Something to ask members. Opinions please guys

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:55 am

Topics or threads about other posters aren't allowed, but I'd like to ask members here if they find fun threads about members ok?

We have two posters, Blackie and major, who like to make fun threads - I like fun threads - it's nice to not always have to be so serious.

I don't like to come down too heavy as I find it a drag.

So my question is; can we allow fun threads about other posters? If they get nasty or they even hint at nasty, then action will be taken.

What do others think?

by Victorismyhero Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:15 am

are you trying to drive me entirely nutty????????

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:17 am

A drive everyone nutty eventually Vic, you've known me a long time Razz

What do you think? I don't want to make this such a serious forum. Fun threads are great as long as they stay fun.

Trial period?

by Guest Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:01 am

I realise you are not joking, if only you were. The dirrohea of inane thoughts that dribble from Blackie's head and land up on here, like bird droppings, cannot be classed as threads. They are turning this forum into a playschool for adults with learning difficulties. One or two ok, IN THE RIGHT SECTION, which is something Blackie deliberately avoids. Sorry Edds, it won't just be Vic you drive mad.

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:16 am

One or two threads - that's a fair comment sassy and yes, the right sections absolutely!

How about a section called "Inane chit chat"? All threads could be posted there?

by Guest Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:18 am

Inane chit-chat, or Mental Dribble Corner lol

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:20 am

sassy wrote:Inane chit-chat, or Mental Dribble Corner lol

I take your point.
I'll wait for a few more comments but I think Inane Chit Chat may be the way to go!

by Guest Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:21 am

Lol, and maybe you should run it past Ben, don't think it is quite what he envisioned, but who knows.

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:29 am

Of course I will wait for his opnion. And everyone else's.

by Tommy Monk Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:39 pm

Can we have another limerick thread...?

As sassy's back... I'm starting to feel 'creative' again...!

...now... what can i rhyme with 'arseface'...?

lol!

by Miffs2 Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:43 pm

eddie wrote:Of course I will wait for his opnion. And everyone else's.

Yes slapped legs Eddie you must ask our leader!
After all a decision of such magnitude and importance as a new subsection on a chat forum is a decision that cannot be made by anyone other than the highest authority we have. Razz

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:53 pm

Miffs2 wrote:
eddie wrote:Of course I will wait for his opnion. And everyone else's.

Yes slapped legs Eddie you must ask our leader!
After all a decision of such magnitude and importance as a new subsection on a chat forum is a decision that cannot be made by anyone other than the highest authority we have.

Are you being sarcastic nems?

by JulesV Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:53 pm

sassy wrote:Lol, and maybe you should run it past Ben, don't think it is quite what he envisioned, but who knows.

Hi Sassy, eddie, tommy & others. Smile

Funny you should say this, sassy, but in fact Ben has already specifically made a thread covering this issue. He said threads about other people are allowed provided they are FRIENDLY. They must be friendly in nature. He won't entertain owt else.

That seems quite reasonable and logical blueprint for the smooth-running of a board. Why modify the guidelines that he has laid down, in his usual pragmatic and sensible way? Something to ask members. Opinions please guys 2190311264

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by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:55 pm

sassy wrote:I realise you are not joking, if only you were. The dirrohea of inane thoughts that dribble from Blackie's head and land up on here, like bird droppings, cannot be classed as threads. They are turning this forum into a playschool for adults with learning difficulties. One or two ok, IN THE RIGHT SECTION, which is something Blackie deliberately avoids. Sorry Edds, it won't just be Vic you drive mad.

Thank God it's not just me. One look at all those inane and pointless threads is enough to keep you off this forum. Why do you think this person is banned from most forums? Diarrhoea indeed.

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:56 pm

eddie wrote:One or two threads - that's a fair comment sassy and yes, the right sections absolutely!

How about a section called "Inane chit chat"? All threads could be posted there?

He'll just fill it up and no other fucker with half a brain will bother posting there after time. You may as well call it Blackie's YawnFest.

by Miffs2 Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:57 pm

eddie wrote:
Miffs2 wrote:

Yes slapped legs Eddie you must ask our leader!
After all a decision of such magnitude and importance as a new subsection on a chat forum is a decision that cannot be made by anyone other than the highest authority we have.

Are you being sarcastic nems?

Moi?
Pish tish the very idea Shocked

by JulesV Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:58 pm

HoratioTarr wrote:
sassy wrote:I realise you are not joking, if only you were. The dirrohea of inane thoughts that dribble from Blackie's head and land up on here, like bird droppings, cannot be classed as threads. They are turning this forum into a playschool for adults with learning difficulties. One or two ok, IN THE RIGHT SECTION, which is something Blackie deliberately avoids. Sorry Edds, it won't just be Vic you drive mad.

Thank God it's not just me. One look at all those inane and pointless threads is enough to keep you off this forum. Why do you think this person is banned from most forums? Diarrhoea indeed.

I think he made around 50 threads this weekend, Horatio. At one stage four of his Xfactor themed threads scrolling together. Plus plenty of smut of course.
SPAM-tastic. lol!

