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Well, 'Brexit' is locked out, and for the second time a post that took around 20 minutes to compose is lost.
Anyway, in precis:
- I don't think a thread needs to change minds to be useful;
- understanding others viewpoints is of value;
- amongst the dross is some good information;
- in a society where much of our 'circles' become self-reinforcing it is good to have fora where there are a range of opinions.
So, here's hoping the UK looks to strike a trade deal with South Africa that removes tariff quotas on S.A wine and tariffs altogether on tropical fruit.  Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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Martin
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You make good points, and I don't make a habit of locking threads on here on a whim.
However when the expected and well-established courtesy to each other is sadly lacking I can't turn a blind eye just because it's about Brexit. 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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Riccardo
Member Since: 20 Feb 2010
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I understand that moderators of a Discovery forum cannot be busy all the time for a discussion which is not even on a Discovery but I am disappointed that after 300 pages of discussions which despite the polarised opinions and the sometimes heated debates were still relatively controlled now the discussion had to be closed twice
It seems that the effort of somebody on a mission to destroy that discussion has paid. Maybe a more selective action would have avoided the need to close the discussion (but also people needs to stop feeding the trolls)
This is exactly what trolls do and the outcome damages people interested in the discussion It takes all sorts (to make a world).
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Martin
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What selective action is that? Spend all our time moderating that thread and nothing else? 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 28th Aug 2018 10:31 am |
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Riccardo
Member Since: 20 Feb 2010
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Stopping who has triggered the escalation as it seems very easily identifiable It takes all sorts (to make a world).
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professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
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Does this villain you speak of have a name?
Do you have a record of what posts were reported and then edited?
I reported abusive posts and they were edited or removed - including some of yours.
Pot, kettle and black - a well known phrase can be derived from this. D3 07 SE - still going strong
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professorpool
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Martin wrote:You make good points, and I don't make a habit of locking threads on here on a whim.
However when the expected and well-established courtesy to each other is sadly lacking I can't turn a blind eye just because it's about Brexit.
Unfortunately, and sadly, I have not seen a thread/debate/anywhere on the brexit issue, that is not moderated, lead to anything but a bun fight.
We have another ten years of it probably..
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Narpy
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Blimey Prof, you make it sound like you're forced to post here and are held here against your will and subsequently begrudge what happens. 
Chill, it's an internet forum and you're free to leave whenever you like.
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professorpool
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Isn't it?
Oh gosh what a relief!
To be fair. You are wrong. The Brexit thread is a COMPLETELY different kettle of fish. Some slightly smelly. Could actually be off D3 07 SE - still going strong
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LT
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Then why not simply ignore it? 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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Riccardo
Member Since: 20 Feb 2010
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Yes please why not ignore (referring to all)? It takes all sorts (to make a world).
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
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professorpool wrote:Isn't it?
Oh gosh what a relief!
To be fair. You are wrong. The Brexit thread is a COMPLETELY different kettle of fish. Some slightly smelly. Could actually be off
Page 1 of this thread and you're already making little snide digs at people.  Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
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Martin wrote:What selective action is that? Spend all our time moderating that thread and nothing else?
Define it as "here be dragons" and be hands-off. Post by the sword, die by the sword, so to speak. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
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Quote:^ remainers turning a blind eye to their own involvement - despite having their own posts edited for behaviour...
You don't get it do you guys?
Your arrogance is breathtaking. Head shaking at the least. D3 07 SE - still going strong
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