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David Lee's Hair · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 1:56 pm

Can we get a "handbags at 5 paces" one?

Been a fair few petty squabbles developing of late, it could be a bit like a :nws:

one to warn people away :mrgreen:

warthog · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 2:01 pm

It should be handbags at 10 paces. You tosser.

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WhiteArmy · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 2:30 pm

David Lee's Hair wrote:

Can we get a "handbags at 5 paces" one?

Been a fair few petty squabbles developing of late, it could be a bit like a :nws:

one to warn people away :mrgreen:

I think the reason for the upsurge in the pettysquabbling department is it's supposed to be a forum open for discussion, but you have either the keyboard warrior bullies, or the pc police on your case every time you post something they disagree with. :evil:

CrazyHorse · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 2:43 pm

The PC Police? What do they do, issue your laptop with a ticket for going too slowly?

Montreal Wanderer · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 3:17 pm

CrazyHorse wrote:

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The PC Police? What do they do, issue your laptop with a ticket for going too slowly?

I thought PCs were the police.

WhiteArmy · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 3:49 pm

CrazyHorse wrote:

:conf:
The PC Police? What do they do, issue your laptop with a ticket for going too slowly?

Well in my experience the Politically Correct police tell you what you can and can't say about certain people, teams, towns etc.,

Nothing new really, lots of forums i frequent have the same Policemen, some telling you that the word 'fenian' is sectarian for example, which isn't precisely true, but let's not let that get in the way of a moral crusade eh?

Are these things really going to offend anyone but the most sensitive of little darlings?

Too many tossbags on forums have grown up in nice little semi's on prettily landscaped estates to realise there's a harsh nasty world out there on the other side of their monitors. Bless 'em.

Montreal Wanderer · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 4:07 pm

I think Crazy Horse was jesting, WA, as was I. We know what you meant.

FD · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 4:23 pm

It's all just a bit of banter really?

Internet...serious business

Seriously, it's just the internet!

CrazyHorse · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 4:59 pm

Dunno about anywhere else on the internet but the 'toosbags' on this site don't want to read about people mocking the dead or making jokes about suicide bombers.

Montreal Wanderer · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 5:03 pm

CrazyHorse wrote:

Dunno about anywhere else on the internet but the 'toosbags' on this site don't want to read about people mocking the dead or making jokes about suicide bombers.

What the blood and stomach pills is a toosbag? I'm fairly sure I'm not one but I don't mock the dead or jest about tragedy.

Bruce Rioja · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 5:07 pm

TANGODANCER · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 8:49 pm

WhiteArmy wrote:

CrazyHorse wrote:

:conf:
The PC Police? What do they do, issue your laptop with a ticket for going too slowly?

Well in my experience the Politically Correct police tell you what you can and can't say about certain people, teams, towns etc.,

Nothing new really, lots of forums i frequent have the same Policemen, some telling you that the word 'fenian' is sectarian for example, which isn't precisely true, but let's not let that get in the way of a moral crusade eh?

Are these things really going to offend anyone but the most sensitive of little darlings?

Too many tossbags on forums have grown up in nice little semi's on prettily landscaped estates to realise there's a harsh nasty world out there on the other side of their monitors. Bless 'em.

This one grew up on the Spake on Halliwell, has lived on a couple of housing estates in Westhoughton and Farnworth and spent twenty years working in Liverpool's docklands. I still know the difference between common respect and just plain bad manners.

Lord Kangana · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 9:05 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:

WhiteArmy wrote:

CrazyHorse wrote:

:conf:
The PC Police? What do they do, issue your laptop with a ticket for going too slowly?

Well in my experience the Politically Correct police tell you what you can and can't say about certain people, teams, towns etc.,

Nothing new really, lots of forums i frequent have the same Policemen, some telling you that the word 'fenian' is sectarian for example, which isn't precisely true, but let's not let that get in the way of a moral crusade eh?

Are these things really going to offend anyone but the most sensitive of little darlings?

Too many tossbags on forums have grown up in nice little semi's on prettily landscaped estates to realise there's a harsh nasty world out there on the other side of their monitors. Bless 'em.

This one grew up on the Spake on Halliwell, has lived on a couple of housing estates in Westhoughton and Farnworth and spent twenty years working in Liverpool's docklands. I still know the difference between common respect and just plain bad manners.

Have to admit that comment got me a bit too, Tango.

I was always taught good manners cost nothing. I don't think the house you were brought up in or the income of your parents changes that.

hisroyalgingerness · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 9:41 pm

if there is one it should prob be themed on didier drogba

Montreal Wanderer · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 9:48 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:

WhiteArmy wrote:

CrazyHorse wrote:

:conf:
The PC Police? What do they do, issue your laptop with a ticket for going too slowly?

Well in my experience the Politically Correct police tell you what you can and can't say about certain people, teams, towns etc.,

Nothing new really, lots of forums i frequent have the same Policemen, some telling you that the word 'fenian' is sectarian for example, which isn't precisely true, but let's not let that get in the way of a moral crusade eh?

Are these things really going to offend anyone but the most sensitive of little darlings?

Too many tossbags on forums have grown up in nice little semi's on prettily landscaped estates to realise there's a harsh nasty world out there on the other side of their monitors. Bless 'em.

This one grew up on the Spake on Halliwell, has lived on a couple of housing estates in Westhoughton and Farnworth and spent twenty years working in Liverpool's docklands. I still know the difference between common respect and just plain bad manners.

I'm afraid I cannot claim humble origins - I had a privileged upbringing by many standards and have a quiet academic job. Still, it strikes me as wrong to use terms that offend others even if I am not offended myself. This may be political correctness gone mad, but I don't think we should take any joy from a tragedy like Munich.

Zulus Thousand of em · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 10:22 pm

WhiteArmy wrote:

CrazyHorse wrote:

:conf:
The PC Police? What do they do, issue your laptop with a ticket for going too slowly?

Well in my experience the Politically Correct police tell you what you can and can't say about certain people, teams, towns etc.,

Nothing new really, lots of forums i frequent have the same Policemen, some telling you that the word 'fenian' is sectarian for example, which isn't precisely true, but let's not let that get in the way of a moral crusade eh?

Are these things really going to offend anyone but the most sensitive of little darlings?

Too many tossbags on forums have grown up in nice little semi's on prettily landscaped estates to realise there's a harsh nasty world out there on the other side of their monitors. Bless 'em.

Your description clearly refers to Breightmet, an idyllic corner of England from which I am proud to hail.

But I don't think it matters where you come from. Taking some form of delight from a tragic accident which killed a number of young sportsmen in their prime sort of separates you from normal society, in my view. :roll:

TANGODANCER · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 10:37 pm

There was no need for this to surface on here. The point was made elsewhere. Let's let it drop now hey?

Zulus Thousand of em · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 7:25 am

TANGODANCER wrote:

There was no need for this to surface on here. The point was made elsewhere. Let's let it drop now hey?

Stand up and challenge it wherever it appears TD!

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