Quote by GnV
we seem to have gone from tax evasion to thread evasion.
Yes, sadly. It's a great shame that a lot of the possible natural humour and banter between consenting adults is suppressed in an attempt to avoid having your account blocked or threads withdrawn because of over sensitivity in some quarters.
Bang on the money. :thumbup:
To be honest, I'm really not sure what all the fuss is about or how it has come to this.
Whether you are a new member or an old one (the oldest seemingly posting in this thread having been here 40 years) everyone has the same right to be heard. No-one should have any fear of being harassed or bullied in the forums and I've yet to see someone making a lucid posting suffering that at all. I have come to realise that if I make a silly point or one that is incapable of being substantiated, I can expect to have that notion challenged - quite rightly so! Perhaps I, and some of my other fellow CA regular posters, have the experience and language skills to deal with such a challenge or a question to the authority or validity of a post or the good sense to withdraw/modify it in good spirit but, in my experience here, it is often done with great humour, tongue in cheek and with no malice or ulterior motive whatsoever. Surely that is what debate is all about. Looking back at some of my earlier postings I cringe and think "did I really write that?" but now I find my own style (and knowledge) improving all the time with experience. I want others to share that same opportunity.
I'm minded to reflect on the saying "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen" but that would unfortunately mean that some of the more novice posters would find it an oppressive atmosphere. That is not what I seek.
I would really like to see more contribution in the CA forum and for my part will defend someone's right to express a view - even if I don't agree with it but what I fail to see working is the spilling out of meaningless drivel or just repeating the same old mantra and when challenged, shrinking into a cocoon and throwing all your toys out of the pram!
I welcome challenges to my postings; it's healthy (keeps my old decaying brain in daily use) and gives the opportunity for self-improvement. If someone uses a form of words to express a view which doesn't seem to make sense, why should I need to consider sensitivity first when requesting clarification? If the response lends itself to humour, why not exploit it? I have done this in the current thread and others to very good effect without resorting to personal invective and generally it has been received well. I reckon I've got as much as I've given over the years too!
So, come on folks. Lets lighten up, bury the hatchet (in whose head I'm not sure yet) and start posting and learning in this wonderful facility brought to you at great pain and expense by the team at SH!
perfectly worded GNV
a true inspiration thanks :thumbup::thumbup:
welcome back staggers hope you had a much needed rest
