If we lose "Shooting the Breeze" we are going to lose a lot of good things like how do I fix my................?????, camping, best dahdedah for dahdedah etc, etc.
I wish all would take this seriously.

Are we allow to post cute pictures of surfing puppies ?
Surely nobody can complain about that ?

Oh yeah.... and also....it's so lame.

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kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

p.s. We deleted posts today from a "Facebook and twitter recovery service" and "buy fake Australian dollars", and another flogging various illegal drugs. They also hammer the Buy&Sell with this stuff.

Many people report them. We delete the posts, and ban the accounts.

Nobody has ever complained about the "censorship". Not even the banned accounts.

You guys do an epic job. I do like being able to argue about things and check the weather from the same website- but didn't really realise the extent of the crap you're copping in terms of emails, complaints etc. around these topics!

Love your work, the silent majority on seabreeze is appreciative I am sure.

another of the mostly silent majority.
SB is good, like Don.

Sorry for all you have been Putin up with Laurie (boom tish!)

stay chilled SB'ers, we are a dying minority as the world goes whackjob.

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FormulaNova said..

Mr Milk said..
The end of Shooting the Breeze!
What will we FN do to fill our daze?

I have reached 13k posts, so I can now retire.

Adios!

Yay

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micksmith said..

FormulaNova said..

Mr Milk said..
The end of Shooting the Breeze!
What will we FN do to fill our daze?

I have reached 13k posts, so I can now retire.

Adios!

Yay

It's quality well thought out responses like yours that make this forum what it is today. Congrats!

I am just so proud that it wasn't 13000 posts of 'yay'. What a forum that would be....

People never appreciate something they have given for free.
Some exception apply of course and I do love Wikipedia, although it is not completely free. I had to contribute few times voluntary in order feel better.
PH serve as other well respected free meal by some.
Going back to SB , imagine if people here need pay for every post, in order to heard. One dollar or one cent, doesn't matter. Admin could collect $10 deposit deposit and deduct for every post. FN may needs to find part time job , to afford. Some may need to cash on their Bitcoin stack. Me? Sell a cattle or good idea.
Anyway . Most likely site will remain deserted, because when it comes to real money people tend to be more cautious then just words thrown on the wind.

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Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

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kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

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kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

O oo, boy
You need to grow up and understand how this world works.
I have another great idea that could save our beloved SB free speech.
We {or even you boy ) could create completely new thread.
Thread where everybody could express our gratitude to our Supreme Leader !!!*
Oops that is under politics, but how could I express otherwise thank for fixing my roads that leads to my farm get flooded by last 50 years?
30 mln donation to our national problem is maybe drop in the ocean but at least good directionThread where everybody could find something positive , and thanks others. No more complains and abuses.
Ps. *As SL we could understand PM and all below authority. Our Admin will only benefit indirectly by heaving peace of mind.

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chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

What ever you reckon, tough-guy.
Gonna threaten to beat me up again?

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kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

What ever you reckon, tough-guy.

Mwa mwa mwa

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Macroscien said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

O oo, boy
You need to grow up and understand how this world works.
I have another great idea that could save our beloved SB free speech.
We {or even you boy ) could create completely new thread.
Thread where everybody could express our gratitude to our Supreme Leader !!!*
Oops that is under politics, but how could I express otherwise thank for fixing my roads that leads to my farm get flooded by last 50 years?
30 mln donation to our national problem is maybe drop in the ocean but at least good directionThread where everybody could find something positive , and thanks others. No more complains and abuses.
Ps. *As SL we could understand PM and all below authority. Our Admin will only benefit indirectly by heaving peace of mind.

I love your posts, even though they are totally illegible.

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chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

What ever you reckon, tough-guy.

Mwa mwa mwa

Seabreeze does a great job, and should be appreciated not criticized.

And shouldn't be used to convince others of your religious like political or Bitcoin concept.

Anyway if anyone wants to buy the NFT for any of the below smiley face icons please contact Laurie.

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kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

What ever you reckon, tough-guy.

