ts2
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No, that particular comment was one that did not offend me. I just thought how funny it would be if it were to occur - which it didn't. Hence I posted it. Never did I join in on the "OMG David is such a hypocrite, can't believe he's getting with a girl in a relationship". It was clearly a BB set up. The only reason I quoted it (I did in fact remember it, I remember most of what I read) was because otherwise I'd look like an idiot for posting about it. It was a jovial joke, only when I was insulted did I insult back in my second and third posts.
You make a lovely point. One with which I would ideally agree, and in fact did stand by until I saw the disgusting comments you made here and on Twitter. The unfortunate thing is that you have been a walking contradiction.
How about offending people you don't know on Twitter (i.e. attacking 15 year olds, regardless of their opinions and how disgusting those may be)? How about letting your friends, or at least your brother’s friends, make racist comments? In fact, some of the comments (I’m not saying yours) are likely in contravention of s 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Even if you weren't making those comments, the fact is that you are easily in a position to contact these people (many being true friends of your brother) to ask them to stop – either yourself or through people you know.
Before you pull the whole, "well there's people who deface a religion". I'm religious, and I don't feel that my religion is being tarnished. Everyone has a right to interpret the Bible how they want, and take offence to what they will. In this country people can still interpret the Bible to insult, dehumanise and outcast homosexuals, and yet people are complaining about the use of Biblical references? And of photoshops of artworks not in any way sacred that were often made by people who were common sinners (historians generally agree that some of the most famous "Christian" artists participated in homosexual "acts")? Clutching at straws if I’ve ever seen it.
Regardless, I’m sure you’re intelligent enough to work out that the “Prisus” stuff is all a joke. Supporters of your brother have equally idolized him. I’m sure if his name enabled some sort of religious reference, some people would have jumped at it. Many posts here have idolised David in the same joking manner. I suppose you were unaware that Sandra was also referenced to in a Biblical manner? And Skye? Part of the Holy Trinity – started by people who have never partaken in the Pristian jokes.
Yes, I have read the Priya thread. In no way do I support some of those comments. Yes, I have read social media comments. Especially the ones where you harassed Skye supporters, called Priya a witch and were involved in arguments by other David supporters who attacked rival Twitter accounts.
It’s a television show......*snip!*
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I would like to thank you for apologising for the racism on the part of David’s friends. I would, however, also like an apology for your other behaviour witnessed on SM and elsewhere. A public one on social media would be nice (including a criticism of racism would be nice), I’ll see if Bhushan could do also. I would also like to apologise that I expressed my malcontent in this thread, after my original post, however I was enraged that a person would take a swipe at me when I see them condone other horrible before – a sentiment to which I am sure you can relate.
I have noticed in the past few days that you have in fact been much more respectful, and I thank you for that. It is the fans, including me, who have exacerbated the falling moral standards here – mind you; I without doubt would say that I am one of the party’s latecomers and was prompted into it by the behaviour of others. So, if I have offended anyone, I wholeheartedly apologise.
I do not think that David is misogynistic or racist. He may be a little awkward, but he clearly does not share such views. I think people will clean up their act if they’re led to believe that others are doing likewise. Unfortunately, I believe previous comments you have made have led a lot of other people to follow suit with poor behaviour. Apart from the prior idiot tweenies and trolls on social media, I believe much of the poor behaviour began with you. I’m sure you and others will not agree with this. For my part, and in my opinion, this is the case. I think if both families made heartfelt genuine public apologise, the whole issue would die down a lot. I’d like to see that happen, I believe it should happen, and I’ll be disappointed if it doesn’t – I understand if you feel differently.
To take a leaf out of your book: To be honest all I want to do is enjoy watching housemates in the house and all the personal attacks on anyone are ruining the experience. Why people can't have a respectful opinion on what is seen is beyond me.
Everyone should be free to criticise and take digs at others. I do believe that people around here need to be respectful. I do believe, and I don’t think anyone could say otherwise (it’s in no way against equality, or freedom of speech – I’ve studied these under Australian ‘law’), that family members should be held to a higher moral standard.
Good luck to your brother tonight. I actually get the feeling we could see a shock eviction, but who knows. Whatever happens, I think out of respect that neither party should gloat about the others eviction in their Appreciation Threads or anywhere dedicated to supporting that Housemate.
I’d like to post my support for David here regularly, but having seen, prima facie, the behaviour of some people who post here – including you – I have had no desire to. Please realise I am not directly attacking you, all that I am asking is that you apologise for past actions and am grateful that you have at least deleted much of them.
Thanks for your time. I hope you’re having a good day. I’ll be in London for New Years – maybe I’ll see you around.
Excuse me, I am a human being and have a right to ask for an apology for actions that I believe dehumanised another person. I did not demand an apology, I simply asked. I also stated that if one was given that I'd expect Bhushan to give one too. So that people don't do the whole "he should first", I'm happy to ask him first if it's felt necessary - not that I think him doing so first is required, but chacun son goût.
I could have come in here guns blazing, insults flying - but I didn't. I am not hypocritical. I would like you to find any significantly hypocritical comments I have made here. I never attacked David's family. The only previous comments I have made regarding them were against what I viewed as dehumanisation and disrespect, which I know you read. I believe that I was respectful the whole time, and several David fans said this was the case.
It is up to Mel to apologise. I'd regret if she felt that I was attacking her, I was simply criticising some behaviour of hers. As I have said elsewhere, I have thoroughly enjoyed her input up until recently.
I also do not appreciate being alluded to as "deluded", far far from it. I also do not like the "condescending", disrespectful tone that you have adopted. I'm not here to attack anyone, I commented in reply in the hope that people could lift their moral standard.
If I fail, I fail. I hope that I do not. Again, as I've said elsewhere, recent behaviour has made me lose so much faith in human beings that I have considered leaving this site. I've been convinced to stay here. I've talked to Bhushan and explained how I have felt. He apologised to me personally, and I'd be happy to see a public one.
In fact, I've respectfully asked already in the Priya Appreciation Thread that people do not gloat about a possible David eviction here. I'd rather I wasn't labelled as disrespectful and hypocritical, the majority of my actions outweigh any rarities.
@David's beard Thanks for being respectful as always. Yes, I knew that would be a problem. I would not have done so if I were not subtly attacked through allusion. I did apologise for doing so in my post. I did also say it was expected for Mel to lash out too, but in my opinion she doing so was first (of course others might disagree) and others retaliated.
In reference to the rest, I do agree with the preface but I still think an apology is warranted. It's up to Mel to decide. If she chooses not to, I'd at least like any reply she makes to be respectful of what I've said, or perhaps it's better to put the issue to bed. Good luck to you too!
Jesus Christ on a bike. More novellas??
Why do you do this to yourself? You're coming off like a pontificating, angsty arts student. And now you're quoting legal acts. Prima Facie? lol
A lot of virtual hands being thrown around this forum of late.
It's just a TV show.
Chill.
