Richardbk Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 ha ha, I've just been kicked off that other French forum.Apparently my crime was to criticise a horse transporter that somebody else had promoted. It seems that when it comes to French companies they are all game for criticism, but when it comes to UK companies they remove the posts. Then when you point out the hypocrisy of this approach they kick you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I don't know exactly which one, but I was kicked out of the Petrol one for observing that the combination of 'horn' and porn' might be injudicious in a Forum name...welcome to the world of the offensive [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardbk Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 It was the total one.20 years of living in france, 5+ years of contributing. Its their loss not mine. This is the forum I started on, so I'll just stay put and not try to venture out again :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I got kicked off for commenting on the inappropriate language used by one of the mods on that forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm sorry to hear that Rbk. It is certainly their loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I remember you from there. Have had my fingers rapped too recently, one for letting someone know (who was looking for a little cheap french car but still in the UK presently) that my daughter has a car which will be coming home in July but in UK if they wanted to see it. Got told it was advertising even though I did not advertise a price or any details etc apart from the model.As for that other lot who have regional forums,you get deleted for even thanking somone for info or for giving the correct info and don't get me started on the number of non-registered builders they have advertising on there and those that self advertise themselves for being recommended with silly names but you can check from their phone numbers who they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I cant be living up to my pseudonym as I have not been kicked off, warned or had postings deleted on either forum.I am surprised to read of bannings of those who have whom I always found very moderate, is the key perhaps not to to make a public statement if you disagree with a removed posting or whatever but to keep it private between yourself and the moderator concerned? Its what I would hope most of us would do in real life.Were you banned for a private disagreement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 In my case on the 'other' Forum it was as I describe, with a rather pompous note from is it Fraser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardbk Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 "Were you banned for a private disagreement?"no because there was no dialogue with the moderator. In fact they did not even send me a warning.They did send me a nice standard letter of "deactivation" "your recent behaviour and several breaches of the rules, have lead to this decision being taken" , but I am not sure which specific part of the rules I actually broke.I think they did not like the fact that I criticised the arguments used by a particular moderator to remove a post and that I thought they was not justified in removing posts that criticised UK companies when they did not do the same with French companies.They do seem overtly sensitive to on comments made about UK companies and services.Is this due to some previous legal action or do they not understand FR and UK libel law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I think Frazer has gone now as the forum has been bought out by a company, which I suppose is why they don't want any criticism of potential advertisers. It makes any recommendations worthless though if people aren't allowed to post anything negative!They've also pretty much stopped the pets rehoming, which is a great pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 They now seem to go in for heavy handed over-moderation, since the takeover. I suspect it is all a bit too much for the chief censor there who seems overwhelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefluvvie Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Me too !!!!- Just been excommunicated - copy of my P45 follows:You were so right a few weeks ago, this forum is not right for you!Whilst a few of your posts were constructive the majority were not and being anti all things French, may not be an ideal stance on a Francophile forum.Goodbye.As you can imagine - I'm reeling from the shock and utter disappointment :-)I wouldn't mind but I'm half French with dual nationality....Chiefluvvie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 [quote user="Chiefluvvie"]Just been excommunicated - I wouldn't mind but I'm half French with dual nationality.[/quote]Well there you have it ... that's where the problem lies, you are not viewing France through rose tinted spectacles.