Clarkkent Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I have been a member of this forum for over 15 years (I remember Mazan, the wonderful Saligo Bay, that TeamedUp/Idun's first name begins with P and the reason she - justifiably - seeks anonymity) and - frankly - it all seems to go in cycles. I think that at the moment the forum is rather cliquish, but it has been before and it will eventually recover. What is (mercifully) absent at present is the glut of Fluffy France postings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote user="powerdesal"] I find less points of interest hence don't post very much, although I occasionally read the various threads. It appears to be more ''cliquish'' (sp) than it used to be, at times almost seeming to be a 'private' forum for a limited number of members, however I could be wrong. In short, its become boring (IMHO).[/quote]I've been a member here for about 10 years, always used the same name but been through three of four upgrades of the system. I agree with powerdesal, far too many threads being hijacked for all the faux flirting and nonsense, if users want to do that, send each other private messages but leave what are often quite interesting threads alone.Can't see the point of posting when the thread just drifts away into sillyness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I don't mind thread drift; that's the way discussions develop, but it's really irritating to click on what was an interesting topic, only to find that it's 'I've sent you a PM -have you read it?'Do I care? No. Is it any relevance to anyone else? No.Send PMs by all means, but please don't find the necessity to tell everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Most threads get hijacked when they have run their course and have started to go to seed, so to speak, but not when they are in their full flush.It is however difficult to discuss serious topics relating to France as either we dont always have the knowledge (such as the pensions issue) or the interest. Let us remember what type of community we are.PD, you have been missed, at least by me. Why did you give up on retirement so quickly; are you as bored as I was and am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard51 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 PommierI agreeRichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 If people read their messages, their would be no need. Some don't. Pommier, have pm'd you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Coito ergo sum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Show off. Where you been Normie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tancrède Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote user="Pommier"]…it's really irritating to click on what was an interesting topic, only to find that it's 'I've sent you a PM - have you read it?'Do I care? No.Is it any relevance to anyone else? No.Send PMs by all means, but please don't find the necessity to tell everyone![/quote]Congratulations - one of the best posts ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote user="woolybanana"]Show off. Where you been Normie?[/quote]busy coi-iting [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 You've hardly rolled your barrel back here Norman and you're already going off thread, really !And I'm not sending you a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 I sent him one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 It has changed and this thread is a good example, at one time a thread like this might have been 'pulled' even though it is quite harmless yet it is about the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Not really Q. It is about the content of the forum![6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote user="woolybanana"]PD, you have been missed, at least by me. Why did you give up on retirement so quickly; are you as bored as I was and am?[/quote]Retirement lasted 4 days !Not bored (well I am at this moment - in a hotel during Eid Al Fitr holiday week end) but to quote a friend ''It’s the contractor drugs that have gotten you…its called money, and at certain times its for old rope!''In the current financial situation I need an income to compensate for the continual decrease in the value of investments.It is quite nice to be 'head hunted' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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