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Curry Chat => Lets Talk Curry => Topic started by: George on November 05, 2014, 05:40 PM
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I nominate SP for 2014 and H4C, retrospectively for 2013, for their significant contributions towards the overall mission.
The exact award name and other details will need to be worked out, if others feel that the basic idea is worth pursuing. What do you think?
Who would you nominate?
We could also have a dummy prize for the person who's done most to set us back and throw a spanner in the works. I nominate CA for both 2013 and 2014.
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I agree that H4C gets it for 2013.
ScottyM for 2014, for some cracking Chinese recipes.
Dummy Prize for throwing spanners in the works? Probably George :P
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eh?!?! me???? :o thank you but i really don't deserve it, but i'm flattered that you would think so!
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Nice sentiment, however to compare one members contributions against another member would not be "pc". I think all those members who do "go that extra mile" and provide that "BIR pearl of wisdom" will know how much it is appreciated by the feedback from us all.
As for
We could also have a dummy prize for the person who's done most to set us back and throw a spanner in the works. I nominate CA for both 2013 and 2014.
Unnecessary and not what I would expect from this forum. Leave that sort of thing to the other site. Have we not learnt, the more of a mention there is, the more he looks on and smiles. Time to leave this one alone. And obviously, you really did ask for this George.
Dummy Prize for throwing spanners in the works? Probably George :P
Always good to think things the whole way through before proceeding to push the post button ::)
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Nice sentiment, however to compare one members contributions against another member would not be "pc".
Does that mean that the New Year's Honours List is not PC, or the Olympic Games, or the Nobel Peace prize, or snooker, or ... or ... or ... ?! I see no reason why "contributor of the year" should not be as valid as any of these, so I am in favour of the idea. As for "the most disruptive" member, any attempt to identify such a person is likely to lead to even more disruption than the nominees caused in the first place, so I think this one might be better left out.
** Phil.
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eh?!?! me???? :o thank you but i really don't deserve it, but i'm flattered that you would think so!
Yes, I'm serious. The huge collection of photos you have from inside that BIR is amazing, and one of the most significant things I've ever seen in terms of our search for the way things are done in a BIR. Your videos and recipes make it even better. One guy published a book called 'undercover curry' but he never showed us evidence like that. Your contribution seems a lot more credible.
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Rather than quote everything Curryhell said at Reply #3 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,13407.msg112920.html#msg112920), let me just say that I agree entirely with your comments, Dave.
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The best thing about this forum is that we can't agree on anything! ;D
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Who would you nominate?
David Livingstone (posthumous award of course) and a fellow Scot. ;D
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Nice thread George ;) but SS, is spot on the money ;)
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Totally agree with CH ;)
Not the kind of thread you would expect to be started by a Forum Moderator
But I suppose we are just used to it.
You get the Dummy vote from me George, as always ;D
I also think your childish BANNED graphic, in your Avatar should be removed
as it will be confusing for new members, thinking the only moderator is banned from this site. ;D ::)
cheers Chewy
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Totally agree with CH and Chewy on this.
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Not the kind of thread you would expect to be started by a Forum Moderator
But I suppose we are just used to it.
I didn't start this thread as a moderator but as a member. I don't see why I should be constrained in what I say here as a long standing member, just because I also keep the forum clean of spam and other filth.
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It will be very difficult to come up with a winner as every member will have different views as to what helped them the most. I agree that sp has given great inside info, but I've received a lot of guidance from others as well.
Leave the loser award out.
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And this man moderates the forum???????
I do hope that this was posted after excess alcohol consumption. It's about the only thing that could just about excuse that behavior from somebody who is deemed to be in charge of things.
Dear oh dear
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If I can offer the perspective of a newcomer, this thread is embarrassing. But if this has to go ahead, could I nominate myself in the loser category? :)
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could I nominate myself in the loser category? :)
Done ;)
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I agree with CH on page 1 - no need for any of it - just keep banging the pans report back - with some pics and everyone will be happy.
best, Rich
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your Avatar should be removed
Done. You are correct that the idea has probably run its course.
I also agree withe Livo and others that I should probably have left out the loser award.
SS is correct to observe that there are many different opinions on this forum, unlike others.
Further, I like Phil's idea of calling it 'contributor of the year', rather than 'pioneer of the year'. Maybe people who have been most critical of the proposal are cheesed-off that they wouldn't stand much chance of winning or perhaps they subscribe to daft education-type policies where everyone should be made to feel they are a winner.
