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[Las-Cobas]

I see another AD poster has left due to the marxist Stasi clique on AD , Political correctness and the complete failure to understand the word "Joke" has stifled every bit of discussion.

Read the militants response to a simple Joke.

http://forum.anglophone-direct.com/viewtopic.php?t=7134
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[alex hampshire]

I saw this earlier and shook my head in disbelief. After his initial pathetic rant he admits that he didn't see it in the 'jokes section' and now blames it on a problem with the forum layout. I noted another post where he continued to argue with a TV professional and again refused to admit that he was wrong over some minor issue. This guy never seems to admit to a mistake. He makes himself look stupid and puts others off. Strange, but then he is from Norfolk.

For the avoidance of doubt that is a joke. For the politically correct amongst us, and/or those without a sense of humour, it's probably a racist joke. I suspect not a joke much appreciated by those from Norfolk, but it's meant as a joke nonetheless. And I'm never wrong!
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If you think that your life's boring then read this
http://alex-in-languedoc.blogspot.com

[peter]

This is ageist, sexist and racist.

I used to think it was a joke.

I still find it funny.



Please rant below.
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[Genghis Cohen]

May I propose that Peter creates Forumwatch, the antedote to Autumnwatch? Hours of fun watching them crazy cats (catalans).

Seriously though, we've just had one thread locked. And the subject matter was...............the AD Forum. I have a strong sense of deja-vu.

Genghis Cohen

[Las-Cobas]

The PC brigade on AD continue to hope for the multiculturial utopia that the rest of the UK has rejected. The bashing of " Jolly Bolly" and even uncorked Satiago both who were attempting to bring this item into prospective were ridiculed by the "Man from Norwich and the Buxton Peak.

Six pages and growing.
Even Perpignan on Line is covering the sinking.
Lifeboats to the ready
One lump of Ice or two Glug Glug Glug

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[hesfordj]

I must admit I'm finding it a lot of fun trying to decipher who is who on each forum. It's like an episode of Scooby Doo.

So here is the game, try and match up the following characters who have all appeared in the latest Soap Opera ....

Serge
Thumbelina
Paddy Frog
Jungle Jim
Ghengis Cohen
Las Cobas
Su Birikintisi
Jolly Bolly
Ginger Cat
Lewis Gunn
Khelia
Blueswoman


Have I missed anybody?
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Jonathan
www.domainetreloar.com

[serge]

Not guilty here .................


I have been off the AD forum for a week or two now!




.. that's an impressive list of educated people you have there though ......and might I just add that it's a pleasure to be included in with such a distinguished group of dignitaries .....
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[blackduff]

Jon
Now you need a different language. It's not the Languedoc but it's now used Languetroll.

Blackduff

[blackduff]

Since we're guessing trying to match the old and new names, I would give a chance that Paddy Frog is Las-Cobas. Can the real Paddy Frog stand up and show your face!

Remember that this is a fun guessing game.

Blackduff

[serge]

[Genghis Cohen]

And now Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the hesfordj smoke and mirrors show. Now you see 'em, now you don't! Get your conspiracy theories here, there's a new one along every minute.

Genghis Cohen

[peter]

[blackduff]

[serge]

[blackduff]

Serge
I'll split a fiver with the others at the wine bar during the Christmas Fair this weekend. You can find me there awaiting.

Blackduff

[Las-Cobas]

[hesfordj]

There certainly seems to be some grudges being played out here. Presumably from people who misbehaved on AD and got a slap wrist. Looks like they have resorted to using Peter's usually slander-free forum to launch a retaliation. Perhaps the perceived problem with AD is not the moderation but some of the members. Let's see where this jumping-ship leads. It didn't do Outie much good.
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[serge]

I can't speak for anyone else but I 'crossed over' to the LF because I had quite simply had enough of some on the people on the AD forum .........

I don't think it is right for you to come on here with what appears to be a specific agenda to 'wind up' ex AD forum members, it is akin to you chasing someone up the road shouting at them whilst they are walking away ..............it is not necessary and I hope everyone has the sense to avoid rising to it.
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.. any similarity between your reality and mine is probably coincidental .......

[opas]

Opas is opas..............
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[Genghis Cohen]

Am I to take it that Jonathan is trying to emulate Peter Mandelson and become the master of spin for the Crazy Cats?

