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Infraction received.

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  • 21-12-2014 8:10pm
    #1
    Gosub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 874 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,
    I have been infracted by the mod Suave for expressing condolences for the owner of the car wrecked by joyriders. My post is:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=93526255&postcount=10

    In the thread:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057348046

    Via PM I requested a view from the moderator regarding what rules, specifically, I contravened. Being unable to point to a specific rule, the mod invoked the 'don't be a dick' coverall. I fail to see how empathising with a person for the loss of what is, for most people, their pride and joy is being a dick.

    If I lost my car and was unable to visit my grandchildren in Dublin, especially at this time of year, I would be upset, to put it mildly. For some, the loss of their vehicle can be a loss of income and family contact. All through no fault of their own.

    In my post, as you can see, I made no comment on the people in the car as it would not be complimentary and would indeed constitute 'being a dick'. As I only commiserated with the other victim of this affair: the car owner, I fail to see where I crossed the line. All victims deserve empathy, is this not the case? If it is now against the rules to express empathy for a person's loss I just give up.

    Please review.


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    #2
    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    Hi Gosub,

    A kid got killed and you made a joke in very poor taste. A kid got killed. Right now a family mourns the loss. Right this second.

    Whether or not you meant it, you certainly were being a dick. Just for a moment, try and have some empathy.

    Your infraction is deserved imo. It was a misplaced joke but somethings shouldn't be joked about. And this is one of them.

    An admin can give an look over this without discrimination, if you wish.

    Merry Christmas.


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    #3
    Gosub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 874 ✭✭✭Gosub


    Please allow me to clarify. My post was not a joke. I feel for the other victim. If it was a joke, there would be a 'lol' or a smilie.


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