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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

I've been browsing the forums a while now and it seems to be a recurring theme. Now don't get me wrong I know a lot of the forum regulars are really nice people ( even the ones I'm referring too) however it still happens all too regular...

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh dear you mentioned the c word

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm on the wagon! Have been for nearly a year......will that be when the band starts?

xxx

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"I'm on the wagon! Have been for nearly a year......will that be when the band starts?

xxx"
maybe

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Oh dear you mentioned the c word

Mate I'm not worried, like I said in the original post I hope people bring their worst to illustrate my point

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm on the wagon! Have been for nearly a year......will that be when the band starts?

xxx maybe

"
Oh good. I hope they play some gnr.

xxx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

its got f*** all to do with bandwagons or cliques...

if I don't agree with something, either on here or in real life I will say so..

no point agreeing with someone just because you may have a verification off them as that just makes you hypocrite in my opinion

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No bandwagons just ballloons

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By *ohohoWoman over a year ago

Up North

I have been on and off this forum for years now. Faces come and go. in reality it's only one persons opinion. You don't need to agree or disagree. Some have a lot of anger to get out and maybe this is their way of venting. Either way you learn to ignore. It all be different posters next year.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Oh dear you mentioned the c word

I couldnt find any mention of cunt in the thread

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If I have an opinion or something to say then I say it. Both on here and in real life.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

Provide examples of what you're referring to please op - not in the form of naming and shaming though, so not quotes etc

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By *ohohoWoman over a year ago

Up North

But in the majority I have found it quite light hearted.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

How is disagreeing with someone jumping on a bandwagon? If I disagree with you on a forum post it's because I disagree with what you said, not because other people have disagreed with you.

And yes, I'd disagree with someone making an asinine statement in real life too, because I don't do simpering agreement with everything.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Provide examples of what you're referring to please op - not in the form of naming and shaming though, so not quotes etc"

Ok, so say someone says they love bareback or something daft like that, you watch the amount of people who throw their two penneth in. I don't do naming and shaming, merely working a debate and looking for the occasional bite

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Have i missed something? It was just my observation.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"How is disagreeing with someone jumping on a bandwagon? If I disagree with you on a forum post it's because I disagree with what you said, not because other people have disagreed with you.

And yes, I'd disagree with someone making an asinine statement in real life too, because I don't do simpering agreement with everything. "

Who mentioned anything about disagreeing? I certainly didn't? All I said was people in the forum love a bandwagon

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Social experiment = making a stupid statement that people will disagree with, then when they disagree (because it was stupid) then you get to hold this up as evidence of the clique?

Ok, I understand.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"How is disagreeing with someone jumping on a bandwagon? If I disagree with you on a forum post it's because I disagree with what you said, not because other people have disagreed with you.

And yes, I'd disagree with someone making an asinine statement in real life too, because I don't do simpering agreement with everything.

Who mentioned anything about disagreeing? I certainly didn't? All I said was people in the forum love a bandwagon

"Say something they don't agree with and you'll know about it". That sounds rather like disagreement to me.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

ha, really?

You think that people, can't express their own thoughts and opinions, when they feel inclined to do so?

I'll do it, when & wherever I want to, and however I choose to. I don't need a bandwagon or a marching band with support, to endorse or encouragement.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Have i missed something? It was just my observation.

Indeed my apologies, perhaps I misread. Although the undertone may have been misconstrued. Also how would someone keep off the thread if they were the OP? Invariably most of the bandwagon action comes when a OP posts something the collective don't like

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"How is disagreeing with someone jumping on a bandwagon? If I disagree with you on a forum post it's because I disagree with what you said, not because other people have disagreed with you.

And yes, I'd disagree with someone making an asinine statement in real life too, because I don't do simpering agreement with everything.

Who mentioned anything about disagreeing? I certainly didn't? All I said was people in the forum love a bandwagon

"Say something they don't agree with and you'll know about it". That sounds rather like disagreement to me. "

I agree

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Social experiment = making a stupid statement that people will disagree with, then when they disagree (because it was stupid) then you get to hold this up as evidence of the clique?

