Goodbye Everybody
#61
Hit 16's
Joined: Mar 2010
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#63
Re: Goodbye Everybody
The longest farewell? Looks like LH's ego has been well and truly stroked.
I'd rather he stayed, but he deserves most of the ribbing he has received for being a miserable, tight-fisted misanthrope. I don't recall anyone being nasty to him, just a load of piss-taking for his curmedgeonly behaviour.
I'd rather he stayed, but he deserves most of the ribbing he has received for being a miserable, tight-fisted misanthrope. I don't recall anyone being nasty to him, just a load of piss-taking for his curmedgeonly behaviour.
#64
Hammer for Life
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Too far away from Upton Park, for my liking !
Posts: 5,524
#65
Hammer for Life
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Too far away from Upton Park, for my liking !
Posts: 5,524
Re: Goodbye Everybody
I don't agree with that at all...everybody gives as good as they get, and those who can't deal with that grasp at the clique theory. These days there are a lots of new posters and it's completely different on here than say 2 years ago when most regulars knew each other and met up a lot.
Mean and bitchy...I'd say direct and to the point would be a better description. There have been a fair share of bullshitters on here and yes, they do get called out from time to time and why not...if people pretend to be genuine and they are not, I can't see the issue with saying something about that.
It's not any different from the real world so to speak, and it's not a rule we have to like everybody or be nicey nicey. I seem to remember that you've said some pretty harsh stuff as well from time to time.
Some forums are suited to you, some are not, if BE isn't your kind of place, you can find another one. Just like in real life you chose who you hang out with. If you're a precious flower then don't come on here and if you do, don't expect people to tiptoe around you.
LH isn't a victim, but if he wants to leave then why not.
Mean and bitchy...I'd say direct and to the point would be a better description. There have been a fair share of bullshitters on here and yes, they do get called out from time to time and why not...if people pretend to be genuine and they are not, I can't see the issue with saying something about that.
It's not any different from the real world so to speak, and it's not a rule we have to like everybody or be nicey nicey. I seem to remember that you've said some pretty harsh stuff as well from time to time.
Some forums are suited to you, some are not, if BE isn't your kind of place, you can find another one. Just like in real life you chose who you hang out with. If you're a precious flower then don't come on here and if you do, don't expect people to tiptoe around you.
LH isn't a victim, but if he wants to leave then why not.
#67
Hit 16's
Joined: Mar 2010
Location: Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine
Posts: 13,112
Re: Goodbye Everybody
This is the first ever post in the Sand Pit, by Sue the Administrator, titled: Remember -- Play Nice!
I've posted this elsewhere on a different section of this forum but it seems lately it applies here to.
Lately there seems to be a recurring problem of arguments flaring up, unsavoury comments and hurtful personal remarks being made.
Please remember that this site was created as a support system for those of us living abroad and and those yet to make the move. If you don't like someone please do not get into arguments with them on the forum, it's not fair to the other members of this site who don't want to become involved. Please also refrain from continuing arguments that started on other sites in this forum, they have NOTHING to do with BE and will not be tolerated here anymore.
If you are unsure of what is or is not allowed please refer to the site rules .
And remember, we have all made the life changing decision to move to a different country so let's start supporting each other instead of criticizing each other.
Sue
I've posted this elsewhere on a different section of this forum but it seems lately it applies here to.
Lately there seems to be a recurring problem of arguments flaring up, unsavoury comments and hurtful personal remarks being made.
Please remember that this site was created as a support system for those of us living abroad and and those yet to make the move. If you don't like someone please do not get into arguments with them on the forum, it's not fair to the other members of this site who don't want to become involved. Please also refrain from continuing arguments that started on other sites in this forum, they have NOTHING to do with BE and will not be tolerated here anymore.
If you are unsure of what is or is not allowed please refer to the site rules .
And remember, we have all made the life changing decision to move to a different country so let's start supporting each other instead of criticizing each other.
Sue
#68
Re: Goodbye Everybody
In memory of the late LH, I refer everyone to this thread. One of his best I think:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666179
Come back. Please.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666179
Come back. Please.
#71
Re: Goodbye Everybody
In memory of the late LH, I refer everyone to this thread. One of his best I think:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666179
Come back. Please.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666179
Come back. Please.
FWIW I liked him, as I do all of you even if you are a bunch of tossers .
#74
Hit 16's
Joined: Mar 2010
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