Is it official ?

[Disco_owner]

Has Mick ( wanalandy ) Fusion been officially banned from this Site ?

[Xavie]

I hope not. Was he a naughty boy?

[weeds]

7 days, one of the admins might pop in and expand on this

[Disco_owner]

I was reading the Thread on his Trailer Wheel overtaking him :D:D and noticed that his status was BANNED so I assumed he was permanantly banned......

[Phoenix]

Yes, He has been banned. As previously explained, infractions for various offences like personal attacksa and swearing add up over time, and Fusion automatically triggered a 1 week ban through an acrual of points.

[stevo68]

Morning All, Ok I saw this and my initial response was really ticked off. I then had to rush off to my mornings training in martial arts and having punched and whacked a few things, feel a little calmer.....well slightly.

Off the bat, if you are going to give Mick a banning then bloody Dobbo should either get a wrap across the knuckles or same. Aside from...you Dobbo...having an incessant ability to **** people off....some saying it publicly....others saying it privately, you may not cross the code of conduct here, but you certainly...on many occasions do not fulfill the overall generous atmosphere that is here.

I know full well that in this particular situation, when ever it comes to one of Micks posts, you are there putting the boot in, making snide remarks, hassling or making some antagonistic comment. For sure, Mick might fire the bullet by reacting and he needs to learn to control that, ie dont react to people who try to cyber bully because then you lose. But before he has reacted he has been taunted 9/10 times by Dobbo. Mods do a search. All I am saying is fairs fair, I know Dobbo was involved in another altercation 12-18mths ago, similiar type situation where he was banned, there was Landyfromanutherland who left, and the list goes on. I even think Inc coined the term....keyboard warrior!!

Personally have also been on the receiving end of some of Dobbo's attempts at putdowns, snide comments, insults etc........but always results in a "Whaat, what are ya talking about....Im not talking about you. Recent thread with B92, again good ol Dobbo inflaming half if not most of the other members and very much so B92.

So all I am saying, and I did read what Mick wrote..........almost fell on the ground laughing it was such a pearler and right on the nose in terms of the sentiment. I dont necessarily agree that it was the way to respond, but by god I can understand why when you have someone who constantly tries to have a go in every thread or post that you put up....sooner or later one will snap. I have.....good ol Traveler who was just a snide, useless **** who rather than be constructive or add to the generous atmosphere that most adhere to, there are the small minority that seem to take great joy in putdowns. Maybe that needs to be put into the Conditions of Access??

Regards

Stevo

[spudboy]

Do you get any warnings from the mods before you get banned, or is it sudden death?

[Hymie]

As somebody explained once before.
Somebody has taken the time and effort as well as financial cost to raise and maintain this forum, and as such it is their domain.
We as invited guests have to respect any "house rules" that may apply.
I too have been ticked off for breaching rules and I understand and respect why I was admonished.
I'm saddened to see anybody banned, temporarily or permenantly.

[dullbird]

Do you get any warnings from the mods before you get banned, or is it sudden death?

yes you do

[incisor]

Maybe that needs to be put into the Conditions of Access??
mate

it already is..

you rack up the points you do the time..

most people heed the behind the scenes warnings, some chose not to.

if you take exception to something posted by someone you either put that person on your ignore list or report the post, you do not retaliate with a personal attack that will earn you an infraction and the naughty points they carry depending on the infraction.

i really dont know how i can make it any clearer ....

[stevo68]

Stevo
Much goes on behinds the scenes where the site moderators are concerned.
Those that get points for bad behaviour are not advertised online for all to see, for obvious reasons. But rest assured that if it is thought points for bad behaviour are deserving, then they get issued....no matter who the person behaving badly is......

Insult is one of those grey area things. People get insulted in different ways...what one perceives as an insult does not bother another...get the drift?

Decisions to ban members, or award infraction points, or warnings via PM, are not decided by one person alone but by a number of the mods depending on who is online and how bad the offence.

Hope that helps explain the situation

and....I don't know that making a post like this is helpful. It could be seen as being inflammatory :(Hey NM, yep know all about the mod system...half of them a committee members in my club :), that is not my point. Insults are generally pretty clear, and in this instance, black and white and a level of consistency. Yep, Mick overstepped the line, no doubts, but I also feel that for people and in this case I am using Dobbo as an example, who have a continual habit of ruffling feathers across a range of people and taking away from the general great feel of this place....should also get some form of "discipline". As Hymie quotes
As somebody explained once before.
Somebody has taken the time and effort as well as financial cost to raise and maintain this forum, and as such it is their domain.
We as invited guests have to respect any "house rules" that may apply.
I too have been ticked off for breaching rules and I understand and respect why I was admonished.
I'm saddened to see anybody banned, temporarily or permenantly., if you had guests in your house and someone for whatever reason, felt it their right to continually target someone with snipes and putdowns, I know they would be out of their ear as it shows a lack of respect. Like anything the minority air their opinion of subject matters like this, the majority keep quiet....and that is fine, but when I see an inconsistency....I think that has to be aired.

