When blogs go too far

[Fenella]

There have been quite a few blogs around lately which talk about certain members of certain forums. Some of these are quite amusing, even if they're a bit insulting. I've been mentioned on some of them in a way that's not particularly flattering, but I do have a sense of humour and there's been nothing outrageous.

Sadly, some of the people who are writing on these blogs go way too far. They talk about someone's private life, they post personal details, and they say the most disgusting immoral things. How far is too far in your opinion? I think it's OK to poke fun at someone but it's not OK to make blatantly disgusting and untrue comments which could really upset someone .

[Dongle]

There are millions of blogs out there and you get all sorts, including people who use them to settle personal scores. Often they are meaningless and of no interest to anyone except people with personal knowledge of what is being referred to.

The trouble is that it is very difficult to police the internet, for jurisdictional and other reasons, and the law is largely ineffective and way behind. I have no idea what blogs you are reading Fenella but my advice is to stop reading stuff if they are upsetting you. Ignorance is bliss :)

[Gemo52]

I haven’t seen any recent blogs so I can’t really comment.

The necessity to fling e-knives at other forum members has passed me by. I don’t know if that is because there is something lacking in me or my life.

[Gemo52]

There are millions of blogs out there and you get all sorts, including people who use them to settle personal scores. Often they are meaningless and of no interest to anyone except people with personal knowledge of what is being referred to.

The trouble is that it is very difficult to police the internet, for jurisdictional and other reasons, and the law is largely ineffective and way behind. I have no idea what blogs you are reading Fenella but my advice is to stop reading stuff if they are upsetting you. Ignorance is bliss :)

I’m very ignorant. :D :o

[Fenella]

There are millions of blogs out there and you get all sorts, including people who use them to settle personal scores. Often they are meaningless and of no interest to anyone except people with personal knowledge of what is being referred to.

The trouble is that it is very difficult to police the internet, for jurisdictional and other reasons, and the law is largely ineffective and way behind. I have no idea what blogs you are reading Fenella but my advice is to stop reading stuff if they are upsetting you. Ignorance is bliss :)

It's not really my style to stop reading things which upset me Dongle, it's more my style to point out that they're wrong and immoral.

Most of these blogs are on Google Blogger, who take absolutely no responsibility for the content at all. They won't even remove libellous comments without a court order, and I think it's time that they were told they can't escape responsibility for what people use blogger for. Isn't it time there was some Government control over the internet? I can foresee a rise in libel cases because people are allowed to say what they want and nobody can stop them it seems.

[Fenella]

I’m very ignorant. :D :o

Well I'll tell you now that one of your friends is posting stuff on a blog which is totally out of order.

[Dongle]

It's not really my style to stop reading things which upset me Dongle, it's more my style to point out that they're wrong and immoral.

Most of these blogs are on Google Blogger, who take absolutely no responsibility for the content at all. They won't even remove libellous comments without a court order, and I think it's time that they were told they can't escape responsibility for what people use blogger for. Isn't it time there was some Government control over the internet? I can foresee a rise in libel cases because people are allowed to say what they want and nobody can stop them it seems.
I can only suggest that you speak or write to your MP. :)

[Dongle]

I’m very ignorant. :D :o
You must be very blissful :)

[Jobless Oddball]

There have been quite a few blogs around lately which talk about certain members of certain forums. Some of these are quite amusing, even if they're a bit insulting. I've been mentioned on some of them in a way that's not particularly flattering, but I do have a sense of humour and there's been nothing outrageous.

Sadly, some of the people who are writing on these blogs go way too far. They talk about someone's private life, they post personal details, and they say the most disgusting immoral things. How far is too far in your opinion? I think it's OK to poke fun at someone but it's not OK to make blatantly disgusting and untrue comments which could really upset someone .

Link please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fenella]

Link please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I think you had a link to one of them sent to you this morning via PM JO. ;)

[Gemo52]

Well I'll tell you now that one of your friends is posting stuff on a blog which is totally out of order.

The only place were I have any control over what is posted is here.

[Fenella]

The only place were I have any control over what is posted is here.


Doesn't it bother you though that a friend is yours is posting really horrible stuff? Don't you have an opinion about that? If a friend of mine went too far I'd tell them, but maybe that's just me.

[Gemo52]

You must be very blissful :)

I try to be. :)

[Peccant]

Completely unnacceptable in my view.

