I created this thread to allow people to blow their ire, and it seems to have succeeded in that. Though I don't need to, I would like to clarify a few points.
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I have already explained the rational behind my action with reference to Malvai and Anm. With regard to Sam, I had to intervene as his posts were regularly starting heated arguments with another member. It may be vain on my part, but over a period of time I did manage to cool both Sam and the other member into posting together fruitfully for all other members. Both are knowledgeable, but had highly contrasting views.
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I would at this juncture like to clarify some wordings of mine which have been misunderstood.
1. Delhiwaalas are thieves. Though I am not the challenging type, I would really liked to be shown a link to the thread/post where I have used these exact words. Please understand that I am very careful with words, and I am sure that my command over English is good enough for me to understand what I am writing and meaning. I do remember distinctly where I said and what I said. In a thread where we were discussing Delhi's power troubles, one of the reasons I said was that there was a lot of theft of electricity in Delhi. For heaven's sake, please understand simple English. What I said was that there was theft of electricity, period. It could have been done by an Indian from anywhere, as well as a non-Indian. The fact that DESU loses a lot of electricity to theft cannot be denied. As I mentioned in another thread the PM has quoted 40,000 crores as the loss that EBs face every year due to transmission loses that included theft.
2. Chinese products are xxxx. I am surprised that, though I have explained this umpteen times, people yet misunderstand. First of all, I never used the word xxxx. The worst negatives I may have used is 'bad' or 'not good'. Secondly, I have never made a comment of any kind on products manufactured in China. Here are my exact words:
"Reddy, I would suggest that you just throw the mobile away and buy one from reputed company. Chinese mobiles are made by sell and run companies, and you will not get any support"
What the thread was referring to was a mobile designed and made by an unknown company in China. I went on to explain that the Chinese capabilities in designing electronic circuits was in question. In another thread, I clearly differentiated between a product manufactured in China and one designed there. I am not sure how many of you are aware, but TRAI is actually thinking of completely banning all Chinese mobile phones as they are a serious threat to our security requirements.
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Anm, Malvai, and Sam - if you think I am taking any step on a personal basis, then you are completely wrong. Anm and Malvai, it is possible the steps I took in your case hurt you. If so, my apologies. I have warned and deleted threads of many people who I know personally. If a rule is flouted, then some kind of action has to be taken. Why in one case alone, and not for someone else is not easy to answer. Once a thread has a few posts that shows the interest of members and the thread taking a life of it's own, I usually leave it alone.
Ram and I have been discussing the threads in Chit Chat and we realise it is becoming more and more worrisome.
All I can say at this juncture is for all members to understand the basic Raison d'tre for HFV - AV and AV related stuff. Though many members have become friends through PM, meetings and emails, making this into a social club will kill the very foundation of the forum. THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION.
I request all members to help us make HFV a great place for all AV. I have been requesting for more technical articles and I would repeat the request.
As I said in the beginning, this thread has enabled a lot of us to blow off steam. Now that has happened, let us move on.
Cheers