Regards

Stevo

[stevo68]

mate

it already is..

you rack up the points you do the time..

most people heed the behind the scenes warnings, some chose not to.

if you take exception to something posted by someone you either put that person on your ignore list or report the post, you do not retaliate with a personal attack that will earn you an infraction and the naughty points they carry depending on the infraction.

i really dont know how i can make it any clearer .... Well in that case I am reporting it publicly. If taking into account this instance, a continual baiting of another member is not on. No excuse to resort to personal attacks as Mick has done, but it takes two to tango.

Regards

Stevo

[incisor]

Well in that case I am reporting it publicly. If taking into account this instance, a continual baiting of another member is not on. No excuse to resort to personal attacks as Mick has done, but it takes two to tango.

Regards

Stevo
easy fixed, put them in your ignore list then you wont be baited..

[stevo68]

Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo68 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/62827-official-2.html#post808581)
Well in that case I am reporting it publicly. If taking into account this instance, a continual baiting of another member is not on. No excuse to resort to personal attacks as Mick has done, but it takes two to tango.

Regards

Stevo

easy fixed, put them in your ignore list then you wont be baited.. For sure, one can do that....but should one have to in the first place? No one should have to use the ignore list because they are being baited....the baiter should be given a warning....then shown the door. If one of my children is getting hassled by a sibling, I dont lock them in their room to get away from it.............I deal with the antagonist. Is that not fair and reasonable? In such a great place like this we shouldnt need ignore lists, people should have the gumption to respect the place............and 99.9% do, so if the .1% can't...............then using a brilliant quote
If you think it is an evil empire, go build your own nirvana FFFS :D,

Regards

Stevo

[stevo68]

Fair and reasonable Stevo
But I don't see this as your fight.....
But its obviously causing you grief...maybe the "ignore" button could be your friend for a bit until you get Dobbo out from under your skin :D What, you wouldnt stick up for a mate? I only know Mick from here and PM's and like with many get on well. No grief at all, I have been on the receiving end of Dobbos snipes and attempts at put downs. I have seen it with others in threads and the like. Does one just keep their mouth shut.....or do you stick up for someone when required? Obviously I am not one to shut my mouth and if I see something unfair Ill say something :),

Regards

Stevo

[101RRS]

At this point I don't think this discussion is all that helpful.

This thread was started, one member has made his point quite strongly - there seems to be some valid points - but I do not know - the moderators have responded and in doing so have reminded us all of our obligations and explained the process.

What else is there to be achieved - other than venting personal frustrations that may not helpful.

I of course respect the point of view of everyone who comes on here - some annoy me but hey - it is a great site - how many sites would have allowed this thread and its various views to remain.

But my view is there is not much more to say on this topic - I think the main players have made their point.

Cheers

Garry

[incisor]

.and 99.9% do, so if the .1% can't...............then using a brilliant quote :D

you need to be careful what you wish for mate....

not everything can be dealt with using a black and white agenda

the admins and mods balance things as best they can and they will never be able to keep 100% happy 100% of the time.

[blitz]

Hey Incisor
This is probably a dumb question but how do you raise a concern with an administator? do we send a PM?

I gotta admit I personally havent reached this level of angst but I have read some threads that I thought got way to personal and I'm not sure how I would have reacted under the same situation.

Can we have a 'No fair' button if we feel it isnt in the spirit of this site?

Me the super IT person :)

Blythe

[jimbo110]

In the top right hand corner of every post is the "report post" button, looks like a !

[Phoenix]

on each post that people make there is a exclamation mark in a red sign in the top rh corner of the post, this button reports the post to moderators.

Or PM a mod or admin ;)

[rovercare]

Its only the interweb people:D

Should change this title to "bag out Dobbo", yea he annoys people, he has a try at me, but I'd still have a beer with him;)

Sticks and stones...............

[p38arover]

Dobbo just called me. He seemed genuinely surprised that people are upset!

[VladTepes]

We're genuinely surprised that he's surprised.

[Ricey]

Dobbo just called me. He seemed genuinely surprised that people are upset!