Elsewhere on the net you can read some really candid stuff outlining what individuals think are the problems. Jonathan is trying to suggest that it is all down to one or two individuals. I think not. We used to have a forum dedicated to the needs of those of us that own property and/or live (and maybe work) in the PO. It is barely recognisable as such today.

I used to post there once upon a time. I got bored and disillusioned and threw in the towel. Have I jumped ship? No. I quit before it left port.

Oddly enough there are many former participants who wish it well. They just don't feel at home there any more. Instead of all the bickering why not do a bit of basic marketing. Define the target audience and give them what they want. If heads have to roll then so be it. Change the ambiance and we will probably return.

Genghis Cohen

[blackduff]

[hesfordj]

I'm no AD spin doctor. In fact if we look back we would see that I've been critical of the trivialisation and in-clubism that can afflict it.

Nor can anyone who looks at my joining date of TLF believe I've followed former AD members here with an agenda. I've been a contributing member of both since I moved to France.

I don't know why unpleasantness errupts on AD. I threw several ideas into the ring. If you want to read them go to the "Why" thread on AD.

What I will defend is that the AD moderator is not the cause of the perceived problems. There are some new members here who have been "moderated" on AD. I don't claim to know what goes on behind the scenes but I think it is cheap is to use Peter's forum to sling mud at the AD moderator(s) from a safe distance.

Time will tell whether these people remain valuable members of TLF once they have used their opportunity to get back at their old gang. One hopes they will.
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[Las-Cobas]

[blackduff]

[Genghis Cohen]

I don't know why unpleasantness erupts on AD Quote from hesfordj.

I think I do. There are three separate but interlinked causes. None of what follows is new. I'm simply restating it for the sake of painting a complete picture.

Like it or not external criticism identifies 3 or 4 individuals posting regularly in Crazy Cat land as having an attitude problem. Not like the infamous “outie” but just as corrosive in their own ways.

Things will always run more smoothly if those involved have shared values, a common passion and they are numerous. As the Crazy Cat forum is sponsored by PO Life it would seem reasonable to concentrate on those who have a genuine interest in, love of and attachment to, the department. The current reality is that most of the membership is inactive and the forum has become a very small stage with a dearth of actors.

Finally, the modus operandi of the moderator.

I use a pseudonym because I don't feel totally comfortable in the ex-pat forum scene. Using different pseudonyms means that one does not carry baggage when changing platform. Sometimes a fresh start helps the mental processes. I am actively involved in only one other forum. It has a calm and non-threatening ambiance, a worldwide membership and is aimed at a group of people with a common bond. There I post under my real name as do many others.

Is it not ironic that we can have a balanced and level headed discussion here whereas the same would be near impossible in Crazy Cat land?

Genghis Cohen

[catalanglais]

[hesfordj]

That's a good bit of detective work.

Perhaps too good.

Is Catalanglais Puddles too?

I now know exactly who Las Cobas is. Too many give-aways

Jungle Jim, Genghis Cohen (great name), Lewis Gunn, Jolly Bolly all have something in common but I'm only 100% sure about 2 of them.

Opas is Opas. Her partner has been Outie, l'Outcast, Fred, Lord Haw Haw, Shoppie but is always really obvious.

As we know, 66to11 is Roger O. Who I assume is one of Genghis' gang of four. I'm not sure of the other three but I think the Canary is one. Perhaps she who was named High Priestess and the one in Chavland? (None of this is meant to offend)

Ginger Cat is eluding me.

I hope Thumbers will resurface. She was a credit to any forum.

Serge is of course Serge and he still wants to talk about English football with people in another country. I would have thought by now he had figured out that the sport down here is Rugby - not that silly game for pretty boys who failed to get jobs as a real actors. Le monde n'est pas rond, il est oval!

Any bets for Saturdays game? Can France stop the ABs once again?
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[peter]

Just so people know, hesfordj masquerades as Santiago in the other place I don't want people to talk about !

Peter
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[serge]

I know what you mean Peter .........................




.. perhaps if the AD mob are all going to be on here whinging and complaining, it might be safe to nip back on there for a bit of peace .............


.. just kidding, they are starting to get a bit tiresome though don't you think? .................. but very entertaining
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[Genghis Cohen]

What follows is true. You could not make it up.

Last night I was invited to a bash in Perpignan. Went as the guest of a French friend, He knew there would be another Brit there and made the introductions. Got chatting, usual small talk. I thought I was a bit of an old timer but this guy had been here since the 70's. It's a small world. Another guy emerged from the throng. “You speak English?”

