Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 6273027)

..ok, I don't think we're going to agree on this CH but I respect your opinion and I know it's coming from a good place...every BB there are 'harsh' things said because people are quite passionate, of course it's wrong to attack a HM on personal appearances etc..it's wrong to call Hazel a slag/*****..it's wrong to be insulting about the twins' weight, although I feel it's valid to address potential health issues..it's wrong to call Dexter a rat/vermin..wrong to refer to Sam's hearing disability in any derogatory way etc...yeah, I agree they're all wrong in my opinion but that doesn't mean members are necessarily 'bullying' or breaking rules, it's just extremely tacky and if anyone does overstep boundaries, the thing is to report that post...

..anyway, I have nothing left to add, mainly because I have to go out now and I think we've completely derailed this thread, so I'll let it get back on topic...

..it's been a pleasure discussing it with you....

Originally Posted by Suze (Post 6273037)

Ammi as usual makes very good points, CynicalHermit.

BB will be finished soon for now, and the passion for our favourites will also diminish, and you will find this site is a good site for chats and debate, and those you didn't agree with during BB will sometimes become those you most connect with. The other sections of this site are brilliant and there are so many games started that are so fun. Don't take too much to heart, BB is almost over for now, and most disagreements can usually be sorted by PM. Though I do admit I get a bit exasperated with the more over the top names at times, for not just BB housemates, but also Celebrities. I do tend to ignore it though, knowing 'most' is just in the heat of the show.

Originally Posted by CynicalHermit (Post 6273035)

Calling someone a rat is not on the same level as attacking someone for their genetic make up. One is childish humour coming from a persons lack of intelligence. The other is pure and downright abuse.

Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 6273059)

.this is when you start looking at degrees and boundaries and everyone's will be different, some more extreme than others but not necessarily breaking rules..I've also heard some other very derogatory terms applied to Dexter but I haven't got time (or inclination) to look back through threads/posts, personal insults whatever they are, are never necessary to me..anyone being called these names could find them extremely upsetting and not humourous at all, anything said that crosses boundaries should be reported.. but the housemates have put themselves up for that scrutiny when they enter the house and hopefully get positives from their experience as well...anyway, this really is my last post...