Dobbo has a great sense of humour, though not pretty to look at. He's switched on IMO.

[dullbird]

Dobbo has a great sense of humour,
though not pretty to look at. He's switched on IMO.

mate i hope your mates with him, because given the current climate in here at the moment....this could be taken with great offence!

[Ricey]

mate i hope your mates with him, because given the current climate in here at the moment....this could be taken with great offence!

I'm not sure it's up to you to caution me about a silly remark in between 2 compliments regarding Dobbo. That would be up to him wouldn't it?

[Shonky]

meow... :(

[p38arover]

I'm not sure it's up to you to caution me about a silly remark in between 2 compliments regarding Dobbo. That would be up to him wouldn't it?

Lou (Dullbird) is a Mod.

[Xavie]

We're genuinely surprised that he's surprised.

hahahaha. hahaha.

This made me laugh a lot!

Xav

[dobbo]

I can hear the mantra from here,

"It's not about Dobbo, it's all about me, it's not about Dobbo, it's all about me it's not about Dobbo, it's all about me"

pm me your address, I'll send you and autograph. Is it PH or V.


I am actually quite amazed at the level some people will go to to get rid of me, I am truly touched.

[Redback]

hahahaha. hahaha.

This made me laugh a lot!

Xav

Sarcasm at it's best:clap2:

[dobbo]

Hey NM, yep know all about the mod system...half of them a committee members in my club :), that is not my point. Insults are generally pretty clear, and in this instance, black and white and a level of consistency. Yep, Mick overstepped the line, no doubts, but I also feel that for people and in this case I am using Dobbo as an example, who have a continual habit of ruffling feathers across a range of people and taking away from the general great feel of this place....should also get some form of "discipline". As Hymie quotes , if you had guests in your house and someone for whatever reason, felt it their right to continually target someone with snipes and putdowns, I know they would be out of their ear as it shows a lack of respect. Like anything the minority air their opinion of subject matters like this, the majority keep quiet....and that is fine, but when I see an inconsistency....I think that has to be aired.

Regards

Stevo

The below post is not meant to be antagonistic

Out of curiosity, out of all the users on this forum why would you be using me as an example? As I was informed last night and as a mod you allready know I am on thin ice?

[Treads]

:lock:

[Pedro_The_Swift]

and as a mod

huh?

[dullbird]

huh?
think he is refering to maybe stevo as being a mod! thats how i read that anyway.

[Outlaw]

and as a modStevo's not a mod... god forbid :angel:

Think he was maybe referring more to me and Incisor both being on the GCLRO committee and djhampson and Drivesafe being members... sorry if i missed any other mods in gclro :D:D:D

We do however Stevo have a few more mods than just that... around 30ish from memory ;)

[dobbo]

Stevo's not a mod... god forbid :angel:



sorry I must of mistaken his level of importance, I thought he was.

[abaddonxi]

Full list of Mods down the right hand side here -

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/

:D

Cheers
Simon

[dobbo]

Morning All, Ok I saw this and my initial response was really ticked off. I then had to rush off to my mornings training in martial arts and having punched and whacked a few things, feel a little calmer.....well slightly.

Off the bat, if you are going to give Mick a banning then bloody Dobbo should either get a wrap across the knuckles or same. Aside from...you Dobbo...having an incessant ability to **** people off....some saying it publicly....others saying it privately, you may not cross the code of conduct here, but you certainly...on many occasions do not fulfill the overall generous atmosphere that is here.

So in this scenerio am I the kettle or the pot?


I know full well that in this particular situation, when ever it comes to one of Micks posts, you are there putting the boot in, making snide remarks, hassling or making some antagonistic comment. For sure, Mick might fire the bullet by reacting and he needs to learn to control that, ie dont react to people who try to cyber bully because then you lose. But before he has reacted he has been taunted 9/10 times by Dobbo. Mods do a search. All I am saying is fairs fair, I know Dobbo was involved in another altercation 12-18mths ago, similiar type situation where he was banned, there was Landyfromanutherland who left, and the list goes on. I even think Inc coined the term....keyboard warrior!!

To date, Dobbo has never been banned from this forum that Dobbo is aware of.

Landyfromanuthaland aka Graceysdad, hasn't visited for a while might get Steve to check up on him, make sure he's doing ok.



Personally have also been on the receiving end of some of Dobbo's attempts at putdowns, snide comments, insults etc........but always results in a "Whaat, what are ya talking about....Im not talking about you. Recent thread with B92, again good ol Dobbo inflaming half if not most of the other members and very much so B92.

