jon Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would like to know if this forum was created by /in association with the publication of French Property news and Living France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="jon"]I would like to know if this forum was created by /in association with the publication of French Property news and Living France?[/quote]What does it say at the top left of every page?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 The site is hosted by Archant who publish: France, Living France and French Property News..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Yes Jay I can read what is printed on the top of each page!Surely you did not intend to be rude?!I really would like to establish ...Is Achant publishing hoping to continue to have a good sales?Surely it is in their interest to encourage a positive approach to life in France.Most people reading these post would imagine that all of you are living in France and despise the country.Infact some of you have second homes and others complain about All things French.Some of these people have never purchased here and it sounds like you have been involved in a sad holiday romance which ended very badly.Reading some of the posts;although grammaticly correct there is a lot of assumption,anger and intolerance.Very few of you seem to have a great admiration for France as a place to visit, buy property or live in.I have been reading French Property News for years and hope that it continues.But it is mainly,surely about beeing in love with France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Some of us do like/love France, we just don't bang on about it, we just get on with our lives in our own quiet way without having to discuss our philosophy of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Jon, I think sometimes responses can be a bit terse. All I would say though, is that everyone is entitled to express their opinion. However, the more you bang on beating the same drum, the less credibility you will have. People get bored. There is a saying 'less is more' which I think is apt here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Jon,I may be wrong but, you seem to imply that only positive posts about France and life therein should be made. There are good and bad points about most places, surely an even handed approach should be adopted ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Are you suggesting that only those whose experience matches your own rose-tinted view should be allowed to post ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 That sounds very miserable...France Forum. A place to express ones passion for France.I much prefer to explore ideas than sip at cocoa at 7pm.I am not a member of the Cocoa Club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 And you queried whether Jay was being rude?Jon, some of us are far too busy with our lives to worry about your mythical 7 o'clock cocoa club, some of us are still working (this is a tea breakl, not a cocoa break) outside in the garden where we may well be living part of our dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 as long as you keep it grammaticly correct that's fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 France Forum. A place to express ones passion for FranceWhat made you think that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 What is the France Forum?... a meeting place for online discussions of France and French Living, creating a community where users can discuss various aspects of France, ask questions and give answers.... an area where our readers caninteract with questions, answers and discussions on moving to France, living in France and regions of France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="odile"]as long as you keep it grammaticly correct that's fine![/quote]Odile, I take it that you aren't counting correct spelling as well? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 LOL (as you know v. much needed at this time)xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="jon"]I would like to know if this forum was created by /in association with the publication of French Property news and Living France?[/quote]From memory and as far as I am aware. The forum was created / hosted by the publishers of 'Living France' magazine before the title was purchased by Archant. The costs or running it are funded by Archant and the editorial / policy guidelines are laid down by them. I am not aware of any posts disappearing through conflict of interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Agh ! - Edited to remove double post of exactly the same text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 So he who pays the piper calls the tune?..You think that this Forum should simply be advertising? For a long time, well before your intrusion, it has been something more than that.It has been a place where people could air their problems and doubts, and ask for advice.This means that, very painfully for some people, it is necessary to reveal mistakes or down sides.At the beginning of this thread you adopted a very "gung ho" attitude that anybody with talent, prepared to work hard can succeed.At the same time your lack of stringency has been exposed in the spelling mistakes (easily avoidable as explained earlier) in both your postings here, and, more importantly on your professional website, which is a ridiculous catastrophe.Nobody cares about your dyslexia. If you are in business take steps to cope.In short your bullish attitude towards other people is ill at ease with your personal failure to assume.I propose that you try to be more tolerant of others weaknesses, or that you master your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 "your lack of stringency has been exposed in the spelling mistakes"Now I know what is important in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebaynut Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 [quote user="NormanH"].............more importantly on your professional website, which is a ridiculous catastrophe.[/quote] OK, if Jons website is a "ridiculous catastrophe" please show us yours so we can compare, and see what a truly great website is like."Put up or shut up", I believe is the term you use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Well if my spelling and grammar is a disaster....what is the reason for the "ridiculous catastrophe" going on in UK !Never mind this nonsense about rose tinted glasses.I have an opinioun.You are not prepared to accept the facts which I offer.You seem very contented at showering me with rudeness.Regardless of these displays of anger and attacks of my website,command of English and disregard for my observations of the region I live in.I will say that my buisness is both established in the corerect manner and is performing well.Once I have a new website in place all will be great.Whatever you feel about me....and by now I really know....and can see it all clearly.......The company which host the Forum is offering a picture of life in France and sales of property in France.It is sold in UK [PROBABLY other countries]There is absolutely no benefit to readers,sellers and the publishers of the magazine to have this strong bias against being in France.I am suprised that the Moderatoors are so un-moderate.I think that it is time to cool down and think a littI le......put some of that hate to sleep.I am so boering.....fine.No more postings.Enjoy your Cocoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 "There is absolutely no benefit to readers,sellers and the publishers ofthe magazine to have this strong bias against being in France.I amsuprised that the Moderatoors are so un-moderate."Sometimes a reality check is necessary. Sensible answers to questions can be helpful and may stop some people from rushing into a life in France which might not live up to their extremely rosy dreams.[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 If , as you advocate, the Living France magazine only printed rose-tinted views of life in France it would be misrepresenting the truth. Is this what you support, Jon?This would be a false and dishonest description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 We spent yesterday having a lovely lunch (under a tenner) at a pretty country eatery by the canal watching the canal boats moored up. The rest of the afternoon was spent in the garden, the stunning countryside painting a wonderful backdrop to a pretty border of geraniums, irises, campanulas and climbing roses clambering over wrought iron archwork and framed by the honey coloured stone of a centuries old cottage. Where were we? In England, our home. France is pretty and picturesque in places too but, like the UK, it has many problems.Jon, not everyone has the tunnel visioned view of France or dislike of theUK as you appear to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 [quote user="jon"] That sounds very miserable...France Forum. A place to express ones passion for France.I much prefer to explore ideas than sip at cocoa at 7pm.I am not a member of the Cocoa Club![/quote]Jon Are you attention seeking or just bored? You have contributed upteen posts that are largely illegible because your space bar does not function on another thread and are back here with another on the same theme.You may think France is great, good for you, I like it here too, but unlike you I am not naive enough to think that the whole of France is like my small rural area. You have made it clear what you think unforunately many find your posts naive in the extreme or just wind ups, but when people are asking others who live here if they would recommend it without a job and with small children not for a holiday or holiday home, please recognise there are people who might just have something to offer that is a more realistic view of day to day life in France than that you clearly do not possess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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