Ok, I think it's time we all had a chat in regards to a subject that has recently become rather prominant around here, so this is the thread to do just that
The subject being CSA.
As we all know the recent shennanigans on DIF left us with many new members and a large proportion of those members were very active on the CSA threads over there.
Upon their arrival, things ticked along just fine before a few 'cracks' started to appear, which subsequently came to a head with the thread that I was involved in, that was first vented then deleted regarding a very dodgy title and content that raised more than a few eyebrows.
The resulting fall out from that seems to be that the CSA posters have gone very quiet for the most part. This could be for a mutitude of reasons but seeing as I don't know for sure, I'm going to go with the assumption that it's left them unsure of how to proceed, if at all, from here on in. Which is understandable.
From a personal perspective, I'm very apprehensive about giving a platform to the subject and the thread that was binned, plus the current conversation going on in TPV/coverage thread in relation to the number plates, has only heightened that apprehension and highlights why we need to speak about this first before we move on.
If we go a head with this, some basics need to be outlined and decided together or it's just not going to work.
There are NO pre excisting members on this forum that I'm aware of, that were not aware of what's actually going on out there. I'm mentioning this because it's been hinted at a few times by more than a few of the new posters that we somehow are unaware and not in the know-how. You couldn't be further from the truth and to be honest, this comes across as very condescending and insulting. Just because we didn't (or don't) participate in anything savile or CSA related, does not mean we've been living under a rock and if anyone who's arrived here of late thinks like that about us, they're very much mistaken.
I also, personally, took some umbridge with a few posts which suggested that because we weren't 'active' in this fight, that we were somehow 'lesser' and suggest that if those types of suggestions start getting thrown around at members by those who feel they're doing more than the next person, then I also suggest they reconsider posting to begin with. Its a low tactic in my opinion and I expect many more members feel the same way and will not think twice about voicing that opinion should it continue. That kind of shit just won't cut it around here I'm afraid.
So, as a forum... and I guess this is directed more at the regular members than anyone else... do we embrace this and give the people who have worked on those threads a platform so to speak given they're here already, or do we leave it as is to dwindle away?
If we decide on a yes, the best answer all round would be to have a sub forum for all CSA related threads, members only so logging in would be required. At the moment, that seems to be the fair thing to do if we are to progress forward and I would hope that would be a satisfactory solution for those who wish to contribute and further their research.
This subject needs a voice... however, around here, that 'voice' has to be non speculative, non libelous and truthful, given the nature of the subject. There can be no leeway with that. All those who post will need to keep these things in mind because if you don't, I can assure you that there are plenty members who miss nothing and you
will be called out on anything that doesn't wash.
Personally, I see this as a positive thing and at no point would I see reason to class these incidents, should they arise, as 'thread derailments' or 'thread jacked' or any other label that's thrown around when the going gets tough... lies are lies, bullshit is bullshit and if an individual wishes to try this line of posting, then I wish them the best of the luck with that around here!
Not to mention the damage that false information does to a cause such as this and greatly undermines the hard work and effort that's clearly put in by some people.
Ok, I'm done for now I think... off to get another coffee fix
I'm not the most articulate person and tend to just let it flow as opposed to anything 'planned', so I hope that's come across as I intended... and apologies for the things I'll have forgotten to mention but should have
So people, old and new, let's discuss