[Z]

I've been the victim of racism, twice in recent weeks on another forum, by the same member. The admin has refused to do anything about it as he likes to remain unbiased. I feel really upset about it, and I just wanted to know if anyone else has been through this sort of thing.

Thanks.

Ziola.

[sol]

No, ive never been through this sort of thing before Ziola, but if that happened to me then I would leave the forum, dont worry we're all nice at TiBB

[Red Moon]

Sorry to hear that Ziola I hope you come to terms with it. It can't be a very nice experience.

If you ever have problems like that on here please make sure you report the post so we can take action. It's something we DO NOT allow on this forum.

Red

[Legend]

The admin sounds a rite twat.

My advice - call the admin every word under the sun then leave!

Theye don't deserve your great posts on a forum that allows racism.

[~Kizwiz~]

What kind of a forum lets this happen??

Is there only one admin member?

[BigSister]

Report the post and then if they dont do anything just leave

[Dan_]

He/She is not a very good admin then. I would complain to them one more time and if that does not work then leave. Racism should not be tolerated.

[Kaz]

Originally posted by BB fernzy
He/She is not a very good admin then. I would complain to them one more time and if that does not work then leave. Racism should not be tolerated.

I was just about to say exactly the same thing, Fernzy.

Yes, the role of an Admin. is to remain impartial, but also to step in and take action where forum members are being verbally abused or picked on for whatever reason. If, after making a complaint to them, they still refuse to take any action then I would suggest you simply leave that forum, Ziola. You deserve to be treated better than that.

[Z]

Thank you..

There's only one admin on the site, but he is my friend, and he has been going through tough times recently. However, he has said to me that although he does not endorse racism, he does believe in freedom of speech. My argument (which I believe is quite right) was that sure, you can have freedom of speech, but allowing it to degenerate into racism? He simply told me to ask him nicely not to do it. How can I ask him nicely if he's blocked me on both my IM programs, and that we're already not allowed to send each other Private Messages (same as U2Us)?? The admin has been highly unreasonable, refusing to do anything to help me. I'm really upset as I considered him as the one member of this site I could rely on to help me... Considering I've been a member since December 2004, have almost 9500 posts (which is more than double the racist member's post count), and have been registered a good four months than the racist member, I'd have thought I could get some sort of support. I feel really alone over there, as everyone seems to bicker these days, and me being the victim of racism is going unnoticed...

[lily.]

what site is it Ziola? U2U me if you dont want to say on the board.

PS. I like your "dandy don"

[sol]

yer, you go sort 'em out Stropzy
Ziola dont worry mate, it must be hard, but dont let it get you down, racist people are often ignorent, uneducated people - we are here to help.

[lily.]

*puts on her 'SuperStropzyWoman' outfit, and goes to headbutt the offending character!.. *

[sol]

Originally posted by Stropz
*puts on her 'SuperStropzyWoman' outfit, and goes to headbutt the offending character!.. *

lol Stropz

[~Kizwiz~]

Ziola did you get the problem sorted?

[lily.]

I'm still waiting for him to return. I think he has been offline since..

[~Kizwiz~]

Bless him.... nobody deserves to be victimised

[Fangz]

This admin may believe in freedom of speech, but I doubt he'd be so quick to allow personal abuse if it was directed at him. If you'd like to send me a U2U with the address of this forum, I'd be more than happy to tell him what I think of his admin skills, whilst cheerfully reminding him that I have a right to freedom of speech.

Even if you don't accept my offer, please let me know how this all pans out, I don't like the thought of you getting abused by a piece of scum who I bet wouldn't have the guts to say such a thing to your face, rather than doing it in the safety of his own home, over the internet.

[lily.]

It's typical though. Most racist scumbags are cowards. They prefer the anonymity of the net to spout their filth.

[Fangz]

Oh I agree, Stropz, it's bleeding typical.

[Sunny_01]

I am sorry to hear you are being treated this way Ziola it isnt fair.

Can I also say that you feel the Admin is your friend - I feel that is untrue, a friend would stand up and be counted, a friend would NOT allow this to happen.

I am a firm believer in freedom of speech but racism is not what freedom of speech is all about - freedom of speech does not mean someone has to be abused in an unacceptable way.

Racist attacks whether physical, verbal or WRITTEN are illegal in this great country of ours and maybe you should remind your friend of that little gem.

Dump them in a heart beat honey and hang out with us more the ADMIN on TIBB wuold NOT allow that to happen to any member.

You could also U2U me the link to the site if you wouldnt mind *runs off to help Stropzy & Fangz kick some bottoms*

[Z]

Well, I really, really appreciate the offers of help, I really do. It means so much to me.

I don't want to ruin everything I have over there because of this stupid fool, but he's a really nasty person.

Believe me, I have tried asking nicely to the admin, but he prefers to remain impartial. Nobody over on this other forum seems to care, they all think it was a joke what he said. But when you look at it in context, which I've been trying to convey, it's clearly not a joke. Also, he's done it twice now, both on the forum, and both times it's been looked over because admittedly he does often speak before he thinks. But "I hate spanish people" in response to my message isn't a joke, how can it be?!

I'll think it over, but Stropz, Fangz, Sunny *sets up my hotkeys on phone*

Thank you all for your support

[ThaGazBoi]

thats not good. i hope everything gets better. Noone deserves this kind of treatment.

[Sunny_01]

ok my lovely as long as you know you are not alone - we are good at bein discreet you know lol - well actually thats a lie we would take the big guns and shoot from the hips.

Remember we are here to bounce ideas off and will always treat you with the respect you deserve.

[Corkie]

i think maybe you could try and find more people who think the same and as they say more heads are better then one

(i know its two but still more is sutiple at this present moment)

[CharlotteSometimes]

Friend or not, he should sort the problem out. If he doesn't and it still bothers you, contact the company that hosts the forum in question and let them deal with it instead. I don't think there are any that would permit racist content to be posted on their servers, and I'm sure they'd take action to solve the matter for you. U2U me if you need to know how to find out which company hosts it.