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I'm not sure if they have the right picture for Rich Wolff either. The economist Richard Wolff looks like this:
Slightly old news, but it seems the 'tipping point' for a new idea to take hold is only 10%. I guess that means we only have another 9% to go. Or is that a tad too optimistic?http://news.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=2902
This topic seems to be flavour of the day. A couple of programs I have half-heard on the world service:http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/worldbizGoing to give a relisten.. (4th April and 30th March editions)
The purpose of locking a thread is to prevent discussion degenerating into an inflammatory argument.Your original question has been answered, this thread has reached the end of its usefulness.
steve colborn wrote:That this comment has now been expunged is to be applauded, however, the comment was not removed immediately it was made indeed, there were a significant number of posts appearing between its appearance and the thread lockdown.Indeed. I cannot be on guard on the forum 24/7 and neither can be expected to always make instantaneous decisions.The thread will be unlocked soon, when tempers have cooled.
TheOldGreyWhistle wrote:So why tolerate it against me?It isn't. I am unaware of any currently published comments that do claim that you are a liar. If you are please make the moderator aware of them by using the report button or by means of a private message and they will be removed.
No it is not okay to call another forum user a liar. Rule 5. "Personal abuse, flaming and trolling will not be tolerated"
steve colborn wrote:Can anyone explain what the big pipe, post 44 is all about?OGW posts a reply which says he cannot reply. It reminded me of the painting of a pipe by Rene Magritte with the caption "This is not a pipe"It was an attempt at humour to lighten up the situation, but failed and probably besides the point…Though clearly OGW is not banned..
Socialist Party Head Office wrote:4. Thank you to C Matene for setting up the new website and loading the playlist for the radio station.Anyone know if this new website is at a different address from the old one? Couldn't notice any difference when I just looked..
steve colborn wrote:Gueses on the back of a Penny Black please. Closest answer wins!The answer is pretty much summed up here:
ALB wrote:The trouble with continually harping on about moderation on a thread is that it creates the impression that this is really what someone wants to discuss and criticise rather than the subject of the thread. Personally I find this not just a diversion but irritating, not just here but on other forums too, and normally avoid getting involved in such discussions like the plague, so I don't know why I'm posting this.You can talk about moderation as much as you like in the correct place, but to continually do so across the whole forum is just anti-social.
TheOldGreyWhistle wrote:Apparently if/when we leave the forum we then become eligible for personal attacks:-(Seeing as posts on this forum are probably subject to libel laws it is probably wise for forum users to not write posts that are personal attacks on anyone.
TheOldGreyWhistle wrote:But are we – woops I mean the socialist party – a little inconsistent allowing capitalists in the party and not workers who join the police or the army? It is true that the role of the army is to kill workers but the role of the capitalists is not much better (if not worse)Actually even if a member of the police force wanted to join I'm not sure if they could, legally anyhow. I know members of special branch are not allowed to be members of any organisation which wants to change the status quo. If this applies to bobbies on the beat I don't know.I might see if I can dig up the original resolutions where these where decided, could be interesting.
TheOldGreyWhistle wrote:Slightly off topic but if Coleman joined this forum would members still be able to call him a class taitor? Or would that be considered an offence under forum rules?I would have thought that if one forum user where to call another a "class traitor" it would break Rule 5. "Personal abuse, flaming and trolling will not be tolerated."But then if the "class traitor" in question was a capitalist and also a socialist this could be taken as a compliment!
ALB wrote:an ex-member who becomes a UKIP councillor and spouts anti-working class stuff about "too many immigrants" and "defend Britsish sovereignty".David Ramsay-Steele went from being a member of the SPGB to being a founding member of the Libertarian Alliance presumably because he was bowled over by the "economic calculation argument".However, what rational train of thought can lead one from being a socialist to becoming a exponent of nationalism? The mind boggles!Is Ramsay-Steele's book kept by the library department? I've also noticed a reel to reel of a debate between him and Hardy which should be an interesting addition to the site.
TheOldGreyWhistle wrote:I started a new topic and admin has removed it without any explanation! Did anyone receive it via email?It's here:http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/forum/general-discussion/information-request-party-policy
