It works alright to everyone else ! Just checked it, and I've had one other e-mail today already, so it does work.
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Originally posted by Jenny Walton It works alright to everyone else ! Just checked it, and I've had one other e-mail today already, so it does work.
I've sent it again ... could you check please?
Yes, got it now, and have forwarded it onto Tim. He asked me not to give his e-mail address out on here, as he has this morning had an abusive e-mail from Sebastien Boisvert.
Originally posted by Hank Wiseass©
> Originally posted by Spotnick> > > > Originally posted by Rose West> > Just thought you should all know.......Fred's hanged himself. He couldn't deal with the enormity and severity of his crimes, so took what would be seen by many to be an appropriately altruistic way out. In his letter to me, he wished to pass on his apologies to anyone who suffered at the hands of his keyboard, in particular that nice little French-Canadian guy with the inferiority complex. He hopes you all have pleasant lives, even though one of you will never ever be able to have a pleasant life.> > > > As somebody once wrote, love will tear us apart. >
BTW, what does the fact that I am French-Canadian have to do in this thing anyway?
It seems one or two of arguments descended into farce partly down to the language barrier and that's just from where I've been able to read between the lines. I'm not saying this has always been the case but it is a factor when even amongst native English speakers, a web based forum can lead to mis-understandings. The above would seem a good example of a an insult being thrown and the recipient not being the target.
On the subject of possible misunderstandings based on language differences, I have inquired of Nicolas whether the precipitating post was one that said in its entirety "X baiting" (not X in the original) but he has not responded. If that was it, it certainly seems to me the response was wholly unwarranted.
Originally posted by Jenny Walton Yes, got it now, and have forwarded it onto Tim. He asked me not to give his e-mail address out on here, as he has this morning had an abusive e-mail from Sebastien Boisvert.
Cheers! ... my server must have been playing up. It was my own faulty goods. Tell Tim to keep his chins up.
P, care to expand on your theory? ... I know sometimes I'm cryptic but your last post rivalled the schematic for the space shuttle.
Originally posted by Huntsman P, care to expand on your theory? ... I know sometimes I'm cryptic but your last post rivalled the schematic for the space shuttle.
I forget what thread it was in, Huntsy, but the post was as I described it. As I said in my e-mail to Nicolas, "baiting" to me means taunting, but I thought it was possible he may have misinterpreted this word.
Originally posted by Huntsman I don't think anyone can be as sincere as Howard Jones.
I am assured by you-know-who that the "more sincere than Howard Jones and twice as cheap" quote refers to a 1985 gig, and is a direct Barney quotation. Birmingham Tower Ballroom he thinks !
Originally posted by Patrick > Originally posted by Huntsman> I don't think anyone can be as sincere as Howard Jones.> >
Who?
Patty the man Howard Jones I thought had some success Stateside? - for the uninitiated he 'was' a fairly big hitter in the 80's approx. 1982 - 1986 ... he had a fairly commendable flick reaching almost 15" from the base of his forehead and he released singable tunes from his varied selection of synthesizers. 'Like to Get to Know you Well' and other 'hits' charted HJ in the top 10 on many occassions. He appeared on Live Aid but you might not have seen his face through his wig.
I wouldn't go looking for his back catalogue though P.
Originally posted by Patrick And was he really sincere, or did he just put on a good act?
Well, his hair certainly looked serious.
I doubt Barney researched too much into his comments at the gig, and I would be surprised if Jonesy was even aware of the band New Order back in '85.
Originally posted by Patrick So, any thoughts on "baiting," Huntsy? Is "X baiting" the worst insult you can imagine?
I'm still unsure of the detail. I only caught the last glimpses of the recent occurrence before SB deleted most of it. Has there been some taunting from SB to other parties? ... if so, it only adds fuel to the fire which seems to be gaining some considerable momentum. I thought the comment (not sure who by) that SB hasn't made a reference to NO in a long time, other than to say he didn't like them and thought GR was crap (paraphrasing), was very amusing and somewhat poignant. A telling reminder of the core problem.
