Sally Redux

Brown envelope on its way.
You can post where you like and some people will have a go at you whatever you do (not you personally) - that's the nature of the internet.

I probably wouldn't comment on political aspects of the US myself except that my son still lives there and I have a concern through that.

Lion in Winter

I find politics to be an international subject, especially if you read and take notice of other countries. To me, it's an odd idea that you can't talk about a country unless you are physically there. If that were true, all these British immigrants in Australia should stop talking about the UK instantly.

chris955

I am apparently a disruptive influence on the forum. Who, me ?
Seriously though having lived in Australia around 30 years I have a lot to share.

chris955

The world is so small nowadays it is inevitable we will all talk about politics and events from all corners.
As you say I can't see British expats will just stop talking about the UK, why should they ?

Sally Redux

True.
The trouble is that a thread like this shows it bothers you (I don't know any of the background to this/who is criticising you) so it might actually encourage your detractors.

A number of people post for years on the forums of countries they've only thought of living in, but never actually made it

chris955

Yes I suppose it does bother me, I ignore the few detractors, they are nothing to me but I can't and won't ignore admin.
I'm at a loss to know why I am so bright and bold on their radar to be honest. Probably after this I won't have to worry about it anyway lol

Bernieboy

What about the rude PM's you send people.

chris955

I assume you are referring to the one and only rude PM I have ever sent when I called you a wanker following your inappropriate comments about Phil Hughes injuries ? Would that be the one ?

chris955

Your opinion of me means less than nothing and following your comments about Phil Hughes my opinion of you is that you are less than nothing.

Bernieboy

My opinion of you echos the opinions of many,hence yer need to post this thread,sad really

chris955

Sad is your comments from last week, comments you can never take back.
That is my last comment to you so do your best but you will be talking to yourself.

chris955

Thanks to those who have contributed meaningfully to this thread and those who have messaged me, it does mean a lot. I won't say it was to vent as such but to air my views. It has been enlightening

Sally Redux

Well I can only answer the main point about posting where you actually live. If Admin are censuring you for abusive PMs then that is another matter.

chris955

No it's nothing like that, I PMd Bernieboy and called him a wanker because of his inappropriate comments about the cricketer Phil Hughes. That's as far as the 'abusive' PMs went. I doubt he would report the PM under the circumstances. I shouldn't have sent it but heat of the moment and all that

Sally Redux

Just enjoy the site for what it is. Some days I hate it and some days I have a great laugh.

Most of the Oz lot seem OK.

MBTTUK tends to have an older demographic which neither of us is quite ready for