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  1. Upsydaisy

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    Oh no!!!! Why have I been brought into it!!


    I'm so sorry if I have upset/ offended anyone. I was only posting a few 'images ' in good natured fun as I had kindly be helped and shown how to by a friendly forum member. I was envious of all the lovely images being shared on New Years Eve!......that's all it was. I am absolutely hopeless on the computer so was thrilled to be shown a new skill.

    Please clear this up ......is it bad to post such images to convey good wishes on certain occasions, or to raise a smile or two on this forum????
    Sorry if I have instigated anything.
     
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      Happy New Year to you too :) All's good here thank you.
       
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        Good afternoon @Upsydaisy my dear friend the answer to your most pertinent question is a resounding NO it is not bad to post such images to convey good wishes on certain occasions,or to raise a smile or two on this friendly Forum and that is official ;)and you definitely haven't instigated anything :winkowl::sparrow:
         
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          She has left on her own accord due to being trolled she can return at anytime.
           
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            And what about our lovely M :) i think M is back but had a bad experience :biggrin:
             
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              Anyhow ive said what ive had to say thats it from me now, let admins make a decision lets hope these nice people return trolling and bulling stops and the forum returns back to its name Friendly.
               
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                Phew!!.....I'll come out of hiding now!:sofa:
                 
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                  Its alright for you @Upsydaisy there's nowhere to hide when your a member of the Admin team, we will have to get a bigger sofa :sofa::recliner:
                   
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                    Good idea ....the New Years sales are still on........so I believe!. If not I'll budge up a bit @wiseowl ;)
                     
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                      @wiseowl Can Gail please be allowed to return to GC ?
                       
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                        Kazaa ,I just noticed your signature.

                        Words of wisdom indeed.
                        :hapflowers2:.
                         
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                          You haven't upset me Upsydaisy smileys daft cartoons posts shouldn't upset anyone if they do don't use the report button put them on the ignore list and that's it everyone is happy :dbgrtmb::hapfeet::hapydancsmil::yahoo::biggrin:
                           
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                            Good afternoon @kazzawazza my apologies but I cannot answer your question,as a decision was made when a consensus was discussed at length by all members of the ADMIN TEAM which was unanimous in its decision ,but this thread and all its posts have been duly noted:smile:
                             
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                              Ladies and gentlemen, as you will have seen there has been much discussion on this thread, and there has been equal and more discussion in the GC office.

                              As an Admin team, we pride ourselves in being fair, to the point that we will often attempt to ‘nudge’ people rather than heading straight for the rule book.

                              Whilst we cannot, and will not, discuss the actions that we have to take as Administrators for reasons of confidentiality, for the sake of absolute clarity I will make the following things clear:

                              1. Whenever we have to make any form of decision as an Admin team, it is done so on the basis of a consensus of three; in other words, a minimum of three of us must agree what the course of action is, and how that decision is carried out. No single member of the team works on their own.
                              2. Whilst we do not like referring to the rules unless we have to, they are there and they are there for a reason. This particular case has involved breaches of several rules, and whilst it is understood that rules are a bit like those terms and conditions we all hate, the fact remains rules have been breached and we have had no option but to step in.

                              Without being overly specific, I would refer to the following rules:

                              10. NO FLAMING OR AD HOMINEM ATTACKS:: No member is allowed to make personal attacks on any other member or of the Admin Team. Criticise ideas, not people. Personal attacks are defined as Personal, Racial, Ethnic, and/or Gender based insults, slurs, or derisive comments. This includes spite reporting or other similar forms of harassment via private messages or anything similar.

                              12. PEACE AND HARMONY OF THE BOARD will not be disrupted. Definition of this will be determined on a case by case basis by the Admin staff. This also includes issues that tend to be inflammatory to other members such as cats, foxes, 'vermin' and means of deterring, disposing of same. Posts or threads referring to inhumane or other objectionable means of dealing with any pets or wildlife will be summarily dealt with by the Admin Team and may incur penalties to the poster.

                              15. NO DISCUSSION OF ADMIN ACTIONS: Do not discuss staff actions publicly. If you are reported, do not discuss it in public forums. Do not discourage other members from using the report system. Do not contact the Admin Team as they will not discuss any such actions with any member nor will they reply to such a PM. Such PMs will be regarded as a further breach of the rules.

                              16. NO BYPASSING BANS: bypassing a ban and/or creating another account (or sock) will result in both accounts immediately being permanently banned. Invoking another member to post a message on their behalf will also deemed to be bypassing the ban. Additionally the messenger will be given an official warning.

                              I would ask all members to remember that it is very easy to sit and make your mind up that something unfair or unjust has happened based on the very small amount of information that you have; indeed, it may even be based on something that someone has told you directly. However, bear in mind that you almost certainly do not have the full story, and therefore are not in a position to turn yourself into a keyboard warrior on someone else’s behalf. Please also remember that the Admin team are not paid members of staff, nor are we pub buddies – we are volunteers who are based all over the country, and work remotely, so any thought that we are sitting in an office, planning on who to gang-up on next is simply not true.

                              Life here folks is as simple as you want it to be – play by the rules, play nicely and everyone gets along just fine – if you don’t like that, then find another forum.
                               
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