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While we're tidying up avatars....
Cheers Les!
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All awards appear to make swollen heads more swollen ;D
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While we're tidying up avatars....
Cheers Les!
Your Welcome macferret,
We do aim to please around here ;D (well, most of the time ::))
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Maybe people who have been most critical of the proposal are cheesed-off that they wouldn't stand much chance of winning or perhaps they subscribe to daft education-type policies where everyone should be made to feel they are a winner.
Well I thought that response was going so well until the above.
Just had to have another little dig at people on here. ::)
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I think the idea of pioneer of the year award is a good one,it made me take a look at sp,s posts and they are very interesting.
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I do hope that this was posted after excess alcohol consumption. It's about the only thing that could just about excuse that behavior from somebody who is deemed to be in charge of things.
I was shocked to read your comment. You seem to be suggesting that excess alcohol consumption is an excuse for behaviour which would otherwise be illegal or, in your opinion, undesirable. I guess it may be a cultural thing, if that explains why you see things differently. Or perhaps you'd been drinking before you wrote your comment. I know I hadn't.
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Well in that case George, I truly don't understand your attempts at causing problems. It's OK to nominate a "pioneer of the year" but to then have (yet another dig ) at somebody who cannot defend himself on this forum is ......well, to my way of thinking is very childish, and for a moderator to do such a thing is frankly beyond belief.
I don't know you George, I haven't seen/cooked any of your recipes. I DO know CA, I have cooked most of his recipes and they are pretty good to say the least, so please explain why you think that he should receive the wooden spoon award??? :-*
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Hi Mick, in George's defence, CA has caused most people on this forum grief of one kind or other, so I'm not shock to see his name there! Not shocked at all, I'm just trying to forget I ever had dealings with him and his narcissistic personality.
Mick,
I have also told CA how I feel about him so I'm not making remarks behind his back.
Now back to my Curry agenda ;D
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True lc,
then have (yet another dig ) at somebody who cannot defend himself on this forum is .....
And you think he isn't an a.k.a member ?
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With respect LC and ma (aka Caroline reaper) I am directing my question at George.
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please explain why you think that he should receive the wooden spoon award
My thinking is that he's done more than anyone else to set back the cause, or throw a spanner in the works. That's because he set up a separate forum which more or less emulates this one. It must dilute the overall R&D effort, and that's where the damage has been done, in my opinion. I for one don't have the time or inclination to trawl through every post on that forum, like I do to a certain extent here. That means I could miss something of interest, which might otherwise be posted here. He's disgruntled, bitter and misguided in my opinion, even if his recipes are quite good in terms of taste, and some of the best in terms of presentation.
Several members suspect that he has crept back here under one or more alternative identities. I suspect they might be right. Therefore, another suggestion might be that we have a security alert arrangement a bit like DEFCON, as used by the US armed forces. But scaled right down, of course, to match forum needs, rather than the defence of a nation.
What level of readiness do you think we should be on at present?
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With respect LC and ma (aka Caroline reaper) I am directing my question at George.
Haha sorry ca ;)
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I would suggest we are at Level (moderated) 10.
This obsession with CA seems to affect almost everything you post, George. I, and many others, weren't here when the lovers' tiff occurred, so really don't care about your paranoid attempts to bring him down. Be the bigger man, George, forget it.
What if he had other logins, or friends doing it on his behalf; I think this forum is thriving more now than ever since I joined.
But we are a slightly different bunch. Posting new or improved recipes/methods are crucial, but so is the feeling of community and respect, and the ability to have a bit of fun. That makes this forum different from others.
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Using that sort of language takes this forum down to half- wit level :(
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Using that sort of language takes this forum down to half- wit level :(
Someone call me ???
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please explain why you think that he should receive the wooden spoon award
Several members suspect that he has crept back here under one or more alternative identities. I suspect they might be right. Therefore, another suggestion might be that we have a security alert arrangement a bit like DEFCON, as used by the US armed forces. But scaled right down, of course, to match forum needs, rather than the defence of a nation.
What level of readiness do you think we should be on at present?
Come on guys, you can't tell me this isn't a massive wind up. No one's that stupid?
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Using that sort of language takes this forum down to half- wit level :(
I agree. So much for any notion of a 'three strikes and you're out' type rule. Why should anyone feel the need to use such bad language?
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As another relatively newish member I have to agree with earlier sentiment, that this is unproductive and in general, a wee bit undignified. (That's Scottish for "little bit" by the way.)