[Gemo52]

Doesn't it bother you though that a friend is yours is posting really horrible stuff? Don't you have an opinion about that? If a friend of mine went too far I'd tell them, but maybe that's just me.

If I knew who the friend was I might be able to comment but I’ve been away for a week and haven’t caught up with what has been going on.

I’m well past the stage of expecting anybody to take any notice of what I think.

[Fenella]

If I knew who the friend was I might be able to comment but I’ve been away for a week and haven’t caught up with what has been going on.

I’m well past the stage of expecting anybody to take any notice of what I think.


OK, I'll be more specific. I'm not sure if this post will be against the rules here so feel free to let me know if it is.

The first blog I'm referring to is one written by Dayus. It's very well written, and the subject matter is other forums and particular members of those forums. It was relatively harmless at first - insulting of course but that's to be expected. A couple of days ago he went too far and posted something very malicious, and, as far as I can see, totally unprovoked.

The second one is the infamous Bitchfest Blog. A lot was said about that at the time, so I won't go over that again. However, that blog has been dormant since February until recently when the author made two more entries on it. The first entry included someone's real name and details and accused them of being some sort of sexual pervert. The second entry consisted of a real photograph of someone with the words "kiddie fiddler" as the heading.

Then there was a blog by the "Phantom Blogger". This blog has since been pulled but it was aimed at various members of various forums. It was largely very entertaining and amusing, but some of it was a bit vicious and some sensitive people did take umbrage.

In all of these cases the blogs went too far. What motivates these people to do this? I can see why they start blogs - to entertain other people, but why do they go too far and stop being amusing and become vicious?

[Peccant]

Because they get off on it Fen? They like to cause mayhem? Dunno. This is why the main forum I post on is private; so that people can't get hold of our personal information and use it in this way. There are some very unscrupulous people out there who wouldn't think twice.
If you put your information out in the public domain, expect that to be taken advantage of. Sad but true.

[Fenella]

Because they get off on it Fen? They like to cause mayhem? Dunno. This is why the main forum I post on is private; so that people can't get hold of our personal information and use it in this way. There are some very unscrupulous people out there who wouldn't think twice.
If you put your information out in the public domain, expect that to be taken advantage of. Sad but true.

Well that will protect you to some extent. However, most private forums have moles who will pass on info they see in a private forum. Also, even if you post stuff in private it only needs one disgruntled member to post it elsewhere in revenge. It also won't stop people saying spiteful things about you using your user name, whether they actually know anything about you personally or not.

[Peccant]

You sound as though you are speaking from experience there.

[Fenella]

You sound as though you are speaking from experience there.


No I'm not, it's just what I have observed, and also because I think it makes sense. I think people are too trusting in private forums and that's a mistake.

[Peccant]

I personally don't give personal information out, even in a private forum. On AGs for example, there are areas for posters who have known each other longer where we can see each other's picture. But you have to be pretty trustworthy to get in. I have given my email to Knickers and we MSN each other. She knows my real name. I think there is possibly two other users on that site who know my real (first) name, and none that have my email address. You're assuming that in private forums everyone knows everything about everyone else. That doesn't necessarily happen.
I think the problem most people have with private forums is that they are being excluded. Insecure people might see that as rejection perhaps.

[Fenella]

I personally don't give personal information out, even in a private forum. On AGs for example, there are areas for posters who have known each other longer where we can see each other's picture. But you have to be pretty trustworthy to get in. I have given my email to Knickers and we MSN each other. She knows my real name. I think there is possibly two other users on that site who know my real (first) name, and none that have my email address. You're assuming that in private forums everyone knows everything about everyone else. That doesn't necessarily happen.
I think the problem most people have with private forums is that they are being excluded. Insecure people might see that as rejection perhaps.


I don't really know what goes on in them because I don't join them generally. I'm just saying that people should be wary of giving away info just because they think it will be secure. If people talk about personal experiences they should be aware that anyone could be leaking it elsewhere.

[Gemo52]

I personally don't give personal information out, even in a private forum. On AGs for example, there are areas for posters who have known each other longer where we can see each other's picture. But you have to be pretty trustworthy to get in. I have given my email to Knickers and we MSN each other. She knows my real name. I think there is possibly two other users on that site who know my real (first) name, and none that have my email address. You're assuming that in private forums everyone knows everything about everyone else. That doesn't necessarily happen.
I think the problem most people have with private forums is that they are being excluded. Insecure people might see that as rejection perhaps.

