Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

On the assumption that threads posted here are not libellous, defamatory, inciting of racial hatred can we please leave them undisturbed? In fact if any threads are to be removed, can they be the really disagreeable ones where the dividing line between informed debate on immigration issues and ranting against foreigners is often crossed rather than the ones which people just find go off topic a bit?

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

I think the answer to that is no, jayr.

Watch this thread disappear too in a minute.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

now this is getting to be amusing - give it up Wilf - you won't win -lol

cheers

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

True any racial remarks are fine if they are against the blacks or Muslims , any that question how unbaised a poster maybe are off limits.

:D :cool: :beer:

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The last thread was quite interesting - on the subject of advertising , people were having a genuine , good discussion on this subject , some people agreed, others disagreed- why it was deleted I do not know.

It was a genuine interesting thread ,relevant to this forum - and no arguments, or abuse etc

Cheers:)

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Speaking of disappering computer stuff. Opened my email account only to find all my addresses had disappeared.
:scared:

Getting computer whiz brother in law to look at it on weekend.

Suspicious indeed:scared:

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

I think you will find that PB targeted one Individual. Which, in my opinion was out of order.

PC

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You are right Ceri.

No free speech if it clashes with business interests? This is how I find the world now and what a sad state that is. I could say anything I like if it is racist, but not if I question advertising.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

No, you may not.

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What is your name about is it to insult people of the Muslim faith , your opinions upto now are not worth repeating try again , start with I believe in Freedom of Speech and no self interest should cloud it.


:D :cool: :beer:

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

I don't believe that he said anything which would be libellous, for which the publisher of this site would rightly wish to remove. Most publishers or journalists usually defend the right to freedom of speech as long as there are no laws broken. In fact many would go to jail over such issues.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

PB was not out of order at all and nor was I. There was a suggestion from "one individual" that they were fed up with posters who highlighted the bad side of Oz and the "one individual" is someone who makes money from people emigrating to Oz. All we did after that was debate whether it was right for someone to advertise on the forum for free and whether those making money from emigration should decide who can and cannot post. It is a freedom of speech issue.

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This was a personal campaign to bring discredit on an individual.
Brought about as revenge for the individual desagreeing with PB.
Not the done thing on a civilised forum in my humble opinion.
If it was about advertising for free then PB may or may not be conected to some Newspaper group for all we know.
He does post links to many newspaper and news sites.

PC

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

An uncivilized debate, nonetheless.

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Try putting the words "I personally believe" in front of your sentence- not liable

Just find it odd why that certain thread was deleted - when I have read pure and utter racist remarks here which have not be deleted, I have also read numerous threads which have been started to single out an individual and they have not been deleted - I.e if you are going to delete Pb's threads - try deleting threads which start singling him out - or what about the one on this page titled "Wilf shut up" - in other words what is good for the goose is good for gander

I do think Pb has some sort of a gripe with Alan , that is their prob, but reading through the thread which was deleted - PB did not really attack him, it was a disagreement. And it was more to do with the subject of advertising - not personally attacking an individual

I'm staying out of it now - I do not know any of you , and it is not my argument.

I think all that people were asking for - is a line between genuine advice and business interests.

Cheers:)

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Point them out and I'll delete them, even if I'm accused of mob rule.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

You may well be right but it was hardly the sort of thing that required deletion. Is censorship to be based on civility?

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Is ths the rule for what cannot be posted then? Please reinstate my deleted threads forthwith.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

For a person who continued to spam this forum, you talk about civility. You have no idea...

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Put yourself in the position of the said indiviual.
Would you be so understanding?
What would it do to your reputation?

PC

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Go look at the Lounge for your "missing" threads.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

It will not have done any favours to the reputations of those who make money out of people emigrating to Oz, you are right there.

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I hardly think it was Spam, I was making a very valid point, presumably you take your role of authority over this forum with a dash of responsibility. I just happen to be vehemently in favour of freedom of speech, call me old fashioned.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

And unlike you, I'm vehemently in favour of civilized free speech.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

You mean my role of responsibility with a dash of authority. You tend to get things a little mixed up, I can see.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Now who's being uncivil?

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

With one BIG caveat... Unless it upsets their advertisers.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Would immigration agents upset their punters or dish out comments that put Australia in a bad light?



:D :cool: :beer:

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

No they wouldn't, but don't forget who sponsors this site PB (look at the banner at the top of the page.)

That's why I reckon some of the threads are being cut.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Well, you reckoned wrong.

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

What Banner? I can't see any ad's. I have an Ad block installed. It comes in handy for sites with loads of flashing banners and pop ups. It's peaceful on my computer. All I see is this- [AD] where an advert should be.

Cheers:)

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Just a minor point why does a lad living in lumberjack land care about a few jibes aimed at third world Australia , is Renth right you protect the hand that feeds you?

:D :cool: :beer:

Re: Where are the threads disappearing to?
 

Ahhh....but who's to be the judge of all this? Ultimately it will come down to your opinion, and there will be some censorship involved....

It is interesting to have a look in the USA Lifestyle and Culture forum.

The language, threats and general tone by one particular poster make this forum look like Sesame Street.

What say you ptlabs not your patch?

Or not aimed at immigration agents?


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It is interesting to have a look in the USA Lifestyle and Culture forum.

The language, threats and general tone by some posters make this forum look like Sesame Street.

What say you ptlabs not your patch?

No PBs on there I take it ?

:D :cool: :beer:

Here's how one USA post starts:

"Are you actually a f#%king moron"

Charming...