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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 19:50:48 GMT
I increasinly seem to be reading posts on thunderboat, containing what I consider to be more extreme thoughts and views in widely varying threads.
I read some of these posts and decide I do not wish to be associated with such views ... whilst feeling conflicted because I applaud the fact that thunderboat permits freedom of expression.
I have also noticed that some regular posters are currently very quiet .
Is it just the time of year, or are others choosing to read but not comment for similar, or indeed other reasons ?
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 19:53:15 GMT
We are all out boating not stuck in a house. Only for another day
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 19:54:29 GMT
Hope that paintwork is still in tact.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:01:23 GMT
What is extreme?
Genuine question btw.
Are my thoughts about licence T&C considered in that bracket or is it just the racist type comments?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:03:00 GMT
Hope that paintwork is still in tact. Rog Couple of small marks below the gunwale on one side, only to be expected when every lock has chains strung along the sides and I can't bring myself to boat with fenders down, that might change
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Post by kris on Sept 28, 2020 20:05:38 GMT
I increasinly seem to be reading posts on thunderboat, containing what I consider to be more extreme thoughts and views in widely varying threads. I read some of these posts and decide I do not wish to be associated with such views ... whilst feeling conflicted because I applaud the fact that thunderboat permits freedom of expression. I have also noticed that some regular posters are currently very quiet . Is it just the time of year, or are others choosing to read but not comment for similar, or indeed other reasons ? Rog Personally I think most of the extreme views get challenged. If you don’t want to be associated with the views don’t respond. The fact is that if we want freedom of expression then that’s the whole gamut of human thought and expression. Let’s face it thunderboat has never been for everybody.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:06:01 GMT
I increasinly seem to be reading posts on thunderboat, containing what I consider to be more extreme thoughts and views in widely varying threads. I read some of these posts and decide I do not wish to be associated with such views ... whilst feeling conflicted because I applaud the fact that thunderboat permits freedom of expression. I have also noticed that some regular posters are currently very quiet . Is it just the time of year, or are others choosing to read but not comment for similar, or indeed other reasons ? Rog I’m back to boat bodging - two on blocks with a fairly extensive refit programme over the next few months. Just blown £150 on a couple of bits of rubber and a lump of DZR brass - gonna be a busy and slightly expensive couple of months! I ignore most of the shite - it’s mostly the usual suspects so not too difficult to dodge 👍🍻
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:08:43 GMT
I increasinly seem to be reading posts on thunderboat, containing what I consider to be more extreme thoughts and views in widely varying threads. I read some of these posts and decide I do not wish to be associated with such views ... whilst feeling conflicted because I applaud the fact that thunderboat permits freedom of expression. I have also noticed that some regular posters are currently very quiet . Is it just the time of year, or are others choosing to read but not comment for similar, or indeed other reasons ? Rog I’m back to boat bodging - two on blocks with a fairly extensive refit programme over the next few months. Just blown £150 on a couple of bits of rubber and a lump of DZR brass - gonna be a busy and slightly expensive couple of months! I ignore most of the shite - it’s mostly the usual suspects so not too difficult to dodge 👍🍻 Oh god - have we really stooped so low that you can't mention names......
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:12:37 GMT
I’m back to boat bodging - two on blocks with a fairly extensive refit programme over the next few months. Just blown £150 on a couple of bits of rubber and a lump of DZR brass - gonna be a busy and slightly expensive couple of months! I ignore most of the shite - it’s mostly the usual suspects so not too difficult to dodge 👍🍻 Oh god - have we really stooped so low that you can't mention names...... Why? I’m sure most will know who the twats that pollute and crayon over virtually every thread are - little need to put it up in lights; bar for providing some weird sort of gratification to those very same posters I can’t see what good that will do. Besides, like a good book use your imagination and see if you can work it out for yerself.
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 28, 2020 20:14:10 GMT
I increasinly seem to be reading posts on thunderboat, containing what I consider to be more extreme thoughts and views in widely varying threads. I read some of these posts and decide I do not wish to be associated with such views ... whilst feeling conflicted because I applaud the fact that thunderboat permits freedom of expression. I have also noticed that some regular posters are currently very quiet . Is it just the time of year, or are others choosing to read but not comment for similar, or indeed other reasons ? Rog Surely this is just a reflection of the real world? People are different and have different views. Some I don’t find particularly nice but I console myself that they are born out of ignorance. Typically there isn’t much point in responding because it just gives the post oxygen. It would certainly be a mistake that the sort of posts (I think) you are referring to, reflect the majority view. But equally, people are entitled to their view even if I don’t agree with it. Unless it is born out of virtue signalling, of course.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:14:36 GMT
Oh god - have we really stooped so low that you can't mention names...... Why? I’m sure most will know who the twats that pollute and crayon over virtually every thread are - little need to put it up in lights; bar for providing some weird sort of gratification to those very same posters I can’t see what good that will do. Besides, like a good book use your imagination and see if you can work it out for yerself. I can just about remember the CWDF use of the 'usual suspects' and therefore hate the term.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:16:06 GMT
What is extreme?
Genuine question btw.
Are my thoughts about licence T&C considered it that bracket or is it just the racist type comments?
Mostly the racist, xenophobic stuff ... but also the harsh attacks on fellow members. I did say what I considered extreme ... and no it wasn't directed at you. It was a genuine question ... I'm posting less and was curious if others (like @gazza JohnV ianali quaysider etc.) are posting less for their own or similar reasons. kris I did say I applaud the fact that everyone can freely say what they wish ... just some threads I don't want to even attempt to argue with some of the views expressed ... where do you start. Rog ETA read your post Telemachus after I posted ... I agree that I read some posts and just can't even bring myself to argue as it seems pointless, wasted effort , and I don't choose to be associated with the views.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:19:21 GMT
Why? I’m sure most will know who the twats that pollute and crayon over virtually every thread are - little need to put it up in lights; bar for providing some weird sort of gratification to those very same posters I can’t see what good that will do. Besides, like a good book use your imagination and see if you can work it out for yerself. I can just about remember the CWDF use of the 'usual suspects' and therefore hate the term. Shame on you! Keyser Soze will be after you for that slur! OK it may have the disgraced Kevin Spacey on the cast role call; but for all that it’s an epic film 👍
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:30:40 GMT
I can just about remember the CWDF use of the 'usual suspects' and therefore hate the term. Shame on you! If you hadn't already noticed, I'm shameless!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:39:28 GMT
Time for some REM ?
Again.
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