I was about to post something similar. I found the comment first posted in reply to be intemperate, personally
If you're not interested, don't read. If you do read and think it is not relevant, don't be rude. If you want dry, solely mac-focused discussion with no local slant, go elsewhere. Regards (and many of us post something like that, in contrast to most places, and we mean it) Russell Sent from a device of sorts. @drbrown1970 On 1 Jun 2012, at 07:22, Virginia Routh <[email protected]> wrote: > Why I like this group and have been a member for several years is that we > support each other, primarily about using Mac related equipment but in other > ways too. I don't live in or near Brighton so Ray's advice was not helpful > to me, but I am glad he posted it because it was in the interests of the > group. Please don't leave the group, Ray. I love your quirky postings and > it adds glamour to have one of the boys in blue among us. Nobody objected > when you asked advice about cameras. > > > > > > On 1 Jun 2012, at 06:02, Ranulph Glanville <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I enjoy the occasional lightening of the Mac world to allow something else >> in. I can't really see why Ray's posting should cause such offence or >> annoyance. >> >> I'm half a world away at the moment. So it's of no possible use to me (nor >> is it when I'm home, since I live in Portsmouth). >> >> Come on, let's all smile and ease up a bit. >> >> Ranulph >> >> PS I'd rather we banned ipad and iphone stuff, really, since I don't use >> either. Also any mention of windows, android, and goodness knows what else. >> We should probably also ban me, since I don't live in Sussex. Yes, I think I >> should be banned. Please, can I be banned immediately? >> >> >> >> >> On 31 May 2012, at 22:15, Mark Schofield wrote: >> >>> Everyday I could post an 'off-topic' email but I don't because this >>> group is for Mac users in Sussex and posts are about using a Mac. >>> >>> Please, let's keep that focus. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> On May 31, 9:46 pm, Ray Packham <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> PROTESTS IN BRIGHTON OVER WEEKEND >>>> >>>> One of the new Protest Liasion Officers, who will be clearly identifiable >>>> by orange tabards >>>> 31 May 2012 >>>> With hundreds of community events marking the Jubilee weekend, some larger >>>> planned events and a sunny forecast likely to attract extra people to the >>>> city, police in Brighton and Hove are expecting a busy four days. >>>> >>>> The vast majority of events are community organised and led, are expected >>>> to be safe and enjoyable, and require no special policing plans. However, >>>> police are also prepared for some bigger events and are keen to let people >>>> know what to expect. >>>> >>>> On Friday and Saturday evenings, the Big Beach Boutique music event >>>> featuring Fatboy Slim is taking place at the American Express Community >>>> Stadium. Police have long-established relationships with both the event >>>> organisers and stadium managers, who are in charge of the planning and >>>> safety of the event. >>>> >>>> With up to 20,000 people expected each night, some officers will be based >>>> at the stadium to assist with crowd management and as a contingency if any >>>> crimes occur. The organisers have released detailed travel advice, >>>> including alternative plans due to the partial closure of Falmer railway >>>> station, and police will also be assisting with traffic management between >>>> the city and the stadium. >>>> >>>> Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, divisional commander for Brighton >>>> and Hove, said: "Whether you're heading to the Amex, attending one of the >>>> events in the city centre, live or work in Brighton and Hove, or are >>>> visiting for other reasons, I want to assure you're that we've thoroughly >>>> planned for this weekend. >>>> >>>> "It will be busy, but I want to express that it will be very much business >>>> as usual. We are working closely with partner agencies and local >>>> businesses, particularly transport companies, to make sure everyone can >>>> have an enjoyable time in the city and make the most of everything it has >>>> to offer over this four-day weekend. >>>> >>>> "You will see additional police officers, particularly in the city centre >>>> on Saturday and Monday, including roads policing officers to help minimise >>>> any delays and mounted officers who are highly visible in crowds. We will >>>> be assisted by some officers from other forces, allowing us to provide our >>>> usual emergency response across Sussex, with enough officers to meet the >>>> policing needs of the larger events in the city and to help to keep the >>>> many thousands of locals and additional bank holiday visitors safe. >>>> >>>> "During some points