Ok, I understand."

Bored , needed entertainment and it's gracefully been provided. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Social experiment = making a stupid statement that people will disagree with, then when they disagree (because it was stupid) then you get to hold this up as evidence of the clique?

Ok, I understand.

Bored , needed entertainment and it's gracefully been provided. Thanks

You're welcome.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Some people only seem to post on threads where they can have a dig at the OP-usually a male one-to get across how much they despise what they are posting about, or to let everyone know how great they are.

So it seems, anyway.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Have i missed something? It was just my observation.

I said other posters should maybe stay off threads started by someone they KNOW they don't like or whose opinions irritate them.

Not sure what's wrong with that or how that be misconstrued really?

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

Also it's worth pointing out that, for the observant of you I've been looking for people to bite. Hence the ps do your worse comment at the end of the original post.

And true to form fab has delivered - thank you

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By *iewMan over a year ago
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Angus & Findhorn

I just agree with all the pussy

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Have i missed something? It was just my observation.

I said other posters should maybe stay off threads started by someone they KNOW they don't like or whose opinions irritate them.

Not sure what's wrong with that or how that be misconstrued really?

That's fine, but what if the person started the thread and people they don't like comment? I didn't say anything was wrong. If you read up I'm sure you'll see that

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Have i missed something? It was just my observation.

I said other posters should maybe stay off threads started by someone they KNOW they don't like or whose opinions irritate them.

Not sure what's wrong with that or how that be misconstrued really?

That's fine, but what if the person started the thread and people they don't like comment? I didn't say anything was wrong. If you read up I'm sure you'll see that "

That's a risk you take if you start threads i'd say.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"How is disagreeing with someone jumping on a bandwagon? If I disagree with you on a forum post it's because I disagree with what you said, not because other people have disagreed with you.

And yes, I'd disagree with someone making an asinine statement in real life too, because I don't do simpering agreement with everything. "

This!

People start threads expecting everyone to agree with them then get arsey when differing opinions are presented.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

"Provide examples of what you're referring to please op - not in the form of naming and shaming though, so not quotes etc

Like most here, I just express my own opinions - often different to those of others, due to my poor mind.

Bandwagons that I notice are people rushing to shower others in sycophantic adulation

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Some people only seem to post on threads where they can have a dig at the OP-usually a male one-to get across how much they despise what they are posting about, or to let everyone know how great they are.

So it seems, anyway. "

Well look at the angst this has caused, ironically had people of read the post carefully they would of been fully aware I was on the wind up yet they still lose their s***

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Some posters just don't like certain others opinions and maybe they need to stay off threads posted by people they know they don't like.

Let's not get this twisted I really don't care in the slightest. Call this a social experiment that's working

Have i missed something? It was just my observation.

I said other posters should maybe stay off threads started by someone they KNOW they don't like or whose opinions irritate them.

Not sure what's wrong with that or how that be misconstrued really?

That's fine, but what if the person started the thread and people they don't like comment? I didn't say anything was wrong. If you read up I'm sure you'll see that

That's a risk you take if you start threads i'd say."

Touché this is true, couldn't agree more. Then it begs the question if your a sensitive soul like many people are on here, why post in the first instance? Makes no sense

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I love banter. There's not enough of it here.

Just my _iew though. My opinions mean nothing.

There's rules and opinions what you should or shouldn't say.

It's a forum. It's rubbish if everyone has to say the same accepted things.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Provide examples of what you're referring to please op - not in the form of naming and shaming though, so not quotes etc

Like most here, I just express my own opinions - often different to those of others, due to my poor mind.

Bandwagons that I notice are people rushing to shower others in sycophantic adulation

This is also another valid point, interestingly a lot of the people here are a bit too old to have got into the hole chat room phase when they were in their teens (not knocking you oldtimers) so perhaps this is them living out something they missed out in their teens. It sometimes reminds me of a website call face party from back in the day with the over zealous adulation

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I love banter. There's not enough of it here.

Just my _iew though. My opinions mean nothing.

There's rules and opinions what you should or shouldn't say.

