[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

I have made no snide remark. You will find that I used the very same words that Scott used, 'making light'.... yet you don't pull him up on offering snide remarks.

I have reported this anyway as I find it offensive, and I am not alone in finding it to be so.

I know I read it and guess what.............im not infracting myself

[CharlieO]

Originally Posted by Eoin

Okay but that's your view. I find all forms of this terrible. I understand what you're saying but I agree with what Scott said, i just dont think any form of hitting kids is good, wether it be a smack or worse.

But Scott was not proclaiming about how he found all forms terrible. He was making light of an issue which isn't one to be laughed at.

I understand your opinion entirely but Scott's story was inappropriate as it was laughing about a situation which you and he proclaim as similar.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by CharlieO

But Scott was not proclaiming about how he found all forms terrible. He was making light of an issue which isn't one to be laughed at.

I understand your opinion entirely but Scott's story was inappropriate as it was laughing about a situation which you and he proclaim as similar.

I think he made light of it as to not want sympathy or anything like that, I found it relevant to the thread and so did another Mod who had a look, like i said maybe not the best comparison but a comparison none the less. I completely understand what you're saying though.

[CharlieO]

Relevant to the very edge of the topic realms, yes. However, relevant to the tone; there is no way that one could say it was fitting.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Eoin

I think he made light of it as to not want sympathy or anything like that, I found it relevant to the thread and so did another Mod who had a look, like i said maybe not the best comparison but a comparison none the less. I completely understand what you're saying though.

therefore the fact that not one but two members find it highly offensive - have said this on this very thread, have explained why they do, yet it matters not a jot - and you as a moderator, take the opportunity to address such a matter, by laughing at a forum member who has explained clearly why they find such flippant comments highly offensive. It simply beggars belief.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

therefore the fact that not one but two members find it highly offensive - have said this on this very thread, have explained why they do, yet it matters not a jot - and you as a moderator, take the opportunity to address such a matter, by laughing at a forum member who has explained clearly why they find such flippant comments highly offensive. It simply beggars belief.

Got 2 other Mods to have a look and oh look at this its still open, I see your 2 and raise you 2.

[CharlieO]

It is not about majority. I am sure the majority of members want argument threads kept but mods see that some may find it offensive and off putting so they close it. I am not asking for this to be closed but to just disregard our opinions and feelings on this topic is highly irresponsible. Mods should be ambassadors of the forum and middlemen helping out members not taking sides and making it into a competition as to who can get more on their side.

[CharlieO]

I cannot speak for Pyramid but my feelings on this topic are extremely strong because I know what it is like to be exposed to that kind of abuse and I do not appreciate people making light of those kinds of situations.

[Iceman]

Im sorry that's happened you Charlie but I wasnt making light of anything and I dont think Scott was intentionally trying to be nasty....as for my 2 for 2 I was trying to point out just cause she see's 2 people doing something she thinks she's in the right.....

[CharlieO]

I don't think Scott was trying to be nasty at all (on this occasion). However a little more consideration from forum members for others feelings would go a long way.

And I do not want sympathy just more awareness and understanding of how serious these matters can be.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by CharlieO

I don't think Scott was trying to be nasty at all (on this occasion). However a little more consideration from forum members for others feelings would go along way.

Yeah I totally get that and im sure people will do that.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by CharlieO

It is not about majority. I am sure the majority of members want argument threads kept but mods see that some may find it offensive and off putting so they close it. I am not asking for this to be closed but to just disregard our opinions and feelings on this topic is highly irresponsible. Mods should be ambassadors of the forum and middlemen helping out members not taking sides and making it into a competition as to who can get more on their side.

Originally Posted by CharlieO

I cannot speak for Pyramid but my feelings on this topic are extremely strong because I know what it is like to be exposed to that kind of abuse and I do not appreciate people making light of those kinds of situations.

Originally Posted by Eoin

Im sorry that's happened you Charlie but I wasnt making light of anything and I dont think Scott was intentionally trying to be nasty....as for my 2 for 2 I was trying to point out just cause she see's 2 people doing something she thinks she's in the right.....

'She' has a name Eoin.

And like Charlie, I have the same reason for why I completely agree with Charlie's comments.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

'She' has a name Eoin.

And like Charlie, I have the same reason for why I completely agree with Charlie's comments.

Good for you, i've resolved any issue I had with anyone in this thread, dont see why you need to keep going.

[Shaun]

oh dear

[Scarlett.]

From Pyramid's reaction I though Scott had told a really distasteful joke about it :s

[Shaun]

honestly? Some people could fart and she'd have us hung, drawn and quartered for contributing to methane emissions.