The problem with the recent 'in-fighting' is the perception of unfairness and unequal treatment that current and former users feel.
I think that until this is addressed in some way alot of people will be left with a bitter taste in their mouths.
Nic - I'm not sure whether you saw a previous post of mine, but I did ask what your take on the whole situation was. It seems that Seb can 'getaway' with the same sort of 'abuse' that other people have been banned for.
This really is an excellent site but the last few weeks have been somewhat uncomfortable. If it wasn't for the general humour of people like Rocket Mick and Shugsy and the return of the Huntsman the forum would be very depressing at the moment.
I also don't buy 'this is my site, I can do what I want' way of thinking. If it wasn't for the diversity of the people who use the forum I don't think that there would be as many members. The webmasters should be rightly applauded for setting the whole thing up but its the fans from all over the world who make this site what it is.
I can't see why both parties can't agree to apologise to each other for percieved injustices and then we can try and get back to some sort of normality - New Order Online's very own reconcilation tribunal.
;)
I think we should all meet down the allotments after school and punch it out! Come tooled up!
New Order fans! There can be only one!
Great idea i'll get me skinners and my DOCs and me BIG mates in case it kicks off man. ROCKET TALK THE TALK BUT CAN'T WALK THE WALK MICK where is my copy of CLOCKWORK ORANGE?
To paraphrase Barney:
"I don't give a fuck really but it sounds good"
Seriously though, let's SORT IT AHHHTT.
Originally posted by Mickey Way The problem with the recent 'in-fighting' is the perception of unfairness and unequal treatment that current and former users feel.I think that until this is addressed in some way alot of people will be left with a bitter taste in their mouths.Nic - I'm not sure whether you saw a previous post of mine, but I did ask what your take on the whole situation was. It seems that Seb can 'getaway' with the same sort of 'abuse' that other people have been banned for.This really is an excellent site but the last few weeks have been somewhat uncomfortable. If it wasn't for the general humour of people like Rocket Mick and Shugsy and the return of the Huntsman the forum would be very depressing at the moment.I also don't buy 'this is my site, I can do what I want' way of thinking. If it wasn't for the diversity of the people who use the forum I don't think that there would be as many members. The webmasters should be rightly applauded for setting the whole thing up but its the fans from all over the world who make this site what it is.I can't see why both parties can't agree to apologise to each other for percieved injustices and then we can try and get back to some sort of normality - New Order Online's very own reconcilation tribunal. ;)
If you play football(soccer) with someone who takes his ball home when someone gives him a tough tackle, you think twat and moan and bitch about him behind his back. If however he kicks his ball on to a roof and can't manage to shin up a drainpipe to get it back, so you get up and rescue it for him, just prior to the tackle.......
... what if the ball were to veer onto the road and be popped by a passing motorcycle rider?
Originally posted by Huntsman ... what if the ball were to veer onto the road and be popped by a passing motorcycle rider?
You'd say "it was a shit ball anyway! let's club together for a trophy or a casey."
Originally posted by Hank Wiseass©
> Originally posted by Huntsman> ... what if the ball were to veer onto the road and be popped by a passing motorcycle rider?> >
You'd say "it was a shit ball anyway! let's club together for a trophy or a casey."
what about one of them slightly plastic orangey balls you used to get that were slightly smaller than size 5 and blew about in the wind but were great for doing keep-e-ups?
I think age has dimmed your memory banks.You know that u would befriend "JOHNNY LONELY THE ONLY KID",him with the CHOPPER and the international SUBBUTEO toys.Then u would let him join in by being a THE GOAL POST b THE GOALIE. REMEMBER NOW? ROCKET IN HIS YOUTH STILL MICK
Did they have slightly more pronounced black lines between the fake panels and slightly bigger panels than a trophy? If so sounds a bit 'World In Motion'
