Member conduct???

[Tellie]

I've had a couple of posts pulled and was PMed by Hud and felt he bent over backwards to be nice and explain the ere of my ways. I know I am only a guest here so I play by the rules or I don't get to play. As Gord said "This is not a democracy" I see it as a small slice of globalism run by benevolent dictators. This forum is about as close to an Eloi society as I care to get. I have a great time here and have learned lots and have delt personally with a few great members. It may not suit my John Wayne shoot from the hip style, but I searched out this forum the forum didn't search out me. So I don't take it personally when I get a post pulled, I just realze where I'm at and try to act accordingly.

PS I think you're all nuts

[little boat]

Originally Posted by GordMay

Among other very insulting remarks, easterly called another member a “nut job”.

whoops, what did i do now?

[Andy R]

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[psteele235]

I am happy to be a hug giving and receiving nut case - if that's the definition of a cruiser I love it!

[Chief Engineer]

Just get along

[Andy R]

I first saw a real person doing this on a beach in Brazil. I had no idea it was part of a movement. I just thought the guy was brilliant because all these beautiful Brazilian women in tiny bikinis were getting up and going over to give him a hug. I wish I had taken a photo, we thought it was just some random guy...

Maybe we need to post some photos of Cruisers giving out the hugs!

[Janet H]

Originally Posted by Andy R

.... women in tiny bikinis were getting up and going over to give him a hug. ...

Maybe we need to post some photos of Cruisers giving out the hugs!

Umm... I'd like some clarification about who will be wearing the swim suit??

[David_Old_Jersey]

Originally Posted by Janet H

Umm... I'd like some clarification about who will be wearing the swim suit??

Well, I was once in a bar and someone bet me I wouldn't wear a Bikini.

Don't recall getting a lot of hugs though

[Pelagic]

YouTube - FREE HUGS NITERÓI RIO DE JANEIRO BRASIL

Kinda looks like a sailor...sure that wasn't you Andy?

[BlueLagoon]

I first saw a real person doing this on a beach in Brazil. I had no idea it was part of a movement. I just thought the guy was brilliant because all these beautiful Brazilian women in tiny bikinis were getting up and going over to give him a hug. ...

He knew where the coolest hugs would be.

[David M]

Originally Posted by Pelagic

Kinda looks like a sailor...sure that wasn't you Andy?

Awww....that's great.

[Fender]

I've used the Free Hugs video to diffuse nasty arguments, on other sailing forums, but embedded it within the Chinese symbol for kindness, and it does work.

[GMac]

It's a damn cool video and many people do need to smile more

[luepetri]

As a new member I am pleased that there is proper conduct policy in place.
From what I have read in the last twenty four hours it is a site that is full of cruisers with "community" in mind attempting to assist others.

Opinions are personal and should be kept in a very considerate fashion.

IF one wants to elaborate on world view subjects I would suggest that person choose to use private messages or find another site.

Thanks already for all the assistance i have recieved.