George wrote:
"Some people/members have to take out their frustrations on someone, once they start one or two others of the same ilk join in. The vast majority of members are fine and enjoy some banter, even Neil joined in the banter about Polemi being like the film 'Deliverance' and often finished his posts concerning Polemi with 'Diddle um dum dum' (sounds of the Banjo in the film) whilst a certain element misconstrue, deliberately take out of context what you've posted.
I joked about a post regarding Hull becoming the 'City of Culture' saying 'City of Clutter and wow world war three broke out. In bygone ages I'd have been burnt at the stake, sent to a concentration camp or today stoned for blasphemy.
Sad because the majority of members are fine just a certain element stirring it at every opportunity. "
Bassman, you have a strange take on what are and what are not acceptable posts. Anyone posting anything in disagreement with you or criticising you in any way is immediately deemed a sniper or a bully. And are duly reported to admin as such. Yet you consider it acceptable and "banter" to post rude and offensive comments about other members.
Yes, members are fine and enjoy banter, but your comments re Polemi and Hull - let alone others too numerous to mention - were nowhere near banter, they were offensive and rude. The Polemi comments in particular, which were resurrected on another forum fairly recently for anyone interested to read. You also use the forum to continually post veiled comments about others, which I find personally offensive. You even accuse others of manipulating forums to get you banned. Not sure which forums these are Bassman, but my opinion of all the current admins and owners are that they are perfectly capable of reaching their own conclusions as to who should be banned without any input from members. Perhaps you're an exception. In which case, good for you, I'm certainly not part of that gilded category.
The reality check is yours I'm afraid, stop posting rude, offensive and snide comments of your own about others, or accept the flack which comes in response. A good alternative would be to post informative and useful information. Think about it.
I have nothing to think about, regarding Polemi even Neil joined in and accepted the banter, you must lead a very miserable life and I really do feel sorry for the situation that you find yourself in especially when you have to question my posts at every opportunity. As a professional musician I've worked with comedians and have a good idea what is acceptable and what isn't, so just keep off my back and look after your own interests.
So some sick person chose to have a dig at me about banjos on the sad post regarding Glen Campbell's illness, how sick/sad is that or in your mind I take it that you find that is acceptable. I'm a great admirer of Glen Campbell as I know his history as a musician and entertainer.
I said that it would be nice to meet any members who cared to come to the 'Olive Tree' in Polemi and straight away a snotty comment was passed and yet I get the blame. Yes there are some sad people here but luckily most are decent.