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefluvvie Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sue I think you've hit the nail on the head!I know I can be 'controversial' but being kicked out for being anti-French is quite bizzare. On 'that-other-forum' , many of the regular ex-pat posters spend quite a lot of their time criticising the UK. However, when I criticise my own country it's not acceptable.I did use the word 'rubbish' towards a poster the other day - maybe that just pushed the mods over the edge :-)Rose-tinted definitely and almost sinister if you ask me.....Chiefluvvie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well as far as I know we have never banned anyone for telling the truth. I think that our Code of Conduct in is simplicity is not beyond anyone to understand and providing you stick to those rules your here for life (sounds like a prison sentence [:'(] ). It is quite normal to have a different view or perspective on things and it can end in disagreement but it's been years since we have had any outrageous slanging fights on the forum. At least our forum comes over as being 'honest' people can see both sides leaving them to draw their own conclusions. Does make one wonder if anyone reads the 'rose coloured' other forum, moves over only to find things are not quite how they were portrayed and end up with regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefluvvie Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Quillan - I'm sure you're right.I tend to catch up on my forum activities during my days off or on some of the more boring days down route! Maybe the ad-hoc nature of my visits affects continuity in some way and I miss the point? Who knows?I do know one thing though...on the 'rose tinted' forum there seems to be an endemic reticence to accept factual information if it doesn't 'fit'. The truth must not be allowed to interfere with the general perceptions and views of those wearing the glasses!aka La La Land......Chiefluvvie (not that I'm bitter and twisted....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sam Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 [quote user="Chiefluvvie"]Just been excommunicated - I wouldn't mind but I'm half French with dual nationality.[/quote]Gobsmacked![8-)]Especially when you look at some of the contributors over there who are allowed to continue even though they actively support sabotaging advertising hoardings for instance!It's probably something to do with Care in the Community where the muppets are allowed a voice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ceour de Lion II Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've had several warnings on there, many posts deleted, but no banning yet.Apparently, you're not allowed to say things against Scottish or Welsh football, because you are directly attacking the Welsh and Scottish. Furthermore, you most certainly cannot criticize the French, but having a go at the Americans is deemed ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 On that forum, I was given a board warning just the other week which I refused to accept and told the Mod so, my refusal was on the basis that they had made a suggestion that was entirely their own and not what I had said, not even the courtesy of a reply! If I am pushed, then the removal of all my posts under the data protection act will be requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 [quote user="Salty Sam"][quote user="Chiefluvvie"]Just been excommunicated - I wouldn't mind but I'm half French with dual nationality.[/quote]Gobsmacked![8-)]Especially when you look at some of the contributors over there who are allowed to continue even though they actively support sabotaging advertising hoardings for instance!It's probably something to do with Care in the Community where the muppets are allowed a voice![/quote]God he is not still around is he? I would have thought he would be banned from just about everywhere by now. Still if he is there he is leaving other forums alone so thats a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 ChiefluvvieI'm distraught at the treatment you have received even though I don't agree with some of your postings.If you feel in need of counselling I can recommend a friend who lives in the Averyon or another located near to St Malo. They'll quickly sort you out. [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 [quote user="Mr Ceour de Lion II"]Apparently, you're not allowed to say things against Scottish or Welsh football, because you are directly attacking the Welsh and Scottish. Furthermore, you most certainly cannot criticize the French, but having a go at the Americans is deemed ok.[/quote]Of course you shouldn't be allowed to criticised Scottish Football. Any one with any sense knows it is above reproach so to criticise it shows you have no knowledge of football or anything else.[6]. However back in the real world I don't understand why people are banned from forums unless they are actively rude to other posters or are posting illegal content or spam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sam Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 [quote user="Quillan"]God he is not still around is he? I would have thought he would be banned from just about everywhere by now. Still if he is there he is leaving other forums alone so thats a positive.[/quote]Yes and spending so much time on his quest, I don't know how he manages his time in order to run a restaurant as well![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefluvvie Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 [quote user="Benjamin"]ChiefluvvieI'm distraught at the treatment you have received even though I don't agree with some of your postings.If you feel in need of counselling I can recommend a friend who lives in the Averyon or another located near to St Malo. They'll quickly sort you out. [6][/quote]Benjamin - I appreciate your concern but don't worry, I've taken a Doliprane and should be fine......Chiefluvvie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Is this why it seems so quiet over there lately - have all the missing people been banned? Where have they all gone? They don't all seem to be over here or on two other forums I'm aware of .....Chiefluvvie I must admit I had a giggle at your frustration in the 'rubbish/tosh' thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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