No sense!

Ikuru · Jul 16th, 2005, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by agni5454

Ikuru, put that other avatar back on

The one with the girl?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_The_Pom

Thanks Ikuru!

I with Agni on the avatar - the one of Zhiang Whatshername was great!

Your wellcome!
Sorry but I dont do "reruns" (you can have the avatar if you like). Allthough here is a reminder of just how gorgeous she really is (Zang Zyi).

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 16th, 2005, 18:43

Good man! Thanks!

*jyoti* · Jul 16th, 2005, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekker2

“bugged me”, is that what this is all about? ...There was no castigation of any person as said by Rob nor any abuse. In fact, the post got quite a few constructive replies. So basically it all boils down to the fact that you, for whatever reason, got “bugged”.

He's/they's got a point.

While annoying to be (possibly) fooled, really, no harm was done. And, even if it's a matter of split personality (oh wouldn't that have been a grand explanation! "I actually AM three persons..."), what's so wrong with playing a little devil's advocate? Am I the only one whose at least considered taking on a second personality so that I could say the things that my "true" persona wouldn't/couldn't say?

Point being, giving them the benefit of the doubt isn't going to do too much harm, and they've already been "outted" and brought under admin's scrutiny--just enough "punishment," I would think.

As for telling where one lives, maybe for the guys it's not such a big deal, but others of us are more wary about giving out any personal information without being very careful to screen it. considering some of the issues in the last couple weeks with another poster, I would think posting where one is from wouldn't be such a requisite, honesty with the forum notwithstanding.

Just my two rupees...

As for the original question, perhaps he's right. Is it really worth it? How many times have we talked about using people as a tourist site? And risking dying to climb a mountain, and then come back down?? As Nick said with sailing, all of us have some sort of escape. Many many things are pointless--that is, they have a very personal purpose but other than that, aren't particularly utilitarian. I am somewhat utilitarian myself, so can understand the desire to trek from one place to another rather than from bottom to top to come back down again... Of course, I get the happy excuse of calling it research, too.

Who was the Greek god who lost his strength if he didn't touch the earth? I am like that, I think. Many of us here probably are. But everyone has their own "source" which those who can't relate will not get.

Ikuru · Jul 17th, 2005, 01:27

Risking ones life to reach the highest mountin tops is just as irrationall and stupid as spending all the money in the world to try and land on the moon.

Its all about impressing girls with putting a flag somwhere where, and out of reach.

It´s saying: "Look at me!, Look at me!"

Simmillar to the Rat Race of Money and "Power". The one with the Most stuff/money/gadgets etc when he/she dies wins! Hurry! Hurry!

lotus blossom · Jul 17th, 2005, 02:01

Ikuru - your avatar is great!

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 17th, 2005, 02:02

C'mon Ikuru - give us the big 1000!
You're nearly there!

steven_ber · Jul 17th, 2005, 02:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekker2

Nobody here mentions where they live so why should we unless relevant to the topic.

Most people do give their location.

I can't understand why a person will not give their location, you didn't have to say Mumbai, you could have said India, if you live in India your location is relevant in EVERY reply on an INDIA travel forum.

I revealed your location because it was relevant to the point I was making.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekker2

So basically it all boils down to the fact that you, for whatever reason, got “bugged”.

You tried to start a new thread on the same subject with your main point being that someone had accused you of having no education, yet the 'no education' comment had been typed on the same computer that you use, wake-up mate, that kind of thing will always send alarm bells ringing.

I did say, and I quote -But, no harm done., I'm not banning you or your 'brothers', I don't think you had any bad intentions, but I do feel that others had a right to know.

When you've been on this website long enough you will see that we try to look after our members interests, this takes a lot of moderation, and we don't always get it right, but we try.

If you are 3 brothers, other members now know, and they know you live in Mumbai, so there is no great harm done, enjoy the website.
-----------------------------------------

To other members.

I will reply about 'slow down' and members having more than one ID tomorrow.

agni5454 · Jul 17th, 2005, 05:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikuru

The one with the girl?

Your wellcome!
Sorry but I dont do "reruns" (you can have the avatar if you like). Allthough here is a reminder of just how gorgeous she really is (Zang Zyi).

Danke Ikuru.

Sonomama · Jul 17th, 2005, 07:24

Ikuru, your avatar's great. Is she the landlord in Kung Fu Hustle?

ChrisJ · Jul 17th, 2005, 07:48

Like Steven said: "No great harm done - enjoy the website".

This really has turned into a weird thread! However bizzare it may be - I'm glad that at least it hasnt got abusive or hurtful.

Chris. (or AM I!?