Should there be a consensus that an "award" is useful, based on whatever criteria, to propel the forum forward, then by all means use a sensible approach to initiate it. Personally, I don't see the need and I think sp was a bit embarrassed at being suggested, even though I do see him as a worthy recipient. This constant cycle of going back to bash an ex-agitator is valueless, possibly even self-destructive, and for newbies, simply confusing.
(Although, I do at least now understand the basic story behind this apparent paranoia. I along with about 6 others have recently been suspected of being an interloper using an alias.)
Would the real Sam Salim please step forward?
I think George had good intentions with his original proposal but probably was a bit carried away with his own creativity. He has acknowledged that and I accept his retraction. Nothing more to see here. Let's move along toward healthy discussion.
About the suggestion that David Livingston get the award posthumously, I'd be prepared to journey over and accept it on his behalf as a relative. The ceremony should be held at Adil's I think.
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The ceremony should be held at Adil's I think.
Or Lild's.
** Phil.
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I love this Forum and it's members, everyone gets an opinion! Right or wrong, it's all good, I vote Aldi's for Onions ;D
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Did you mean Lidl's? http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/6937.htm?action=showDetail&id=17837 (http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/6937.htm?action=showDetail&id=17837)
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I love this Forum and it's members, everyone gets an opinion! Right or wrong, it's all good, I vote Aldi's for Onions ;D
Who asked you? ;D
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Using that sort of language takes this forum down to half- wit level :(
I agree. So much for any notion of a 'three strikes and you're out' type rule. Why should anyone feel the need to use such bad language?
Given the choice of tolerating the occasional expletive, of some members, or the incessant trolling, negativity, off-topic comments and derailing of threads, of some other members (hint, hint), I know which I would much prefer. But tolerating neither would be nice.
I suggest you take a long, hard, look in the mirror and award yourself the latter award, for all of the years that you have been on this forum, George. Though one or two others do try very hard to pip you to the post. I estimate that no more than 1% of your posts are anything other than antagonistic or, otherwise, have anything to do with cooking curries.
Newcomers, to this forum, should also bear in mind that comments made by some recent members are because they are disgruntled that they have been banned from elsewhere for continually disrupting that forum. No need to mention names.
Don't tell me, you're shocked again? :o
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please explain why you think that he should receive the wooden spoon award
He's disgruntled, bitter and misguided in my opinion, even if his recipes are quite good in terms of taste, and some of the best in terms of presentation.
Several members suspect that he has crept back here under one or more alternative identities. I suspect they might be right. Therefore, another suggestion might be that we have a security alert arrangement a bit like DEFCON, as used by the US armed forces. But scaled right down, of course, to match forum needs, rather than the defence of a nation.
What level of readiness do you think we should be on at present?
I only see one disgruntled, bitter and mis-guided person in this thread ::)
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Using that sort of language takes this forum down to half- wit level :(
I agree. So much for any notion of a 'three strikes and you're out' type rule. Why should anyone feel the need to use such bad language?
I suggest you take a long, hard, look in the mirror and award yourself the latter award, for all of the years that you have been on the forum, George. Though one or two others do try very hard to pip you to the post.
Newcomers, to this forum, should also bear in mind that comments made by some recent members are because they are disgruntled that they have been banned from elsewhere for continually disrupting that forum. No need to mention names.
Couldn't have said it any better myself.
No need to mention names, it isn't too difficult to find out who if you are that way inclined.
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OK. So it isn't hard to be a member of different forums and there is no problem with that. I am. It isn't hard to be multiple members of the same forum or re-join one from which you have been previously banned. I've done that too, and it wasn't too long before being banned again. If you don't fit you won't fit with a different moniker. If the admin of a site is any good, this can be difficult sometimes but there are ways around it. IP addresses can be shifted / hidden.
As to why anybody would do this or deliberately try to derail a forum, who knows??? Bitter, misguided, depressed, lonely, insane or just comfortably numb, you mustn't have a life if that is what you desire. You'll gain little or no notoriety from it. Just turn your old 'puter off and go for a walk with the dog. I make a controlled effort now, not to post anything electronically once the "pissed" button is pressed.
George, let's face it mate. This thread was a dud. Go and read the Fireworks thread by Garp, which I don't understand either. ??? ??? ???
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Ah, I see you've already been there George!!
