chicken george wrote:

was the donkey dead before you started towing it?

chicken george wrote:

alex_pescaru wrote:

Many experts are saying that the tow ball should never be use for towing caravans.

well Im hardly an expert but I did say that more than once

The red word wasn't mine. There were more posts highjacked like this, but as they weren't referring to one of my posts, I couldn't comment.
If an (the) user has a ass itch for making these kind of comments, he can use the clone post button (its on the right lower side of any message) and put it to Off-Topic section.
I am not against some banter, but please do it in the right section(s).
But wait, in this way he can't draw the attention of an user that it's really interested in the original topic and doesn't read the Off-Topic section...


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Swearing removed

first of all Alex, there is no need to use swear words in the post,

secondly they normal user doesn't have the clone post button  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

could users please try not to send topics off topic with banter post, the towing thread in question was a serious issue, that wasn't one for banter  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Sorry for my colorful statement...

In the same manner, let me say the followings:

First of all, in your country I've heard the most of the "f...ing", "bloody" and other words used in an expression.
So if we want to be more catholic than the pope, then let's look in our yard first in order to not get into the situation of not seeing the forest because of the trees..

Secondly, and I've said it before, I'm not against the banter, but what's wrong with making it in the right place?
Let's keep the sections clear of rambling and make it, if we feel the need of doing it, in the Off-Topic section.
If an user wants to find info about something then let him find it. To the point. Do not force him to skip ahead among pages of childish comments. I've seen it and I've done it. Believe me, it's tiring.
In the same way, if one wants banter and fun, just go to the Off-Topic section. Do not pollute the topic of somebody that really needs help and/or advice and for him/her the problem is a serious one.
If you don't have nothing to say and only feel neglected and need to be in the center of attention, create your own thread in the Off-Topic section and ramble ahead, just like I am doing here...

"Many experts are saying that the tow ball should never be use for towing caravans"

Well it would be funny if it wasn't true ! When my FR2 suffered with the knocking towbar and spent three years trying to get it changed ! the technician at the Landrover said and i quote " they are not designed to tow caravans "

I actually have that statement on an audio recording when mine was in for repair !!!

alex_pescaru wrote:

Sorry for my colorful statement...

In the same manner, let me say the followings:

First of all, in your country I've heard the most of the "f...ing", "bloody" and other words used in an expression.
So if we want to be more catholic than the pope, then let's look in our yard first in order to not get into the situation of not seeing the forest because of the trees..

The forum is a public place for all ages young and old, what ever country you live in, the fact there is a " " emoticons is there if you want to swear, so use it, some how you got through the swear filter by using a different letter than so it wasn't picked up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

What did I say... that we will reach the point we wouldn't see the forest because of the trees...

Yes, I was wrong, I "sweared"...
Yes, I was intentionally using another letter in order to clearly communicate my state of mind...
Yes, I will do it again if I will be provoked again...
As I've said, I've kept quiet when others posts were distorted, but I will not keep quiet when my posts, regarding things that I believe that are serious, for me or OP, will be highjacked in such a way to satisfy someone else caravans' fetishes.

I know, forums have rules that must be obeyed. Who doesn't obey them can leave.
If you consider that I was out of line, I will leave. I won't be the first and for sure I wont be the last.
Or, if you consider that such comments, in any topic, are OK and can/must be tolerated and the forum should have a caravan clown, at least tell me/us in order to know when to laugh...

Alex there is nothing wrong with reporting the post as soon as I saw the reported I removed the offending comments that was detracting from the serious tread, I agree it shouldn't happen especially in a tread were if the worst happened of someone got it wrong a serious injury could happen.

I'm not sure why your still ranting, all that has been said is you shouldnt swear it's a family forum

If anyone does like what they read, banter or quoted twisting of words, caravan jibes press the red triangle and one of the admin team will act on it if required  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

If anyone does like what they read, banter or quoted twisting of words, caravan jibes press the red triangle and one of the admin team will act on it if required

That will be every post CG makes then  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Sorry, maybe I was blowing some steam accumulated during so many out of line and out of place comments on the same issue...
Now, I will try to put to sleep the dogs of war after this slip...

Don't worry Alex, you are not alone being fed up of the stupid caravan comments.

In my opinion the forum would be a serious loser if Alex was to leave.

Rest assured, I have no intention to leave and, as I've said, I was blowing off some steam and maybe I was making a too bigger fuss... Sorry about that.
And thank you for your appreciation.

We all have reason to blow off steam at some point Alex, welcome to the club