Chris Head Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 This has all the makings of an interesting threadIt could well be Chrispy pea, how would you suggest we proceed so as not to offend anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 [quote user="TWINKLE"] Where's my clique?[/quote]Don't ask us, you have to look after your own stuff. We're fed up clearing up after you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I don't know Mister Head - sit on our fingers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Sit on our hands, Twinks! [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Can anyone tell me where I can join a clique, please? I'm feeling a bit left out. [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I have removable fingers Phil[:)] When I'm cold I take them off and sit on them to warm them up again[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 [quote user="Just Katie "] Have you ever been sat next to someone in a dinner party who absolutely exhausts a conversation or to turn the tables around have you ever spoke to someone for the equivalent of "four pages" on a subject such as the French Tax Regime then wondered why their eyes have glazed over and they are looking behind you?[/quote] Personally I wonder about the analogy with things like "dinner parties" - an internet forum is not remotely similar to a dinner party (at least not any dinner parties I have been to). True that talking to somebody about the same thing for ages can get dull so you start a new subject - or a new thread (if you hold with the analogy.[quote user="Just Katie "] As for cliques do they really exist solely amongst the "one liners"? I think the more "serious" members of this forum all seem to sing off the same hymnsheet which indicates to me there is a little bit of behind the scenes bickering. How cliquey[:D][/quote]I think it is certainly the "one liner" clique that is the most obvious as it is invariably the same people who start leaping in with the off topic "witty one liners". True they have the world in hysterics and life just would be so dull for the rest of us without them. However, maybe they could start threads for the little chats rather than just hijack other people's requests for factual information or serious comment things - but then maybe one is asking just too much there.I don't think the discussions is about cliques - but rather the one clique that seems to want to continually hijack everybody else's threads. Are there other cliques ? - difficult to say. No others seem apparent but who knows.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Cassis!I'm laughing like a madwoman - I just got it! Now who's the fiend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm trying to Twinks....I really am! Hear ya Cass.....god this is painful....ahhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I've said this before and I'll say it again. Some of us are the class clown - only now we're distrupting the forum instead of the classroom. It must be annoying for peple who are here to learn when we come barging in giggling and tittering and letting off stink bombs. I like to think I have made an effort not to do this anymore since JLM or somebody started a similar thread about it. So if I can do it anyone can. Let's make an effort to stick to the subject 'til at least New Years Eve. The first one who drifts off or hi-jacks a thread knowingly - as I'm sure there are some of you who just don't know what you're talking about sometimes - example: JK and her hymn sheets[:-))] will be asked to stand outside the forum for the rest of the thread.Have I made myself clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Are you sure that you want to join a Clique.Structure of Cliques. (Wikipedia)Social roles within cliques vary, but two roles stereotypically associated with to most cliques - that of the "queen bee" and that of the "outcast".Queen beeThe queen bee is the clique's leader. Characteristics often associated to her are a pleasant appearance, charisma, skill in manipulation and monetary power. The queen bee has substantial influence and power over the clique, and is usually envied and looked upon as a role model by clique members and at times by outsiders to the clique. Her actions are closely followed and imitated, even though they may not be of a positive nature.With this, the social role of the "outcast" is defined, as individuals that the queen bee dislikes may be classified by her as such, thus encouraging clique members to victimise the outcast, in order to continue to be part of the clique or to receive praise from the queen bee.In most cliques there is, at least to some degree, a power struggle for the position of the queen bee. Hence, the clique's leader might change from time to time, for example due to a member (or non-member) exceeding the queen bee's abilities, or members getting fed up with the Queen Bee's antics and thus attracting followers of the old clique leader. Outside influences may also act upon the social structure of the clique, such as changing interests or increasing maturity among clique members.OutcastThe outcast is a person who does not fit into any specific clique, and as such, at times faces phyisical and psychological aggression from clique members, in a fashion similar to bullying. It is not common for witnesses to defend an outcast, as most fear being rejected and potentially becoming an outcast themselves.Ultimately, most of the damage an outcast receives is psychological. Feelings of isolation and enmity may result into the outcast developing clinical depression, psychological trauma, and, in some cases, suicidal thoughts. Outcasts may have difficulty seeking help from an adult or relative, as a collective impression that such an act is humiliating is present within adolescent social groups in general. It is plausible to assume that clique members themselves create this impression, in order to avoid being confronted by adults. Sometimes the situations can get so bad that the outcast might feel tempted to leave the larger social group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Sorry Miss Twinkle could you say that again for the rough kids at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 You could have chosen better terms, Bugbear.That post'll get reported, sure as eggs is eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 See me after Weedon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 [quote user="TWINKLE"]See me after Weedon.[/quote]When is Weedon? Is it before Thurdon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Sounds better than being an outcast, Bugsy. You do realise that it's outcasts who contribute this stuff to Wiki! [:-))]Oh dear - I can't say that, can I? Okay, for "Outcast" read "Ootcast". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Dick!Stop trying to be the Smart Alec in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 and here's me, all on my own...................................................[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Good Grief! Have NONE of us anything better to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Like 'Coronation Street omnibus'.....................................[:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Can I have a gold star Twinks? I'm typing this with my nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 No, I mean it. My excuse is that I am multi-tasking (watching TV, writing an extension data sheet on the Tudor Dynasty, typing this and really wanting a cup of tea and a visit to the loo.). But really.Now I freely admit that I haven't had a clear view of my navel for a few years, but I think we could all stop contemplating them and just post whatever and whenever - but within the rules of the forum and the general rules of common decency.OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Sounds good to me Mr Smith.................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Good. Well. Good.Now can I go to the loo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 You'll upset the serious folk with that suggestion Smiffy (ready for a hug yet?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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