So all I am saying, and I did read what Mick wrote..........almost fell on the ground laughing it was such a pearler and right on the nose in terms of the sentiment. I dont necessarily agree that it was the way to respond, but by god I can understand why when you have someone who constantly tries to have a go in every thread or post that you put up....sooner or later one will snap. I have.....good ol Traveler who was just a snide, useless **** who rather than be constructive or add to the generous atmosphere that most adhere to, there are the small minority that seem to take great joy in putdowns. Maybe that needs to be put into the Conditions of Access??

Regards

Stevo

Stevo, don't get me wrong I am not having a go at you.

Is your problem with me? Or the many parts of yourself that are identical to me?

And for the record, If it will make you feel better I'll drive 1/2 way up nth up in my Bonatti Grey D2, case of Beer in the back you can drive 1/2 way down in yours, we could discuss this over a few Becks. Even sneak in a sly smoke or two while no one is watching.

[Tombie]

So...

We Have "Mods"

Do we have "Rockers" ?

Do we have "Skins" ?

Do we have "Boguns" ?

Oh my, how RETRO....

:angel:

[p38arover]

think he is refering to maybe stevo as being a mod! thats how i read that anyway.

Ditto.

[timaus13]

Just my 2 cents worth:-)
This is a great forum and the administrators have done a marvelous job creating and moderating it, also all the people are fabulous, we all have something to say, share or vent, how about a debating area for those who wish to can go to have discussions and place their views on certain subjects out there for debate.

My old man has allways said it takes a bigger Man to walk away from a fight, sorry Dad but I dissagree, I was bullied at school for 8 yrs. Had enough and faced of with the best the school had to offer in grade 10, shut him and all his mates up once and for all. I finally had closure.

My point is we all need to feel we belong & as well as fit in and enjoy activities that we are a part of, if someone is doing something you feel is wrong the Mods have given us all the tools we require to deal with it at the press of a button, How simple is that.

Like telly if u do not like what u see, PRESS the OFF button.
So to speek, report or add to ignore list.
cheers.

PS Happy Fathers Day 4 Sunday Guys.:D

[justinc]

Just my 2 cents worth:-)
This is a great forum and the administrators have done a marvelous job creating and moderating it, also all the people are fabulous, we all have something to say, share or vent, how about a debating area for those who wish to can go to have discussions and place their views on certain subjects out there for debate.

My old man has allways said it takes a bigger Man to walk away from a fight, sorry Dad but I dissagree, I was bullied at school for 8 yrs. Had enough and faced of with the best the school had to offer in grade 10, shut him and all his mates up once and for all. I finally had closure.

My point is we all need to feel we belong & as well as fit in and enjoy activities that we are a part of, if someone is doing something you feel is wrong the Mods have given us all the tools we require to deal with it at the press of a button, How simple is that.

Like telly if u do not like what u see, PRESS the OFF button.
So to speek, report or add to ignore list.
cheers.

PS Happy Fathers Day 4 Sunday Guys.:D

Go Tim! Well said.

I have one problem though;

as much as I think 40 series cruisers are a capable vehicle, they should NEVER be represented in a photgraph UPSTAGING a Rangie!! What were you thinking man!!!:(
Reshoot that scene immediately, this time with the superior vehicle in the foreground:p:p:p:p:D:D:D:D:D

Have a good Sunday Tim, It would be good if all of you could join us on the Island with Carlos etc??

JC

[dullbird]

Just my 2 cents worth:-)
This is a great forum and the administrators have done a marvelous job creating and moderating it, also all the people are fabulous, we all have something to say, share or vent,
how about a debating area for those who wish to can go to have discussions and place their views on certain subjects out there for debate.
My old man has allways said it takes a bigger Man to walk away from a fight, sorry Dad but I dissagree, I was bullied at school for 8 yrs. Had enough and faced of with the best the school had to offer in grade 10, shut him and all his mates up once and for all. I finally had closure.

My point is we all need to feel we belong & as well as fit in and enjoy activities that we are a part of, if someone is doing something you feel is wrong the Mods have given us all the tools we require to deal with it at the press of a button, How simple is that.

Like telly if u do not like what u see, PRESS the OFF button.
So to speek, report or add to ignore list.
cheers.

PS Happy Fathers Day 4 Sunday Guys.:D

we do its the soapbox!!

[Redback]

We had a dog that barked at everything and anything, we learned too ignore it;)

Some people on here are similar:wasntme:

Baz.

