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Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar
(Post 7910069)
;) Sorry I forgot, it would appear that you can only get banned for having a user name which sounds like, but isn't actually swearing.
Abuse seems ok. |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar
(Post 7910069)
;) Sorry I forgot, it would appear that you can only get banned for having a user name which sounds like, but isn't actually swearing.
Abuse seems ok. |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 7910118)
If you find a post or username offensive then report it. Otherwise just drop it. The reason for the change in your username has been explained to you repeatedly and it's getting a little tiresome now.
I put a wink in the post. I thought that was the universal way of letting BE posters know it was meant in jest. |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 7902641)
Agreed, but I can never really understand it when someone has posted,
" Australians are all stupid " or similar and they get upset when someone disputes this. I suppose it is over my head, I never ran down the UK when I left because I see it's good points and the flaws my life had there were probably mine.... Did you walk out of the UK the INSTANT you decided you wanted to move? Or did you have to wait until it was POSSIBLE for you to leave? I expect it was the latter. So why can't you understand the fact that people can't necessarily just leave Australia because it isn't for them? If you are so secure in your love of Australia it should be water off a ducks back to hear it criticised. It should not upset you to the point that it clearly does with some people. Their discomfort with criticism of Australia is evident from how swiftly they attempt to strike back with sarcasm and huffy, glib remarks. This clear discomfort sometimes almost suggests that they are not as 100% content and certain as they claim to be. I don't recall the Brits getting upset when someone didn't like Britain. Why do some people have to get so distraught when someone doesn't think that Australia is the world's greatest country? |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by willamos
(Post 7910183)
The problems occur when someone expresses, quite reasonably, sentiments that are less than favourable about Australia. They have not necessarily been outrageous in their views or their expression of them. But, nonetheless, and as sure as eggs are eggs, a whole crowd (not just one or two people, but a virtual cyber mob) will start to attack them for being critical of Australia and offering up such helpful remarks as ''why don't you clear off then?'' or ''can I give you a lift to the airport?''
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Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by willamos
(Post 7910183)
The problems occur when someone expresses, quite reasonably, sentiments that are less than favourable about Australia. They have not necessarily been outrageous in their views or their expression of them. But, nonetheless, and as sure as eggs are eggs, a whole crowd (not just one or two people, but a virtual cyber mob) will start to attack them for being critical of Australia and offering up such helpful remarks as ''why don't you clear off then?'' or ''can I give you a lift to the airport?''
Did you walk out of the UK the INSTANT you decided you wanted to move? Or did you have to wait until it was POSSIBLE for you to leave? I expect it was the latter. So why can't you understand the fact that people can't necessarily just leave Australia because it isn't for them? If you are so secure in your love of Australia it should be water off a ducks back to hear it criticised. It should not upset you to the point that it clearly does with some people. Their discomfort with criticism of Australia is evident from how swiftly they attempt to strike back with sarcasm and huffy, glib remarks. This clear discomfort sometimes almost suggests that they are not as 100% content and certain as they claim to be. I don't recall the Brits getting upset when someone didn't like Britain. Why do some people have to get so distraught when someone doesn't think that Australia is the world's greatest country? |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 7910199)
I never said I was upset, just curious. Plenty Brits on this site get upset when you knock the UK and in many cases, rightly so. Plenty people also come on and slag of the UK or Aus and then get upset when someone disagrees.... that's the internet for you.
Blanket statements are fine if they are being used to criticise the UK. They are not fine when being used to criticise Australia. |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by willamos
(Post 7910183)
The problems occur when someone expresses, quite reasonably, sentiments that are less than favourable about Australia. They have not necessarily been outrageous in their views or their expression of them. But, nonetheless, and as sure as eggs are eggs, a whole crowd (not just one or two people, but a virtual cyber mob) will start to attack them for being critical of Australia and offering up such helpful remarks as ''why don't you clear off then?'' or ''can I give you a lift to the airport?''
Did you walk out of the UK the INSTANT you decided you wanted to move? Or did you have to wait until it was POSSIBLE for you to leave? I expect it was the latter. So why can't you understand the fact that people can't necessarily just leave Australia because it isn't for them? If you are so secure in your love of Australia it should be water off a ducks back to hear it criticised. It should not upset you to the point that it clearly does with some people. Their discomfort with criticism of Australia is evident from how swiftly they attempt to strike back with sarcasm and huffy, glib remarks. This clear discomfort sometimes almost suggests that they are not as 100% content and certain as they claim to be. I don't recall the Brits getting upset when someone didn't like Britain. Why do some people have to get so distraught when someone doesn't think that Australia is the world's greatest country? |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by NELBHOY
(Post 7910214)
My gawd! You still going on about this. Let it go man!!!!
Will do. Provided all those who love Australia promise never to mention their happiness again. Agreed? |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by willamos
(Post 7910211)
I've noticed though that the ''Australia is paradise'' brigade will often make blanket statements about the UK, such as comments on education or crime, then when someone makes an equivalent remark about Australia the ''Australia is paradise'' brigade sparks up and starts protesting about the use of blanket statements.
Blanket statements are fine if they are being used to criticise the UK. They are not fine when being used to criticise Australia. |
Re: Is it just me....
It cuts both ways, I'm afraid. Fair is fair.
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Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by NELBHOY
(Post 7910214)
My gawd! You still going on about this. Let it go man!!!!
P.s. the stars say f e c k |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by willamos
(Post 7910211)
I've noticed though that the ''Australia is paradise'' brigade will often make blanket statements about the UK, such as comments on education or crime, then when someone makes an equivalent remark about Australia the ''Australia is paradise'' brigade sparks up and starts protesting about the use of blanket statements.
Blanket statements are fine if they are being used to criticise the UK. They are not fine when being used to criticise Australia. |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar
(Post 7910219)
There is no crime in Australia though. Only sunshine, beaches and paradise. Did you not read the brochure?
I keep forgetting. Bad memory. British beef probably. That's right. Australia is all a man could want in life and more. It is life as it is supposed to be lived. It is a crime free zone where all the people always smile at you like you are an old friend. |
Re: Is it just me....
Originally Posted by Lord_Farquar
(Post 7910221)
Drink, ****, women!
P.s. the stars say f e c k |
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