It's a forum. It's rubbish if everyone has to say the same accepted things. "

I agree, the question is when do the banter get too much? I love nothing more than having a joke, but some are so sensitive the little things push them over the edge

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm new on fabs, and enjoy reading and participating in some topics on the forums.

Different perspectives - can see often the "angry ones" but they've usually got a problem elsewhere, they're venting.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

But it's such fun playing the devils advocate.......

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I love banter. There's not enough of it here.

Just my _iew though. My opinions mean nothing.

There's rules and opinions what you should or shouldn't say.

It's a forum. It's rubbish if everyone has to say the same accepted things.

I agree, the question is when do the banter get too much? I love nothing more than having a joke, but some are so sensitive the little things push them over the edge "

That's right. I'm the first to back off if I know someone can't take it. And I'll apologise if I go to far (sometimes too late as I e seen some go unlos) But when it's on a forum you can't tell.

It can get vicious.

I also know how brave it is to stand up

And say something. You ever want to be labelled a white knight in here?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

When I start threads it's usually because I want opinions different to my own. I only see things one way and it's usually a fucked up way of looking at things. If people jumped on my bandwagon and agreed with me it is only then that I know that I was right to think or feel how I do. Sometimes when you're involved in a particular problem or circumstance it's hard to see if you're right or wrong.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I love banter. There's not enough of it here.

Just my _iew though. My opinions mean nothing.

There's rules and opinions what you should or shouldn't say.

It's a forum. It's rubbish if everyone has to say the same accepted things.

I agree, the question is when do the banter get too much? I love nothing more than having a joke, but some are so sensitive the little things push them over the edge

That's right. I'm the first to back off if I know someone can't take it. And I'll apologise if I go to far (sometimes too late as I e seen some go unlos) But when it's on a forum you can't tell.

It can get vicious.

I also know how brave it is to stand up

And say something. You ever want to be labelled a white knight in here?

Nah not at all, it just like to wind people up. But also prove a point, which I think it's successfully been done. People do take it too far, get enraged if they disagree and don't mind telling the people that. It's funny that if you ask people would they do it in real life, they almost always say yes.

Which we all know is absolute fabrication, most people wouldn't say boo to a goose in real life

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"But it's such fun playing the devils advocate.......

Yes it is

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I love banter. There's not enough of it here.

Just my _iew though. My opinions mean nothing.

There's rules and opinions what you should or shouldn't say.

It's a forum. It's rubbish if everyone has to say the same accepted things.

I agree, the question is when do the banter get too much? I love nothing more than having a joke, but some are so sensitive the little things push them over the edge

That's right. I'm the first to back off if I know someone can't take it. And I'll apologise if I go to far (sometimes too late as I e seen some go unlos) But when it's on a forum you can't tell.

It can get vicious.

I also know how brave it is to stand up

And say something. You ever want to be labelled a white knight in here?

Which we all know is absolute fabrication, most people wouldn't say boo to a goose in real life

There is an element of gang culture. But that also exists in the work place etc.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm new on fabs, and enjoy reading and participating in some topics on the forums.

Different perspectives - can see often the "angry ones" but they've usually got a problem elsewhere, they're venting. "

I agree with this completely. We don't know what's going on in each others lives. These emotions often spill over onto the internet. Wednesday I made a joke on a thread and got bounced apon. I'm not ashamed to admit that the comments I received made me cry. But I did also take note and appreciated that what was a joke to me and others may not of been taken as a joke by all so I apologised to the thread (although the I didn't have too) and I apologised to the user in private. He also couldn't see the problem people were making out of your joke. Xxx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So it seems, anyway.

Well look at the angst this has caused, ironically had people of read the post carefully they would of been fully aware I was on the wind up yet they still lose their s***"

Build it...they will come

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"But it's such fun playing the devils advocate.......

Yes it is

Oi plagiarist,,,, get your own material.....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't see angst on this thread, or anyone being "enraged". A few think you're talking shite, that's all. Why are we supposed to be angry about that? I'm also not convinced bandwagon means what you think it means either, but never mind.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I love banter. There's not enough of it here.