[p38arover]

What, you wouldnt stick up for a mate? I only know Mick from here and PM's and like with many get on well. No grief at all, I have been on the receiving end of Dobbos snipes and attempts at put downs. I have seen it with others in threads and the like. Does one just keep their mouth shut.....or do you stick up for someone when required? Obviously I am not one to shut my mouth and if I see something unfair Ill say something :),


Stevo, I'm not siding with anyone (and specifically not Dobbo because we work for the same employer. I think I've only met him twice) but I get the impression from a number of your posts over the past year or so that you are have a fiery, if not belligerant, temperment.

I may be wrong. I've never met you (I don't think - unless it was on a night run with the GC a couple of yers ago) so I am forming my opinion entirely from your posts.

[mcrover]

Well I have copped both sides of the coin.

I have been on the recieving end of an agressive member or 7 or 8 as well as being the agressor and I have to say............I didnt enjoy either all that much.

I was talking face to face with another member of this forum just the other day about how quiet it is now a certain group has dropped off a bit and how well behaved everyone is being.

Now in saying that (and someone else saying that) what is to be said about the coments that 3 of the mods in this very thread have had to say about me and how much trouble I cause.

The only thing Im not doing anymore is having to retaliate to things that others say.

Now I can hear it now, you all just said to your selves that I should pay no attention and hit the ignore button.......well when I did that they started on family members etc of which I heard about from other members due to me having them on my ignore list.

I do think the consistency thing is an issue that maybe should be looked at but even in saying that, this place can become very boring if everyone agreed on everything.

If no body says that they dont like something then there will be no discussion about anything where information will come out.

The main problem that this forum has is that some of the members will never change their mind about anything as if they know it all and thats just how it will be and with that they expect others to be the same and dont allow people to be swayed to change thier minds or opinions.

This is what normlly pieves me off and this is also what I am normally guilty of but if i insist on something I will quite happilly be prooven wrong and change my mind, just to have one of my posts to the former come back and bite me in the ass.

Now Im not naming anyone but it doesnt help when some of the mods come off as the agressors.

Yes it has happened to me and Im sure that wont make me very popular but it is something that does happen and it shouldnt.

In this case, the sentance has been given and is being served so then thats it.

I do have to ask Inc, If you have been banned from accumulated points do the points get returned to zero?

If so, next time I go away, I will take a weeks ban and come back a free man :p

[p38arover]

Mcrover, other Mods will confirm what I have said about you and your opponents - that I don't see what the fuss is about. I look at the threads and I think what the heck are they getting riled about. :eek:

It seems some of you take comments personally whereas I can't see them that way.

As a result, I stay out of the arena.

I'd be happy to have a drink with any of you.

[stevo68]

Okay, hopefully what I put together here will answer a few of the questions/ assumptions etc. You will have to forgive me, I had Fathers day with the old man today, so have had a few under my belt :twobeers:. Ok, Dobbo, for all I know you could be a top bloke in "real" life and in fact my raising of certain issues wasn't so much to get rid of you, it was moreso that I saw an unfairness that I felt that you went out of your way to antagonise Mick....he snapped and no result for you....it takes 2 to tango. Only you know whether that is completely true or false. There have also been other occasions where similiar has occured i.e the grass slope thread where a simple apology to Joel would have made all well again.

In terms of myself, and as to whether I am pot or kettle, no doubts I could be seen in a similiar vein as perhaps other "louder" forum members. I love a good debate on a topic, but would like to think that I challenge the opinion or ideal without taking a shot at the individual. Just as my opinion or perspective has been challenged on occasions....recent ones from memory being with JSNSW and VNX.

Whilst I may not agree with their opinion and vis a vis, I feel that I still respect their opinion nonetheless. There are some hot topics that come up on occasion here and no doubt I have upset some individuals with my stance, opinion or perhaps even the way I have expressed it, but if I have an issue ( and with respect to those that do) Im not going to run to a mod, just as I wouldn't in real life. I would challenge the person on their attitude, opinion or behaviour. Mine has been on occasion and at times it has made me think. Or I have read a differing opinion and learnt something. That said rightly or wrongly I don't suffer fools and if someone makes an inane comment or tries to take the heart out of a good discussion, then more fool them.

That is one of the beauties of this place. It is more than just nuts and bolts, it is interaction from people from all walks of life, education and work experience. It is why so many of us come here for our daily dose.

