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Offensive thread in shooting forum

  • 27-07-2008 9:40pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭


    Being a regular poster in this forum, I would like to draw attention to the following thread, http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055329702, in particular post number 31.
    Poster (ivanthehunter) makes comments about "prods".
    I feel that this is shedding an extremely poor light on the shooting forum.

    Thanks.
    Post edited by Shield on


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,712 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    You are better off reporting the post than starting a thread here on it


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 35 Jordon


    E. Fudd wrote: »
    Being a regular poster in this forum, I would like to draw attention to the following thread, http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055329702, in particular post number 31.
    Poster (ivanthehunter) makes comments about "prods".
    I feel that this is shedding an extremely poor light on the shooting forum.

    Thanks.

    :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,712 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    I had a look at that and I see the thread is now locked. Comments like that are not welcome in any forum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭E. Fudd


    Would you not agree that a ban is deserved?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    Fudd, I was in Kilkenny, Rovi and IRLConor were at family functions and Vegeta was away as well. The thread wasn't being ignored, and the mods were actually discussing sanctions before you reported the thread, posted another thread in Shooting decrying it, and posted this thread here.
    It's not that I don't appreciate the enthusiasm, but just hitting the report post button was all that was required (and in fact several people beat you to it and I even wound up getting sms messages about it on the way back up to Dublin).


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭E. Fudd


    No problem sparks.

    Wasn't a reflection on the modding of the forum at all. I just got a bit p****d off. Apologies.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,712 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    E. Fudd wrote: »
    Would you not agree that a ban is deserved?
    If that was posted in any of the forums I mod I would certainly deal with the user. Im not saying whether I would ban or infract as there are other things to consider.

    However that is not on my watch and its down entirely to the mods of the shooting forum as to what they want to do with the post and the poster if anything at all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭pirelli


    I'm just glad he didn't use the word "muslim". Then again trespass is a relatively new law. It was only brought in very late in the 19th century.

    Surprisingly,
    Methodists and Presbyterians in the 18th century were considered non conformists and were also not allowed to run for elections as were catholics until 1829 and jews etc. And it wasn't until 1788 that catholics were allowed the right to vote.

    Protestants are historically very "ahem" strict conformists and I find the remark no more offense than one saying that catholics are more likely to visit rome than muslims. The reason perhaps Principally because the Pope resides there.

    This is similar to the problem I am having in life at the moment. An oath it seems is can dominate every fibre of your life. An oath is far more important than a political religion. The uneccessary and induglent breaking of any oath was a very fashionable career move in ireland. That I believe is why so many Ambitious and professional people are such liars. A kind of vain piety.


    Maybe it was the oath that destroyed the porridge.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    pirelli wrote: »
    Protestants are historically very "ahem" strict conformists
    I've actually seen a different side to Protestants historically - as very liberal, tolerant and philanthropic. I could give a number of examples, but one which stands out is the Limerick pogrom - the only people who attempted to help the Jews experiencing persecution were members of the Protestant community.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭pirelli


    Dudess wrote: »
    I've actually seen a different side to Protestants historically - as very liberal, tolerant and philanthropic. I could give a number of examples, but one which stands out is the Limerick pogrom - the only people who attempted to help the Jews experiencing persecution were members of the Protestant community.

    It is very easy live in the countryside and work locally and keep very strong ties with the roman catholic church in Rome, whilst a large majority fester in the urban cities and feel they are martyers to a cause better suited to country towns, they feel alienated by both the pope and the society. To be allowed to keep you religion, but swear an oath to the crown was in some situations the only way to put food on their childrens plates, or to send their loved one to university. More than likely however it was probably a trend that saw many young people seek recognition and education.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,330 ✭✭✭✭Amz


    Take it to Christianity kids.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    Historical and socio-economic analysis of this area is interesting in it's own right, but I'm sorry to say that I do not believe the subject of the original complaint was in any way influenced by such analysis.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,737 ✭✭✭Asiaprod


    Amz wrote: »
    Take it to Christianity kids.

    Guns and Christianity, bad mix.:eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,148 ✭✭✭✭KnifeWRENCH


    Asiaprod wrote: »
    Guns and Christianity, bad mix.:eek:

    Add in homophobia, bizarre Southern accents and an elephant and you've got The Republican Party.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭pirelli


    I clicked the link to thread, and I have to admit it was a good thread and i enjoyed reading it. I forgot to mention the picture eoinkildare has and Not forgetting to mention the dead bunnies with their brains splattered out. Who the hell shows photos of splattered bunny brains.That's offensive.