Just my _iew though. My opinions mean nothing.

There's rules and opinions what you should or shouldn't say.

It's a forum. It's rubbish if everyone has to say the same accepted things.

I agree, the question is when do the banter get too much? I love nothing more than having a joke, but some are so sensitive the little things push them over the edge

That's right. I'm the first to back off if I know someone can't take it. And I'll apologise if I go to far (sometimes too late as I e seen some go unlos) But when it's on a forum you can't tell.

It can get vicious.

I also know how brave it is to stand up

And say something. You ever want to be labelled a white knight in here?

Which we all know is absolute fabrication, most people wouldn't say boo to a goose in real life

There is an element of gang culture. But that also exists in the work place etc. "
. Oh I know, it's makes me laugh the second you stand up to them they go nuts. Calling you stupid, immature ect ect. I'm not stupid just know how to make people bite. I think places like this give people a voice or platform they normally wouldn't have the strength of will to have in the real world

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I love banter. There's not enough of it here.

Just my _iew though. My opinions mean nothing.

There's rules and opinions what you should or shouldn't say.

It's a forum. It's rubbish if everyone has to say the same accepted things. "

Some of it isn't banter though. It's sarcastic or acidic comments spat out at people, purely because they said something the "I hate men" brigade don't like.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What's wrong with disagreement and debate? As Harry Enfield said doing a Yorkshire man pastiche 'i say what i like and i like what i bloody well say'. On here and in the outside world.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"I don't see angst on this thread, or anyone being "enraged". A few think you're talking shite, that's all. Why are we supposed to be angry about that? I'm also not convinced bandwagon means what you think it means either, but never mind. "

"Join a growing movement in support of someone or something, often in an opportunist way, when that movement is seen to have become successful" why am I talking shite? That's just your opinion? Also so you're telling me there's no truth in anything I've said?

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"What's wrong with disagreement and debate? As Harry Enfield said doing a Yorkshire man pastiche 'i say what i like and i like what i bloody well say'. On here and in the outside world."

Debates are healthy, difference in opinion are healthy. However how this is delivered sometimes on here is less than acceptable.

You can differ on absolutely everything, but approach it in a fashion that is respectful to the other debater

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What's wrong with disagreement and debate? As Harry Enfield said doing a Yorkshire man pastiche 'i say what i like and i like what i bloody well say'. On here and in the outside world.

Debates are healthy, difference in opinion are healthy. However how this is delivered sometimes on here is less than acceptable.

You can differ on absolutely everything, but approach it in a fashion that is respectful to the other debater "

Of course, it doesn't need to descend into a slanging match.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"What's wrong with disagreement and debate? As Harry Enfield said doing a Yorkshire man pastiche 'i say what i like and i like what i bloody well say'. On here and in the outside world.

Debates are healthy, difference in opinion are healthy. However how this is delivered sometimes on here is less than acceptable.

You can differ on absolutely everything, but approach it in a fashion that is respectful to the other debater

Of course, it doesn't need to descend into a slanging match."

Unfortunately it does quite often here and other social media sites.

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

So is this a joke thread or not OP? 'Cause there's a trend recently of it becoming a joke when it's not gone to plan and your responses indicate it's not quite the joke you say it is... I wish there was a shrug shoulders emoji.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"So is this a joke thread or not OP? 'Cause there's a trend recently of it becoming a joke when it's not gone to plan and your responses indicate it's not quite the joke you say it is... I wish there was a shrug shoulders emoji."

It's a combination of both, I generally wanted to see what the reaction would be for my own amusement. However as I wrote the post I will defend its content. And if serious discussion ensues then I will get involved hence what you are reading.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Tough crowd young man

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

Oh cool. One of those threads. Thanks for clarifying!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ooo I love a good bandwagon. Which band is playing next

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

_/¯"

Oooooo. Yay! Thank you for making my life slightly better!