As to being identical.........hmmm, tubby with kids...yes :), passion for LRs.....yes.......speak our mind sometimes without thinking about the consequences.........yes :angel:.....have the guts to express openly our thoughts......yes. The difference in my book and in my opinion is that I don't put down people.....maybe in your minds eye...neither do you......but that is how it reads and why it can ruffle peoples feathers. My old man told me when I was younger, if you hear something from enough people, it is time to have a good look in the mirror. Hence as you mentioned you are on thin ice and that has to be at ones own doing.

Bottom line would me more than happy to have a brew and discuss but make it Stella or Steinlagers ;).

And Ron.....fiery.......yeah for sure at times............cant we all be that dependant on the occasion. Belligerant.......no, strong personality......yes. I dont think anyone can make a full assessment of anybody on a forum without at least meeting them first. However your actions and the way you come across can be judged. And if you upset someone and they don't tell you, well how the hell does one know. A mate of mine.....wont name names.....was responding to threads in a manner that had people thinking otherwise.........I rang him up, had a chat to him and he was surprised. He didn't think he was being aggresive at all.

Well time for another coldy as now have to cook dinner for SWMBO'ds old man, heres hoping I get tomorrow off.

Regards Stevo from a Stevocentric world :p

[p38arover]

I dont think anyone can make a full assessment of anybody on a forum without at least meeting them first. However your actions and the way you come across can be judged.

Zackly! Re my earlier comment to mcrover, I'd be happy to sit down and have a drink with him and his opponents. Well, I have sat down and had a drink with Hiline.

Ditto with having a drink with you.


And if you upset someone and they don't tell you, well how the hell does one know. A mate of mine.....wont name names.....was responding to threads in a manner that had people thinking otherwise.........I rang him up, had a chat to him and he was surprised. He didn't think he was being aggressive at all.

I know I've been peed off with some posters at times (on the RRNET forum) and I've let them know. One of the Mods there thought I had a fiery temper!

We form opinions based on what we see written by a poster. That opinion may change after we meet them. If we never meet them, then we may never change our opinion.

Don't worry, I've looked at some of Dobbo's posts and thought "Dobbo, you are pushing it!"

Ron

[stevo68]

Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo68 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/62827-official-6.html#post810067)

Regards Stevo from a Stevocentric world :p

Sadly Stevo...that comment sums you up in a nutshell :(
Well NM, perhaps you need to re read my comments, plus also have an understanding of the comment in the first place i.e it is an "in" joke of sorts. There's nothing sad at all and if you think that some writing on a forum is the sum of an individual well I guess you are entitled to your opinion.

And ditto Ron :)

Regards

Stevo

[Ricey]

I'm not sure it's up to you to caution me about a silly remark in between 2 compliments regarding Dobbo. That would be up to him wouldn't it?

Um, goodness me.... I responded far too strongly in this quote, it wasn't warranted and I over reacted.

[dullbird]

Um, goodness me.... I responded far too strongly in this quote, it wasn't warranted and I over reacted.

Ricey we are all friends here mate, and i have met you in person and know your a nice guy...it's all good

[Disco_owner]

Stevo68;

I have read your post re: above , in my personal opinion , you don't come accross as Self-centered what soever , you do form strong opinions about some things and I see that as being passionate about the subject on debate.

I started this thread so that I could find out if Mick had been banned from this site permanantly , that also really peed me off to see him banned ,althou for 7 days , Mick is a really nice Bloke ,i first met Mick face-face at Cooma , we had many laughs and MAN Beers , he then invited me to his 30th birthday , so I flew down to Melbourne for his 30th birthday and he showed me around his town of Colac, Mick never gets fired up that easily unless something really ticks him off, but as has been said if someone is getting under your skin you can report it to the MODS but I doubt Mick would , knowing Mick he would deal with it himself....

[mcrover]

Mcrover, other Mods will confirm what I have said about you and your opponents - that I don't see what the fuss is about. I look at the threads and I think what the heck are they getting riled about. :eek:

It seems some of you take comments personally whereas I can't see them that way.

As a result, I stay out of the arena.

I'd be happy to have a drink with any of you.

Be happy to have a drink any time with any of you any time :D

[mcrover]

Regards Stevo from a Stevocentric world :p

On the back of this coment, Im claiming Damocentricicity.:D

[p38arover]

On the back of this coment, Im claiming Damocentricicity.:D

That's a big claim! :D

[clean32]

Funny read
I have been on the boards for a number of years, mainly when I have an interest in a topic, or when living as an Expat, I usually found some forum some where that would keep you up to speed on the where what’s and whys etc.

Trust me this forum is tame, and that is down to the mods. Good work mods is about all I can say on that. oh and the high caliber of posters.

