The word Bob

[MarillionFan]

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

He probably didn't read that.

[NotAllThere]

Read what?

[Churchill]

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

Referee! What the ****? First MF posts my real name, I change it by deed poll and this goes and posts my new name!

Out of ******* order!

[russell]

Referee! What the ****? First MF posts my real name, I change it by deed poll and this goes and posts my new name!

Out of ******* order!

sorry Venk

[vetran]

The word "Bob" is used on here in a semi-racist fashion. I don't suppose Bob gives a crap if you underestimate him though, eventually there'll be enough Cheap Bobs to put you all out of a job.

HTH

fixed that for you. I think you will find most people's objection to them is cost and then quality.

There are some good ones, but their business model isn't about being good in my experience, its about being cheap because they have a lower cost base and they avoid paying UK tax which gives them an unfair advantage.

[MarillionFan]

Referee! What the ****? First MF posts my real name, I change it by deed poll and this goes and posts my new name!

Out of ******* order!

Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You changed your name to a railway station.

Classic.

[Churchill]

Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You changed your name to a railway station.

Classic.

Yep, never thought you'd guess it. I would've got away with it too if it hadn't have been for those pesky kids!

[NotAllThere]

Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You changed your name to a railway station.

Classic.

Said Clapham Junction.

[Churchill]

Said Clapham Junction.

It could've been worse, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch!

btw, the parser on this forum is sh!te!

[administrator]

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.

WNATS

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

Not that old chestnut