You'd have a job cut out for you on the distilling site I frequent. The moderators there ban you for not using expletives. And the fishing site moderators have to have a BS meter hooked up and a big shovel to deal with it. :)
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Newcomers, to this forum, should also bear in mind that comments made by some recent members
are because they are disgruntled that they have been banned from elsewhere for continually disrupting that forum.
No need to mention names.
G
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Did you know that blue is actually a reference to redheads with freckles? Probably Scots, or possibly Irish, to start with. I have a ginger beard, well had a ginger beard. Anyway.
"I'm Cory Ander. No your not, I am. I'm Cory Ander too. And Me. I'm Cory Ander. Let me down, these nails hurt and the sun burns my skin. He's not Cory Ander I am. Let me down."
Cory Ander is God. Hang on. He can't be because EC is.
If you are here Cory Ander, show yourself. :rofl :o
And Bruce is a good reference to Monty Python.
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I only see one disgruntled, bitter and mis-guided person in this thread ::)
Actually Mick, there's now two. Les/Bruce/CA is back (who looks nearly every day at this forum). Do you think he'll post his newer base with the evaporated milk?
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And how many times have you tried to register with the other forum to disrupt it (like several other members here...."community rejects Online"...lol) and how many other pseudonyms do you have Gav?
You know, given that you detest the other forum so much? :'(
Please don't complain when trolls and disruptive members (such as yourself and several other rejected members here) are removed from the other forum, they are simply not welcome there....I suggest they stay here (another hint, hint)..I think they will like it here ::)
By the way, every one is entitled to express their opinion on the other forum, but they simply are not entitled to act like a prat and be hell bent on offending and ridiculing other members. Get it? I guess not. ::)
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;D ;D LoL, One wonders why your still bothered what goes on at cR0
Chewytikka
Perhaps it is because I spent a great deal of time, effort, energy and passion helping to develop this forum (i.e. structure, format and content) and I have a passion for cooking BIR curries and a passion for helping other do the same (and not a passion for all the other the shite that some people on this forum seem to have such a passion for)? ???
What bemuses me is that others don't seem to see that (probably because they are thwarted by the small number of gobshites on this forum...and the gobshites know full well who they are...the current "moderator"...lol..being one of them)
PS: I have never heard of anyone in Australia being called "Blue" :o
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So is this like "Perfect Match"? I choose contestant #2. Bruce, kindly walk out around the screen please and reveal yourself.
If you are CA, welcome back, is all I can say as I never knew you before all this codswallop.
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No I'm Cory Ander
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Actually Mick, there's now two. Les/Bruce/CA is back
Actullay, Gav, that's at least 3 (being me), plus George, plus you, plus the other disgruntled members that have been banned from the other forum for disrupting it. So, if you're going to be a troll, get your facts straight! ::)
PS: Any members who wish to participate in a friendly and constructive forum are welcome to join us at bircurries.co.uk (provided you don't act like a prat and set out to deliberately antagonise other members).
Now let's see how "free, open and tolerant" this forum really is ::)
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Well done michael.t. But unless your name is Bruce, you can't be in the CA club, or is it the CAFCRO or the CROCAF or the CACROF. Plus I demand the right to have a baby, and from now on you can call me Roberta.
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Actually Mick, there's now two. Les/Bruce/CA is back
Actullay, Gav, that's at least 3 (being me), plus George, plus you, plus the other disgruntled members that have been banned from the other forum for disrupting it. So, if you're going to be troll, get your facts straight! ::)
PS: Any members who wish to participate in a friendly and constructive forum are welcome to join us at bircurries.co.uk.
Now let's see how "free, open and tolerant" this forum really is ::)
No gripe here with me mate. I think it's all a bit much actually.
I haven't joined up to the other site but I did in desperation pay my money to join the other one and still found my answer here. Doesn't mean I'm not prepared to be part of the other forum. I believe the bickering is a bit unnecessary really.
Froggy Morgan could always pee further than anyone else but his willy wasn't bigger.
You boys are up early to the schoolyard today. Friday afternoon here. Any fisticuffs behind the milk shed today?
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Well there's nothing like a good argument to drive forum page views up and keep the ol' ad revenue tumbling in. The real reason George is moderator?
How's that for vision?
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Actullay, Gav, that's at least 3 (being me), plus George, plus you, plus the other disgruntled members that have been banned from the other forum for disrupting it. So, if you're going to be troll, get your facts straight! ::)
PS: Any members who wish to participate in a friendly and constructive forum are welcome to join us at bircurries.co.uk.