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:59 pm

eddie wrote:Topics or threads about other posters aren't allowed, but I'd like to ask members here if they find fun threads about members ok?

We have two posters, Blackie and major, who like to make fun threads - I like fun threads - it's nice to not always have to be so serious.

I don't like to come down too heavy as I find it a drag.

So my question is; can we allow fun threads about other posters? If they get nasty or they even hint at nasty, then action will be taken.

What do others think?

I think this place needs to stick to its guns and what it was created for. Most forums have their own 'style' and 'ethic' and this is place is primarily for news and debate related to that. Why would anyone want to start a thread about a poster anyway?

by Miffs2 Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:00 pm

HoratioTarr wrote:
eddie wrote:One or two threads - that's a fair comment sassy and yes, the right sections absolutely!

How about a section called "Inane chit chat"? All threads could be posted there?

He'll just fill it up and no other fucker with half a brain will bother posting there after time. You may as well call it Blackie's YawnFest.

He sure can empty a forum Laughing

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:00 pm

HoratioTarr wrote:
eddie wrote:One or two threads - that's a fair comment sassy and yes, the right sections absolutely!

How about a section called "Inane chit chat"? All threads could be posted there?

He'll just fill it up and no other fucker with half a brain will bother posting there after time. You may as well call it Blackie's YawnFest.

If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:00 pm

Jules wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

Thank God it's not just me. One look at all those inane and pointless threads is enough to keep you off this forum. Why do you think this person is banned from most forums? Diarrhoea indeed.

I think he made around 50 threads this weekend, Horatio. At one stage four of his Xfactor themed threads scrolling together. Plus plenty of smut of course.
SPAM-tastic.

He's a forum nightmare.

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:01 pm

eddie wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

He'll just fill it up and no other fucker with half a brain will bother posting there after time. You may as well call it Blackie's YawnFest.

If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

Because all we'll see is that section scrolling up over and over with his shite on it. Like it is now.

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:01 pm

If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

by Tommy Monk Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:04 pm

Maybe he should have a limit imposed on how many threads he can create?

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:04 pm

Jules wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

Thank God it's not just me. One look at all those inane and pointless threads is enough to keep you off this forum. Why do you think this person is banned from most forums? Diarrhoea indeed.

I think he made around 50 threads this weekend, Horatio. At one stage four of his Xfactor themed threads scrolling together. Plus plenty of smut of course.
SPAM-tastic.

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by Miffs2 Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:07 pm

eddie wrote:If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

Can't you put him on pre mod?

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:07 pm

Tommy Monk wrote:Maybe he should have a limit imposed on how many threads he can create?

That's like putting a cork up the arse of an elephant with diarrhoea!

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:08 pm

Miffs2 wrote:
eddie wrote:If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

Can't you put him on pre mod?

Haven't they got enough work already? lol!

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:08 pm

HoratioTarr wrote:
eddie wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

He'll just fill it up and no other fucker with half a brain will bother posting there after time. You may as well call it Blackie's YawnFest.

If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

Because all we'll see is that section scrolling up over and over with his shite on it. Like it is now.

So start some threads yourself!

And I'm sorry but please explain why a scrolling whatjamaflip on the side of a forum had to do with anything really?

Tommy might have a point: perhaps a limit to the threads, or just one thread that he can start new conversations in?

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:09 pm

eddie wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

He'll just fill it up and no other fucker with half a brain will bother posting there after time. You may as well call it Blackie's YawnFest.

If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

I guess the upside is we could troll him unmercifully away from the main board. tongue

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:10 pm

eddie wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

Because all we'll see is that section scrolling up over and over with his shite on it. Like it is now.

So start some threads yourself!

And I'm sorry but please explain why a scrolling whatjamaflip on the side of a forum had to do with anything really?

Tommy might have a point: perhaps a limit to the threads, or just one thread that he can start new conversations in?

Look, you asked for opinions. No good getting shirty when you get them. Ultimately, it's up to you what you do. But don't say you haven't been warned. tongue

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:13 pm

If it gets too much then we can moderate.

Can you see it's very hard to tell people what they're allowed to post about? Some of his topics have been replied to...and hold some serious replies....

Didn't mean to come across as shirty. It's just the way I speak.

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:15 pm

eddie wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

Because all we'll see is that section scrolling up over and over with his shite on it. Like it is now.

So start some threads yourself!

And I'm sorry but please explain why a scrolling whatjamaflip on the side of a forum had to do with anything really?

Tommy might have a point: perhaps a limit to the threads, or just one thread that he can start new conversations in?

I'll tell you what it's go to do with it....It's the first place you look when you sign in, and if it's covered with inane meaningless Blackie posts, it puts me off and I sign out. That's just me. Doesn't mean I won't post, just not as often while he's filling the forum with crap.

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:16 pm

eddie wrote:If it gets too much then we can moderate.

Can you see it's very hard to tell people what they're allowed to post about? Some of his topics have been replied to...and hold some serious replies....

Didn't mean to come across as shirty. It's just the way I speak.

I forgive you. lol!

by Tommy Monk Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:27 pm

eddie wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

Because all we'll see is that section scrolling up over and over with his shite on it. Like it is now.

