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Alan2005 Sep 15th 2009 8:19 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by geo4 (Post 7933939)
Actually the Izzard story is one of the most read and most e-mailed on the Beeb.

I really cgaff about eddie izzard. Can somebody explain to me why is he more interesting than a dead person?

christmasoompa Sep 15th 2009 8:22 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 7934065)
You just don't get it do you.

It's got nothing to do with closing or deleting threads.

If you want to get in a fight with someone and bring threads to their attention the do it via PM not the way you currently operate.

Your modus operandi is completely at odds with the way a moderator should function.

I do do it via PM if it's related to mod actions. This thread has nothing to do with me being a moderator - it's not broken any rules or required me to 'operate' as a mod. I've just posted as a BE member. :confused:

I know you didn't agree with the celeb death threads either, but people were perfectly entitled to post them, read them, comment on them, etc. If some people want to ignore them, that's fine, but I was just pointing out that there is no need for the sarcasm.

:)

christmasoompa Sep 15th 2009 8:26 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7934067)
I really cgaff about eddie izzard. Can somebody explain to me why is he more interesting than a dead person?

He ran a long way. For charidee mate.

Steve_P Sep 15th 2009 8:28 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 7934075)
I do do it via PM if it's related to mod actions. This thread has nothing to do with me being a moderator - it's not broken any rules or required me to 'operate' as a mod. I've just posted as a BE member. :confused: And who am I supposed to be 'in a fight' with?

I know you didn't agree with the celeb death threads either, but people were perfectly entitled to post them, read them, comment on them, etc. If some people want to ignore them, that's fine, but I was just pointing out that there is no need for the sarcasm.

:)

Whether you like it or not the word MODERATOR is there in bold letters under your name and it has meaning.

If you want to get into these kinds of issues with Butch and others then perhaps you should resign as a moderator or find a way to remove the word from under your name when you are posting as just yourself.

You have to realise that when you took on the responsibility of being a moderator you have accepted a position that is above the regular poster.

Alan2005 Sep 15th 2009 8:30 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 7934080)
He ran a long way. For charidee mate.

But he doesn't like to talk about it. Well, except with the media, then I bet you can't shut him up.

christmasoompa Sep 15th 2009 8:32 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 7934089)
Whether you like it or not the word MODERATOR is there in bold letters under your name and it has meaning.

If you want to get into these kinds of issues with Butch and others then perhaps you should resign as a moderator or find a way to remove the word from under your name when you are posting as just yourself.

Please read site rule no. 12 Steve, which clearly states that us mods are entitled to express our own opinions on the forums.

We are allowed to comment on threads, share our thoughts and views, etc, just the same as anybody else - as long as we don't break site rules obviously!

:)

Oink Sep 15th 2009 8:32 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7934090)
But he doesn't like to talk about it. Well, except with the media, then I bet you can't shut him up.

IMO, he's only doing it because he's getting fat. He's too posh as well.

Steve_P Sep 15th 2009 8:33 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 7934092)
Please read site rule no. 12 Steve, which clearly states that us mods are entitled to express our own opinions on the forums.

:)

You know if I could put you on my ignore list I would happily do it but because of your position I can't do that. :frown:

newshoney Sep 15th 2009 8:36 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7934067)
I really cgaff about eddie izzard. Can somebody explain to me why is he more interesting than a dead person?


Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7934090)
But he doesn't like to talk about it. Well, except with the media, then I bet you can't shut him up.

cgaff - love it. I've made a mental bookmark of that one for future use. And the delectable Izzard is far more interesting that most live people, never mind dead ones. Of all the so called celebridees I've met, he's one of the few you'd want to have round for dinner, and could listen to for hours. Along with David Walliams' channel swim, this is a hell of a feat by a non-athlete and worth celebrating.

As for the dead 'uns... yep, cgaff. That's why I didn't respond to that thread, or bother to respond to this one until I saw the saintly Steve P get into a fight with CO over Butch. Then I could give a ff. :p

Alan2005 Sep 15th 2009 8:38 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 7934093)
IMO, he's only doing it because he's getting fat. He's too posh as well.

Posh eh? That seals it. He needs to die on a spike or come to some such end suitable for the higher classes. Then we can have thread about it and balance will be restored.

This thread had the potential to be quite entertaining. As it is, we are heading for a rather dull re-run of the 'Oh So Quiet.......' thread ... yawn.

R I C H Sep 15th 2009 8:39 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 7934092)
Please read site rule no. 12 Steve, which clearly states that us mods are entitled to express our own opinions on the forums.

The rules don't necessarily always make any sense, though, do they?

Rule #10:
The forums/private message, blog and email system are not to be used for the purpose of research, (questions, surveys or polls).

What the heck's the majority of the site for then?

christmasoompa Sep 15th 2009 8:42 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7934105)
As it is, we are heading for a rather dull re-run of the 'Oh So Quiet.......' thread ... yawn.

Ah, we get one of those type of threads every so often I'm afraid. It's just one of the great things about BE. Be prepared for another re-run in a few weeks. ;)


Originally Posted by R I C H (Post 7934107)
The rules don't necessarily always make any sense, though, do they?

Rule #10:
The forums/private message, blog and email system are not to be used for the purpose of research, (questions, surveys or polls).

What the heck's the majority of the site for then?

Mighty good point - never noticed that before. How bizarre!

R I C H Sep 15th 2009 8:45 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 7934113)
Mighty good point - never noticed that before. How bizarre!

I wasn't looking to illicit a response, it was a rhetorical question, in case I was falling foul of the asking a question rule ;)

christmasoompa Sep 15th 2009 8:47 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by R I C H (Post 7934121)
I wasn't looking to illicit a response, it was a rhetorical question, in case I was falling foul of the asking a question rule ;)

You're fine, don't worry. Just for Gods sake don't start a poll, whatever you do...........:eek:

geo4 Sep 15th 2009 8:48 am

Re: Which is more 'newsworthy'?
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 7934067)
I really cgaff about eddie izzard. Can somebody explain to me why is he more interesting than a dead person?

But he gaff about you init?

I will pray for you.


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