Swampy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 But while this is true for many people, it isn't true for all. For example, I recall the mental health thread from a couple years back because I learned stuff I didn't know from it. So while there are people on the wind up, should we close the thread because of this minority? As I said, it runs the risk of stigmatising it so that any conversation at all is forbidden. And I agree with you, the idiots were shown up for what they were on that thread...so why close it? Because people need to be protected from themselves! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I have an eye infection, which means I can't wear my contacts for a week and have to put a silly amount of drops into my eyes. Just great... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 It was obvious from the other thread that a number of posters on here have been affected by it, be it first hand experience or second hand. It was the correct decision for it to be closed, because people feel very strongly about the subject and could easily end wound up. This place is supposed to be somewhere for lighthearted discussion. With posters setting out to simply annoy people, it could end up opening up some old wounds, and this really isn't the place for it. So are you saying we should have no serious discussion on anything in case it ends up reopening old wounds? I can see your point, but surely to bar all discussion related to say, mental health, which we seem to be on our way to doing, is just going to reinforce stupidity and negative stereotypes, and stigmatise the issue further. Education should be the tool used, not censorship. Regarding the minority who try to spoil it, you will always get that, everywhere. To use it as a bigger example, this reaction is a bit like flattening an entire country and killing thousands because of the actions of a couple nutters. The minority must not be treated as the majority! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud To Be A Diamond Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Need to go into school on Monday to finish off some programming. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 this reaction is a bit like flattening an entire country and killing thousands because of the actions of a couple nutters. Yes, that's exactly what a mod closing a thread on a football forum is like. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Yes, that's exactly what a mod closing a thread on a football forum is like. I'm more concerned about how he knows what flattening an entire country is like. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm more concerned about how he knows what flattening an entire country is like. There's an obvious answer here, but I'll hand the ball to someone else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 There's an obvious answer here, but I'll hand the ball to someone else. It did cross my mind as well but getting the PTTGOYN Thread closed is probably a bridge too far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMuffin Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 If you don't like it, f**k off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) Got to read a book and hand in a summary for Monday. Aye, like that's going to happen. I love the internet. Edited December 18, 2009 by Guest 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Got to read a book and hand in a summary for Monday. Aye, like that's going to happen. I love the internet. What's the book? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 What's the book? Good point actually. Ridley Walker or something I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Good point actually. Ridley Walker or something I think. Him who made Alien? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser_smfc Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Heavy snow forecast for most of Scotland tomorrow. Meaning my Dad's threatening not to drive up to Perth tomorrow for the football if the conditions on the road are bad. Which is a shame because I'll be gutted if I can't go as I've been looking forward to going. If my dad chooses not to go I can probably hitch a lift with my mate but he's not been driving long and I would guess he wouldn't want to drive up either. Also my wireless internet has been playing up. Which is very annoying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_T_Y Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Heavy snow forecast for most of Scotland tomorrow. Meaning my Dad's threatening not to drive up to Perth tomorrow for the football if the conditions on the road are bad. Which is a shame because I'll be gutted if I can't go as I've been looking forward to going. If my dad chooses not to go I can probably hitch a lift with my mate but he's not been driving long and I would guess he wouldn't want to drive up either.Also my wireless internet has been playing up. Which is very annoying. Dundee to perth.Get the bus . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser_smfc Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Dundee to perth.Get the bus . I'm not in Dundee now though I'm back in Paisley. And yeah you're right the bus is an option it's just money I'd rather save. But worth looking into, cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 When your tea isn't ready when it's supposed to be. I need a new servant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-zoff-fn-ri Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Him who made Alien? Riddley Walker is a book . Ridley Scott was responsible for Alien . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Riddley Walker is a book . Ridley Scott was responsible for Alien . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Saintee Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Creationists. THEY'RE SO FUCKING STUPID. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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