Forum announcement regarding what happened

[waz]

Dear brothers and sisters, and honoured guests.

Our aim on this website was always to promote the well being of our fatherland, homeland and of course the armed forces attached to it. Over the course of 22 years we have done that well, and continue to be among the leaders in terms of defence forum platforms. We welcome all and everyone here and many nations have found this a home as well, including our Indian guests.

Of course the last couple of years we have seen politics come and and all sorts passions flying around. We never have wished to curtail free speech but we have to be careful now.

I would ask you to work for us in order for our web platform to survive. If you don't wish to tow a line then please do not make things difficult for us. If you do then it will mean the end of the website and the last bastion that promotes the defence of the nation gone forever. I know people say we can have back ups or alternate plans but it will never match what we built here over the decades.

God bless you all.

 

[HGV]

Dear brothers and sisters, and honoured guests.

Our aim on this website was always to promote the well being of our fatherland, homeland and of course the armed forces attached to it. Over the course of 22 years we have done that well, and continue to be among the leaders in terms of defence forum platforms. We welcome all and everyone here and many nations have found this a home as well, including our Indian guests.

Of course the last couple of years we have seen politics come and and all sorts passions flying around. We never have wished to curtail free speech but we have to be careful now.

I would ask you to work for us in order for our web platform to survive. If you don't wish to tow a line then please do not make things difficult for us. If you do then it will mean the end of the website and the last bastion that promotes the defence of the nation gone forever. I know people say we can have back ups or alternate plans but it will never match what we built here over the decades.

God bless you all.

Thank you for the update. Can you explain a bit more what actually happened, i.e. why the website was closed, who closed it, how it came back online and if there are any conditions to it remaining online?

I never partake in the Pakistani / political sections of this forum, as it's not an area I know anything about, but this forum has became the leading international military forum, and it would be a grave shame if it were to be closed down.

 

[Smoke]

How can I help?

Thank you for the update. Can you explain a bit more what actually happened, i.e. why the website was closed, who closed it, how it came back online and if there are any conditions to it remaining online?

Just read between the lines.. it's all there:

"We never have wished to curtail free speech but we have to be careful now."

 

[HGV]

Just read between the lines.. it's all there:

"We never have wished to curtail free speech but we have to be careful now."

I am not familiar with Pakistani rules / politics. You're saying the Pakistani government was involved?

 

[waz]

Thank you for the update. Can you explain a bit more what actually happened, i.e. why the website was closed, who closed it, how it came back online and if there are any conditions to it remaining online?

I never partake in the Pakistani / political sections of this forum, as it's not an area I know anything about, but this forum has became the leading international military forum, and it would be a grave shame if it were to be closed down.

Yes brother I can give some very limited details. It is strictly a Pakistani issue and nothing to do with the multitude of international topics we engage in. Hopefully people have listened but there will be some changes, especially when it comes to Pakistani related threads.

 

[SecularNationalist]

I was disappointed when I read "closed indefinitely " on main page.
Then on Reddit some guys were saying that Ghq doesn't like what we discuss here since IK was ousted from power. And the terms and words we invented here on this forum lol.
Glad to have you back.

 

[HGV]

Yes brother I can give some very limited details. It is strictly a Pakistani issue and nothing to do with the multitude of international topics we engage in. Hopefully people have listened but there will be some changes, especially when it comes to Pakistani related threads.

I see, thanks. As an Iranian I know nothing of your internal political debates or political discourse here, but I hope all the issues can be resolved and this valuable forum can remain online and available.

All the best.

 

[Bratva]

Is @Jango okay? Has he been arrested? His thread has also disappeared in Airforce forum

 

[alikazmi007]

I want to express my heartfelt support and solidarity with each and every one of you. Over the years, this platform has not only been a source of invaluable information but also a gathering place for individuals who share a common passion for the well-being and defense of our nation.

The challenges faced in recent times are indeed concerning, and it's disheartening to see the potential threats to the continuation of this platform. I firmly believe in the importance of fostering a space for open dialogue while recognizing the need for responsibility and careful consideration in our discussions.

Your call for unity and understanding resonates deeply. I am committed to working towards the shared goal of preserving this platform and the unique community it has become over the decades. Let us all contribute positively, respecting the guidelines set forth, and ensuring that the last bastion promoting the defense of our nation remains standing.

Thank you for the years of dedication and service to this community. Together, we can overcome these challenges and continue to be a beacon for the values we hold dear.

 

[waz]

Is @Jango okay? Has he been arrested? His thread has also disappeared in Airforce forum

He is fine. The thread was removed by us.

 

[WebMaster]

I will probably close this forum again. If someone would like to take control of the forum feel free to do so. I will not be able to run this while i have my family in Pakistan. Just because of the nature of the forum and how fast posts come in, there is no way for us to delete things automatically.

 

[Windjammer]

Dear brothers and sisters, and honoured guests.

Our aim on this website was always to promote the well being of our fatherland, homeland and of course the armed forces attached to it. Over the course of 22 years we have done that well, and continue to be among the leaders in terms of defence forum platforms. We welcome all and everyone here and many nations have found this a home as well, including our Indian guests.

Of course the last couple of years we have seen politics come and and all sorts passions flying around. We never have wished to curtail free speech but we have to be careful now.

I would ask you to work for us in order for our web platform to survive. If you don't wish to tow a line then please do not make things difficult for us. If you do then it will mean the end of the website and the last bastion that promotes the defence of the nation gone forever. I know people say we can have back ups or alternate plans but it will never match what we built here over the decades.

God bless you all.

At the end of the day, it's called Pakistan DEFENCE forum !! But sadly of late it represented a Lorry Addha Hotel with village politics flying in all directions. Not a single thread related to Pakistan Armed forces is spared from being ridiculed and derailed.
Freedom of speech is onething but openly abusing and insulting men in uniforms is uncalled for . There are other platforms for such ventilation foe those who must need it.

 

[waz]

I will probably close this forum again. If someone would like to take control of the forum feel free to do so. I will not be able to run this while i have my family in Pakistan. Just because of the nature of the forum and how fast posts come in, there is no way for us to delete things automatically.

No need to bro, we can talk in private and up the moderator count considerably. We can make this happen. Let's talk more. As I said things have to change.

 

[alikazmi007]

I'm here for you guys, if you need anything

 

[Corax]

I will probably close this forum again. If someone would like to take control of the forum feel free to do so. I will not be able to run this while i have my family in Pakistan. Just because of the nature of the forum and how fast posts come in, there is no way for us to delete things automatically.

You've been playing with fire and up till now you haven't been burnt. Freedom of speech is one thing, but take a look at a lot of the content on here...infested with people who have nothing but hatred and malevolent motives against what you hold dear, but you choose to allow them on here.