: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:02 pm  

Going down the Mary Whitehouse road here.If there's something on tv you don't like you have an option to watch that programme or not.Imo same thing applies to this forum.By reading 1 or 2 posts you should be able to detect where that thread is going so all you need to do is click that mouse especially if in some cases 'your coming to the end of your tether' and it's also an insult to say your appalled at the lack of correct spelling on here as you no nothing about peoples upbringings.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:07 pm  

runningman29 wrote:

Going down the Mary Whitehouse road here.If there's something on tv you don't like you have an option to watch that programme or not.Imo same thing applies to this forum.By reading 1 or 2 posts you should be able to detect where that thread is going so all you need to do is click that mouse especially if in some cases 'your coming to the end of your tether' and it's also an insult to say your appalled at the lack of correct spelling on here as you no nothing about peoples upbringings.

I don't believe it is an insult. I merely commented on an observation, and formed an opinion.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:35 pm  

I'm going to sound mildly ridiculous now but,

I think this forum is hilarious, I really do. I probably laugh on here more than any TV programme I watch. I also am probably not more passionate about many things in my life than this place, as in, there's not too many things that I do every day, but this is one of them. Some things drift in & out of my life, some people too, this is one of the few things that remain consistant.

It's a place where I can express myself, have fun, try and make it fun for other folk. Debate stuff, argue stuff, learn stuff, dispute stuff, do lots of things. It's like pub banter but without having to go to the pub. Some people go to the pub every night for a natter, I come on here, now & again it has ad adverse effect and gets to me, I don't know why but now & again it does, but 99% of the time, I have a ball on here, and get involved in some pretty good banter & debate to boot.

For us all to take the time to get a log in, come on each day read threads, spill our thoughts out, read what people think of our thoughts, then react to that, as we do, we all must care about the place. Lots of people don't come on here, don't 'Get It' as such, we do. It's not a bad forum, nobody is cruel or spiteful, now & again, I guess we're all guilty of getting a tad over opinionated, but it's only an overflow of passion & emotion for a subject that's obviously so close to our hearts.

I reckon, if you come on here, each day, and your honest etc, you don't need or use 'gimmicks', you just come on and say what you feel, and inject your personality on your posts, there's a place for all of us, however big or small, you decide that, whether you want to be a 100 or 10k poster, that's your call, but there's definately a place for us all.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:40 pm  

The issue here is that we all post on a FORUM and over time the people who want to participate on this forum will change whether it be from people feeling disenfranchised and leaving or with new members joining.

Everyone is an individual and will address topics in his or her own way - the important thing is that members understand and follow the rules laid down so everyone can have their say without fear of intimidation.

One of the problems I see with this forum of late is that is the same people over and over again chipping in with pointless asides which not only derail threads but also make them look like fools.

I am a big fan of reading and posting some O/T stuff as it keeps the conversation fresh - I wouldn't like to see this part of the forum die.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:11 pm  

Wire_Yed_79 wrote:

Where's the Ban Hamster when you need him?

Chowing on kitty kibble.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:56 pm  

runningman29 wrote:

Going down the Mary Whitehouse road here.If there's something on tv you don't like you have an option to watch that programme or not.Imo same thing applies to this forum.By reading 1 or 2 posts you should be able to detect where that thread is going so all you need to do is click that mouse especially if in some cases 'your coming to the end of your tether' and it's also an insult to say your appalled at the lack of correct spelling on here as you no nothing about peoples upbringings.

I think you might be a good example to prove the point I'm trying to make.

I can't remember your posts in detail, over time, but I do have the impression that you have held strong opinions over time. On occasions I have disagreed with you. Therein lies my point.

Although I have disagreed with you, I have respected your right to hold your opinion. I have never been tempted to charge in and call you 'a fool' (example taken from one of the threads today).

For me, it's the insults that make this a less attractive place to be.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:15 pm  

i ve only been a member for week r so and i find the same thing is repeated over and over again like who we signing monas cant play hb it just gets abit boring

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:11 pm  

runningman29 wrote:

Going down the Mary Whitehouse road here.If there's something on tv you don't like you have an option to watch that programme or not.Imo same thing applies to this forum.By reading 1 or 2 posts you should be able to detect where that thread is going so all you need to do is click that mouse especially if in some cases 'your coming to the end of your tether' and it's also an insult to say your appalled at the lack of correct spelling on here as you no nothing about peoples upbringings.

Maybe we are but the problem is that you get a well intentioned thread that starts out as an interesting discussion or debate but then some posters interject with stuff that is absolutely pointless and derail things.

People shouldn't have to read through all that to join in with a conversation.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:56 pm  

Deary me today.

: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:59 pm  

Half the the users of this board would need to be banned to get it anywhere near how good it used to be. It used to be a pleasure to post on here. Unfortunatly, over the past 2 years, maybe more, its been swarmed by a gang of idiots.