the claim that they class their bad language as normal.
Totally agree, it's not that long since as I only joined March 2008 there was allways the the light hearted tongue in cheek bad language from the day I joined, but it has just got so intence of recent months even some of the older members seem to have grasped it and run with worse language as if the newer members are doing it then so will I attitude, which is quite sad really.
March/April 2008.......about the same time as me. But.... you post SEVEN times for every one of mine....How sad is that?........ ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
QuoteAlso, an element of lighter bad language could (and did) work with the light moderation if *EVERYONE* sticks to it. Sadly, in the last year or so, we have had too many people try to push the limit, on the claim that they class their bad language as normal.
Totally agree, it's not that long since as I only joined March 2008 there was allways the the light hearted tongue in cheek bad language from the day I joined, but it has just got so intence of recent months even some of the older members seem to have grasped it and run with worse language as if the newer members are doing it then so will I attitude, which is quite sad really.
QuoteQuoteQuoteAlso, an element of lighter bad language could (and did) work with the light moderation if *EVERYONE* sticks to it. Sadly, in the last year or so, we have had too many people try to push the limit, on the claim that they class their bad language as normal.
Totally agree, it's not that long since as I only joined March 2008 there was allways the the light hearted tongue in cheek bad language from the day I joined, but it has just got so intence of recent months even some of the older members seem to have grasped it and run with worse language as if the newer members are doing it then so will I attitude, which is quite sad really.
March/April 2008.......about the same time as me. But.... you post SEVEN times for every one of mine....How sad is that?........ ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
No comment, but at least it's not a load of bo*****ks when I do ::) ;D ;D
Read between the lines ie a cryptic clue. Does the forum now have to be child friendly as well as everything else we can't say or think? No offence mate but i've already accepted i can't swear even with some ***'s to cover & god knows what else, & now have to further regulate what i post or watch because one or two of you out of 8000 members want to go on here with your kids sat on your knee?Quotetried the wine fermentors club forum.
you know the colour you get when you mix black and white...
Sorry, but not sure what you are getting at ... :-[
Ok i dont usually get involved in this kind of rubbish but here is my thoughts ....
I have only been here for 2 years and in that short time in my opinion the forum has gone downhill ....
I dont mind any kind of joke because i take it as a joke ...
I work in a place where if you dont have thick skin then you get slaughtered ...
I have never taken offence to anything on here untill the last time i asked for advice about steering wobble/wishbones just a few days ago ....
I was laughed at because i didnt know how to put "powerflex bushes into my wishbones"
I was mocked because i dont know how to use a hacksaw to cut out the inner metal sleeve ????
Some people need to remember that some of us are not mechanics ... before i joined here i would have never tried half of the stuff i have done to my car but i followed the guides on here and did things i would have never done ....
I felt like like a fool and got a "LOL you dont know how to use a hacksaw to cut out the middle bush and press in the powerflex bush" :( :( :-/ :-[ :-[ ....
I do think there is a definate "cleek" on here where you can say what you want and get away with it but i actually accept that ...
Its the same at my work where its a case of " if your face fits " but again i accept that because i have only met one of two from the forum .
However i do accept the moderators have a job i would not like to do in this pathetic day and age .
Its a sad way to carry on but if the OOF ends then life goes on ... i hope it doesn't but i must admit i did almost delete myself a few days ago :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/
I could probly get any answers i need on here without being a member but i actually do like being a member on here and wish i could come to some of the meets but due to my kids etc i cant ....
i would love to go to the Lakes meet but i dont think i will be able too :'(
Anyway Long Live The OOF ;D ;D :y
QuoteRead between the lines ie a cryptic clue. Does the forum now have to be child friendly as well as everything else we can't say or think? No offence mate but i've already accepted i can't swear even with some ***'s to cover & god knows what else, & now have to further regulate what i post or watch because one or two of you out of 8000 members want to go on here with your kids sat on your knee?Quotetried the wine fermentors club forum.
you know the colour you get when you mix black and white...
Sorry, but not sure what you are getting at ... :-[
Where exactly can an adult be an adult? I'm a Dad & an unofficial overprotective "uncle" to friends children but why should'nt i post/read an adult joke later on at night for fear someone's littlun won't read it next morning? I thought parents/guardians were responsible for thier childrens computer time, as oppose to expecting the rest of us to behave should we shock one of your little darlings that should be tucked up in beddy bo bo's!!!! ::)
QuoteOk i dont usually get involved in this kind of rubbish but here is my thoughts ....
I have only been here for 2 years and in that short time in my opinion the forum has gone downhill ....
I dont mind any kind of joke because i take it as a joke ...
I work in a place where if you dont have thick skin then you get slaughtered ...
I have never taken offence to anything on here untill the last time i asked for advice about steering wobble/wishbones just a few days ago ....