I have been on boards where posters have been arrested, deported, and in 2 cases encouraged to confess for what they have posted (thank GOD we live in aussie/ or the west) I have also seen boards confiscated ( court order ) posters interviewed by the prevalent security service. ( think FFTM FSB PRS ) as I have.

Any way, posters will read differently a post written by some one they know, over someone they only know online. that’s just human nature.

finally, the golden rule DOINT FEED THE TROLL.

NB blocking don’t work because some one is sure to quote

[DiscoStew]

Unfortunately Stevo...posts on a forum is how most people will view you. You are what you write, so to speak.

I can't help it if to me, you come across as self-centred and opinionated...Stevocentric. Doesn't mean I don't like you, although I find your posts terribly long winded and quite frankly can't be bothered to read them most of the time :D

I am yet to see any evidence of this, but as you imply we all read things a bit differently. I found Stevo's posts to be honest in that he is happy to admit to his faults and let us all enjoy his funny mistakes. His ego plays very little role in his posts and his primary concern is with entertaining and sharing knowledge with others. But he is also vocal about sticking up for other people which is far from very being Stevocentric. There are a number of people who I think typify/define this site and Stevo68 is one of them.

Should he have used Dobbo as an example to make his point? It is debatable, but it has nothing to do with being Stevocentric.

I have since met him a couple of times and he is just as affable in person. I am also looking forward to doin' time with Dobbo on the CCCCC trip as he seems like he would be entertaining around a campfire.




We form opinions based on what we see written by a poster.

All the more reason for us to get grammar and punctuation correct ;)! A few mild disagreements have started on this forum due to nothing more than misreading a poorly constructed sentence.

[p38arover]

A few mild disagreements have started on this forum due to nothing more than misreading a poorly constructed sentence.


You will have noticed that I like taking poorly constructed sentences and "misreading" them to give a totally wrong or different point - usually in an attempt at humour.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I seem to remember you being a bit naughty NM,,,:eek:
:p

[dobbo]

I presume that bstard Dobbo is meant to be the Troll, being born in a land far far away where Trolls are referred to as Ogre's. Would a Troll be the best term to use?

If so who's on the supper menu?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Didn't you know Ron is a troll too ;);)


ooooh! the secrets out!:eek:

[Fusion]

I was wondering if i could get one of those " get out of jail free " cards that Dobbo has ? Cos they really seem to work . Every thread i have started lately Dobbo has had a dig of some sort and nothing has been done . I say one thing back and i go on holidays . Big deal if i was using swear words . Thats what the filter is for and then no one can see them . Unlike others that use numbers or take a couple of letters out and get the word across to people . At least i am being my true self on here unlike others ;).

[dobbo]

I was wondering if i could get one of those " get out of jail free " cards that Dobbo has ? Cos they really seem to work . Every thread i have started lately Dobbo has had a dig of some sort and nothing has been done . I say one thing back and i go on holidays . Big deal if i was using swear words . Thats what the filter is for and then no one can see them . Unlike others that use numbers or take a couple of letters out and get the word across to people . At least i am being my true self on here unlike others ;).

If you would like to discuss with me what issues you have with myself, pm me your phone number ank we can talk it out. Another alternate would be a pm. I don't feel the open forum is the ideal spot for it.

Welcome back, I missed what you posted about me, I have heard it was amusing though.

[Fusion]

Sorry Dobbo . But i'm not even interested in what you have to say . So no phone number or PM cos i can't be bothered .

[dobbo]

Sorry Dobbo . But i'm not even interested in what you have to say . So no phone number or PM cos i can't be bothered .

Oh well your choice, I have tried, the option is there for you.

Remember arguments come and go, posts on the net last forever.

I respect your wishes.


XXX

[Phoenix]

If people are deliberatly trying to circumvent the swear filter they will recieve an infraction (if they have not already). Just report it and let the moderators do their job.


I was wondering if i could get one of those " get out of jail free " cards that Dobbo has ? Cos they really seem to work . Every thread i have started lately Dobbo has had a dig of some sort and nothing has been done . I say one thing back and i go on holidays . Big deal if i was using swear words . Thats what the filter is for and then no one can see them . Unlike others that use numbers or take a couple of letters out and get the word across to people . At least i am being my true self on here unlike others ;).

[Outlaw]

I think we have an echo in this thread??? Anyone make out what it is? :angel:

Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ...
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/profile.php'do=addlist&userlist=ignore&u=12644

[dobbo]

I think we have an echo in this thread??? Anyone make out what it is? :angel:

Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ... Use the IGNORE list ... Click the link ...
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/profile.php'do=addlist&userlist=ignore&u=12644


If I clicked the link and listed everyone, what would happen?

