On TFS, the thread in which the SMAE were being critisized has been deleted. IMO there was nothing libellous or offensive, just factual! or questions being asked!
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Disgruntled,
I think we all know that it is not defamatory to ask questions of, criticize or make a fair comment about any organisation that touts its wares in the public arena. Any organisation that screams "foul" at any hint of scrutiny should be viewed with suspicion in my opinion.
Now let's see if there is any pressure to pull this burgeoning thread .........:rolleyes:
Curious Catfoot -
I think pressure is unlikely. I doubt there will be many on here who give a scuttering **** if a thread on TFS got pulled. Hands up who couldn't care less.
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What is TFS?
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thatfootsite.
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It all seems rather parachronistic.:rolleyes:
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KK,
RI,
https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/page/s/stop-government-snooping#petition
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And what that has to do with a discussion over smae, I really don't know. -
DP, dont you think you should be asking your question back at the cesspit as that is the only place that your issue can be addressed ?
I think the possibility of "Nemesis" being unleashed again by the smae could have a bearing especially as CF has pointed out in the not too distant future you and those like you can be identified.:eek:
Personally I dont go there but having heard ALL the sniping over many many years I dont think there is anything new to hear on that subject.
Cheers
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Disgruntled/Phil
You have chosen the wrong forum to explore your concerns.
Pod arena is a world wide forum which has little knowledge or interest in the UK situation.
Both the USA and Ausi have closed professions where arguably all practitioners have higher educational qualifications which stop 'other' people trading their trades as corn cutters.
Any attempt to explain the UK situation will be shut down by the 'clique' and the site owner so best to walk away.
If you are really interested follow the Kirby close down debate. -
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I am interested also in what is the "Kirby close down debate". What do I want to close down? -
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Well folks
the Kirby close down list?
Did I get it wrong but was there not a movement to stop various posters from posting on this site initiated by professor Kirby?
Joe -
You made the comment you were thinking of "leaving the Arena" ?
(Si, You were p****d off with the whole thing coz of Denis so stuff it ??)
They will now seize on that and bring all their buddies in to try and close Pod A with spurious winde up posts as they did with Podiatry Solutions ( I'm suprised you dont remember that Rob :confused:) which closed that site:wacko: and make everybody lose interest as is happening.
It's started now mate, up to you to sort the wheat from the chaff in posts.
Good luck :empathy:
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Si my friend are you a joker?
What exactly is your problem with me, or for that fact other people you feel unable to dictate too?
How quickly the Tamworth cartel rise to a critical challenge is remarkable.
I love this site, I learn lots.
Joe.
Not HPC registered, what is the HPC? -
I didn't want to "close anything down". I just wanted to be able to block the postings from certain posters appearing on my computer screen so I wouldn't be bothered by their continuous ignorant and self-servicing comments. They could continue to contribute to Podiatry Arena, but just didn't want to be notified of their postings or see their postings.
Joe, if you were to have an academic website expressly designed for medical professionals, would you allow anyone to say anything on your website, or do you think you would want to moderate that website? Or are you of the opinion that anyone should be allowed to say anything they want, even on an academic website expressly designed for medical professionals? -
Enough said, Del. This one is just a troll with no knowledge of the profession nor situation. -
Threads are closed because they have run their course and start to go over old ground. The closing of a thread is NOT an invitation to start a new thread to continue to litigate the same old issues over again.
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