[Verbal]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

We're here to moderate, the clue is in the name.

Indeed, maybe you should look up the definition

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Verbal

My point is that a case could very easily be made for such comments to fall under the umbrella of cyber bullying, which I assume is against the rules ? if its not, it should be.

I am not saying ban everybody who does this, quite the opposite. I have said that these comments should be publicly pointed out for being wrong, clearly and calmly explaining why. As I have done.

If moderators are not online guardians, what exactly are you there for? Genuine question.

Bullying other members is against the rules. Commenting on a celebrities appearance doesn't constitute cyber bullying IMO. At all.

If it did, and all negative comments about celebs/BB contestants/etc came under this umbrella of cyber bullying..most members would be banned more often than not. I don't recall you having problems with people making negative comments before?

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Verbal

Indeed, maybe you should look up the definition

Maybe if you have an issue you should try doing something useful about it instead of just taking potshots at the mods. Also stop trying to hold us to a standard that you yourself aren't willing to adhere to.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Verbal

Well Lee, if there is no 'spat' could I ask what in the name of **** has it got to do with you? or for that matter the other moderators that have come in here to defend their buddy?

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First of all it's a public forum which means I am entitled to post my opinion wherever and whenever I want.
Secondly I'm not here to "defend" anybody, Niamh is perfectly capable of defending herself... I am involved as I think your comments are unreasonable and I have a right to say so.

[Black Dagger]

I think you are trying too bloody hard and should maybe go for a lie down xo.

[Vicky.]

Oh, and I never came in here to defend anyone btw, I was genuinely curious about why a thread that had like 2 comments not long ago had recently exploded

[Lee.]

I actually only came in to say that I think it's **** that Rebecca is being excluded from so many trials !

[Vicky.]

Havent even watched IAC this year so I find it hard to get outraged about anything to do with it

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

I think you are trying too bloody hard and should maybe go for a lie down xo.

Who? Me?

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Verbal

My whole point is that it should be, in my humble opinion of course, because making such comments has no positive purpose.

Well the rules have been in place for years, you agreed to them when you signed up.

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Bullying other members is against the rules. Commenting on a celebrities appearance doesn't constitute cyber bullying IMO. At all.

If it did, and all negative comments about celebs/BB contestants/etc came under this umbrella of cyber bullying..most members would be banned more often than not. I don't recall you having problems with people making negative comments before?

You can quite easily make negative comments about a persons actions, if they do something that is wrong. Pointing out and making fun of a persons personal appearance whether they are a celeb or not can have wide reaching implications. You need to look at the bigger picture.

For the sake of argument, say there is a 14 year old girl who is going throug school and being picked on and ridiculed for her nose every day at school, she sees Rebecca on TV and starts to see her as a role model. Only to then see her being ridiculed.

Wouldnt it be better for this site to be seen as a place that stops this ?

You don't recall me making an issue of people making fun of others for their personal appearance?

Take a look back through the Sam threads from the last big brother, when people were taking digs at him for being deaf.

I will defend these things to the death, you can ban, infract, ridicule and belittle me all you like. I've heard it all and its like water off a ducks back.

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Maybe if you have an issue you should try doing something useful about it instead of just taking potshots at the mods. Also stop trying to hold us to a standard that you yourself aren't willing to adhere to.

What are you referring to exactly?

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by Josy

Well the rules have been in place for years, you agreed to them when you signed up.

I am not talking about rules, I am talking about human decency and morality.

You really think people read those?

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Verbal

What are you referring to exactly?

You've received tons of infractions relating to insulting other members and generally being unpleasant towards them and now you're trying to act like an anti-bullying saint. The truth of the matter is that you don't care about any of this, you just want a new stick to try and beat the mods with.

[Black Dagger]

Originally Posted by Lee.

Who? Me?

omfg no no

[Black Dagger]

Nobody took digs at Sam for him being deaf, maybe for being a dire boring ******* and the worst winner of a reality show to date, but not deaf.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Verbal

I am not talking about rules, I am talking about human decency and morality.

You really think people read those?

I couldn't care less whether they read them or not, those are the rules that we go by and that's it.

And you did say insulting someones appearance should be against the rules.

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

You've received tons of infractions relating to insulting other members and generally being unpleasant towards them and now you're trying to act like an anti-bullying saint. The truth of the matter is that you don't care about any of this, you just want a new stick to try and beat the mods with.

I have NEVER insulted anyone, as some on here will tell you I have a sarcastic sense of humour, which some get and some don't. I certainly have never ever made an issue of anyones appearance.


You want me to list the infractions i've received on here, justifying every single one of the points I was infracted for?

Cos I will

Try again dezzy.

[Smithy]

Some of y'all really need to get out more

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

Nobody took digs at Sam for him being deaf, maybe for being a dire boring ******* and the worst winner of a reality show to date, but not deaf.

Really?wow

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Some of y'all really need to get out more

I do.. I really do

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Verbal

I have NEVER insulted anyone, as some on here will tell you I have a sarcastic sense of humour, which some get and some don't. I certainly have never ever made an issue of anyones appearance.


You want me to list the infractions i've received on here, justifying every single one of the points I was infracted for?

Cos I will

Try again dezzy.

They were rulebreaks, justifying them doesn't change that fact, it just makes you a hypocrite.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Havent even watched IAC this year so I find it hard to get outraged about anything to do with it

But Millions are angry
that she can not do the tasks


Why The hell did ITV put that Lady in?

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I do.. I really do

You're married now, so you can just slob out and stay online all day like Niamh does

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

They were rulebreaks, justifying them doesn't change that fact, it just makes you a hypocrite.

No it doesnt, I can justify every single one of the comments, and all of them were genuinely harmless and had no malice to them whatsoever. You really are focusing on the wrong people. How on earth am I a hypocrite?