Mwa mwa mwa

Your self portrait emoji is spot on

Bravo

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FormulaNova said..

micksmith said..

FormulaNova said..

Mr Milk said..
The end of Shooting the Breeze!
What will we FN do to fill our daze?

I have reached 13k posts, so I can now retire.

Adios!

Yay

It's quality well thought out responses like yours that make this forum what it is today. Congrats!

I am just so proud that it wasn't 13000 posts of 'yay'. What a forum that would be....

Yay he came back
is it because you missed us or because you're vein, conceited and arrogant that you think we'd miss you that you checked if anyone replied

Hey Macro,

One minute you moan about a lack of water and start trying to convert windmills and irrigation systems and the next moment you can't even get there due to the floods.

Farming eh ? who'd have thought it was so hard ?

I have another great idea!
In order to avoid suspicion of censorship our admin could create few own accounts
and join discussion from time to time. Under fictional name.
Moderating actually without obvious intrusion. the only draw back I could see that our admins may have more important things to do....
like adding new hard drives to store growing funny images bank...fixing internet connection and cutting off Anonymous intruders...

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Carantoc said..
Hey Macro,

One minute you moan about a lack of water and start trying to convert windmills and irrigation systems and the next moment you can't even get there due to the floods.

Farming eh ? who'd have thought it was so hard ?

no worries mate
I teach my cattle to swim !!


now I have another great idea!
If I could only store all this water for dry season!

My newest idea is to store the same way you store your hay.
In blocks or rolls.
to freeze the water in big blocks...the only worry remaining how to prevent from melting too soon?

My newest ice castle ! Solar power to freeze !!

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kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

What ever you reckon, tough-guy.
Gonna threaten to beat me up again?

I never threatened you?

Comprehension fail there

But as I said before ,if you spoke to people face to face as you do online,there would be plenty of people who would bash the stupid out of you

Lol

Maybe you could connect the solar up the wrong way round (red to black and black to red) and pump all that extra water back down the bore and re-fill the aquifer ?

Turns out I have gout in my ankle so its not sprained! ??

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Carantoc said..
Maybe you could connect the solar up the wrong way round (red to black and black to red) and pump all that extra water back down the bore and re-fill the aquifer ?

Mate from Adelaide complain
they don't have so much water as we have recently.

If we look at the map or globus,

Adelaide is much lower on the map that Toowoomba.



here is our garden hose 3 hours long



If we lay garden hose long to reach Adelaide , sink here in my pond, the water should kept flowing down!! for free !!
Ingenious !! Gravity !! Newton free energy!

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chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

What ever you reckon, tough-guy.
Gonna threaten to beat me up again?

I never threatened you?

Comprehension fail there

But as I said before ,if you spoke to people face to face as you do online,there would be plenty of people who would bash the stupid out of you

Lol

Yeah yeah, give it a rest, we all know how tough you think you are from behind your screen.

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kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

chrispy said..

kiterboy said..

Seabreeze said..

kiterboy said..
Ban the serial sooky-la-las that over use the reporting button. Problem solvered.

While a person continues to agitate that this particular forum is not up to their own personal standards by posting memes against the forum, ridiculing the mods etc, then maybe the reality is that this forum is not for them.

Do these people go to parties and hammer everyone with their world views, and then turn on and ridicule the host if the host asks them to settle down because other guests have shared that this person is ruining the party?

People are invited here, and people that post here accepted that invitation under the condition that they will conduct themselves as a reasonable person, respect others, and refrain from abuse/hatred.

We're all here to socialise, and enjoy each others company.

If the above is disagreeable, there have never been more places on the internet to go and share ones views.

Culture comes from the top.

You were the one complaining about receiving multiple complaints from the sooks on here.

You've suspended me multiple times for participating in discussions, as an opposing view to the people you obviously agree with, yet you do nothing to those here that are actively aggressive, much more than I have ever been.

But you punish 'memes' (oh the dreaded memes that torment so many here!)

