Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Chat Forum > The HUBB PUB
Banned Hubbers - why? Banned Hubbers - why?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
The HUBB PUB Chat forum - no useful content required!

BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
Photo by Marc Gibaud, Clouds on Tres Cerros and Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!




Photo by Marc Gibaud,
Clouds on Tres Cerros and
Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia



Like Tree32Likes

Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 19 Jun 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wheelie View Post
So, why did he get banned, and are there many others? What is the most typical reason? I like a free and liberal Internet where all opinions can be voiced, even those we don't like... illicit marketing or trolling is a different matter.

As a survivor of many bans in many places, I can tell you it's easy!! Just be non Politically Correct and sooner or later someone takes offence! Generally not the group you refer to, but usually some PC liberal who gets upset that someone may get upset.

Free and liberal is generally a contradiction. The most intolerant are usually PC liberals, who get upset at anything they think may upset someone, and take offence at any non PC utterance that doesn't fit with how they think people should think. PC is the modern day tyranny to suppress free thought and opinions, and banning, censorship, deletion, shaming etc are its enforcers. These days you don't get burnt at the stake for heresy against the PC dogma; you get banned! Now conform or else.

Posting porn, spam or threats, bah that is for amateurs in the banning game! You make it too easy for them!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 19 Jun 2014
chris's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,364
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kradmelder View Post
As a survivor of many bans in many places, I can tell you it's easy!! Just be non Politically Correct and sooner or later someone takes offence! Generally not the group you refer to, but usually some PC liberal who gets upset that someone may get upset.

Free and liberal is generally a contradiction. The most intolerant are usually PC liberals, who get upset at anything they think may upset someone, and take offence at any non PC utterance that doesn't fit with how they think people should think. PC is the modern day tyranny to suppress free thought and opinions, and banning, censorship, deletion, shaming etc are its enforcers. These days you don't get burnt at the stake for heresy against the PC dogma; you get banned! Now conform or else.

Posting porn, spam or threats, bah that is for amateurs in the banning game! You make it too easy for them!
Just as well then, that one of the hubb forum rules is to avoid discussing politics/religion
__________________

TBS.com
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 19 Jun 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by chris View Post
Just as well then, that one of the hubb forum rules is to avoid discussing politics/religion
Says he with the word God in his location
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 19 Jun 2014
chris's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,364
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kradmelder View Post
Says he with the word God in his location

http://www.buzzfeed.com/parahax/many...yorkshire-avdw
__________________

TBS.com
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 19 Jun 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by chris View Post
Sounds like Yorkshire supremacy to me. Definitely fits under politics and promoting one group above another so racist as well

Also states that God favours Yorkshire, so religion as well.


What say everyone? should Chris be

It is also a false belief. Everyone knows the place called God's Window is in the Lowveld of SA, near Graskop. So God certainly lives here, not Yorkshire. That is why you have all that rain and grey sky. He is trying to wash the place away!

http://www.southafrica.net/articles/...et-gods-window
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 20 Jun 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 679
Banned Hubbers - why?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kradmelder View Post
Just be non Politically Correct and sooner or later someone takes offence! Generally not the group you refer to, but usually some PC liberal who gets upset that someone may get upset.
Damn straight, if I want to be racist, sexist, xenophobic or homophobic on a public forum then that's my god given right!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kradmelder View Post

Free and liberal is generally a contradiction. The most intolerant are usually PC liberals, who get upset at anything they think may upset someone, and take offence at any non PC utterance that doesn't fit with how they think people should think. PC is the modern day tyranny to suppress free speech
Come on Kradmelder, that's just hyperbole and you know it. Can you actually cite any examples of this "tyranny"? But you're right - there are inherent contractions in the idea of free speech, but one should consider that simply because one has a right to free speech, that does not mean one can shout 'I've got a bomb' in a busy cinema, etc. With freedom comes responsibility.

Hmm, is that too political now?
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Hubbers with work for Hubbers!!! Wheelie Money Saving Ideas, making travel money 19 13 Jan 2020 17:07
Motorcycles with Indian number plate banned in Nepal for a week pbekkerh West and South Asia 0 6 Nov 2013 15:39
Korea has banned fish and other agriproducts from Japan seouljoe The HUBB PUB 0 6 Sep 2013 12:09
POWER OF HUBBERS..unbeliveable story realised in 2 days.. Mehmet Zeki Avar The HUBB PUB 0 21 Apr 2013 11:42

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Aug 14-17
Romania: Aug 22-24
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
New York: October 9-12 NEW!
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

2026 Confirmed Dates:
(get your holidays booked!)

Virginia: April 23-26
Queensland: May 1-4
CanWest: July 9-12

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 19:44.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top