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By *oretta and SebrinaCouple (MM) over a year ago

Rubery

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

its got f*** all to do with bandwagons or cliques...

if I don't agree with something, either on here or in real life I will say so..

no point agreeing with someone just because you may have a verification off them as that just makes you hypocrite in my opinion"
well said.x

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

Oh cool. One of those threads. Thanks for clarifying!

Not a problem

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

_/¯

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I tried this approach when i first entered the forums,alas im now on a leash and collar prowling round in a cage

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ooo I love a good bandwagon. Which band is playing next

Get in line! Gnr are on first but not till the 22nd of March

xxx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ooo I love a good bandwagon. Which band is playing next

Get in line! Gnr are on first but not till the 22nd of March

xxx"

I'll be in the mosh pit with ya.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Dunno about others, but I'm as unpleasant in person as I am when sitting behind a keyboard.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ooo I love a good bandwagon. Which band is playing next

Get in line! Gnr are on first but not till the 22nd of March

xxx

I'll be in the mosh pit with ya.

xxx

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By *oretta and SebrinaCouple (MM) over a year ago

Rubery

"How is disagreeing with someone jumping on a bandwagon? If I disagree with you on a forum post it's because I disagree with what you said, not because other people have disagreed with you.

And yes, I'd disagree with someone making an asinine statement in real life too, because I don't do simpering agreement with everything. "
I agree, but expect I will be charged with "Simpering" lol. (Not a 'keyboard worrior' either-can be found at Valhalla club mist Tues if you want to discuss the subject in person.x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wtf?.....Meh. ..never mind. I'm pouring the gin

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

Oh cool. One of those threads. Thanks for clarifying!

Not a problem

Also you'll notice, i put ps do your worse in the original post, a subtle indication I wasn't taking it too seriously.

Either way it's had the desired effect

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Wtf?.....Meh. ..never mind. I'm pouring the gin

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"\_

_/¯"

It looks like someone Egyptian dancing to me. You need a right hand.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh cool. One of those threads. Thanks for clarifying!

Not a problem

Also you'll notice, i put ps do your worse in the original post, a subtle indication I wasn't taking it too seriously.

Either way it's had the desired effect "

You desire this? Kinky fucker!

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Wtf?.....Meh. ..never mind. I'm pouring the gin

Great way to spend a Friday

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I tried this approach when i first entered the forums,alas im now on a leash and collar prowling round in a cage"

Where's the problem with that?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sometimes there's a wolf pack mentality when there is blood smelt but often it is simply people reading an OP and disagreeing.

As for bandwagons can they get on my balloon and fab it. I love that sort of bandwagon

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I though it was called hijacking or trolling

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I tried this approach when i first entered the forums,alas im now on a leash and collar prowling round in a cage

Where's the problem with that? "

Who mentioned the word problem? Not me

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By *andsonjohnMan over a year ago

in the eye of the storm

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

Of coarse they would not be as direct in real they would walk on by passing no comment unless it was a positive one which is what should happen n here .

Op keyboard warriors are all type and no bite

Everyone and there dog knows that to be a truth .

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

Of coarse they would not be as direct in real they would walk on by passing no comment unless it was a positive one which is what should happen n here .

Op keyboard warriors are all type and no bite

Everyone and there dog knows that to be a truth ."

in real life I rarely come across people spouting as much shit as there is on here so there's no comparison.

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

"\_

_/¯

It looks like someone Egyptian dancing to me. You need a right hand."

Stop being a keyboard warrior! Would you go up to someone gesturing in the street and say they are doing it wrong?

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

So if what I truly believe about a subject agrees with someone else I am either in a clique or on a bandwagon? OK then.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Bandwagon"....... If many believe so, it is so!

I don't believe it...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

I disagree often with points mad on here and many will disagree with me. That's all good and healthy.... I'm thinking you're probably referring more to those who take a general statement and personalise it.

If i feel that is the case I then to ignore there tort because it's less likely to be anyway productive but more that they've a chip on their shoulder and need to air it. These debates only end badly.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"So if what I truly believe about a subject agrees with someone else I am either in a clique or on a bandwagon? OK then."

