Owens88 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi. It may be a result of a long winter or something but there seems to be a lot of running disputes at the moment. Many of us long wistfully for that old view 'posts since last visit' but still showing the folders/compartments they sit in. However we are stuck with the 'active' filter instead. So, often the top 10 threads contain 3-5 disputes - and often we cannot find the root thread (if we are interested) or the background that precedes the aftermath ! If there are bannings we should know why. Could we have a new folder for disputes with simple headings - e.g. Bill vs Ben, Thread xyz123... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naps Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 So sorry, I know it's a serious subject, but I just LOVE the idea of a dispute folder, Bill v's Ben, etc. Just the idea made me laugh out loud, literally!Celebrity Deathmatch leaped to mind. That's made my evening. Simple things, ahhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 We recently discovered at school that the younger kids were making their own sets of Top Trump cards based on teachers (my secret weapon was 'essays'). I think that we should do the same for posters, rating them for strength of opinion, reputation, secret power, number of posts etc.How about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotty0 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 DickI really like that idea, perhaps we could include amount of disputes with other members, I'm sure you would have a low number on that.[:)]Dotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 But my secret power is The Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotty0 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 DickWhat is this about a dog. Go on please show us.Dotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Perhaps if some members could refrain from the Holier Than Thou attitude it would help, or would that be classed as a MIRACLE. Sorry, gone off thread.Regards.B&B St.Malo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Well what 'attributes' should we have then? I can be 'holier than thou'. I would not hit a child, where many do. I think that's pretty powerful, and Ill thrash anyone stands against me on that score.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 You can't have 'not hitting people' as an attribute! I would choose 'ability to change name at will'. Not TO Will, that was Will. Confusion factor 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotty0 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 [quote user="Gastines"]Perhaps if some members could refrain from the Holier Than Thou attitude it would help, or would that be classed as a MIRACLE. Sorry, gone off thread.Regards.B&B St.Malo[/quote]Perhaps you could elaborate on what you mean?Dotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I was hoping Gastines was referring to the thread with the word 'Miracle' in it. The alternatives don't bear thinking about. Just my view (as always). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Sorry, nothing to do with the thread but i'm trying to find that bloke Neil, the one who wants to learn french for his hols. I think he has a blog and apparently he's a babe so I fancied a peek before I go to bed[:)] Thank-you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 He'll be there in 'Language' probably. You know he's spoken for don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 And so am I, no harm in looking Tresco, you certainly posted an alarmingly amount of 'helpful' information to him if I remember[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Any 21 year old worth his salt is rightly 'alarmed' when he comes into contact with me. Now, where were we, not that I'm not interested in Neil[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 20 year old! sweet dreams Tresco[A] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 TWINKLE* wrote ..........trying to find that bloke NeilAccording to a recent Mods article humorous interjections mid thread are annoying and a breach of something.#So, is this thread diversion:a) a value judgement that the original post was humorous anyway (?!)b) proof of the pudding that its been a long winter which has fuelled obsessive posting behaviour (ending up with babes)orc) grist to the mill for the argument expressed in the thread of some weeks ago (using the avatar of a babe) that a small group of people colonise almost every thread ? #Re: humorous diversions. I am sure I have been guilty but have tried to refrain lately. Even when somebody who has a coach station named after her complained about coach travel (well it made me smile !).Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Vairy Ineresteeeeng Owens 88. I don't know whether you define the 'diputes' as ongoing because they have lasted not one winter, but two, and all the seasons in between OR whether you mean the current rash of threads which refer to them (including this one). However, I am still trying to learn the rules of 'Top Trumps', so I will have to come back to your very valid points later. But not till you reveal who the coach station poster is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Tresco> don't know whether you define the 'disputes' as ongoing because they have lasted not one winter, but two, and all the seasons in between OR whether you mean the current rash of threads which refer to them (including this one). I was referring to the recent rash. But if they have long histories even more reason why there should be a 'catch-up' summary for new readers. 'Well in 1975 Bill walked into a bar and spilled Ben's drink...and in 2006 they were slagging each other off over not very much at all' >But not till you reveal who the coach station poster is!No. Way too easy. I checked the search function and that is working though.(Coach)Good nightJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 [quote user="Owens88"]Could we have a new folder for disputes with simple headings - e.g. Bill vs Ben, Thread xyz123...[/quote]Or a sin-bin that only allows access to the combatants and those curious enough to want to be there. i.e. they don't clog up the 'active' screen. Replying to myself now. Must go before I fall out with meself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyG Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 What has happened to the amusing, interesting forum that we used to have?When I first started visiting the forum it some 3/4 years ago it was full of interesting posts, questions, helpful and often amusing answers. Now it has become dull, even aggressive and unpleasant. Obviously the whole format has changed, and I for one will not be bothering to visit the forum very often, as quite frankly it is not worth it.Please can we not go back to the old ways of happy people exchanging views and experiences, and being helpful to each other where possible. Is there not enough aggravation in the world without bringing it into what was a very good forum?Disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I'm a happy person Wendy, but I'm also curious. If the forum was so good 3/4 years ago, why didn't you stick around and make it even better? There are plenty of people here being helpful to others. Sometimes, with any community, there will be upsets. These things will be sorted out.I think it's still a good forum, the best.18 posts in over 4 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Didn't like the dog, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 [quote user="Gastines"]Perhaps if some members could refrain fromthe Holier Than Thou attitude it would help, or would that be classedas a MIRACLE. Sorry, gone off thread.Regards.B&B St.Malo[/quote]Pot and kettle eh Les ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 That would be more like 'Filthier than Thou'.That can be my 'power'. Owens88 you have a nice way with words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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