Stumbled across this little gem.
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Cavematt
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Sorry, but I think this crosses a line.
Healthy debate about contentious issues, differences of opinion, and distaste for others points of view are one thing. But the content of this website and the parallels it draws to recent scenarios and individuals are just outright offensive and far beyond the line of what is appropriate. I urge the moderators to remove this link and to dissociate UK Caving from the content.
Whoever put this website together should be ashamed. It is bullying, pure and simple.
Healthy debate about contentious issues, differences of opinion, and distaste for others points of view are one thing. But the content of this website and the parallels it draws to recent scenarios and individuals are just outright offensive and far beyond the line of what is appropriate. I urge the moderators to remove this link and to dissociate UK Caving from the content.
Whoever put this website together should be ashamed. It is bullying, pure and simple.
aricooperdavis
Moderator
"Cornwall has a fine cave" 
Dave Tyson
Member
Brilliant parody
RobinGriffiths
Well-known member
TBH. That is brilliant.
Cavematt said:
satire
/?sat???/
noun
The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
"the crude satire seems to be directed at the fashionable protest singers of the time"
Synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature
royfellows
Well-known member
Cavematt said:
I think we can all make a fairly accurate guess on that one
Cavematt
Well-known member
Not offensive to me personally. Call it a bit of fun, satire, humour, whatever you want ali-mac. But I think that going to considerable effort to set up a website (and to then advertise it on a public forum) with the clear sole intention of ridiculing specific individuals within our caving community and having a laugh at their expense, crosses the line from humour to bullying. I may be the only person on here to think so, but I'm entitled to that view.
royfellows
Well-known member
I am not taking sides but it may possibly be considered over the top.
But an outsider looking in would probably describe us as "potholers" and think that all of our admin and politics are OTT
To take the argument a bit further, this may well be the target of the satire, rather than specific individuals.
But an outsider looking in would probably describe us as "potholers" and think that all of our admin and politics are OTT
To take the argument a bit further, this may well be the target of the satire, rather than specific individuals.
NewStuff
New member
Cavematt said:
Let me make it crystal clear for you.
- I am not "advertising" this, I'm sharing something I stumbled across it, thought it's satirical take on caving politics was brilliant, and that others on here would find similar humour in it.
- I am not a member of the CBC - we're North Wales, not Cornwall, despite striking similarities with access issues.
- As far as I know, CBC have not publicised this site in any way, let alone on here.
[gmod]There have been two reports asking us to remove the OP and link. This has been discussed by the moderators.
I do understand that some people find the parody site distasteful but others clearly find it amusing so it places us in a difficult position. We are not responsible for the site and it has nothing to do with us. We also note that the site is linked to all over the main caving facebook pages (but not UKcaving's page I should add). Under the circumstances we see no reason to remove the link from this forum. However, we will moderate on any comments made which breach the rules of this forum. Thank you. [/gmod]
I do understand that some people find the parody site distasteful but others clearly find it amusing so it places us in a difficult position. We are not responsible for the site and it has nothing to do with us. We also note that the site is linked to all over the main caving facebook pages (but not UKcaving's page I should add). Under the circumstances we see no reason to remove the link from this forum. However, we will moderate on any comments made which breach the rules of this forum. Thank you. [/gmod]
cap n chris
Well-known member
Probably non-PC but I found it genuinely hilarious. Shame on me 
The Old Ruminator
Well-known member
Hooray a bit of a laugh amongst all of the boring caving political drudgery we have on here. One should never ever take oneself too seriously.
One should never ever take oneself too seriously.
I've always been a fan of CBC stuff but that is the best yet. 
cap n chris
Well-known member
The Old Ruminator said:Hooray a bit of a laugh amongst all of the boring caving political drudgery we have on here.
Cease fretting, TOR; I've never taken you seriously.
David Rose
Active member
Anyone who thinks this is bullying really does need to take a long look in the mirror. And then see a psychiatrist.
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