You actively support your purple circle of thugs on here who are extremely abrasive, resort to bullying, abuse, being extremely inflammatory and even give threats of violence, because they don't agree with other alternative views. And you obviously agree with and condone their behaviour again and again.
You allow your purple circle to break the forum rules, your application of said rules is extremely and blatantly biased.

It's the same pattern again and again; you allow your little yapping pets to inflame threads to the point of conflict, to which they then call for lockdowns, and instead of pulling on their leashes, you pander to their crocodile tears.
I'm not claiming to be a saint, I enjoy pushing people's buttons from time to time, but am in no way as provocative as your core group of sanctioned yappers.

This used to be a great and thriving site, but that was a long time ago and the decline in quality continues, as it is quite clear that you have long ago lost your passion for this site.
Props to you for running it as long as you have, I'm sure it's not easy.
You have however allowed a culture to develop that turns many people away and has done so for longer than the recent events (covid discussions) have done.

You and only you are responsible for the tone of the site, the buck stops with you.

You say it's possibly not the right site for me.
Your numbers and member participation would suggest it currently isn't the right site for many people.
Look at how much of a ghost town the general discussion section is when the more 'spirited' threads are shut down.
Most people come here for the weather but avoid participating for avoidance of being harassed and condescended to by the likes of FormulaNovice, Lotofhotwind and their ilk.
And let's not forget the resident internet tough-guy chrispy, always ready to parade his bravado and threaten violence, which you allow time and again.

Heavy weather was a good move (I'm not suggesting to bringing it back), the main site was a lot more lively then as you had your quarantine area.
However the root cause then, as it is now to your ongoing issues is the amount of sooky sooks who can't deal with not agreeing with other people, and way overuse the reporting system.
These people and I bet there are only a few, are they really worth pandering to? Maybe those who overuse the reporting system should be suspended so they have time to go and seek help to learn how to maturely handle views they disagree with.

If you don't want anything discussed here other than wind/watersports, then killing off the general section is the way to go by definition.
If you still want the lighter side of life discussed as well as wind/watersports, then you shouldn't be letting threads you don't want, run on in which your core group of sanctioned abusive members can take advantage of their immunity to the rules.

This could be a great site again, IT REALLY WAS such a great, engaging site (when is the last time news has been posted/updated as an example), but to be again it's something you need to want to have happen.
Perhaps being even-handed with the rules would help that as a start.

Culture comes from the top.

ban and post deletion in three...two...one...

Ibahaha,you were the ultimate culprit when it comes to name calling and being a dickhead ...but like mist bullies everyone else is to blame when someone stands up to them/you

Look I will help you out ,the tissues are in aisle nine

On a happier note,I scored some uncroweded waves for a wee bit in a few chocolate barrels at kirra this morning

What ever you reckon, tough-guy.
Gonna threaten to beat me up again?

I never threatened you?

Comprehension fail there

But as I said before ,if you spoke to people face to face as you do online,there would be plenty of people who would bash the stupid out of you

Lol

Yeah yeah, give it a rest, we all know how tough you think you are from behind your screen.

Coomprhension fail part 236

Blah blah blah ,you lie again,get called out and then you cry another river .. way too funny
Go have have surf ,and not the keyboard kind

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micksmith said..

FormulaNova said..

micksmith said..

FormulaNova said..

Mr Milk said..
The end of Shooting the Breeze!
What will we FN do to fill our daze?

I have reached 13k posts, so I can now retire.

Adios!

Yay

It's quality well thought out responses like yours that make this forum what it is today. Congrats!

I am just so proud that it wasn't 13000 posts of 'yay'. What a forum that would be....

Yay he came back
is it because you missed us or because you're vein, conceited and arrogant that you think we'd miss you that you checked if anyone replied

No. I am vain, conceited, and arrogant, but those are not the reason I came back (never left).

I have a job where I spend most of the day behind the computer. Its a good chance to zone out for a few minutes at a time. Light hearted banter is good fun. Insulting people because they disagree with you and you can't create an argument in response is not as much fun.

Oops, I think 'we' are demonstrating the reason for....