Judging a book by it's cover.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Less

How correct you are and perhaps the administration team had known his age and were indeed 'cutting a little slack', we don't know do we?

And you called me a burk, all it takes is one stupid comment like that for people to start thinking the forum broke US Federal law on purpose. Not something I am sure you want people thinking.

We did not know he was under 13 so did not brake the US Federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). I actually thought he was the same age as my son who has just turned 14.

I informed Mick what age I thought he was when he was being harassed by some members a while ago and as soon as it was stated he was 12 I reported this to Mick using the report system to leave a permanent trail in case needed. Both Mick and I contacted him explaining what he needed to do. His age was still hearsay from another member at this point. As has been stated by Mick the required paperwork is not in place. I think the forum acted very responsibly in dealing with this matter.

[Wynonie Harris]

Well, I for one am very glad Bee is back. People say his posts are sometimes a little strange and odd. In my view that makes Accyweb his natural home! Let's face it Accyweb is strange, odd, quirky, whimsical and that's what makes it so successful, in my view. Accyweb is the local forum for the true individualist - the traditional socialist who has rightwing Tory views on immigration and law & order, the conspiracy theorists, the classic knockabout comedy routines (a la Garinda and Tealeaf), the thread wanderers, the dreamers, the eccentrics, even the nutter who thinks everyone in Hyndburn who doesn't support Accy Stanley is a traitor. Bee is an individualist (and how!) in his own way and is part of this rich tradition that Accyweb is renowned for.

People say Bee's posts are boring and I can't say I find all of 'em exactly riveting. However, if you want to experience true boredom I suggest you go on one of the other local forums and read the same drearily predictable, total logical threads by conventional normal people with nary a thread wander in sight. No wonder you can see the tumbleweed rolling across the screens!

Secondly, Bee has come in for a fair bit of stick on here and obviously it was quite understandable when people thought he was a 30 year old bloke. However, as others have said, he has never retaliated, never been nasty to anybody and has always been friendly and enthusiastic.

The great thing about Accyweb is that you never quite know what you're going to find on here or even where a particular thread is going to go to. Bee plays his part in that so, as far as I'm concerned, welcome back!

[walkinman221]

Nicely said Mr harris

[cashman]

Fair comment wyn, agree 100%.

[Wynonie Harris]

Great! Agreement from two nutters!

[Less]

Originally Posted by Less

How correct you are and perhaps the administration team had known his age and were indeed 'cutting a little slack', we don't know do we?

However when someone comes on site claiming to know this person and also stating his age, then no longer can there be any slack the ropes have to be reigned in and actions have to be taken to prevent the site itself being prosecuted.

Perhaps the lad would still be posting now had someone not told the whole worldwide web?

Originally Posted by Neil

And you called me a burk, all it takes is one stupid comment like that for people to start thinking the forum broke US Federal law on purpose. Not something I am sure you want people thinking.

Lets be honest YOU are a burk.

Now that we have that out of the way, I said perhaps, the reason I said perhaps as I explained to your mate is because it's speculation, nothing more nothing less.
I wasn't replying to you I was replying to Eric, speculating that the administration may have been acting in a humanitarian manner until someone opened their gob and dropped the lad completely in it.

On a personal note, to me you have proved yourself unworthy of the position you hold on accyweb on many occasions, but what the hey much better to have you as a moderator, be it a bad one as no moderator at all, the fact that you are a burk by the way was mentioned without prejudice.

Please insert the biggest sycophantic smiley face here.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Less

the lad

Good.

That's one positive thing.

At least people seem to have accepted this fact.

Let's hope things can get back to normal.

Minus the unnecessary nastiness, that some innocent members have been subjected to.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Less

Lets be honest YOU are a burk.

Now that we have that out of the way, I said perhaps, the reason I said perhaps as I explained to your mate is because it's speculation, nothing more nothing less.
I wasn't replying to you I was replying to Eric, speculating that the administration may have been acting in a humanitarian manner until someone opened their gob and dropped the lad completely in it.

On a personal note, to me you have proved yourself unworthy of the position you hold on accyweb on many occasions, but what the hey much better to have you as a moderator, be it a bad one as no moderator at all, the fact that you are a burk by the way was mentioned without prejudice.

Please insert the biggest sycophantic smiley face here.

If you have a problem with me being a mod then make a phonecall and have me removed. I am often suprised at the way you act on here, I would expect more responsibility from you of all people.

[DaveinGermany]

Well whatever peoples views, the young un' has had people talking that's for sure.

[Neil]

I am closing this thread now and might delete it later.

The thread became iffy as soon as the member being discussed was named. Even before that it was obvious who the member was.

The only reason I want it to stay for a while at least is so that other members can now see the truth.

Please dont start any other threads/post discussing this as they will be removed.

There was a problem and its been sorted out correctly.