23 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

No - we don't know... YOU don't know, no one on the forum knows.

 

We can guess - but thats just a guess... 

 

I'm not trying to justify that he is generationally French - I am showing proof that there are people in France of that name who are generationally French.

 

... the name does go back to France 1600's...  there is proof of that too - as there is proof of that name going back generations in Brazil, Northern African, Italy, Portugal, and the Middle East....  

 

Need you go on ? - no, not at all, you know no more than I on this matter - his heritage is unclear....  His heritage is irrelevant to the story. 

Anyone who considered this mans heritage and inadvertently alluded to him being more susceptible to crime because of his heritage (reading between the lines) is being racist.

 

 

Lets drop the subject Mr Richard-Smith 237 as I do not want to be barred for harassment . If you continue with this you will be. As per the monitors rules. Up to you!

Just now, cynic1 said:

Lets drop the subject Mr Richard-Smith 237 as I do not want to be barred for harassment . If you continue with this you will be. As per the monitors rules. Up to you!

 

Open discussion is not harassment at all - I don't mind your contradiction of my comments - thats exactly what debate on open forum is about.

 

We don't agree - neither of us have broken any forum rules when disagreeing.

 

If you don't want to continue a discussion - its easy enough not to !!... 

 

 

Meanwhile Andrew0720 has brought an interesting video to the fray - and it could be argued that the lines between Nationality, Culture and religion are blurred when considering the accuracy of generalisations.

 

 

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Open discussion is not harassment at all - I don't mind your contradiction of my comments - thats exactly what debate on open forum is about.

 

We don't agree - neither of us have broken any forum rules when disagreeing.

 

If you don't want to continue a discussion - its easy enough not to !!... 

 

 

Meanwhile Andrew0720 has brought an interesting video to the fray - and it could be argued that the lines between Nationality, Culture and religion are blurred when considering the accuracy of generalisations.

 

 

I don't want to continue a discussion with you on this matter. As you state, " its easy enough not to" 

16 minutes ago, cynic1 said:

I don't want to continue a discussion with you on this matter. As you state, " its easy enough not to" 

 

There are simple solutions out there for you... If you're struggling, suggestion below... 

 

 

On 12/1/2025 at 2:41 PM, cynic1 said:

Another oblique response. Can anyone here, aside from advanced members , please translate?

Dont worry mate - have another beer or two and enjoy today's bar girl.  Gen Zs and Millennials just have no common sense or understanding about things.  I blame the schools myself - too focussed on emotional issues like equity inclusion and diversity, rather than facts and logical thinking.   

3 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Dont worry mate - have another beer or two and enjoy today's bar girl.  Gen Zs and Millennials just have no common sense or understanding about things.  I blame the schools myself - too focussed on emotional issues like equity inclusion and diversity, rather than facts and logical thinking.   

Mr TroubleGrumpy.

 

Firstly your not my mate .

 

Secondly I have had no drinks in the last week. How about you?

 

Thirdly I'm in Australia where there are no bar girls.

 

Fourthly I'm from the generation " Baby boomers" and as per your quote, "Gen Zs...is a generation rather than facts and logical thinking".  An old expression, " you cannot put an old man's head on young shoulders"

 

Fifthly, Go away please!  Your like Mr richard-smith who is also an advanced member. 

 

In summary what IQ does an advanced member require?

On 11/30/2025 at 4:52 PM, mikeymike100 said:

 

No — it’s relevant for the exact same reason it’s relevant when the arrested Frenchman is named Nguyễn, Diallo, Kowalski, or Da Silva.

In France (as in every European country), a highly distinctive surname like Arezi instantly tells police, journalists, and the public that this is not a 12th-generation ethnic-French citizen, but almost certainly a recent (post-1979) immigrant or child of immigrants from Iran or Afghanistan — 90–95 % probability, per the French civil registry and migration data.That single fact is operationally useful in three concrete ways:

 

Identification & dual nationality checks — French authorities immediately know to run the name through Iranian/Afghan databases and check for possible second passports or pending asylum/deportation files.

 

Border & immigration coordination — Thailand (where the theft occurred) coordinates with France on visa overstays and extradition; knowing the likely background speeds up the paperwork.

 

Public transparency — French and Thai media routinely note when a “French national of X origin” is involved in overseas crime, exactly as they do for “French citizen of Vietnamese origin” or “of Algerian origin.”

 

A Frenchman named Jean-Pierre Dupont needs no such note — everyone assumes ethnic-French roots.
A Frenchman named Arezi needs the note — because 19 times out of 20 he is not ethnic-French, and that context matters for law-enforcement purposes.It’s no different from saying “a British citizen of Pakistani heritage” or “a German citizen of Turkish origin” was arrested abroad. No one calls that racist — it’s basic, factual reporting.Ethnicity/ancestry isn’t being used to judge guilt.
It’s being used to accurately describe reality in a country where millions now hold citizenship from recent migration waves. 