Now let's see how "free, open and tolerant" this forum really is ::)
See, you are back. Just take a deep breath, bite your tongue, post some of your new recipes and join in. You know you want to because you look here nearly every day.
P.S. In reality, calling people (such as me) an internet troll is really a bit lame. If we met face to face would you wag your finger at me calling me a troll (I'd honestly laugh). I think not,...... get a life.
P.P.S. That was an opinion so I very much doubt you will agree with it.
P.P.P.S. (if there is one,....... Phil??) And reading your few previous posts, I guess you don't really like me which is a shame because in 52 years of life, you are a first, honestly (unless chuckles beat you to it)?
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And, just like your other antagonistic opinions, they are not worth the paper they are written on Gav. I'm sure you are actually a decent guy, just a little misdirected, disgruntled, bitter and twisted (just like some others, it seems).
What do you call your behaviour, if not trolling? ::)
And you claim that it is the first (and second, and third, and fourth....etc, etc) time that you have been banned "from anything in your life"?
I don't dislike you, at all, Gav. As I said above (and have repeatedly messaged you to that effect), I'm sure you are a decent guy and have much to offer... but it seems that you are otherwise currently misguided.
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And, just like your other antagonistic opinions, they are not worth the paper they are written on Gav. I'm sure you are actually a good guy, just a little misdirected, disgruntled, bitter and twisted (just like some others, it seems).
Don't you mean the screen they were typed on?
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Well there's nothing like a good argument to drive forum page views up and keep the ol' ad revenue tumbling in. The real reason George is moderator?
How's that for vision?
and there is undoubtedly far more truth in that than may meet the casual eye ;)
PS: And I am very glad to help increase the viewing (and revenue) numbers, as always, lol ;D
PPS: (if there is such a thing, Phil, as if anyone really cares! ::)) the other forum is (currently) TOTALLY free from revenue earning streams (i.e. no subs, no adverts, no cost to anyone - well, apart from the owner - at all).
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After 6 months, I'm now an expert. (I was once a drip but now under pressure). Look forward to my coming electronically transmitted manuscripts and moving picture presentations as soon as I have them converted from analogue to digital format, which will be presented in Latin and Ancient Persian with illustrations done by my 12 yr old son. They mainly feature boobs and penis drawings but there is no reason to not enjoy them anyway.
I nominate myself for the knob-head award. Seconders please?
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Actually Mick, there's now two. Les/Bruce/CA is back (who looks nearly every day at this forum).
Thanks Gav,
How the (moderated) hell did I get to be CA, What a (moderated) insult. >:( Wash your mouth out with soap young man
Les
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Post ANYTHING to do with curries, Les, and you might just about qualify! ::)
Still....waiting......(isn't there a "yawn" smilie on this forum???) ::)
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For anyone in any doubt as to the real identity of "Bruce" (rather a give-away in itself), a quick review of his posts (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=13471) should clarify the matter beyond any reasonable doubt.
** Phil.
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Do any of you guys actually know who each other is? or anybody else for that matter. This is so funny from an old newbie's perspective. I do wonder what others make of it all.
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There is no concealment, Phil (ultimate troll in denial), 'tis me! Please (if you care to consider Phil's advice) put it into perspective with all my posts and contributions (and, by the way, whilst you at it, please spare a minute to compare and contrast it to with some of the vocal "others" - such as Phil, George, Secret Santa, etc) ???
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Post ANYTHING to do with curries, Les, and you might just about qualify! ::)
Still....waiting......(isn't there a "yawn" smilie on this forum???) ::)
two words for you bruce , (moderated) Off, and grow a pair
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Yep, that just about sums up your best contributions to this forum, Les, very well done! ::)
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Newcomers, to this forum, should also bear in mind that comments made by some recent members are because they are disgruntled that they have been banned from elsewhere for continually disrupting that forum. No need to mention names.
You registered in 2010 and only have 8 posts. What's your real forum ID?
If you are genuine, and just woke up now, to make you're 8th post, I think you've got a real cheek and it shows that you only made one of your very rare posts to criticise me, rather than say anything about cooking a curry.
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Are you really that dense George???? :o
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I think you've got a real cheek and it shows that you only made one of your very rare posts to criticise me
"I'm a victim!", he cried, once too often! ::)
As if YOU have ever had anything (EVER!) to say about curries George! :o
Errrr.....nup!
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For anyone in any doubt as to the real identity of "Bruce" (rather a give-away in itself), a quick review of his posts (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=13471) should clarify the matter beyond any reasonable doubt.
