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I just wanted to say that I'm getting a little frustrated and disappointed with some of the cyber bullying that's almost happening on this site.

 

Recently a member made an inappropriate remark against what they thought was a dodgy sales advert on eBay.

 

Instead of being advised he was mistaken, various members on here stared to slam his comments, which some may see as fair game.

 

It then turned into a proper bun fight, and soon verbal insults were being thrown at each other.

 

In my opinion this type of behaviour should not be tolerated and members participating should be banned.

 

Is it just me or what?

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?326956-Supra-UK-Spec-for-Sale-on-eBay-Really!

 

The old adage pot kettle comes to mind after reading through the latter part of this thread, not an entertaining read either, surprised its not been locked for the very reasons given by the OP.

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Good morning,

 

Not really pot or kettle to be honest. The later part of this thread is just showing a member what it's like to be on the receiving end for a change. Not my job really, but I guess it just goes to show how easy it is to get caught up in debate.

 

Like I've already posted, just friendly banter, my apologies to anyone offended.

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Good morning,

 

Not really pot or kettle to be honest. The later part of this thread is just showing a member what it's like to be on the receiving end for a change. Not my job really, but I guess it just goes to show how easy it is to get caught up in debate.

 

Like I've already posted, just friendly banter, my apologies to anyone offended.

 

Showing members what it's like to be on the receiving end of what?

Surely you don't class that as bullying?

 

As I said laughable at best.

 

Banters always good, and I don't take offence too easily.

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Showing members what it's like to be on the receiving end of what?

Surely you don't class that as bullying?

 

As I said laughable at best.

 

Banters always good, and I don't take offence too easily.

 

On the receiving end of friendly banter. Nope, I don't class your replies as bullying towards me. However the description of your training techniques will probably be as close to the bone as they'll get, nowadays anyway.

 

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and judging by the amount of views a few other members followed our conversation with (or without) interest.

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On the receiving end of friendly banter. Nope, I don't class your replies as bullying towards me. However the description of your training techniques will probably be as close to the bone as they'll get, nowadays anyway.

 

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and judging by the amount of views a few other members followed our conversation with (or without) interest.

 

I didn't instruct at phase 1, turned it down as I would of either killed someone or myself.

 

Training establishments went too soft.

I did a bit of phase 2, but was teaching signals.

 

Also taught out in afghan, that was fun.

 

But yeah, kids of today would probably die if they went through what I did, but then again, I'd probably die if I went through what my dad did lol

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The fact that you acknowledge the difference between yours and you fathers training tells me that you realise times have changed.

 

However, just because it happened the way it did doesn't make it right. You wouldn't be allowed to conduct training like you describe.

 

Recruits have a voice these days (rightly so) and it's the Unit they pass out too that trains them and makes them soldiers. It's called basic training for a reason.

 

I'm sure you know this, that's why at Units have induction weeks and before Ops they have build up training and mission specific training which usually ends with a mission rehearsal exercise. Once in theatre, RSOI packages and the likes enable troops to be prepared for what may come.

 

Gone are the days when you enlist (because you don't want to go to jail) get your boots on and go over the top into battle.

 

I'm not suggesting that's why you or your father joined.

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The fact that you acknowledge the difference between yours and you fathers training tells me that you realise times have changed.

 

However, just because it happened the way it did doesn't make it right. You wouldn't be allowed to conduct training like you describe.

 

Recruits have a voice these days (rightly so) and it's the Unit they pass out too that trains them and makes them soldiers. It's called basic training for a reason.

 

I'm sure you know this, that's why at Units have induction weeks and before Ops they have build up training and mission specific training which usually ends with a mission rehearsal exercise. Once in theatre, RSOI packages and the likes enable troops to be prepared for what may come.

 

Gone are the days when you enlist (because you don't want to go to jail) get your boots on and go over the top into battle.

 

I'm not suggesting that's why you or your father joined.

 

Yeah times change, but there is still a fundamental element that is needed in basic training.

And that's to break and mould a soldier.

 

Yes recruits need a voice, but giving a recruit too much power, they abuse it, which is a fact and it happens.

The red and yellow card system was proof of that.

 

Basic training is where they make soldiers, phase 2 is trade training and at unit is integration and continuation.

 

There are many troops that are arriving at unit not ready and not fit enough.

Recruits shouldn't be allowed to pass out of training if they are not capable.

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Basic training has got shorter, it's expensive to keep them in training establishments. Units take new recruits at risk and continuation training is essential. If units didn't take them at risk, some would never leave depot.

 

Red and yellow cards didn't work, you're correct and I agree. If you give everyone a voice, everyone will use it, but some will abuse it and those that abuse it can cause more harm than good. Thankfully these are a minority.

 

No-one needs to be broken.

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No, stupid laws made by pansies and the new generation are responsible for the state of recruits.

 

Not allowed to shout at them, single them out, point in their face, be in their personal space, sleep deprive them, beast them or even work them too hard.

 

Recruits having red and yellow cards if they feel they've been bullied, granted that system didn't last long, thank f**k but the fact it came in was bad enough.

 

Having double beds, duvets, TVs etc, no bed blocks, polishing floors, stress positions or corporal punishment.

 

You couldn't be more wrong even if you tried.

That saying is about teaching.

Getting a posting at a training establishment was a good step I your career.

 

Better luck next time cupcake

 

Logged in just to respond to this... Agreed, I wasn't in the military but did some volunteering in 2006-2007, and the amount it's changed in 10 years is incredible.

 

Discipline in 2006:

Someone left their helmet in the woods somewhere, so the entire group of us were rewarded to a 5am wake up call to scrape frost off a 30x50m field of grass with our bare hands... In a particularly cold late January.

 

Discipline in 2013:

Someone forgot to bring the waterproof liner to their sleeping back. "Ok don't panic, I'll go back to camp and bring one back. Be careful next time"

 

The standard of soldiers has dipped in terms of professionalism. Ones today are no different from the people you meet in pubs (From what I've seen)

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OMG!

Another person who realises that times have changed. Why are you expecting the same product at the end?

 

2000 a recruit dies after being beasted. The service persons involved were not charged.

2010 a soldier dies after being beasted. The service person who delivered the punishment was discharged disgracefully and rightly so. That's not just my opinion, it's the law.

The service person who gave the order was found not guilty.

You simply can not teach how it used to be taught. This means you get a very different product at the end.

Read some of the latest mentions in dispatches, look at the age of the latest service persons who have been awarded a VC or MC.

Your logic is flawed beyond belief!

Are you suggesting that all healers should be burned or drowned? Oh I forgot we call them Drs or Nurses now.

Get yourselves out of the past and accept the future.

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In the army, if shit hits the fan you don't fight for your own life, you fight for the mans life next to you.

 

No to offend anyone but I wouldn't want some fanny who pulled loads of red and yellow cards in basic training and who couldn't hack a good beasting, standing next to me fighting for my life.

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