    I hope you ate that bunny afterwards. It's only natural if its part of the food chain.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,113 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    E. Fudd wrote: »
    Being a regular poster in this forum, I would like to draw attention to the following thread, http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055329702, in particular post number 31.
    Poster (ivanthehunter) makes comments about "prods".
    I feel that this is shedding an extremely poor light on the shooting forum.

    Thanks.

    Spot the prod. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,828 ✭✭✭fred funk }{


    Spot the prod. :pac:

    Oach!

    Think i'll open the Pringles.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    He also made comments about Dubs, and I'm not offended in the least.

    Grow a thicker skin FFS.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Have to agree. If it was something personal, fair enough, but it's a rather silly but harmless generalisation.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,712 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    seamus wrote: »
    He also made comments about Dubs, and I'm not offended in the least.

    Grow a thicker skin FFS.
    Dubs are naturally thick skinned anyhow, aren't they? ;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,393 ✭✭✭✭Vegeta


    People contacted mods in RL about it they thought it so bad, so we can take it that people were offended by it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43,044 ✭✭✭✭Nevyn


    E. Fudd wrote: »
    Would you not agree that a ban is deserved?

    Did you start a thread in feedback to back seat mod rather then report the post ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    muffler wrote: »
    Dubs are naturally thick anyhow, aren't they? ;)
    FYP :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,712 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    I knew there was something wrong with that post :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    And you know, if it wasn't for the endless Cork-bashing I probably wouldn't have taken such a petty measure.

    I didn't give a **** about being from Cork before, but those Dubs have just helped to galvanise my local pride :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,522 ✭✭✭✭Gordon


    E. Fudd wrote: »
    I feel that this is shedding an extremely poor light on the shooting forum.
    No, it's shedding an extremely poor light on the user ivanthehunter.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Dinter


    Dudess wrote: »
    .

    I didn't give a **** about being from Cork

    Can't blame ya!! :p


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,113 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Gordon wrote: »
    No, it's shedding an extremely poor light on the user ivanthehunter.

    Can't shed light that is shod anyway.


  • Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    Its ignorant enough to offend and worth a slap and a temp ban most likely. The shooting mods are on it anyway.





    With all the territorialism going on... I wonder if we could get the shooters to go surfing.


    (I said that out loud didnt I...)

    DeV.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    I doubt it Dev, it's hard enough to aim when you're standing on concrete, let alone fiberglass.


  • Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    Stand on the beach and think of it as a kind of carnival game....

    DeV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    Okay, but how are you going to ensure they stay exactly 50m out to sea?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,712 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Sparks wrote: »
    Okay, but how are you going to ensure they stay exactly 50m out to sea?
    Measure with tape and use lead weights to bottom and corks to tops ;)


  • Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    perhaps some sort of clay pigeon shooting contraption then??

    DeV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    That might work, just get them all to hold flowerpots...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Bob the Builder


    DeVore wrote: »
    With all the territorialism going on... I wonder if we could get the shooters to go surfing.
    Well at least they know where they're going with the maps now anyway... :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 35 Jordon


    I was offended. :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(


  • Subscribers Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭CuLT


    Jordon wrote: »
    I was offended. :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
    The Internet is an offensive place.

    I recommend not looking much further than boards.ie if that post actually got your back up.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 35 Jordon


    CuLT wrote: »
    The Internet is an offensive place.

    I recommend not looking much further than boards.ie if that post actually got your back up.

    Your post offended me more :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

    I have feelings.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,712 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Jordon wrote: »
    I have feelings.
    You're not the real Jordon so ;)




    or should that be Jordan


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 35 Jordon


    muffler wrote: »
    You're not the real Jordon so ;)


    No I am not. How hard was that an answer to get too?

    Have a Gold star.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Bob the Builder


    Jordon wrote: »
    No I am not. How hard was that an answer to get too?

    Have a Gold star.
    might be nice to get to know you love, you seem to be very plentiful with the thanks, and i'm always out there looking for more...

    and seriously, if you thank muffler, then you just have to thank me...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    Asiaprod wrote: »
    Guns and Christianity, bad mix.:eek:

    Tell George W that,


  • Posts: 5,589 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    DeVore wrote:
    perhaps some sort of surfer hunt?

    Potential Christmas Present DeV?

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=EYQ-mCCtpwk


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