** Phil.
IDK,
The way I read the last couple of hours is that Bruce has actually come out and said who he is. Hasn't he? or perhaps Bruce could be one of those guys who owns up to doing things that he actually didn't do at all.
I have to admit that I'm still somewhat confused but even more bewildered by this.
WTF guys? Put it to bed.
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Yep, that just about sums up your best contributions to this forum, Les ::)
That may be so, But I wasn't the one that got banned,
anyway enough is enough, I have better things to do with my life.
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anyway enough is enough, I have better things to do with my life.
But, seemingly, you don't, Les? Otherwise you really wouldn't do it, would you? Perhaps members should also spare a minute or two to consider your contributions to this forum (and Phil's, and George's, and Secret Santa's, etc, etc)?
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This back and forth bickering between the adversaries is achieving nothing and doing harm to both sites. Anybody reading this will just be in total amazement. I know I am. I'd much rather you commented on my efforts cooking RJ today.
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Are you really that dense George???? :o
It appears so......PMSL
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Are you really that dense George???? :o
It appears so......PMSL
Yup, it certainly seems so, God help you all! ???
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There are 95 people viewing this topic, better than TV :) :)
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Yes, sadly, a little like Big Brother, or such like....sigh ???
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There are 95 people viewing this topic, better than TV :) :)
Bricks in a wall mick.
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This back and forth bickering between the adversaries is achieving nothing
At least it's back and forth now.
For the last few months it's been all one way.
I can't blame CA for wanting to defend himself against a tirade of (moderated) thrown his way.
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Like a good curry fart I suppose. Better out than in. Especially for the naga brigade. (not personal, just referring to heat)
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Yes, thank you for recognising that, Aussie Mick, one-way traffic and gross distortions of the facts (from the "vocal few" for months...if not years... now) is not really a fair contest is it?
Mind you, I should feel flattered that I am still mentioned in correspondence; I'm sure most (if not all) of the "vocal few" wouldn't be ::)
PS: By the way, aren't you supposed to be me???? Or am I someone else??? Darned if I know! ::)
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I'm definitely me.........I think
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(moderated)! You're definitely me...aren't you???? :P
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Am I?
Please tell me who I am?............ ;D
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And obviously, you really did ask for this George.
Always good to think things the whole way through before proceeding to push the post button ::)
How true
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How true, indeed :-X
PS: But I think you are Chukitinabukit, no, hang on, Carolina Reaper, no, hang on, Cory Panda, no, hang on......all of them! I think you're anyone I disagree with!! ::)
PPS: And surely I'm me, aren't I? Or am I??? Now even I am getting totally confused! :o
What a joke, do this forum a favour and post some substance guys...(forget the antagonism, the traffic and revenue from it..it should all be about the curry)...
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Had to watch Guitar Gods and Masterpieces, led zep was on. What have I missed?
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The easy way to stop the CA hench men is to ban all Aussies ;D
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The easy way to stop the CA hench men is to ban all Aussies ;D
Gets my vote :)
Chrisnw
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So, two very "sensible" ::) suggestions from two of the several disgruntled members rejected from elsewhere (i.e. for being continually disruptive). However, there are several flaws in your proposal:
- CA is not Australian, he is English
- Neither are his "henchmen" Australian (whoever they may be?)
- Other members of this forum do, indeed, either reside in Australia or are Australian (and you advocate excluding them??)
Yep, nice suggestions, guys. You may now realise why you may be welcome as a member on this forum but not on the other ::)
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Its been read more than 1300 times but if there was a thread that should be totally scrapped this may be it
best, Rich
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But your esteemed "moderator" started it Rich (because he can't let things go)? And I believe many other (derailed and/or totally off topic) threads qualify for the same accolade.
Don't you like "free speech"? Don't you like it if someone offers a contrary view? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought this forum was strong on that ethic (opposed to other forums)?
Hell, this thread is not even posted in the right section of the forum ("suggestions")
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The bitterness from bruce just oozes from the screen doesn't it. Nice to know he's still hurting. ;D
(because he can't let things go)?
Now if that don't beat it all! :o ;D ;D
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Ahhh, good old Secret Satan, always the the pot calling the kettle black. But what else would you expect from him (check HIS contributions to this forum, why not?) ::)
Now if that don't beat it all! :o ;D ;D
And, to quote your good self, "don't you see the irony in your statement?" ::)
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Always had to have the last word didn't ya mate? Nothing changes.