over the weekend it is likely there will be temporary >>>> disruption, dependent on the exact activities during the planned events >>>> and the numbers who take part. In addition to explaining now what we know >>>> and expect, we will provide live information and advice over the weekend >>>> online atwww.sussex.police.uk, on our twitter account @sussex_police and >>>> shared via local media." >>>> >>>> On the Saturday, nationalist-affiliated groups have indicated their >>>> intentions to meet up in Brighton city centre. Representatives for most of >>>> the groups involved have spoken to police and say they do not plan to hold >>>> specific marches or a rally, but to meet and socialise around the city. We >>>> support the rights of all groups to meet and express their views >>>> peacefully in the city but will deal with any criminality if it occurs. >>>> >>>> On the same day, people supporting the UK Uncut movement have announced >>>> plans to hold a street party style gathering, possibly meeting around the >>>> Clock Tower from midday. Organisers of this event have also spoken to >>>> police liaison officers but not shared their exact plans. We anticipate >>>> peaceful and vocal activity highlighting their cause, although there may >>>> be some temporary disruption in the city centre. >>>> >>>> On Monday, supporters of Smash EDO have announced plans to hold an event >>>> in Brighton. Although representatives have not spoken directly with >>>> police, they have shared plans online and in an open letter to the media. >>>> Their plans focus on a march starting from Barclays Bank in North Street >>>> at midday to Hove Town Hall to present a petition about their cause. >>>> >>>> Based on the detail that has been made available publicly by Smash EDO, we >>>> are in a better position to police the event and help keep everyone safe, >>>> both those taking part and others in the city. We will seek to do this by >>>> providing a mounted escort for the march through the city - which is >>>> likely to be busy at this time - supplemented by officers in normal >>>> uniform and embedded Protest Liaison Officers, with roads policing >>>> officers assisting with any traffic issues. >>>> >>>> Ch Supt Bartlett continued: "To understand their intentions, help us plan >>>> effectively to keep everyone safe and to help us provide the right level >>>> of policing response, we have updated how we engage with groups and >>>> individuals who take part in events like these, through dedicated protest >>>> liaison officers. >>>> >>>> "Before events, these liaison officers try to identify and speak with >>>> organisers or representatives of groups involved. This is to have an open >>>> exchange of information about their plans and to help them understand the >>>> policing operation that will be put in place. I am pleased to say that >>>> most of the groups planning activity in the city centre over the weekend >>>> have been in contact, although some have not made exact plans or shared >>>> them with us. It is not too late for anyone who hasn't been in contact to >>>> do so. >>>> >>>> "During events, these liaison officers will be embedded with those taking >>>> part in marches, protests or similar activity. They are clearly >>>> identifiable by their bright orange tabards, rather than the yellow ones >>>> worn by other officers. Their aims on the day are to continue this open >>>> dialogue with those involved, to understand if their plans change, update >>>> them on the policing plans for the event and explain any police action >>>> being taken. This supplements the information we already share publicly >>>> with residents, businesses and others in the city. >>>> >>>> "Sussex Police welcomes and supports the right to free speech and always >>>> seeks to facilitate groups who want to express their views in the city in >>>> a peaceful way. Our new protest liaison approach will help us do exactly >>>> that. However, we also make it clear that crime, disorder or violence >>>> within or between groups will not be tolerated and if it does occur we are >>>> ready to provide a proportionate and effective response." >>>> >>>> Whether you're taking part in an event or in the city for other reasons, >>>> you can get the latest updates from Sussex Police by: >>>> >>>> Viewing our Live Log with photos and maps online >>>> athttp://www.sussex.police.uk/live >>>> Following us on Twitter @sussex_police >>>> Speaking to officers and staff on duty in the city >>>> Checking for our updates via media outle >>>> >>>> Ray Packham >>>> HI-Tech Crime Unit >>>> Sussex Police >>>> Sussex House >>>> Crowhurst Road >>>> Hollingburry >>>> BN1 8AF >>>> >>>> [email protected] >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >>> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. 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