)

steven_ber · Jul 17th, 2005, 18:02

'Slow down', I think I used the wrong words, if we feel it necessary, we prevent a member from posting, say for example that we suspect they have hidden links to a travel agent, we just prevent them from posting whilst we investigate, they can still access the site, but they can't reply to any threads, the alternative would be to ban them.

Having more than one ID.

In the early days of indiamike.com I suspect that many members had more than one username, but these were never investigated because it was all a bit of fun and no member was trying to fool other members.

I remember Veerapan and the fun we had with that ID, I still don't know what member created the username, there was never a need to look into it, it was just harmless fun.

However, as the site has grown, things get more complicated, more new members are trying their luck, just this morning I banned a travel agent, he had set up another username to pretend to be a Canadian tourist who strongly recommended the services of the same travel agent.

This kind of thing happens all the time, so now we do some basic checks on a large percentage of new members, but most of the time they give themselves away with stupid posts.

I started a new ID a few weeks ago (Charlene DD), the intention was to see what private messages this member received (after a tip-off), I'm very pleased to report that this new member never received any un-solicited messages.

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 17th, 2005, 18:04

That was you Steve! I thought there was another Essex bod on the site!
I'll have to continue being the sole member of the fluffy dice, and shell suit brigade!

Ikuru · Jul 18th, 2005, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_The_Pom

C'mon Ikuru - give us the big 1000!
You're nearly there!

Well Here it is, my 1000 and final post! I was planing to make something speciall out of it (like the Best of... Or something) but that would have been too sick!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonomama

Ikuru, your avatar's great. Is she the landlord in Kung Fu Hustle?

Indeed it is and what a Great movie it is! I really loved it!

Reccomended to everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotus blossom

Ikuru - your avatar is great!

Thank ya and god bless ya, actually I did like your last lotus better than the one with the boy... This new one is a picture of my sisters new cat named SITA, I took the pic yesterday with my Nokia 5140 (great phone!).

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 18th, 2005, 16:14

I do hope it's not your final ever post!
You can't leave!

But, congratulations anyway!

Rob

PS. What a strange direction this thread has taken!

sadhuji · Jul 18th, 2005, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikuru

Well Here it is, my 1000 and final post! .....

i don't believe you really mean it! you just can't desert us!!

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Jul 17th, 2005, 01:27	#109
Ikuru the only "end" is "you" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: infront of the screen Posts: 1,913	Risking ones life to reach the highest mountin tops is just as irrationall and stupid as spending all the money in the world to try and land on the moon. Its all about impressing girls with putting a flag somwhere where, and out of reach. It´s saying: "Look at me!, Look at me!" Simmillar to the Rat Race of Money and "Power". The one with the Most stuff/money/gadgets etc when he/she dies wins! Hurry! Hurry!

Jul 17th, 2005, 02:02	#111
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,308	C'mon Ikuru - give us the big 1000! You're nearly there!

Jul 17th, 2005, 07:24	#114
Sonomama Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 56	Ikuru, your avatar's great. Is she the landlord in Kung Fu Hustle?

Jul 17th, 2005, 07:48	#115
ChrisJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 186	Like Steven said: "No great harm done - enjoy the website". This really has turned into a weird thread! However bizzare it may be - I'm glad that at least it hasnt got abusive or hurtful. Chris. (or AM I!? )

Jul 17th, 2005, 18:02	#116
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,781	'Slow down', I think I used the wrong words, if we feel it necessary, we prevent a member from posting, say for example that we suspect they have hidden links to a travel agent, we just prevent them from posting whilst we investigate, they can still access the site, but they can't reply to any threads, the alternative would be to ban them. Having more than one ID. In the early days of indiamike.com I suspect that many members had more than one username, but these were never investigated because it was all a bit of fun and no member was trying to fool other members. I remember Veerapan and the fun we had with that ID, I still don't know what member created the username, there was never a need to look into it, it was just harmless fun. However, as the site has grown, things get more complicated, more new members are trying their luck, just this morning I banned a travel agent, he had set up another username to pretend to be a Canadian tourist who strongly recommended the services of the same travel agent. This kind of thing happens all the time, so now we do some basic checks on a large percentage of new members, but most of the time they give themselves away with stupid posts. I started a new ID a few weeks ago (Charlene DD), the intention was to see what private messages this member received (after a tip-off), I'm very pleased to report that this new member never received any un-solicited messages.

Jul 17th, 2005, 18:04	#117
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,308	That was you Steve! I thought there was another Essex bod on the site! I'll have to continue being the sole member of the fluffy dice, and shell suit brigade!

Jul 18th, 2005, 16:14	#119
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,308	I do hope it's not your final ever post! You can't leave! But, congratulations anyway! Rob PS. What a strange direction this thread has taken!

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