I don’t give out any personal information at all but my mate is totally open about everything and just publishes things without thinking about it. It never occurred to him that doing so could affect me.

[Jobless Oddball]

I'll tell anyone my name & address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I would even include a pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gemo52]

I'll tell anyone my name & address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I would even include a pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Let’s see then, JO. I’m intrigued. :D

[Fenella]

I'll tell anyone my name & address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I would even include a pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, come on JO, tell us. You could invite us round for a cup of tea - except for Gemo, she doesn't drink tea so she can have a bottle of wine instead. :D

[Jobless Oddball]

Let’s see then, JO. I’m intrigued. :D

And where are your manners???????????????????????????

If you're going to ask for a pic you could have at least said PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[Gemo52]

And where are your manners???????????????????????????

If you're going to ask for a pic you could have at least said PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)


Please can I see a picture of you. :D

[Frank Bitcher]

There have been quite a few blogs around lately which talk about certain members of certain forums. Some of these are quite amusing, even if they're a bit insulting. I've been mentioned on some of them in a way that's not particularly flattering, but I do have a sense of humour and there's been nothing outrageous.

Sadly, some of the people who are writing on these blogs go way too far. They talk about someone's private life, they post personal details, and they say the most disgusting immoral things. How far is too far in your opinion? I think it's OK to poke fun at someone but it's not OK to make blatantly disgusting and untrue comments which could really upset someone .

I think you should write a blog all about this. :D

[Frank Bitcher]

OK, I'll be more specific. I'm not sure if this post will be against the rules here so feel free to let me know if it is.

The first blog I'm referring to is one written by Dayus. It's very well written, and the subject matter is other forums and particular members of those forums. It was relatively harmless at first - insulting of course but that's to be expected. A couple of days ago he went too far and posted something very malicious, and, as far as I can see, totally unprovoked.


What was the malicious thing posted?

[Fenella]

What was the malicious thing posted?

Nothing whatsoever. And it was provoked. The simple fact of that person being on this planet is provocation enough. ;)

[Jobless Oddball]

Please can I see a picture of you. :D


Check your inbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gemo52]

Check your inbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that really you????????????????????:eek:

[Jobless Oddball]

Is that really you????????????????????:eek:

Yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please don't pass it around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fenella]

Yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please don't pass it around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gemo wouldn't do that! :eek:







Psssst, Gemo, the cheque for a copy of the pic is in the post- I think it was £5 we agreed on wasn't it? :D

[Gemo52]

Yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please don't pass it around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course I won’t. :)

[papa]

Of course I won’t. :)

I just checked my inbox and Gemo sent me Goatse or :eek: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gemo52]

Gemo wouldn't do that! :eek:







Psssst, Gemo, the cheque for a copy of the pic is in the post- I think it was £5 we agreed on wasn't it? :D

I couldn’t possibly pass on confidential information.


Impressive, don’tcha think.

[Fenella]

I couldn’t possibly pass on confidential information.


Impressive, don’tcha think.

I know you wouldn't.



Worth every penny.

[Jobless Oddball]

I just checked my inbox and Gemo sent me Goatse or :eek: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You should really check your voicemail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D:D

[Jobless Oddball]

Gemo wouldn't do that! :eek:







Psssst, Gemo, the cheque for a copy of the pic is in the post- I think it was £5 we agreed on wasn't it? :D

A Fiver?????????????????????????????????????????
























I'll send my photo out with my address on it for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jobless Oddball]

I couldn’t possibly pass on confidential information.


Impressive, don’tcha think.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww shucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[papa]

You should really check your voicemail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D:D

I did, were you the one with the high camp voice asking for blowjobs????????????????????

[Adam]

I did, were you the one with the high camp voice asking for blowjobs????????????????????

Sorry, that was me. Feel free to delete :D

[Jobless Oddball]

I did, were you the one with the high camp voice asking for blowjobs????????????????????

You give out blowjobs now?????????????????????????:eek:

[papa]

You give out blowjobs now?????????????????????????:eek:

Me? Giving something away? For free?????????????????????????

[Fenella]

I did, were you the one with the high camp voice asking for blowjobs????????????????????

