Oddjob his defence & mitigation

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

This evening I spoke to Ken for the first time in my life.
He rang me to tell me his side of the events that led up to his suspension.
Our conversation began by him  telling me how sad he and his wife were to hear about the death of our Grandson Morgan aged 19 years on the 24th February 2024. Morgan was born quadraplegic following complications caused by by a condition called T.T.T.T.S. that can occur in identical twins. He is survived by his twin brother James who has his own compex health issues caused by T.T.T.T.S.

After a lengthy discussion about other personal issues that we are dealing with we moved onto matters to do with his suspension from the Forum. I should add that we talked for almost an hour. 

During that time I formed the view that he was being open and honest about what he told me. I have to say he struck me as a nicer bloke than the online persona I had visualised.

I certainly believe he had no idea that deleting his old post that he views as his intellectual property would cause Steve  "Spamgate".

If I was a Jury member I would find Ken not guilty of any intentional wrong doing in respect to "Spamgate" I understand that Ken has not been given any notice by Steve that he was being effectively banned plus Kens attempt to speak to Steve directly has been either ignored or missed calls have stayed missed.

Sadly I think Ken has decided the Coven have won as he has no route to appeal. He now has no intention to ever return.

[Laverdaroo]

Only an hour Ted? he must have been in a rush!!

[Gromitdog]

Hi Ted

I also spoken to Ken since Spamgate and I am of the same opinion that he did not honestly know he was causing a spamming issue on the forum, He as given a lot of help and advice which sadly has gone as I can't see him coming back on ( If he's every allowed to ) and he certainly won't be posting as much as he has done in the past years Its a great lost to the forum, I have had the pleasure of meeting Ken and you couldn't ask for a better friend to help you out He kindly did my carbs overhaul for me and then came over and kindly set them up for me what a gent and true friend. I am proud to put what I have to support him over this Spamgate issue But this is only one of the issues here as we all know ??
Also the forum  has lost a good source of parts 2nd hand and small runs that he financed all out of his own pocket and where sold at cost price + p&p.

Its a very sad day that we come to this point on the forum and it looks as if its not going to get sorted either The forum will not be the same going forward from here on .  I glad that I taken the time to stand up along with the others ( you know who you are 🤗 ) in support of Ken its a shame the others won't do the same who he has helped over the years & show their support........









 

[Laverda Dave]

For the record, I agree 100% with all that has been said above 👍

[paul G]

First of all let me say I have no axe to grind with anyone, Ken has also helped me in the past but I would say the title of this thread should be changed to Oddjob his version.
May well be the truth but only Ken knows.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I have changed the title - TBH I was more concerned about the main post phraseology, trying to reflect in a few words how Ken feels he  has been cut off after so many years of membership and contribution.

I do not want to antagonise our moderator or damage the reputation of this forum. 

I am privileged to have Kens contact number as a lifeline. I recognise the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of all the individual forum members.

[paul G]

I have changed the title - TBH I was more concerned about the main post phraseology, trying to reflect in a few words how Ken feels he  has been cut off after so many years of membership and contribution.

I do not want to antagonise our moderator or damage the reputation of this forum. 

I am privileged to have Kens contact number as a lifeline. I recognise the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of all the individual forum members.

👍

[AshimotoK0]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing but my advice to Ken should had been to just have a couple of months hiatus and stay off the forum completely for a while. Collect my thoughts and then come back when the dust has settled. I have done this myself at least twice on the rare occasions on here when members have severely p#ssed me off. I could never bring myself to delete any of my tech content though, as it wouldn't be fair on the members who appreciate it.

[Trigger]

I find it amazing at a lot of members think poor Ken. When i first read this about oddjob, I thought poor Steve D, who must of had a shite weekend + trying to sort all this crap out and is most likely out of pocket.
I totally understand why Steve banned him with all the crap he has put up with over the years keep deleting Ken's abusive posts and it has all come to a head 

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Whilst waiting for the Satellite Engineer to call this morning I had a trip down memory lane reading my 400 project from 2020.

I read the support I received when I had my Kidney Cancer realising also just how many members chipped in with advice & tips during my build including Moorey.

Some members I now know by first name, many only as usernames. I thought it prudent during the current turbulence to place on record my thanks to all those who contributed or commented on my 400 build progress - too many to mention individually.

I thought it timely to say thank you to this great sohc Forum for existing - thanks Steve.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Strange just noticed my posts are marked at the bottom.
Report to moderator 86.19.191.161.

Am I headed for the naught step?

[Laverda Dave]

As has been said on this post and the original post concerning Ken, I think it is time these particular topics were deleted and we as a collective forum move on with our bikes and lives.

[Moorey]

 Like it or loathe it, I say what I think and I will not be bullied by those telling me to wind my neck in or or get back in my box or by the petty insults and
 accusations.
 People will either accept this or not that is their choice and I will not bend to the mob.
 Neither do I collude or collaborate with any other members on this forum for those who think I do.
 

[taysidedragon]

Give it a rest people. I've got better things to do than read this shit!

[Nurse Julie]

Give it a rest people. I've got better things to do than read this shit!

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