Ask bushy (ozzie).......he does after all personally abuse most on this forum by way of his patronisation.....

How can a f##king taxi driver think he's in any way superior?

Johnsmith wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2015 at 7:37am:


Well you appear to be arguing other than this to me. Must be my mistake then.

Johnsmith wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2015 at 7:37am:


That actually has not been at all evident in your posts so far (to be absolutely honest and responsible, I would have to admit the same can be said about my posts too).

I can absolutely agree with that though. Both parties need some help and support.

You mentioned self esteem earlier, it is widely accepted that, apart from biological issues (i.e. mental health etc) bullies generally come from a position of low self esteem...

So, bullies need to be held to account, but also supported in developing their self esteem.

Victims, biggest need is to be supported/helped to develop their resilience (this will also have knock on benefits for self esteem).

Johnsmith wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2015 at 7:37am:


I think it is arguable that both our posts could be viewed that way. Until now at least.

Whatever the complainant feels it to be... you know that.. you live in the 21st Century where there are no boundaries any more....

Phemanderac wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2015 at 12:53pm:


I will stay with taxi driver being the bottom of the pile. It doesn't have to be offensive, but it doesn't stop it from being true.

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This definition pretty much fits my view of what bullying is....

It is broadly copied from NSW Dept of Ed.

A definition of bullying
Bullying is repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological behaviour that is harmful and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons.

Cyberbullying refers to bullying through information and communication technologies.

Bullying can involve humiliation, domination, intimidation, victimisation and all forms of harassment including that based on sex, race, disability, homosexuality or transgender. Bullying of any form or for any reason can have long-term effects on those involved including bystanders.

Bullying can happen anywhere: at school, travelling to and from school, in sporting teams, between neighbours or in the workplace.

Bullying behaviour can be:

verbal eg name calling, teasing, abuse, putdowns, sarcasm, insults, threats
physical eg hitting, punching, kicking, scratching, tripping, spitting
social eg ignoring, excluding, ostracising, alienating, making inappropriate gestures
psychological eg spreading rumours, dirty looks, hiding or damaging possessions, malicious SMS and email messages, inappropriate use of camera phones.

Conflict or fights between equals and single incidents are not defined as bullying. Bullying behaviour is not:

not getting along well
a situation of mutual conflict
single episodes of nastiness or random acts of aggression or intimidation.

Phemanderac wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2015 at 2:57pm:


Of course it is subjective! What else could it be? And the taxi drivers are not exactly graduates from university. The vast majority dont even speak the language well (or at all).