I have no problem with difference of opinion, what I have issue is when people gang up on an individual and ram home their point, and if that person doesn't see the light and agree treating them like they're not worthy. You've been here long enough to know this stuff goes on. It's interestIng how many of you can't actually admit this happens in the forums?

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By *oretta and SebrinaCouple (MM) over a year ago

Rubery

"Also it's worth pointing out that, for the observant of you I've been looking for people to bite. Hence the ps do your worse comment at the end of the original post.

And true to form fab has delivered - thank you "
So just trolling then.

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

Exactly - what's chuckles me is I've not named and shamed yet people take it so personally. I've been as generic as I possibly could on purpose yet people still find time to personalise it. I knew this thread would invoke such a strong rebuttal from many but that was the point

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Also it's worth pointing out that, for the observant of you I've been looking for people to bite. Hence the ps do your worse comment at the end of the original post.

And true to form fab has delivered - thank you So just trolling then."

Baiting would be more accurate as I've not aimed this at anyone in particular... just dropped the bait and watched the fall out.

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

"So if what I truly believe about a subject agrees with someone else I am either in a clique or on a bandwagon? OK then.

Seeing as you're responding seriously I think people can do the same (well myself anyways).

I think sometimes people have a shared _iew of what they disagree with. I think keyboard warrior is the go to name for it - unless you've met a person, how can you assume they won't be the same way in real life?

I think it can get out of hand at times but more often than not it doesn't. The mods do a good job of stepping in and stopping that.

I think people are free to comment on a thread - it's not because they are 'biting' and 'jumping on. a bandwagon' it's because they want to offer an opinion. Which they are allowed to do on a forum.

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By *andsonjohnMan over a year ago

in the eye of the storm

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

Of coarse they would not be as direct in real they would walk on by passing no comment unless it was a positive one which is what should happen n here .

Op keyboard warriors are all type and no bite

Everyone and there dog knows that to be a truth .

in real life I rarely come across people spouting as much shit as there is on here so there's no comparison. "

Really go to a football match or a political rally your here far more vicious bullshit than you will ever here on here .

Once you get out and about its easy to pass on by must of the crap on here as you realise its all under handed bullshit done by individuals who would not say boo to a goose in the real world .

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"So if what I truly believe about a subject agrees with someone else I am either in a clique or on a bandwagon? OK then.

Seeing as you're responding seriously I think people can do the same (well myself anyways).

I think it can get out of hand at times but more often than not it doesn't. The mods do a good job of stepping in and stopping that.

I think people are free to comment on a thread - it's not because they are 'biting' and 'jumping on. a bandwagon' it's because they want to offer an opinion. Which they are allowed to do on a forum."

The mods do a great job, however how many people have left because of comments made to them on forums? Healthy debate is fine but it's a fine line.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

Those types of posts can be great block fodder and or personalised note taking for future reference. I have seen people change their _iew one week till the bet depending on who said what....sometimes unfortunately it's nothing less than trying to get in someone's knickers too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The mods do a great job, however how many people have left because of comments made to them on forums? Healthy debate is fine but it's a fine line. "

Yes you're quite right. The forums would be much better if we got rid of people who are only really here to troll.

Like yourself?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

next* typo

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

The mods do a great job, however how many people have left because of comments made to them on forums? Healthy debate is fine but it's a fine line.

Yes you're quite right. The forums would be much better if we got rid of people who are only really here to troll.

Like yourself?"

Who have I trolled exactly? What offensive statement have I made to any individual? If I was genuinely trying to hurt someone's feelings I would do it quite successfully. However I'm not about that

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Bullshit gets called out and questioned.

It's that simple.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Who have I trolled exactly? What offensive statement have I made to any individual? If I was genuinely trying to hurt someone's feelings I would do it quite successfully. However I'm not about that "

Troll - noun - a person who makes a deliberately offensive or provocative online post.

"Baiting would be more accurate as I've not aimed this at anyone in particular... just dropped the bait and watched the fall out."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

Of coarse they would not be as direct in real they would walk on by passing no comment unless it was a positive one which is what should happen n here .

