Hear me out

I know you have no reason to believe this, absolutely none. But gandulf (or rather James) was on the site yesterday through my permission. This is the reason I protested so much against his banning, although I know he did cross the line. I've confiscated his laptop and he will not be back in the foreseeable future. He's my 15 year old son doing GCSE's at the moment, he's mentally handicapped, the reason we had the same IP address is because we live in the same house. He's gone, but I so want to stay. I made a big fuss, but that's because he's my son and I was too protective over him. I'm sorry, I hope you believe and accept this. But as I said before, you have no reason to.

Thanks

sorry I dont buy it.

You have every reason not to buy it. I'm sorry.

I cant say I am over inclined on instinct to either Figg, but having said that we will take this under consideration Barry and discuss it among the mods and come to a decision.
As I said before we dont ban lightly and without a full discussion and I hope we are not unreasonable either if you show good faith.

In the meantime I will not ban your current account and I suggest  the best thing you can do is to post and take part in the forum and demonstrate to us that you just want to be a part of our little community and not to troll it.

Listen, it's completely up to you guys. You have every right to ban me, it's your choice. But thanks so much for taking this into consideration. I'm going to join in like I'm a proper member of this community whilst you make your decision. But thanks again and I really am sorry.

If you show good faith Barry then there is no reason we cant all move on from a rocky start- that part is very much up to you.
We wont ban you otherwise just out of spite. Its not our way.
But there is no denying either it might take a bit of time for some folks to warm to you after getting off on the wrong foot. But if you make the best of it and give it a go people will respect that I am sure.

So in the name of good faith let me welcome you again to the forum in the hope this is a new start.

Hmmmm.... Yup, what he said.
Hello and welcome, Barry!  

Thanks Petty, I completely understand people around here won't be comfortable at first. I'll be sure to make the best of this chance.

Glad to hear it and I look forward to your posts on the films and Tolkien and whatever else you might want to share (I just wouldn't get your hopes too high of walking off with the Best Newcomer award at this years Forum Ceremony   )

Ha! As long as I present the award I'm fine!

Shhh! Don't let Pretty Tyrant hear you say that! "Banhammer" Petty here is a kitty cat compared to her.

Oops.. I'll just be happy as an audience member then Amarie!

Sorry Barry the presenting jobs taken! (not through choice so much as an inability to read the small print on my part, and as Amarie says my psychopathic sis Pretty does the reporting on the night, I wouldnt try to take that away from her as its her only day release from the Lockholes) but you can get yourself an avatar so you show up on the red carpet pics on the night (and be careful when you get out the carriage for some reason the palantarrizzi always prefer to take shots from low down on such occasions! Its a nightmare in a kilt I can tell you   )

Fool me once...

Haha! Well I would but finding it hard to get around the site on my phone! Is it possible (if I'm not banned) to unban my ip so i can access from my computer? ( don't worry he won't be able to get on). If not that's fine, I understand.

Barry S. wrote:Haha! Well I would but finding it hard to get around the site on my phone! Is it possible (if I'm not banned) to unban my ip so i can access from my computer? ( don't worry he won't be able to get on). If not that's fine, I understand.

And there is comes. And so soon! Nope. The ban stays.

Fair enough Bungo, but unless Barry does anything that warrants further action I am prepared to give him another chance.

If it turns out to be a ruse its only a swing of the ban hammer to fix, less effort than it takes to get a fresh buckie.
Its one of the reasons I've never understood trolls, banning someone is not an inconvenience, its very easy, and banning a troll is a pleasure.


"Is it possible (if I'm not banned) to unban my ip so i can access from my computer?"- Barry

Only if it seems warranted, but you will have to excuse us if we will hold back on that until we are certain this isnt just another few steps in a troll dance.

As Amarie succinctly puts it- the ban stays.

No no no Amarie. It's just easier to access from my computer rather than a small phone. That's fine I'll just get on with it. Sorry for confusion.

There should be a different view for seeing the forum on a phone. I've seen it when I use the Pad, but I can't recall how to get it.

Eldo! Eeeeeldoooo?

I never use a phone to come on here so I havent a clue. Sorry.

This should be interesting.

Forgive me if I'm not entirely convinced, Barry, but welcome back all the same

Well I can see you have no reason to be convinced. So I'm going to do what petty said, just join in. Hopefully soon everything will be back to normal.

bungobaggins wrote:Fool me once...

Fool me twice.....

Mrs Figg wrote:

bungobaggins wrote:Fool me once...

Fool me twice.....

One of the few times I will agree with George Bush.