Anyway what time is it where you are bruce, beer 'o' clock?
Not entering into any more more useless drivel with you. Don't you have a forum somewhere to dominate...uhm I mean moderate? ;)
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That's it, secret satan, keep it nice and personal, as always. But I am very pleased to hear that you will not be entering into any more of your useless drivel ;)
By the way, surely you must be up for challenging George for the "dummy" award (for every year that you have been on this forum)? No?
PS: please point me to your Madras recipe (you know, without lemon juice), I can't seem to find it?
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Always had to have the last word didn't ya mate? Nothing changes
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Not entering into any more more useless drivel with you
So I see... ::)
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OK, bored with this now, I have better and more important things to do (like sleep). Have fun bitchin' and demonising me behind my back and enjoy your mutual back scratching ;)
Oh, and happy curry cooking to the majority of sensible members amongst you 8)
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The bitterness from bruce just oozes from the screen doesn't it. Nice to know he's still hurting. ;D
And your bitterness seems ever present every time you appear.
Care to share any recipes/techniques SS?
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Wow ! Bruce is CA ! and in other news the world is round
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And your bitterness seems ever present every time you appear.
Care to share any recipes/techniques SS?
Bitterness? Nah, I leave that to psychotics like CA.
I'm just out for a laugh mate. ;)
BTW I managed to snap a pic of you and CA last time you were out together... ;D
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a9/Dumb_and_dumber_soundtrack_cover.jpg)
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SS...all we are saying.......................is give us a recipe............................all we are saying ..................is give us some techniques.
You now nowt about owt and you still bang on as if you know it all. Seen your type loads of times. Best ignored.....button has been re-clicked.
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Where is George anyway?
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Where is George anyway?
I'm here. I started this thread and it could have gone in various directions. One route might have been a semi-civilised debate about who has made the greatest contribution in 2013 and 2014. But no, most people seem more interested in a heated debate regarding the dummy award. Bruce/CA then popped up to give what amounts to a presentation in support of his claim for the award.
Actually, I've only needed to edit-out one word of his posts, so that bodes well, I think. I'd even go as far as welcoming Bruce/CA back. What do others think?
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I think, no offence intended, that you are talking (moderated), George.
In your original post, you included the Dummy award and nominated CA for two years. So it was yourself, my friend, who initiated this debate.
I wasn't really around here when CA was involved; and, to be honest, from this recent thread, he comes across as a bit of an arrogant guy. I was quite disappointed with his attitude. I noticed that George didn't get involved in that thread.
Personally, I don't care who joins or is banned from this forum. I will replay to those I like and ignore those I don't. No vendettas or grudges :)
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Jeez - what is it with you guys? It's not healthy - this place is like a psychiatric case study. I'm offski.
BCNU.
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. I'd even go as far as welcoming Bruce/CA back. What do others think?
I already did.
Noble ox, how is banning Aussies a sensible suggestion? I wasn't here when all this happened and couldn't care less about it. It's infantile behaviour and appalling for adults to go on in this fashion.
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What gets me is one of the banned members who was suggested for
the "pioneer of the year award" by ****** posted a picture of
another members wife and kids with the text...sorry I decided not to post the text.
(background)
The members on-line at the time kicked up a big stink and the picture and text
was remove after about 30 mins by the poster. The next day after some more
"arrogant self patter" and what seemed to me to be a challenge to the owner
of this site "go on ban me then" he was indeed no more.
Some long standing members seem to have forgotten this
shameful incident and I can't quite get my head around what award this guy
should be up for.
Cooking bread with a pan, was on You Tube long before his post anyway.
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Some long standing members seem to have forgotten this
shameful incident and I can't quite get my head around what award this guy
should be up.
You make a fair point and I admit I'd forgotten about that. On the other hand, I'm always keen to forgive, forget and move on.
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I'd even go as far as welcoming Bruce/CA back. What do others think?
I think that if you want to welcome anyone back, that is your indisputable and inalienable right, George. But I also think that if I were to wake up and discover that /I/ had proposed to welcome him back, I would be seeking an urgent review of my medication as soon as the surgery re-opens on Monday morning.
** Phil.
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I do seem to recall some posting of another member's family - perhaps someone could post details.
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it appears that this great forum could be going to the dogs...and the disruptive dogs know who they are...
no names mentioned...
maybe it is time for some moderation and close this thread before any irreversible harm is done to both potential members and current members who are totally cheesed off with the utter verbal diarrhoea spouted of late.
