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Former Lancastrian Oct 21st 2015 10:38 pm

Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 
So I was sat down reading the UK dailies online and came across an article which is very dear to most BE readers hearts. After reading the article I remembered BE still has its expert on the subject of the article and that there was a thread on it.

I went to the search function and saw that there were several threads over the years on the said subject. I clicked on it to see if I could add more useful information to the thread but it was CLOSED.

I thought WTF who decides to close a thread on subject matter that is more important than National Security or who won the latest DWTS or GBBO.
Was this a unilateral decision to close the thread or was there a special BE moderators meeting and a vote to close the thread. If there was a vote then Im fine with that but an individual deciding to close the thread on their own then this smacks of almost 1930s Germany style of rule and Im not happy about it.

This is the thread that was closed
http://britishexpats.com/forum/maple...-813102/page2/

This is the new article with some new information relevant to the closed thread
Britain is divided by our love of BISCUITS with Londoners' tastes being posh | Daily Mail Online

BTW this article is spot on as it states this
The chocolate digestive was voted the top elevenses snack in Lancashire

christmasoompa Oct 21st 2015 10:50 pm

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 11777053)
I thought WTF who decides to close a thread on subject matter that is more important than National Security or who won the latest DWTS or GBBO.

Sorry to get in the way of a good anti-mod rant, but it's actually the forum that decides, as threads are closed automatically when they're more than a year old.

I can reopen it if you really want to add to it, although obviously there will need to be payment in large quantities of good biscuits.

Former Lancastrian Oct 21st 2015 11:30 pm

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 11777058)
Sorry to get in the way of a good anti-mod rant, but it's actually the forum that decides, as threads are closed automatically when they're more than a year old.

I can reopen it if you really want to add to it, although obviously there will need to be payment in large quantities of good biscuits.

:lol: I can accept your explanation but to be fair I did ask as opposed to being totally anti-mod;)
Also Im not sure what would constitute a good biscuit especially if referring to Canadian manufactured biscuits.
This thread will do and any BE reader will have at least the opportunity to have read only privileges to the closed thread.

Shard Oct 22nd 2015 1:34 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 
Did someone say biscuits?

Pulaski Oct 22nd 2015 1:38 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11777147)
Did someone say biscuits?

http://www.morganwilliams.ca/wp-cont...g1-500x500.jpg

Shard Oct 22nd 2015 1:52 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 
Don't worry, the thought had been going through my head. :)

Pizzawheel Oct 22nd 2015 2:14 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 
Popeyes Chicken gives you a biscuit with some meals, though why you'd want on ewith your chicken and fries is beyond me.

hth.

Former Lancastrian Oct 22nd 2015 2:22 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by Pizzawheel (Post 11777180)
Popeyes Chicken gives you a biscuit with some meals, though why you'd want on ewith your chicken and fries is beyond me.

hth.

What about those who ask you do you want gravy on your biscuit?
Seriously unless I was pissed Im not dunking my chocolate digestives in any type of gravy even if curry flavoured.

Oink Oct 22nd 2015 2:41 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 11777189)
What about those who ask you do you want gravy on your biscuit?
Seriously unless I was pissed Im not dunking my chocolate digestives in any type of gravy even if curry flavoured.

As you are probably aware, a biscuit in this context is more like a plain scone. I lived for a while in the south and good made from scratch biscuits smothered in sausage gravy are an absolute delight. But thank you for bringing this topic up this morning as all I've had for breakfast is some sliced apple and something that looks and smells like an owl pellet. :frown:

Pizzawheel Oct 22nd 2015 5:21 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

something that looks and smells like an owl pellet
A Vancouver Steak!

usbrit2015 Oct 22nd 2015 6:11 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 
Isn't there anywhere on this earth where we can speak without anyone using unsavoury language or even unsavoury abbreviations....come on now Lancashire...WTF really means We Thought Finally...right !!!!!!!!!! and then later, wouldn't saying you were 'really mad' or 'disappointed' say the same thing as the word you used. It's much easier on the eyes and ears. No I'm not the word and abbreviation police, but I'd like to be on forums where things are respectful...I mean, why would you assume we all like, or that we don't mind, or accept that it's OK for you to say things in that way--we're not all on the same page as far as accepting ugly language...so, for me, just keep that prose to yourself or use it with people you know, better yet, don't use it at all. I know, you'll tell me not to read this thread...and you'd be right, but at least it gives you food for thought.
There're are biscuits and then there are biscuits, and they are not always the same thing.

rivingtonpike Oct 22nd 2015 6:47 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11777348)
Isn't there anywhere on this earth where we can speak without anyone using unsavoury language or even unsavoury abbreviations....come on now Lancashire...WTF really means We Thought Finally...right !!!!!!!!!! and then later, wouldn't saying you were 'really mad' or 'disappointed' say the same thing as the word you used. It's much easier on the eyes and ears. No I'm not the word and abbreviation police, but I'd like to be on forums where things are respectful...I mean, why would you assume we all like, or that we don't mind, or accept that it's OK for you to say things in that way--we're not all on the same page as far as accepting ugly language...so, for me, just keep that prose to yourself or use it with people you know, better yet, don't use it at all. I know, you'll tell me not to read this thread...and you'd be right, but at least it gives you food for thought. There're are biscuits and then there are biscuits, and they are not always the same thing.

Can't work out if you're joking or not

bats Oct 22nd 2015 6:52 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11777206)
As you are probably aware, a biscuit in this context is more like a plain scone. I lived for a while in the south and good made from scratch biscuits smothered in sausage gravy are an absolute delight. But thank you for bringing this topic up this morning as all I've had for breakfast is some sliced apple and something that looks and smells like an owl pellet. :frown:

In olden days when I was young we used to have gravy on a slice of pastry called a Ned cake. Very nice it was too.

Tinpusher63 Oct 22nd 2015 7:20 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 

Originally Posted by usbrit2015 (Post 11777348)
Isn't there anywhere on this earth where we can speak without anyone using unsavoury language or even unsavoury abbreviations....come on now Lancashire...WTF really means We Thought Finally...right !!!!!!!!!! and then later, wouldn't saying you were 'really mad' or 'disappointed' say the same thing as the word you used. It's much easier on the eyes and ears. No I'm not the word and abbreviation police, but I'd like to be on forums where things are respectful...I mean, why would you assume we all like, or that we don't mind, or accept that it's OK for you to say things in that way--we're not all on the same page as far as accepting ugly language...so, for me, just keep that prose to yourself or use it with people you know, better yet, don't use it at all. I know, you'll tell me not to read this thread...and you'd be right, but at least it gives you food for thought.
There're are biscuits and then there are biscuits, and they are not always the same thing.


Originally Posted by rivingtonpike (Post 11777366)
Can't work out if you're joking or not

In other words WTF? ;)

BristolUK Oct 23rd 2015 2:57 am

re: Why was this (Biscuits!) thread closed?
 
Perhaps the thread title could now be changed to something more ...Biscuity? :lol:

Britain should be ashamed of its taste in biscuits


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