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This is an example of why certain rules are in place.
The post should have been reported to the mods who would put it into moderation until it had been discussed.
No accusations should be made in the open Forums. as it develops into a bun fight and does no one any good.
I think that an apology is due.
I dont like wurst anyway.
Im married to a German so we wont go there.
I love a good wurst, very rare occasion now.Quote:
Originally Posted by rustynail
My better half's family is German too, nothing like German food at Chrissie, mmm knodels...
Don't like the stuff, at all:no:
That and Polish sausage and Black pudding.
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Originally Posted by
I'm not not trying to be smart here , but who apologises to who (or is that whom).
I would love to make a comment on the subject, but I may have to apologise to someone for having an opinion.
Once again, not trying to be smart, but what exactly is the topic, so we know what the boundaries are.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ's Timber
[QUOTE=Grumpy John;1573986]I'm not not trying to be smart here , but who apologises to who (or is that whom).
I am still trying to work that out.
I don't think I threatened anyone, but I would be very sorry if I did.
Well the mods found nothing racist or objectionable so i figure Sturdee owes mic-d an apology.
just my opinion, lets move on.
I would be the first person to apologize if I make a mistake and thus upset someone.Quote:
Originally Posted by fenderbelly
However, notwithstanding that the Mods in this case disagree, I still feel strongly that the original post is a stereotyped racist insult. Racial insults in the guise of a so called joke, whether done inadvertently or not, are objectionably to me hence my comments.
So there will not be an apology from me for having this opinion.
Peter.
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Originally Posted by Sturdee
Thats fair enough Peter, we all have an opinion.
Having said that this is the joke section and nothing should be taken personally or seriously.
With all due respect etc to everyone's opinions, I feel that there is not much hope for us if we can not have a good laugh at our selves now and again.
Regards
To clarify. Fred has it right.Quote:
Originally Posted by fenderbelly
Fred, Hugh & are right
There are few jokes that do not cast some slur over somone or something. It is very much part of Aussie humour. The important thing is not to read too much into it. Even the posts placed by the "jury" deciding who owes who what, could be taken as offensive. If somebody takes offence to a remark, surely they have the right to make that known to the remark maker who, in turn, has the right to decide if he or she feels obliged to apologise. Apologies by instruction are not worth a squirt.:germany: