Why does nobody hate unemployed British Immigrants?

[Fenster]

I was at the old Wembley Conference Centre to see Jimmy White-vs-John Virgo at The Masters back in the 80's.

[Beanz]

I was at the old Wembley Conference Centre to see Jimmy White-vs-John Virgo at The Masters back in the 80's.

Can't beat that one even with a Lamborghini and a top speed of 217mph. My step-dad (cunt though he was) once beat Terry Griffiths at Butlins in Minehead, because Terry challenged him to the best of three frames and he was a decent player who grabbed his chance and beat the Taff so that he could have something to go on about for the next 30 years.

[Gandalf]

There are people with phds and masters on this forum? That sounds important. Who?

That's what i wanna know.

Many used to post here before you dragged the place through the gutter.

I am on one level surprised, considering your constant behind the scenes campaigning I thought you might have stopped to draw breath and actually ask someone about themselves, but on another level not at all surprised that you thought you and Miles were 'special' cases.

Wow, you learn something new everyday. The forum was home to a plethora of academics that ran away because of Brockton's 'gutter' behaviour. You are clearly a very bad boy, Brockton!

On the topic of qualified language instructors, then I assume that me and Brock are indeed experienced, qualified, and brave enough to be classified as such, and on that basis Brock's tongue in cheek statement is probably true. We are qualified to write exams and grade them accordingly. Bachman's 'Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing' is a useful tome in working out how to apply effective testing criteria in a range of environments.

On the topic of immigrants and testing, I don't see the point for temporary immigration. Immigrants come in because of politicians and if politicians are going to be short sighted enough to have immigrants working in bars and factories at the behest of their factory and brewery owning mates, then shame on them. It's a political issue and on every count politics has failed the British people. Where you do need a language requirement is in permanent immigration and citizenship as you are then supposed to be able to survive on your own in that country. You needn't be fluent, but you do need to know the rudiments as mentioned by Brock previously.

[brocktonblockbust]

There are people with phds and masters on this forum? That sounds important. Who?

That's what i wanna know.

Many used to post here before you dragged the place through the gutter.

I am on one level surprised, considering your constant behind the scenes campaigning I thought you might have stopped to draw breath and actually ask someone about themselves, but on another level not at all surprised that you thought you and Miles were 'special' cases.

Wow, you learn something new everyday. The forum was home to a plethora of academics that ran away because of Brockton's 'gutter' behaviour. You are clearly a very bad boy, Brockton!

On the topic of qualified language instructors, then I assume that me and Brock are indeed experienced, qualified, and brave enough to be classified as such, and on that basis Brock's tongue in cheek statement is probably true. We are qualified to write exams and grade them accordingly. Bachman's 'Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing' is a useful tome in working out how to apply effective testing criteria in a range of environments.

On the topic of immigrants and testing, I don't see the point for temporary immigration. Immigrants come in because of politicians and if politicians are going to be short sighted enough to have immigrants working in bars and factories at the behest of their factory and brewery owning mates, then shame on them. It's a political issue and on every count politics has failed the British people. Where you do need a language requirement is in permanent immigration and citizenship as you are then supposed to be able to survive on your own in that country. You needn't be fluent, but you do need to know the rudiments as mentioned by Brock previously.

Hear me now me gettin badder all de time-- Skunt dere not whatta know how be gwon nah boy. bwahaha As for Bachman's does Lyle have any idea he is a famous scholar?

[ryanman]

There are people with phds and masters on this forum? That sounds important. Who?

That's what i wanna know.

There are some. Most of them probably avoid these topics like the plague though. For obvious reasons.

[SlimTrae]

There are people with phds and masters on this forum? That sounds important. Who?

That's what i wanna know.

Many used to post here before you dragged the place through the gutter.

I am on one level surprised, considering your constant behind the scenes campaigning I thought you might have stopped to draw breath and actually ask someone about themselves, but on another level not at all surprised that you thought you and Miles were 'special' cases.

Wow, you learn something new everyday. The forum was home to a plethora of academics that ran away because of Brockton's 'gutter' behaviour. You are clearly a very bad boy, Brockton!

On the topic of qualified language instructors, then I assume that me and Brock are indeed experienced, qualified, and brave enough to be classified as such, and on that basis Brock's tongue in cheek statement is probably true. We are qualified to write exams and grade them accordingly. Bachman's 'Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing' is a useful tome in working out how to apply effective testing criteria in a range of environments.

On the topic of immigrants and testing, I don't see the point for temporary immigration. Immigrants come in because of politicians and if politicians are going to be short sighted enough to have immigrants working in bars and factories at the behest of their factory and brewery owning mates, then shame on them. It's a political issue and on every count politics has failed the British people. Where you do need a language requirement is in permanent immigration and citizenship as you are then supposed to be able to survive on your own in that country. You needn't be fluent, but you do need to know the rudiments as mentioned by Brock previously.

Unfortunately I, too have seen a few sites with some over-the-tops posters that make one wanna' leave. (which is why I'm here) But my honest assessment; Brock may be different, bold, weird topic-driven, over-the-top, trippy, maybe even mushroomed-out, but his demeanor is cool as shit. Not that shit is...well you know what I mean..

[Gandalf]

There are people with phds and masters on this forum? That sounds important. Who?

That's what i wanna know.

There are some. Most of them probably avoid these topics like the plague though. For obvious reasons.

Because they have PhD's in Nanotechnology or English Literature or Politics whence their views on commonsense issues in the real world are as haywire as those of anyone else?

Brock is clearly enjoying his downtime and having a laugh and some of you are expecting nothing more than a Philosophy seminar or a paragraph based 8 mile rap contest. Plus having to tolerate all the insults he is receiving on a continuous basis. Insults are hardly the height of academic prowess either. When he posts on here he does what he likes and isn't checking into an office. People post how they want and I would love to know who these academics are, the ones who are avoiding populist topics like immigration 'like the plague'. If they are so intelligent and rational, then the power of their arguments would surely sweep us all away. However, they are mute and say nothing and seemingly because Brockton scared them away. In the words of Brock Bwahahahaha!

[brocktonblockbust]

There are people with phds and masters on this forum? That sounds important. Who?

That's what i wanna know.

There are some. Most of them probably avoid these topics like the plague though. For obvious reasons.

Because they have PhD's in Nanotechnology or English Literature or Politics whence their views on commonsense issues in the real world are as haywire as those of anyone else?

Brock is clearly enjoying his downtime and having a laugh and some of you are expecting nothing more than a Philosophy seminar or a paragraph based 8 mile rap contest. Plus having to tolerate all the insults he is receiving on a continuous basis. Insults are hardly the height of academic prowess either. When he posts on here he does what he likes and isn't checking into an office. People post how they want and I would love to know who these academics are, the ones who are avoiding populist topics like immigration 'like the plague'. If they are so intelligent and rational, then the power of their arguments would surely sweep us all away. However, they are mute and say nothing and seemingly because Brockton scared them away. In the words of Brock Bwahahahaha!

oh wait I forgot: EDIT! ............. BBBBWAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!!!

[ryanman]

There are people with phds and masters on this forum? That sounds important. Who?

That's what i wanna know.

There are some. Most of them probably avoid these topics like the plague though. For obvious reasons.

Because they have PhD's in Nanotechnology or English Literature or Politics whence their views on commonsense issues in the real world are as haywire as those of anyone else?

Brock is clearly enjoying his downtime and having a laugh and some of you are expecting nothing more than a Philosophy seminar or a paragraph based 8 mile rap contest. Plus having to tolerate all the insults he is receiving on a continuous basis. Insults are hardly the height of academic prowess either. When he posts on here he does what he likes and isn't checking into an office. People post how they want and I would love to know who these academics are, the ones who are avoiding populist topics like immigration 'like the plague'. If they are so intelligent and rational, then the power of their arguments would surely sweep us all away. However, they are mute and say nothing and seemingly because Brockton scared them away. In the words of Brock Bwahahahaha!

There are 100s of members of this site. Of course some have Masters and some have PHDs.
I'm sure they aren't here in an academic capacity. They would just be boxing fans that happen to have those qualifications. But I'm sure that looking at some thread titles would not entice them into the discussions. I don't think it's being suggested that Brock has frightened away a score of academics that used to discuss the merits of Plato, Mill and Thoreau.

It is true though that there are some good posters that aren't about much/at all now because for them the feel of the place changed and so just doesn't pique their interest anymore.

[Gandalf]

It's the same old forum to me with most of the same old faces and most of them for the good. No qualms on the health of the place on my part. Only a few AWOL really and then some new blood always coming through. I couldn't care less who has qualifications really.

[brocktonblockbust]

It's the same old forum to me with most of the same old faces and most of them for the good. No qualms on the health of the place on my part. Only a few AWOL really and then some new blood always coming through. I couldn't care less who has qualifications really.

Yeah agreed. The feel of the place? Its just as inviting and healthy as its been since 2002 when I joined. No qualms whatsoever here either. People are doing a great job batting about and debating intriguing topics.

[Andre]

Kirkland said it right because they are rich and have large assets.

I could do with a woman like that.

[Andre]

We dont do bad here considering religion and politics are talked about in great detail.

Trouble starts when someone says 'oh so that means you'....

No fucker, that means you thought it up and went further out than the parameters we were working in and tried to drag me out there.

[brocktonblockbust]

We dont do bad here considering religion and politics are talked about in great detail.

Trouble starts when someone says 'oh so that means you'....

No fucker, that means you thought it up and went further out than the parameters we were working in and tried to drag me out there.

Agreed. "So that means you..." starts trouble and takes it to an unnecessarily personal level. Vehemently disagreeing in a non-personal manner however is loads of fun and cannot ever be trouble.

[ryanman]

It's the same old forum to me with most of the same old faces and most of them for the good. No qualms on the health of the place on my part. Only a few AWOL really and then some new blood always coming through. I couldn't care less who has qualifications really.

Yeah agreed. The feel of the place? Its just as inviting and healthy as its been since 2002 when I joined. No qualms whatsoever here either. People are doing a great job batting about and debating intriguing topics.

To be fair you didn't really start getting involved until about 2011 (hence that thread on the hidden board). Not saying you are wrong as obviously we all experience the boards in our own way but for me there are a lot of really good posters that aren't about much anymore. As such the place has changed -Which is to be expected when big characters leave.
If you look at classic old threads like 'gays in the army' then compare it to today it has changed. But some people might say for the better.