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RPWC · 31st August 2013, 10:59

What's the point in the social forum if this is going to happen?

Quote Dragrad. FAQ Rule 15. There is no room on this forum for sexism, racism or religious bigotry. In addition your political views are yours, and yours alone. Other forums exist for the purpose of debating this topic. You may not use these forums to promote political beliefs or to encourage or persuade others to conform to your views.

Thread closed - This is a Car forum after all...

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hread.php?t=49

I refer to the first 2 sentences of Ken's post

Kiltman · 31st August 2013, 15:35

Completely agree, complete overreaction!

andyg2011 · 31st August 2013, 16:40

Agree with you too

This is in the social section which is in the right place and no reason to close this,

Crazy

Reebs · 31st August 2013, 17:01

Sorry, but close what

If a thread has been closed, I'm sure there will be a good reason. The key words in Kens post of 2006 were it be used in a responsible manner, but that posts would be moderated to club rules.

Ken wrote that sticky in different times, since then we have gained 10s of thousands of new members of all walks of life, and the site is much much busier.

Some of the topics of conversation broached today would not have been considered back then, you've only got to look back to see.

We are a growing and evolving club, and need to consider all users in relation to what is acceptable and won't cause distress or discord.

James.uk · 31st August 2013, 17:44

I think the thread in question dealt with currant Issues in the middle East, I too was rather surprised that it was closed down so quickly. Sure it may have led to a heated discussion, but I feel that should that have happened, then that would have been the time to warn people, and remind them of the rules...

But I don't understand why it was closed in it's infancy....

Link to thread in question... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=157175
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pab · 31st August 2013, 17:55

I'm in agreement with the team on this one, political, religious and racial discussion should not be a topic of debate on the forum.

Absolutely no intension of being a stick in the mud, it's just my own personal feeling on the matter.

FredSpencer · 31st August 2013, 17:59

And I thought it was closed 'cos I was going to agree with Scribbler.

MrDoodles · 31st August 2013, 18:01

But I never even posted on it!.....

TBH, I'm surprised that the "Jobless" thread is still going.....

FredSpencer · 31st August 2013, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

I'm in agreement with the team on this one, political, religious and racial discussion should not be a topic of debate on the forum.

Absolutely no intension of being a stick in the mud, it's just my own personal feeling on the matter.

They happen all the time. Some get closed, some don't. And some get closed quicker than others. There's a thread running at the moment that the Mod who closed this one has been tidying up by combining posts. If anything it is more political than this one, certainly in my view, but it hasn't been closed (and I don't want it to be either). It has been conducted in a good manner and as long as that continues I don't see a problem. It's not like anyone has to join in if they don't want to.

FredSpencer · 31st August 2013, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

But I never even posted on it!.....

TBH, I'm surprised that the "Jobless" thread is still going.....

You noticed a similarity too?

31st August 2013, 10:59	#1
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	This forum What's the point in the social forum if this is going to happen? Quote Dragrad. FAQ Rule 15. There is no room on this forum for sexism, racism or religious bigotry. In addition your political views are yours, and yours alone. Other forums exist for the purpose of debating this topic. You may not use these forums to promote political beliefs or to encourage or persuade others to conform to your views. Thread closed - This is a Car forum after all... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hread.php?t=49 I refer to the first 2 sentences of Ken's post __________________ Cheers. Rich…

31st August 2013, 16:40	#3
andyg2011 This is my second home no mg/rover ATM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Morecambe Posts: 4,464 Thanks: 92 Thanked 230 Times in 183 Posts	Agree with you too This is in the social section which is in the right place and no reason to close this, Crazy __________________ Full T4 Testbook diagnostics and Replacement Key Service see BigRuss and Marinabrian Please click below for nano website and 2014 dates etc etc http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/i...nocard_sig.jpg Thanks Andy

31st August 2013, 17:01	#4
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Sorry, but close what If a thread has been closed, I'm sure there will be a good reason. The key words in Kens post of 2006 were it be used in a responsible manner, but that posts would be moderated to club rules. Ken wrote that sticky in different times, since then we have gained 10s of thousands of new members of all walks of life, and the site is much much busier. Some of the topics of conversation broached today would not have been considered back then, you've only got to look back to see. We are a growing and evolving club, and need to consider all users in relation to what is acceptable and won't cause distress or discord. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

31st August 2013, 17:44	#5
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I think the thread in question dealt with currant Issues in the middle East, I too was rather surprised that it was closed down so quickly. Sure it may have led to a heated discussion, but I feel that should that have happened, then that would have been the time to warn people, and remind them of the rules... But I don't understand why it was closed in it's infancy.... Link to thread in question... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=157175 ... Last edited by James.uk; 31st August 2013 at 17:49..

31st August 2013, 15:35	#2
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	Completely agree, complete overreaction!

31st August 2013, 17:55	#6
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I'm in agreement with the team on this one, political, religious and racial discussion should not be a topic of debate on the forum. Absolutely no intension of being a stick in the mud, it's just my own personal feeling on the matter.

31st August 2013, 17:59	#7
FredSpencer Passed Away Typhoon ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 6,833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	And I thought it was closed 'cos I was going to agree with Scribbler.

31st August 2013, 18:01	#8
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	But I never even posted on it!..... TBH, I'm surprised that the "Jobless" thread is still going.....