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Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 9:32 am
by Devo1956
So once again a topic on the site had different views, reflecting in a good member leaving the site. I make is 2 members lost in the space of 5 weeks, and I mean this when I ask you all. Is it really a problem
for members, when other members have their own views.?
Worry about your own birds because they are your own birds. How you deal with them in Feeding, training, breeding, racing, and so on is your choice and no one else's. When you race them, that again is your choice.
The sport of racing pigeons is declining, and it does not need any more help. So think about it before it is too late.
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:04 am
by Murray
That was well put, Devo. If a little too politely.
Here's the thing.
I've never met any of you and don't agree with everything that everyone says.
But.
We are all here on a forum that is about pigeon racing. We must always think about how we say things.
I may have caused members to leave by being 'blunt'. I Hope I will not do it again.
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:44 am
by NeilA
I thought a open forum was for different views and debates not just praise and agreement
George left because 3 people had a different view no one insulted him
I thought George was being rude if anyone was plus he did use the F word that was edited out by a moderator yet I got pulled for saying I disposed of a pigeon if it was no good and asked to use different language when I used a mild every day word which was fine I understood
We can’t all just say that it’s great or your brilliant can we ? Seen enough of that stuff on Facebook you can put a picture of a street pigeon on there call it your number 1 cock and get 30 idiots to like it
Leon was probably my fault as I said I didn’t like a photo of a pigeon he purchased and adding a value to it wouldn’t matter or impress me
If pigeons were a way to make or talk about cost of pigeons it’s not why I got into it anyone can buy a pigeon with the funds there’s no skill in that from photoshop picture . I haven’t seen him since so I guess that was down to me although others also said it wasn’t for them
But in Georges case I don’t see anyone making him to go he just didn’t like others views
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:01 am
by Buster121
Murray wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:04 am
That was well put, Devo. If a little too politely.
Here's the thing.
I've never met any of you and don't agree with everything that everyone says.
But.
We are all here on a forum that is about pigeon racing. We must always think about how we say things.
That is exactly what I said few weeks ago and your response was it doesn't bother me or words to that effect, ''something about a spade being called a shovel''
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:04 am
by Buster121
NeilA wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:44 am
I thought a open forum was for different views and debates no just praise and agreement
George left because 3 people had a different view no one insulted him
I thought George was being rude if anyone was plus he did use the F word that was edited out by a moderator yet I got pulled for saying I disposed of a pigeon if it was no good and asked to use different language when I used a mild every day word which was fine I understood
We can’t all just say that it’s great or your brilliant can we ? Seen enough of that stuff on Facebook you can put a picture of a street pigeon on there call it your number 1 cock and get 30 idiots to like it
Leon was probably my fault as I said I didn’t like a photo of a pigeon he purchased and adding a value to it wouldn’t matter or impress me
If pigeons were a way to make or talk about cost of pigeons it’s not why I got into it anyone can buy a pigeon with the funds there’s no skill in that from photoshop picture . I haven’t seen him since so I guess that was down to me although others also said it wasn’t for them
But in Georges case I don’t see anyone making him to go he just didn’t like others views
It is an open forum as you say with good, bad or just indifferent views but respect and thought should be given to all, especially as we all have different views on everything
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:18 am
by NeilA
Buster
If you read the topic when George left can you say if I was rude in anyway or was George rude don’t forget he said the site was better before Mike and myself joined
I didn’t say a word then as you know he used the F word so where was the respect shown to me by George ? It didn’t bother me one bit my toys never came out of the pram so he left on his own no one was rude or drovr him away
He will be back anyway
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:22 am
by Buster121
NeilA wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:18 am
Buster
If you read the topic when George left can you say if I was rude in anyway or was George rude don’t forget he said the site was better before Mike and myself joined
I didn’t say a word then as you know he used the F word so where was the respect shown to me by George ? It didn’t bother me one bit my toys never came out of the pram so he left on his own no one was rude or drovr him away
He will be back anyway
Neil I never got to read the posts as they had been deleted so cannot comment
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:30 am
by Diamond Dave
Aaah thats a shame, I always enjoyed reading Georges posts.
I read the start of the thread but didnt catch the end of it so didnt realise he'd taken it personally.
I have to admit I was very surprised at Georges reaction to the comments and actually thought it was a bit out of character to be honest.
Makes me wonder if he is alright. Does anybody know him personally or lives close by him......?
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:43 am
by Diamond Dave
NeilA wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:18 am
Buster
If you read the topic when George left can you say if I was rude in anyway or was George rude don’t forget he said the site was better before Mike and myself joined
I didn’t say a word then as you know he used the F word so where was the respect shown to me by George ? It didn’t bother me one bit my toys never came out of the pram so he left on his own no one was rude or drovr him away
He will be back anyway
Neil, I read most of the comments and didnt think you was rude
or offensive in anyway, infact I thought you was very polite considering Georges misplaced comments.
I thought the mods done well to lock the thread to stop things festering and getting out of order but by the sound of it George had already got the hump - dont think anyone was offensive or rude.
Re: Does it really matter to you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:54 am
by NeilA
Buster121 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:22 am
NeilA wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:18 am
Buster
If you read the topic when George left can you say if I was rude in anyway or was George rude don’t forget he said the site was better before Mike and myself joined
I didn’t say a word then as you know he used the F word so where was the respect shown to me by George ? It didn’t bother me one bit my toys never came out of the pram so he left on his own no one was rude or drovr him away
He will be back anyway
Neil I never got to read the posts as they had been deleted so cannot comment
Not sure what mod edited then Buster but it wasn’t George as I posted a reply when he swore reminding him that children could be looking in and that was deleted aswell
It doesn’t worry me but my point it there was a total lack of respect there which seems to be of no concern only George leaving seems the issue