The word Bob

[TiroFijo]

Sorry mate, you're still showing a 1 on the scale of 1 to 100 on the giveaf*ckometer. Try a bit louder!

Likewise.

[Churchill]

Likewise.

I said...

Sorry mate, you're still showing a 1 on the scale of 1 to 100 on the giveaf*ckometer. Try a bit louder!

[sasguru]

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 good Bobs to put you all out of a job.

HTH

[gingerjedi]

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 good Bobs to put you all out of a job.

HTH

Bob a job?

IGMC

[TiroFijo]

I said...

Sorry mate, you're still showing a 1 on the scale of 1 to 100 on the giveaf*ckometer. Try a bit louder!

You're such a child.

[Churchill]

You're such a child.

Thanks!

I do try.

[d000hg]

The word "Bob" is used on here in a semi-racist fashion.

It seems to normally imply a mixture of affection, frustration and insult, all wrapped up in a racial stereotype. I'm sure we'll be banned from saying it one day.

[Churchill]

It seems to normally imply a mixture of affection, frustration and insult, all wrapped up in a racial stereotype. I'm sure we'll be banned from saying it one day.

Well, one of "us" and by "us" I mean "TiroFijo" is already heading that way. He'll be needing this -->

[NotAllThere]

...Do I now have to change my understanding to accept that the term "Bob" is a reference to an Indian chap who works in IT and offers much quickness plenty cheap...

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.

[MarillionFan]

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 - 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.

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.