[dobbo]

You can't ignore anyone who is a moderator...so you'd still have to talk to me :D


How could I ingore you???????????????


It was a hypothetical question, but you have answered it for me.

Thankyou

[abaddonxi]

If I clicked the link and listed everyone, what would happen?

Dunno if it's activated on AULRO.

Tachy goes to Coventry.

Cheers
Simon

[dobbo]

The ignore list just doesn't sit right for me


I'll just forgive Mick.

[p38arover]

Big deal if i was using swear words.

Why do you see the need to use foul language on the forum?

[Fusion]

Why do you see the need to use foul language on the forum?

Hi Ron . I don't normally use swear words on this forum . But being ticked off i seem to let them go . Something i need to look at but thats what the filter is for isn't it ? slip ups ? :angel:.

[Fusion]

The ignore list just doesn't sit right for me


I'll just forgive Mick.

You forgive me :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling: ...... what a joke .

[Psimpson7]

welcome back!

[Jamo]

How does the ignore list work?:confused:
Do you not see the posts of dudes that you have put on it??:confused:

[Psimpson7]

yep exactly that. It doesnt really work though as people quote other people all the time!

[dobbo]

You forgive me :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling: ...... what a joke .

Yes I do, it is not a joke. IMHO this forum is here to help and assist other members, it provides a lot of entertainment value as well but this is besides the point. Yes I could choose to put you on an ignore list, but I won't. My reasoning, if you and yours were in my round about area in desperate need of assistance, shelter or whatever, and I did not see your thread about your plight due to you being on my ignore list, for me that is just bad Juju. I have assisted before and would not hesitate to do it again, even to you.

So yes, for the sake of it all, I forgive you.



I was wondering if i could get one of those " get out of jail free " cards that Dobbo has ? Cos they really seem to work . Every thread i have started lately Dobbo has had a dig of some sort and nothing has been done . I say one thing back and i go on holidays . Big deal if i was using swear words . Thats what the filter is for and then no one can see them . Unlike others that use numbers or take a couple of letters out and get the word across to people . At least i am being my true self on here unlike others ;).

This week long of pondering resulting in this premeditated post, why? IMHO it's sole purpose was to provoke me into a battle of posts which would result in my banning from this forum, if I am wrong I do apologise. (see how that is spelt McRover) Should I have gotten a slap across the wrists for my part in this whole affair, perhaps I have, but that is between myself and the moderators of this fine forum. As for a "Get out of jail free card" mate, if I have one of them I want my $200 for passing Go as well.

If your sole purpose this morning was to see me banned from this forum, I pity you, for that my friend would make you a "Keyboard Warrior"

As far as I am concerned all is forgiven, but far from forgotten. And thankyou for thinking about me so much over the last week, It does feel good to know I am appreciated and loved so much.

[Jamo]

Is there any way of knowing if one is on someone's ignore list?

[Fusion]

Yes I do, it is not a joke. IMHO this forum is here to help and assist other members, it provides a lot of entertainment value as well but this is besides the point. Yes I could choose to put you on an ignore list, but I won't. My reasoning, if you and yours were in my round about area in desperate need of assistance, shelter or whatever, and I did not see your thread about your plight due to you being on my ignore list, for me that is just bad Juju. I have assisted before and would not hesitate to do it again, even to you.

So yes, for the sake of it all, I forgive you.




This week long of pondering resulting in this premeditated post, why? IMHO it's sole purpose was to provoke me into a battle of posts which would result in my banning from this forum, if I am wrong I do apologise. (see how that is spelt McRover) Should I have gotten a slap across the wrists for my part in this whole affair, perhaps I have, but that is between myself and the moderators of this fine forum. As for a "Get out of jail free card" mate, if I have one of them I want my $200 for passing Go as well.

If your sole purpose this morning was to see me banned from this forum, I pity you, for that my friend would make you a "Keyboard Warrior"

As far as I am concerned all is forgiven, but far from forgotten. And thankyou for thinking about me so much over the last week, It does feel good to know I am appreciated and loved so much.

I don't need to or want to get you banned Dobbo . You seem to be doing a good enough job yourself .

[Fusion]

Ummmm....maybe you could just let this rest now? It should have been done and dusted 7 days ago...do we need to drag it out again? :(

It will end in tears.........

Hi NM . Ok i'm done with it . over it . finished with it and now onto the beers :D . Heres cheers to smiley faces :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D.

[Shonky]

yay. :)

Time for the padlock of death?