So there we were , three Brits in a room full of French speakers. All living around Perpignan and never met before. One comment was very interesting. The first guy said that he hardly ever came across other Brits. They don't participate in any of the groups that he has joined, and his wife finds the same. I mentioned AD casually. Our third man, a real Cor Blimey Cockney, laughed. “I know about them, they're all Upminster!” We looked puzzled. “You know” he continued “Beyond Barking!”

It's the way you tell 'em.

Genghis Cohen

[james-g]

[hesfordj]

I get the impression my defence of VH on AD is pointless here. Ah well, despite what some people think, I believe he has done a decent job in a tricky situation. He is not the administrator and that is significant.

James-g. I don't know exactly what went on on AD but you have 3 posts to your name and only 1 visible now. The one that remains seems argumentative and out of character for you, even though I may sympathise. When all this is going on here, can you not understand the suspicion?

I like both fora. They have different styles. I suppose AD is like the kitchen at a party - a tight little space with some pretty loud guests.

TLF is more like a garden party. You can rant all you like but half the people can't hear you anyway.

As I said, I hope the exiles will find what they were looking for here. If not there is always Brits around Beziers. Does that still exist?

[james-g]

I noticed the bit about the 3 posts too, but I have no recollection of posting anything there before, so I do not know what happened there. You are right that I am not usually a stirrer, but someone in that topic really annoyed me with his high handed and arrogant posts. I have never come across him before and hope not to do so again.
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[serge]

[hesfordj]

Yes. I hope so.
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[Las-Cobas]

[66to11]

Good heavens - with the number of people on both forums (myself on AD as Roger O, a "founding member") getting all in a tizzy about "microcosms", what chances for Copenhagen, the Middle East peace process and other really serious matters concerning our planet?? We are all (well, mostly) Brits and we can't even get on together without all this acrimony?

See my latest post above about the US/UK relationship!
http://the-languedoc-page.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4254
That is really a watershed for consideration by all Brits.
Do they or don't they want 'in'??

[Las-Cobas]

"Roger O" You are still posting spoilers at your age! Start a new post.
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Gremlin

[serge]

[Genghis Cohen]

"Roger O" You are still posting spoilers at your age! Start a new post.

Amen to that!

Genghis Cohen

[66to11]

[66to11]

[serge]

Gentlemen,

Whatever your thoughts are about the AD forum could you please put them to one side, Kate is not well and all this is can't be helping ....... let's give it a rest


Wishing you a speedy recovery Kate.
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[alex hampshire]

[peter]

Well said Serge.

Kate takes these things very personally.

Over the years she has distanced herself from the forum, and doesn't deserve the present criticism.

Peter
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[Las-Cobas]

I am sorry also to hear Kate is ill But none of the threads have ever criticised her only the Owl and his Clique.
Get Well Kate.
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Gremlin

[Las-Cobas]

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I think its wrong that Oliver should cry Wolf and imply that its because of posts being critical to AD, this was a long standing intervention.
I see that the Owl has locked the AD post to prevent discussion, like Nulabour, must be a Scots thing to do to prevent dissent.

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Gremlin

[peter]

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[marge simpson]

I think you all qualify for this forum, more up your street.

http://www.grumpyoldgitsinfrance.com

[Las-Cobas]

Marge do you have an Identity problem? Why are you are using a picture of my hero Bart ??? not his blue rinsed mother. come clean Are you Marg or a trolll.


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Gremlin

[marge simpson]

Hello Las-Cobas, I couldn't find a picture of Marge Simpson, so used my son instead, maybe you could oblige.

[opas]

Hesfordj wrote

Opas is Opas. Her partner has been Outie, l'Outcast


Partner
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[Kate]

This is my only reply on either forum and I will add no more, nor will I come back and read this one. I have just two comments to make.

1.

[tanton]

How pathetic to hide behind aliases whilst you back-stab Kate. Grow up, for pity's sake.

[serge]

Is that your real name 'tanton'?



... just wondered like ......................


People use pseudonyms for a variety of reasons, in my case security, I have a second home in the PO which is empty from time to time and if I used my real name and location then it wouldn't be rocket science for a thief (you don'thave to be a member to view any of the local forums) to find out where the house was ............. and the rest should be obvious.
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[Las-Cobas]

[peter]

Can we lay off Kate.

I understand she has no shortage of advice !

Peter
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