I was laughed at because i didnt know how to put "powerflex bushes into my wishbones"
I was mocked because i dont know how to use a hacksaw to cut out the inner metal sleeve ????
Some people need to remember that some of us are not mechanics ... before i joined here i would have never tried half of the stuff i have done to my car but i followed the guides on here and did things i would have never done ....
I felt like like a fool and got a "LOL you dont know how to use a hacksaw to cut out the middle bush and press in the powerflex bush" :( :( :-/ :-[ :-[ ....
I do think there is a definate "cleek" on here where you can say what you want and get away with it but i actually accept that ...
Its the same at my work where its a case of " if your face fits " but again i accept that because i have only met one of two from the forum .
However i do accept the moderators have a job i would not like to do in this pathetic day and age .
Its a sad way to carry on but if the OOF ends then life goes on ... i hope it doesn't but i must admit i did almost delete myself a few days ago :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/
I could probly get any answers i need on here without being a member but i actually do like being a member on here and wish i could come to some of the meets but due to my kids etc i cant ....
i would love to go to the Lakes meet but i dont think i will be able too :'(
Anyway Long Live The OOF ;D ;D :y
Think you`re referring to this reply Proz,
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Re: Getting Frustrated
Reply #21 - 01. Jun 2010 at 21:43 Proz wrote on 01. Jun 2010 at 21:07:
Marks DTM Calibration wrote on 01. Jun 2010 at 20:48:
Proz wrote on 01. Jun 2010 at 20:44:
I thought they had to be pressed in with some big press thing ?
If replacing like with like then yes.
Hence the sudgestion to use polybushes.
If you bash/cut the old rubber out of the centre of the bush and then use a hack saw to cut the sleeve of the bush (from where you have removed the rubber i.e. inside to out) then the metal insert will push out easily.
Poly bushes can be inserted without a press
Hence its more DIY friendly and actualy not to impossible to do without even removing the whole wishbone assembly
Mmm still sounds a bit daunting to a person who isnt good with spanners ... is there a guide on here for it ... I'll go and check
Not really necessary, just gotta be good with a hacksaw ;D
Wasn`t mocking you mate and if I offended you in any way shape or form please accept my unreserved apology. The post was made in jest. :-[
If your face is like your avatar just keep smiling Proz :y :y
QuoteQuoteRead between the lines ie a cryptic clue. Does the forum now have to be child friendly as well as everything else we can't say or think? No offence mate but i've already accepted i can't swear even with some ***'s to cover & god knows what else, & now have to further regulate what i post or watch because one or two of you out of 8000 members want to go on here with your kids sat on your knee?Quotetried the wine fermentors club forum.
you know the colour you get when you mix black and white...
Sorry, but not sure what you are getting at ... :-[
Where exactly can an adult be an adult? I'm a Dad & an unofficial overprotective "uncle" to friends children but why should'nt i post/read an adult joke later on at night for fear someone's littlun won't read it next morning? I thought parents/guardians were responsible for thier childrens computer time, as oppose to expecting the rest of us to behave should we shock one of your little darlings that should be tucked up in beddy bo bo's!!!! ::)
Guy, you can post whatever joke you want or pictures for all I care, all I ask is a NWS notice, remember that is Not Work Safe, so I use that as a guide if Miss Vamps is looking over my shoulder, mild or disguised language is not so much of a problem, it is my responsibility to judge what she sees, so I might just pass quickly over something, which I often do, mind she is a bugger for spotting some avatars ::) ::) ::)
Good job I`m not coulrophobic then ;DQuoteIf your face is like your avatar just keep smiling Proz :y :y
Yeah thats the good side ..... should see the bad side ;D ;D :y
MMmm sorry but it appears its not been removed after all ....
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1275415992/10#10
Having said that i do think it was wrong to laugh out loud to someone without the tools to lie under his car and saw through something metal and push in something plastic ....
No wonder people think the forum is broken ..... i would never make anyone feel as stupid as i did for not being confident enough to do that ... i think i should leave this place now ... :-/ :-/
QuoteMMmm sorry but it appears its not been removed after all ....
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1275415992/10#10
Having said that i do think it was wrong to laugh out loud to someone without the tools to lie under his car and saw through something metal and push in something plastic ....
No wonder people think the forum is broken ..... i would never make anyone feel as stupid as i did for not being confident enough to do that ... i think i should leave this place now ... :-/ :-/
Please dont leave matey. :y
QuoteQuoteMMmm sorry but it appears its not been removed after all ....
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1275415992/10#10
Having said that i do think it was wrong to laugh out loud to someone without the tools to lie under his car and saw through something metal and push in something plastic ....
No wonder people think the forum is broken ..... i would never make anyone feel as stupid as i did for not being confident enough to do that ... i think i should leave this place now ... :-/ :-/
Please dont leave matey. :y
I will if i can but due to the vino i cant see how to delete/remove my profile :-[ :-[