I have recommended this forum to many a friend and hopefully they can take the good aspects from here and disregard the bitter "fighting"
curry on people..and good night.....
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I do seem to recall some posting of another member's family - perhaps someone could post details.
Maybe a PM from someone who knows what happened would be better if your really interested. Old bones, sleeping dogs, etc etc. I can't see how reviving this would be at all helpful really, and I don't need to know the details. It's the old argument of the Media being able to replay things that have been the cause of legal action over the original publication. Which does the most damage?
Phil, as you are no doubt aware many newer members, myself included, weren't around when this all happened and are mostly a bit bewildered by the intensity of the apparent hatred. There must have been some ugly things posted for this to be such a deep wound. I have seen some examples posted recently but really I don't see the need for the ongoing emotional turmoil. I'm not trying to convince you or anybody else that your feelings are wrong. However, this whole thread is very sad really, and unfortunately it has drawn a big crowd of onlookers due to the human condition.
Bruce/CA if it is you, I suppose it is your decision to either stay or not, unless of course someone else makes this decision for you. Personally I have no objection and should you choose to stay and participate in the furthering of cooking, then all the good for it. After all it is what the site is about.
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Phil, as you are no doubt aware many newer members, myself included, weren't around when this all happened and are mostly a bit bewildered by the intensity of the apparent hatred. There must have been some ugly things posted for this to be such a deep wound. I have seen some examples posted recently but really I don't see the need for the ongoing emotional turmoil. I'm not trying to convince you or anybody else that your feelings are wrong. However, this whole thread is very sad really, and unfortunately it has drawn a big crowd of onlookers due to the human condition.
Forget what's happened in the past, Livo -- that is water under the bridge. Just read the posts from "Bruce" today, and ask yourself whether he appears to have anything useful to contribute to this forum, or whether his sole motivation for posting is to cause as much trouble as he possibly can here, whilst at the same time ensuring (by banning anyone who has the temerity to argue with him, or even to express a different point of view) that his own forum remains dispute-free (and therefore sterile, as a result).
** Phil.
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Phil, as you are no doubt aware many newer members, myself included, weren't around when this all happened and are mostly a bit bewildered by the intensity of the apparent hatred. There must have been some ugly things posted for this to be such a deep wound. I have seen some examples posted recently but really I don't see the need for the ongoing emotional turmoil. I'm not trying to convince you or anybody else that your feelings are wrong. However, this whole thread is very sad really, and unfortunately it has drawn a big crowd of onlookers due to the human condition.
Forget what's happened in the past, Livo -- that is water under the bridge. Just read the posts from "Bruce" today, and ask yourself whether he appears to have anything useful to contribute to this forum, or whether his sole motivation for posting is to cause as much trouble as he possibly can here, whilst at the same time ensuring (by banning anyone who has the temerity to argue with him, or even to express a different point of view) that his own forum remains dispute-free (and therefore sterile, as a result).
** Phil.
Hear hear.
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Phil,
for once we agree.
just read Bruceys posts, 25 in total, all utter **** (moderated by me)
must be easy to ban by IP address, even though if they are smart, can use a proxy
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it appears that this great forum could be going to the dogs...
I couldn't disagree more. The interest in this thread suggests the opposite and, in any event, it's only one thread with a particular theme and style of robust debate. If you don't like it, then don't tune in, like I don't read sports pages in newspapers. Concentrate on the huge choice of threads with recipe type themes.
You suggest it may be time for "some moderation and close this thread". I've made one or two minor edits in this thread, based on the rule for no bad language. It's not my approach to lock threads, like CA used to do, and probably still does elsewhere.
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Geo,
you obviously read only the parts that interested you.
what about the potential NEW members who viewed this thread in all its glory and thought....blow this, i ain't joining this pile of hit'n'miss
and also the current members who are fed up with logging in and continually seeing threads like this which devalue the whole ethos of the forum....
Razor...great posts, great attitude, very rarely seen now
Curryhell, same as above...
That is only 2 off the top of my head..
very soon the 2 will be 3, the 3 will be 4,,,etc, etc....
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What I can't understand is why livo did not get newcomer of the year.
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Can
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Just returned from a lovely curry
Who wants a drink ?
Gin and tonic for me
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bars closed
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...must be easy to ban by IP address...
+1
Can
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Hits / views = money.
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it will be confusing for new members, thinking the only moderator is banned from this site. ;D ::)
cheers Chewy
O just wishful thinking on their part ;) :D