Op keyboard warriors are all type and no bite

Everyone and there dog knows that to be a truth .

in real life I rarely come across people spouting as much shit as there is on here so there's no comparison.

Really go to a football match or a political rally your here far more vicious bullshit than you will ever here on here .

Once you get out and about its easy to pass on by must of the crap on here as you realise its all under handed bullshit done by individuals who would not say boo to a goose in the real world ."

I think I'll continue getting out and about whilst by-passing on the football match and political rallies thanks

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

Who have I trolled exactly? What offensive statement have I made to any individual? If I was genuinely trying to hurt someone's feelings I would do it quite successfully. However I'm not about that

Troll - noun - a person who makes a deliberately offensive or provocative online post.

Baiting would be more accurate as I've not aimed this at anyone in particular... just dropped the bait and watched the fall out.

Its hardly provactive to say it's wrong to gang up on people in a forum. The above comment I will stand by because true to form people on here will argue vehemently for the sake of it. So you think it's acceptable to gang up on people due to their opinion?

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By *edylogos OP Man over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Bullshit gets called out and questioned.

It's that simple."

Ok, who are any of us to decide what is bullshit and what's not. I agree there are plenty of idiots (I'll happily admit I'm one) but I've seen many a person ask a genuine question only to be vilified but so called good intentioned people.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Who have I trolled exactly? What offensive statement have I made to any individual? If I was genuinely trying to hurt someone's feelings I would do it quite successfully. However I'm not about that

Troll - noun - a person who makes a deliberately offensive or provocative online post.

Baiting would be more accurate as I've not aimed this at anyone in particular... just dropped the bait and watched the fall out.

No, I'm just pointing out that your post here makes you a bit of a troll.

"Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst "

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

Oh, I wondered why the thread started and I found it! These threads always come about as a result of another. OP, don't take things to heart - not all disagreements with you are personalised; more often than not they aren't.

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By *oretta and SebrinaCouple (MM) over a year ago

Rubery

"Why is it forumites love to jump on a bandwagon? Say something they don't agree with and you'll be sure to know about it.

Would they be so direct in a real life situation or is it the inner keyboard warrior speaking?

Is it to be cliquey, is it for banter or is it just to be combative?

Ps: I'm aware this could well start a bandwagon so please do your worst

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Oh, I wondered why the thread started and I found it! These threads always come about as a result of another. OP, don't take things to heart - not all disagreements with you are personalised; more often than not they aren't. "

Yes. It wasn't too difficult to figure out the impetus.

The thing I find interesting about this, and similar threads, is that the OP takes the position that it's a serious post meant to be theorized rather than be taken personally, while simultaneously saying it was a thread meant to bait and was created to draw out the expected responses. The nature of the thread, naturally, depends entirely on your response to it. Give me a break.

I do think threads can sometimes end up seeming like a "bandwagon." But the key term is "seeming." I don't think it's usually intentional. Everyone just has to have their say regardless of whether 15 people have already voiced the same opinion.

It should be expected of people opinionated enough to frequent an internet forum. And I end up wondering, yet again, why some people subject themselves to the internet of they can't handle that.

Then again, my opinion is probably just one of the expected responses the OP was baiting for.

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By *uke olovingmanMan over a year ago

Gravesend

Is there any room for me to jump on

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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Which we all know is absolute fabrication, most people wouldn't say boo to a goose in real life

Not me. I'll say boo and then some

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes. It wasn't too difficult to figure out the impetus.

It should be expected of people opinionated enough to frequent an internet forum. And I end up wondering, yet again, why some people subject themselves to the internet of they can't handle that.

Then again, my opinion is probably just one of the expected responses the OP was baiting for.

Hook line and sinker.

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By *andsonjohnMan over a year ago

in the eye of the storm

Which we all know is absolute fabrication, most people wouldn't say boo to a goose in real life

Not me. I'll say boo and then some

So do I but on here a rain it in because its kind of pointless and can make one seem kik a rather nasty person when in truth one is just a normal human being with all the normal range of emotions .

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By *anana JoeMan over a year ago

Sheffield

They are still doing it alas people are predictable

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