pesons who appear '' invisible ''

**ivor43** · 26-04-2012, 12:16

as a fairly long standing member of this forum i am becoming somewhat puzzled by the recent outbreak of '' invisibles ''. this makes me,as an x cop, somewhat uneasy. it poses several questions.first,are my posts being monitored ? if so.why.and by whom. second, if not mine then is someone else being monitored?. again if so,why.the third question is,i think, much more to the point.is there something going on at the moment which is causing someone problems so that they,i think more than 1 person is involved, feel the need to monitor members posts?.
the answer to that is,yes.
two threads recently have been of interest to me but as a non RWF member i did not feel it fitting to comment. however this apparent snooping changes my opinion. i have a reasonable knowledge of law,not just criminal and traffic,and also a good knowledge of the workings of committees.

firstly in the matter of the sacking of jungle. i believe the exec com was wrong. the members of the exec com are elected or delegated by the members and the exec should have reported the matter to the branch for debate and if the members felt that the matter justified his removal then they would confirm the exec decision.
second. the on going saga of the RWFCA.whilst the regiments have merged i can see no reason why the CA's should be affected. in fact i can see several good reasons why they should remain separate.the main reason being the RWFCA benevolent fund.whilst i can only speculate regarding the value of this fund which must be in the millions.this fund belongs to the living members of the RWF,no one else, only when the last member of the RWF or their dependants die can the fund be wound up,and then only by court action. it would appear to me that the way forward is for the two CA's to continue as separate entities under a Joint Steering Committee comprising of Equal numbers of RWFCA and RRWCA.
finally a couple of observations. first,it is my understanding that no elections have been held for some years. therefore i would question the legal standing of the current,apparently non elected, committee's ability to make decisions on behalf of the members.
secondly and finaly i find the post by the ''chair'' that he is re writing the trust deed to remove anomalies somewhat disconcerting. i was'nt aware that 1 person had that authority. surely the trustees have to be involved as well ?

**chow** · 26-04-2012, 16:44

With regard to ...Mr Invisible....they can only be people with some thing to hide...(my opinion).and like snooping around with out any one knowing...

may be one of them will become visible and answer your question,but i wouldn't hold your breath....

**Lofty-25** · 26-04-2012, 17:02

The 'invisible' mode can be used by any member of the Forum at any time, other social websites carry the same kind of mode, most of the time people use this mode to just get on the site and do what they have to do and exit without having to talk/interact with others, (no time to chat/to busy), i know a few that do this for just that purpose

**chow** · 26-04-2012, 18:00

Dave...

Thats one way of doing it i suppose .

personally i just check and chuck if i do not want a convo

**ivor43** · 26-04-2012, 18:03

thanks for the info Lofty,however i was aware of the facility. i frequently visit the forum read posts etc visit the arcade or casino without talking/interacting. i have never felt the need to become one of the '' invisibles ''. i may be a suspicious old sod but i an very,very uneasy with the idea that someone could be wandering about the site, for whatever reason, in a covert manner.

ivor

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 26-04-2012, 18:04

What is there to "snoop on" in the Forum. Certainly whatever I put on here, whether threads, posts or photographs, I expect everyone to see them otherwise I wouldn't put it on here in the first place.

No conspiracy theories here for me, as lofty says it allows people to come onto the Forum, catch up with what is going without getting involved in chat for whatever reason. Could be they are online from work and do not want their boss to find out what they are doing in work time. Was a time when being "incognito" didn't carry the stigma of unfounded suspicion, big brother has much to answer for.

**chow** · 26-04-2012, 18:18

I wonder why Mr invisible has not replied to any threads never see invisible in who has viewed a thread or a reply from one of them...

strange that..

mind you i suppose they become visible to reply..mmmm

**BennytheBall** · 26-04-2012, 18:34

Gwyn Well said, perhaps the Thread "Sound off" should re titled as "Gripe Off"
We've got our Branch AGM this evening and 1 item on the agenda will be the future of the RWFCA and RWRA.
The answer to Vori's question about RWFCA funds, we don't have millions (abiet, The RWRA has). I think on the last accounts was something in the region of £349,000. for the RWFCA (a splash in the ocean against the RWRA).

I will keep everyone posted on this evening events( If my chairman and members allow me to reveal branch matters on the forum).

Best Regards
Benny Ball
Branch Hon Secretary
Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA

**chow** · 26-04-2012, 19:03

Benny.
Can not see why our branch would object,
personalty as a branch member i would not object.....
it would get the information to RWFCA members that use the forum.

Dennis Goldsworthy farmer · 26-04-2012, 20:26

Im sorry ...I admit that I am a Mr Invisible as you call it.....I come on here every day to see what is being discussed and if I need to comment I will ....didnt realise that it would cause any concerns....
I joined the forum to find old Comrades that I served with, Ive always been concerned on what kind of life they took after the forces ...I have found loads of mates and I have kept intouch with them....its great when they reply....

Dennis