The word Bob

[Zoiderman]

We're still allow to racially abuse the Scottish members of the board though? Right? Just want to make sure that English - Scottish racism is acceptable.

No, shaunnyboy got sniffy with this and I got a one day ban saying I didn't like our esteemed cousins over the wall...

[Arturo Bassick]

We're still allow to racially abuse the Scottish members of the board though? Right? Just want to make sure that English - Scottish racism is acceptable.

Don't forget the Septics and the cheese eating surrender monkeys.

[NotAllThere]

We're still allow to racially abuse the Scottish members of the board though? Right? Just want to make sure that English - Scottish racism is acceptable.

There is a tradition of rivalry between the Scottish and the English. Banter in that tradition is perfectly acceptable. If it becomes racist, in my or other other mod's opinion, it'll be dealt with. Or if it gets tiresome sorting out your squabbles.

[Arturo Bassick]

The whole Bob thing started with our esteemed member, offering much quickness with plenty cheapness, Bob Showaddywaddy. When referring to an Indian working in IT for one of the off (or on) shore companies, I think it's ok.

When it's used to generally portray Indian nationals in a negative way, I don't think it is acceptable. It wasn't TiroFijo's use of "Bob" that triggered the deletion - and infraction - it was the way he used it, which I considered crossed the line. Similarly, but not quite so far across the line, was Freamon's post. Also deleted, but without infraction - which had nothing to do with any brown envelopes, honest, guv.

Fair enough, but I think the term Bob has been used for non IT types before. I seem to remember that "we were beating Bob at cricket".

[NotAllThere]

It probably has. I don't read every post.

The post in question from TiroFijo, struck me as a bit nasty, especially in conjunction with other posts he's made, so I took what I considered to be appropriate action. He could have PMd me to discuss it if he felt he was being unfairly maligned.

[MarillionFan]

It probably has. I don't read every post.

What a crap moderator.

[russell]

bob is in reference to any Indian worker who interfaces with UK people and to make it more palatable changes their name to a traditional British name. so instead of Venkatanarasimha Rajuvaripet they are called Bob Smith.

HTH

[TestMangler]

It probably has. I don't read every post.

The post in question from TiroFijo, struck me as a bit nasty, especially in conjunction with other posts he's made, so I took what I considered to be appropriate action. He could have PMd me to discuss it if he felt he was being unfairly maligned.

If you're struggling with the workload, you could get some Bobs in to help.

Just saying like

[NotAllThere]

In my experience, they choose the first few syllables of their names. For your example - Venkat.

[TheFaQQer]

At least we've sorted out the continuity of moderation problem that has plagued CUK for a while now