Are you sure that wasn't your stalker? :eek:

[Jobless Oddball]

Me? Giving something away? For free?????????????????????????

Who said anything about your blowjob giveaway being free???????????????????????????????

[papa]

Who said anything about your blowjob giveaway being free???????????????????????????????

You offering to pay?????????????????????

[Jobless Oddball]

You offering to pay?????????????????????

you aint pretty enough to charge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[papa]

Only if you do what you did last time and swallow the lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A bit more than last time then, and I ain't dressing up either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jobless Oddball]

A bit more than last time then, and I ain't dressing up either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you manage to get those thai beads out of your arse last time??????????????????????????????

[papa]

Did you manage to get those thai beads out of your arse last time??????????????????????????????

Do you miss 'em??????????????????

[Frank Bitcher]

Nothing whatsoever. And it was provoked. The simple fact of that person being on this planet is provocation enough. ;)

So it's okay when you've fallen out with that person? And you don't feel the need to question your friends about it if they say such thing now?

You say it was provoked, how have things changed? How was it provoked now when it wasn't before?

[Fenella]

So it's okay when you've fallen out with that person? And you don't feel the need to question your friends about it if they say such thing now?

You say it was provoked, how have things changed? How was it provoked now when it wasn't before?

Until the other night I cared what people said on forums or blogs. I even cared when it was about someone I didn't particularly like if it was very malicious. I thought there was a line which shouldn't be crossed, and I always said so.

Something changed though when I was blatantly hassled the other night and nobody said a word about it, or even worse, they joined in. That's what's changed. Whether it'll stay that way I don't know, I just know that I'm tired of people saying what they like about me and nobody saying a word, so if anyone else gets it in the neck now they can look after themselves. Later on some people did care enough to let me know in private how disgusting they thought it was, and I appreciate them doing that.

Actually, I hope that does change again because I don't really want to become hard-faced like so many people are on forums, but for the moment I really don't care what anyone says about those people who are hellbent on ganging up on others with their cronies and coming out with as many lies as they can think of. I don't know what I'll do next time I see anyone doing that - maybe I'll care, maybe I won't, I'll have to see.

OK?

[Peccant]

{{Fenella}}

Did I do that right? :)

[Fenella]

{{Fenella}}

Did I do that right? :)


I don't usually do this but

(((((((((((((((((Peccant))))))))))))))))) :D

It was a very fair question from Frank because I have done a complete u-turn since the start of the thread. I hope my reply satisfies him. ;)

[Gemo52]

(((((((((Fenella))))))))))

I don’t post on the same places where you post so I can’t stick up for you.

[papa]

I don't usually do this but

(((((((((((((((((Peccant))))))))))))))))) :D

It was a very fair question from Frank because I have done a complete u-turn since the start of the thread. I hope my reply satisfies him. ;)

The lady's not for turning!

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[Jobless Oddball]

Do you miss 'em??????????????????

Yes, I miss them being up your anus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[papa]

Yes, I miss them being up your anus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll make sure I don't clean 'em when I return 'em to you then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[Jobless Oddball]

I'll make sure I don't clean 'em when I return 'em to you then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

You usually lick it clean for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[papa]

You usually lick it clean for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want to leave you with something to remind you of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jobless Oddball]

I want to leave you with something to remind you of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And shit sums it up quite nicely, don't you think????????????????????????????????

[papa]

And shit sums it up quite nicely, don't you think????????????????????????????????

I think of it more as an aroma of love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[Jobless Oddball]

I think of it more as an aroma of love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

Our relationship is only 5 minutes old and you're already mentioning love?????????????????????????????

I bet you're one of those blokes that say it on a second date??????????????????????????:D:D:D:D:D

What's that???????????????????????

You've never been on a second date????????????????????????

[Adam]

Our relationship is only 5 minutes old and you're already mentioning love?????????????????????????????

I bet you're one of those blokes that say it on a second date??????????????????????????:D:D:D:D:D

What's that???????????????????????

You've never been on a second date????????????????????????

Or a first :p

[papa]

Our relationship is only 5 minutes old and you're already mentioning love?????????????????????????????

I bet you're one of those blokes that say it on a second date??????????????????????????:D:D:D:D:D

What's that???????????????????????

You've never been on a second date????????????????????????

Fickle, you have such a short memory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aibel]

Heheheheheh this post is rather amusing.