Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

That makes 3 of us then. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis which is a kind of arthritis.

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

The site with the IE7 cookie info also has an interesting section on the hosts file including an updated downloadable file.

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

Sorry to ask, been searching through this thread but can't find any....has anybody got the links for letter templates to send to local MP's.

Many thanks

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

To Any BT Users on this Forum.
How do you know if you've been blocked on the BT Webwise Discussion Forum? I have had no notice from Mark W but altho' I can sign in to my ordinary BT (phone) account I cannot sign in to the forum. If I sign in to my ordinary account and then go to the forum I still cannot post or look at my settings as I'm asked to sign in again and again am rejected. Not dejected but rather annoyed.
Chris.

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

The hosts file there is rather useful :) That and Adblock Plus sure makes a positive difference to the "internet experience".

As always, do make sure you have backups of any files you might edit.

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There's an example of a letter I sent to MPs and peers on 4th April at http://thesection.pwp.blueyonder.co....en_letter.html

Things have moved on a bit since then but it should provide a good stating point.

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

Thank you :)

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

First off, let me say that as far as I am concerned this is an adult discussion in which different people have different views. I'm simply expressing mine. I don't expect a reply of anybody who does not wish to offer it and certainly don't want a flame war (especially with those with whom I share a view) but I do feel a forum is a place for discussion. Therefore:


You have no idea what I have done, am doing or intend to do, so please, no rash presumptions on the basis of no information. Nor do I propose to publish anything for reasons that should be obvious.


Thank you for your opinion. In this instance, I disagree with yours. My posts are just a viewpoint. Please don't feel obliged to comment unless it interests you.


As far as I could see, The Jackal expressed a view that may have been helpful. It is a shame that he was rounded upon. As for Simon Davies, I do not know the man. He seems decent enough but I don't know enough to draw the conclusions that you have.

I don't think so. The twists and turns of every debate are its strength.


Hopefully, or I'm wasting my time.

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

Ouch. Bad luck. My rheumatoid arthritis is one of the main reasons I am now semi-retired ( that and my laziness in my old age has made me an expert delegater ;))

My father also has Ankylosing spondylitis which is now taking a toll on him. It concerns me not just for him but for myself too given it's genetic disposition. Ah well, ces't la vie. Good luck with yours.

I noticed Alexander's comments a few pages back regarding his new website venture and I'll be contacting him privately for a brief regarding the graphics of the site and hope that I might be of some help as I know my way around a couple of graphics programs.

http://zootcadillac.deviantart.com/

also I'll touch briefly on the 'divide' some people are seeing. Firstly I don't see it as a problem if there is a divide in opinion, that's how debate works. However some people have an issue with moving on and that might be good advice here. Also some people just like to argue. I'm one of those sorts but being inflammatory for the sake of proving your opinion is king of the playground serves no purpose.

However it pans out be assured that people from Phorm or their representatives looking in will not care that a few of us are not seeing eye to eye on certain ( and in some cases moot ) points, it really is not that big a deal. It's not the end of the world. just not good etiquette.

regards

Craig

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

It is looking like the debate is breaking down into 80/20 role, or if Simon is the big bad, or Shining knight.

This is not the issue, and frankly I do not care one bit if simon is unbiased and independent, the pay of Kent, or even his back pocket.

What I do care about is the **** that is Phorm, and at the moment they have managed to divide the discussion away from what really matters.

As for my view on 80/20 - they could be working for us on this, being on the inside gives them a better position then anybody on this message board to see the truth behind the system.

Most internet users will just will see the smoke and mirrors that Kent and the many PR people are spreading around the net.

The best weapon we have is knowledge, and the PIA will provide us all with that weapon.

Phorm are showing some cracks, the PR people are backing off the forums, the tactics are changing and they are becoming desperate repeating the same junk in investment forums.

So lets stop the disagreement , kiss and make up an head off to fight Phorm refreshed in the Knowledge we are right.

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

There is no divide as far as I'm concerned. My view is the same as it was 6 weeks ago. However, if contrary opinion is considered divisive and not an opportunity to think laterally, I'll just keep me gob shut :dunce:

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I've got to say that I had trouble getting my head around Simon Davies' "hang on I'll change me hat" posts in this thread. Maybe it was his writing style but to me he was starting to come across as slippery as Kent! With Simon's reputation I'd consider product appraisal requests from the likes of Phorm to be an attempt to discredit me publicly!

Just how it seemed to me

Something not quite right there - so much so that I read back a few pages of posts to see if there was something I'd missed...

Sorry - I'll get me coat

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

my personal view of Simon Davies is that he has been used and spun.

His past record is amazing, even standing up to the fools at BA and stopping the fingerprinting of passengers in its tracks.

Somebody had to do the PIA. And I think that if Simon Davies had not taken the role then somebody else would have, and that someone would not have had the the same track record that simon has.

The hat business was very confusing I agree.
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Now if I was doing the assessment I would be going along the lines

This product has problems it has xyz wrong with it.

lets try and fix the problems, and make it comply with all laws

the problems are very complex lets change some things and see if we can make this work

unfortunately this product can never be made to comply with the UK / European law.

publish a report stating that the product is illegal.
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Just my take on things. However I somehow doubt that a man of Simons past integrity and fights for privacy has suddenly thrown a lifetime of work and beliefs away, and accepted the Phorm spin.

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

I run a number of web sites, I am going to move them to a secure Server, so that I can Block BT and if necessary Block all of Virgin Media & Talk Talk customers as well, as Blocking All of BT customers!

I am sorry BT customers, but BT have left me with no alternative.

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

Sorry to read about your RA and your fathers AS. If either of you is suffering badly you may want to speak to a rheumatologist about anti-tnf treatment. Its difficult to get funding for it in this country but it can make a world of difference. I know as I am one of the lucky few ;)

This does lead on to one issue regarding Phorm too. Phorm claim that will be ignoring sensitive medical information but how are they going to achieve this? Some kind of blacklist of medical conditions or medical websites and forums? Does anyone who went to the meeting know if that issue was dealt with or explained further in the Q & A session?

Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
 

Yep another fully paid up member of the OA and Morphine club,shame about the anagram I to do a lot of medical info exchanging although my working life has finnished I still want my private life kept private.have been told to stay calm after my blow up with the BT mods,so doing a little bit of following and support.
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