19 Jun 08
I have just found out that Iranians are not allowed to be paid subscribers - even SA citizens working in Iran are having their transactions reversed...
Why would RHP do this? This is an online chess community, not a political movement. If one were to use positive energy, this would be a perfect forum for people from diverse backgrounds to meet and communicate, but nooo, the Yanks have to bring their rapacious oil grabbing politics into it - I'm disgusted, to say the very least...
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by AntoineThis site is British, not American.
I have just found out that Iranians are not allowed to be paid subscribers - even SA citizens working in Iran are having their transactions reversed...
Why would RHP do this? This is an online chess community, not a political movement. If one were to use positive energy, this would be a perfect forum for people from diverse backgrounds to meet and communi ...[text shortened]... o bring their rapacious oil grabbing politics into it - I'm disgusted, to say the very least...
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by Antoine... We had apartheid. That makes us all evil.
I have just found out that Iranians are not allowed to be paid subscribers - even SA citizens working in Iran are having their transactions reversed...
Why would RHP do this? This is an online chess community, not a political movement. If one were to use positive energy, this would be a perfect forum for people from diverse backgrounds to meet and communi ...[text shortened]... o bring their rapacious oil grabbing politics into it - I'm disgusted, to say the very least...
NEVER FORGET THAT!!!!
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by NatsiaAnd we also ended apartheid... Did you help? Where you even born before 1991? I did my bit to battle and end apartheid because even an idiot could see it was wrong.
... We had apartheid. That makes us all evil.
NEVER FORGET THAT!!!!
I can see the appeal of hiding behind one's inherent 'evilness' - lovely excuse to just sit by and let other people get involved...
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by AntoineConsidering I was 8 at the time, no.
And we also ended apartheid... Did you help? Where you even born before 1991? I did my bit to battle and end apartheid because even an idiot could see it was wrong.
I can see the appeal of hiding behind one's inherent 'evilness' - lovely excuse to just sit by and let other people get involved...
Or would my being a child too young to have any concept of apartheid make me an idiot?
Also, my above post was facetious.
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by Antoinelets not forget the 'yanks' had 'apartheid' until the late 60s early 70s...how people forget!
And we also ended apartheid... Did you help? Where you even born before 1991? I did my bit to battle and end apartheid because even an idiot could see it was wrong.
I can see the appeal of hiding behind one's inherent 'evilness' - lovely excuse to just sit by and let other people get involved...
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by AntoineThis sounds very strange. What exactly happened? Are you sure it was a decision made by RHP, and based on nationality?
I have just found out that Iranians are not allowed to be paid subscribers - even SA citizens working in Iran are having their transactions reversed...
Why would RHP do this? This is an online chess community, not a political movement. If one were to use positive energy, this would be a perfect forum for people from diverse backgrounds to meet and communi ...[text shortened]... o bring their rapacious oil grabbing politics into it - I'm disgusted, to say the very least...
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by NordlysOne of the site members (I'd rather not name him without his permission) is a South African who currently works in Iran. His credit card transaction (SA credit card) was reversed (as well as his subscribtion) once it became clear that he was transacting from Iran.
This sounds very strange. What exactly happened? Are you sure it was a decision made by RHP, and based on nationality?
I am now wondering if it was really a RHP decision or if it was the banks, due to sanctions. Will send Russ an email and enquire.
Whatever the reason, it's still not right.
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by NatsiaOk, so you at least had the benefit of growing up with a 'free' mind. My reply to you was a bit agressive due to the fact that the word 'aprtheid' gets flung about so often (out of context normally) these days that is makes me sick. The most outspoken ones are normally the least knowledgeable as well.
Considering I was 8 at the time, no.
Or would my being a child too young to have any concept of apartheid make me an idiot?
Also, my above post was facetious.
And no, you would only have been an idiot if you thought that apartheid was right...
So, how about thsi RHP/Iran story?
19 Jun 08
Originally posted by AntoineThe most likely reason would be visa or mastercard, but why let logic spoil a good rant. You may have helped end apartheid but the old shoot first and ask questions later seems to have been a much harder spirit to break.
His credit card transaction (SA credit card) was reversed (as well as his subscribtion) once it became clear that he was transacting from Iran.
I am now wondering if it was really a RHP decision or if it was the banks, due to sanctions. Will send Russ an email and enquire. Whatever the reason, it's still not right.