 

A serial pedophile has been found guilty of several serious assaults at a nursery in London. He's British, born and bred. Goes by the name Vincent Chan.

 

That's not an English name, nor is it the typical Asian child groomers name.

 

Can you assist with some of your 'context' here?

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

 

A serial pedophile has been found guilty of several serious assaults at a nursery in London. He's British, born and bred. Goes by the name Vincent Chan.

 

That's not an English name, nor is it the typical Asian child groomers name.

 

Can you assist with some of your 'context' here?

 i will try.

 

Vincent Chan? Born and bred in London to Chinese immigrant parents—third-generation British citizen, per court records and BBC reporting (Dec 3, 2025). His name's a standard Cantonese-English hybrid (Vincent = common Western first name; Chan = top 10 Chinese surname in UK diaspora, like Wong or Lee). No "context" needed because it's irrelevant to his crimes: a native Brit abusing kids in a nursery, not some immigrant stereotype.

Your gotcha flops—media didn't flag "origin" because he's as English as fish and chips, just with Asian roots like 1.5M other Brits. My point stands: For recent migrants like Arezi (Iranian surname, 95% post-1979 immigrant per French INSEE data), noting background aids practical law enforcement (visa checks, extradition).

It's facts, not bias—same as reporting a "British citizen of Pakistani heritage" (e.g., Shamima Begum case). Chan proves nothing; it's cherry-picking to dodge the utility. 

13 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

 i will try.

 

 

Vincent Chan? Born and bred in London to Chinese immigrant parents—third-generation British citizen, per court records and BBC reporting (Dec 3, 2025). His name's a standard Cantonese-English hybrid (Vincent = common Western first name; Chan = top 10 Chinese surname in UK diaspora, like Wong or Lee). No "context" needed because it's irrelevant to his crimes: a native Brit abusing kids in a nursery, not some immigrant stereotype.

Your gotcha flops—media didn't flag "origin" because he's as English as fish and chips, just with Asian roots like 1.5M other Brits. My point stands: For recent migrants like Arezi (Iranian surname, 95% post-1979 immigrant per French INSEE data), noting background aids practical law enforcement (visa checks, extradition).

It's facts, not bias—same as reporting a "British citizen of Pakistani heritage" (e.g., Shamima Begum case). Chan proves nothing; it's cherry-picking to dodge the utility. 

 

Seems to excite you unduly too 

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

 

Seems to excite you unduly too 

 You asked  question, I believe i answered?

What appears to be the problem?

On 12/3/2025 at 11:49 PM, cynic1 said:

Mr TroubleGrumpy.

Firstly your not my mate .

Secondly I have had no drinks in the last week. How about you?

Thirdly I'm in Australia where there are no bar girls.

Fourthly I'm from the generation " Baby boomers" and as per your quote, "Gen Zs...is a generation rather than facts and logical thinking".  An old expression, " you cannot put an old man's head on young shoulders"

Fifthly, Go away please!  Your like Mr richard-smith who is also an advanced member. 

In summary what IQ does an advanced member require?

Liar Liar pants on fire. 

1st - In Australia the term 'mate' is used when addressing all other people - including women.  As in ***** off mate.

2nd - Obviously your mind is clouded and confused - perhaps too many drugs back in the day??

3rd - You are more like old smithy - woke liberal nutter

4th - My IQ is way above yours mate - that is very clear.

 

But having said all that - I do agree that we should just agree to disagree and go our own way.  Bye. 

2 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Liar Liar pants on fire. 

1st - In Australia the term 'mate' is used when addressing all other people - including women.  As in ***** off mate.

2nd - Obviously your mind is clouded and confused - perhaps too many drugs back in the day??

3rd - You are more like old smithy - woke liberal nutter

4th - My IQ is way above yours mate - that is very clear.

 

But having said all that - I do agree that we should just agree to disagree and go our own way.  Bye. 

Your most logical sentence was,"I do agree that we should just agree to disagree and go our own way.  Bye." Thank God for that!

19 minutes ago, cynic1 said:

Your most logical sentence was,"I do agree that we should just agree to disagree and go our own way.  Bye." Thank God for that!

 

Let me know the country from ?

Arabic ? 555

On 12/4/2025 at 9:49 AM, cynic1 said:

Fifthly, Go away please!  Your like Mr richard-smith who is also an advanced member. 

 

In summary what IQ does an advanced member require?

 

When I’m on the roads and spot another driver or biker doing something monumentally stupid, I can’t help but check if they also look as moronic as they drive. They often do !!

 

The same thing happens here. I read some idiot’s comment and instinctively wonder: do they also look as stupid as they appear... 

 

And then, once in a blue moon, we strike pure gold - someone who, on an anonymous forum, goes out of their way to look dumb by presenting a profile icon of someone who looks dumb - As if achieving stupidity idiocy was the goal all along...  

 

If that photo icon is you cynic1 then my apologies - but thanks for proving a point.