So start some threads yourself!

And I'm sorry but please explain why a scrolling whatjamaflip on the side of a forum had to do with anything really?

Tommy might have a point: perhaps a limit to the threads, or just one thread that he can start new conversations in?

Put a limit of threads he can start per day to somewhere around 5-10... then he'll have to use them wisely...

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:32 pm

Or simply keep all inane chatter in one thread?

by JulesV Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:50 pm

HoratioTarr wrote:
I think this place needs to stick to its guns and what it was created for. Most forums have their own 'style' and 'ethic' and this is place is primarily for news and debate related to that.

Why would anyone want to start a thread about a poster anyway?

Exactly. This happens a lot in some forums and hopefully this vile habit will not be imported here.
A lot of nastiness, mockery and harassment can be cleverly disguised as "innocent fun."

The members who I find funny are the effortlessly funny/witty ones.
Not the "look-at-me, look at all the ''funny'' threads I am making" ones

Re the proposals in the OP, I feel friends can tease each other in threads but it must be strictly by mutual consent. And personally I will NOT be consenting to f*ck-all. Evil or Very Mad

by JulesV Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:53 pm

eddie wrote:What do others think?

I admire and respect mods cos I know their ''job'' is not easy. Trying to be fair to everyone and trying to keep the board busy, and attractive to current members and those thinking of joining. A very fine balancing act.

You asked for opinions, eddie so here is mine. I sincerely hope this board keeps its news based format, and does not sell out. It is rapidly morphing into a grim, unfunny juvenile shit-pit.

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:08 pm

Okay people thank you for your input.

by Guest Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:13 pm

And on a final note, you asked him to put posts in the right section, which he has immediately ignored, so your warning went right over his head on purpose.

by Miffs2 Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:34 pm

sassy wrote:And on a final note, you asked him to put posts in the right section, which he has immediately ignored, so your warning went right over his head on purpose.

Edds must be so grateful you are here to point these things out to her Wink

by blackie333 Mon Oct 03, 2016 3:14 pm

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eddie wrote:Topics or threads about other posters aren't allowed, but I'd like to ask members here if they find fun threads about members ok?

We have two posters, Blackie and major, who like to make fun threads - I like fun threads - it's nice to not always have to be so serious.

I don't like to come down too heavy as I find it a drag.

So my question is; can we allow fun threads about other posters? If they get nasty or they even hint at nasty, then action will be taken.

What do others think?

Dont ask the members impossible to answer questions Eds.
Some love the back and forth banter and some dont but are to shy to say so or think we will get the hump
but we dont really as we are so used to it that doing anything else seems unususual to the Major and I and a few others.
We dont mean it but a laughs a laugh at the end of the day Something to ask members. Opinions please guys 2387050134

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by Raggamuffin Mon Oct 03, 2016 3:18 pm

eddie wrote:One or two threads - that's a fair comment sassy and yes, the right sections absolutely!

How about a section called "Inane chit chat"? All threads could be posted there?

That wouldn't work for me because I use the "view posts since last visit" option. All the threads which come up would be just drivel.

by Raggamuffin Mon Oct 03, 2016 3:20 pm

eddie wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

He'll just fill it up and no other fucker with half a brain will bother posting there after time. You may as well call it Blackie's YawnFest.

If it's kept in its own section, what's the harm? There are plenty of threads that bore me, I just don't click on them.

I don't see the harm. If they're all in one section then it's easy to avoid a section.

I don't look at threads via sections though. I've known blackie a long time, and although I'm quite matey with him, he will spam the forum if you let him.

by HoratioTarr Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:00 pm

sassy wrote:And on a final note, you asked him to put posts in the right section, which he has immediately ignored, so your warning went right over his head on purpose.

This is why...

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by Ben Reilly Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:04 pm

As Jules said, I've already stated my position -- friendly threads about other posters, in the appropriate section, are fine by me.

I would love Blacks to come to the realization that just because a thought crossed his mind, he doesn't have to make a new topic about it Smile

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:37 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:As Jules said, I've already stated my position -- friendly threads about other posters, in the appropriate section, are fine by me.

I would love Blacks to come to the realization that just because a thought crossed his mind, he doesn't have to make a new topic about it

Don't you want to know what he had for dinner last night?

by Original Quill Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:00 pm

Tommy Monk wrote:Maybe he should have a limit imposed on how many threads he can create?

Bad idea. If you legislate for one person, you have a bill of attainder, or bill of pains and penalties. You are making rules for that person only, and that violates equality under the law.

And if the purpose of a rule, meant generally, is one person's behavior, then you are legislating for the lowest common denominator.

Incidentally, just because someone's got a quirky personality is no reason to complain. That's just conformity for conformity sake...it's no different from the Salem witch hunt.

by eddie Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:20 pm

Original Quill wrote:
Tommy Monk wrote:Maybe he should have a limit imposed on how many threads he can create?

Bad idea. If you legislate for one person, you have a bill of attainder, or bill of pains and penalties. You are making rules for that person only, and that violates equality under the law.

And if the purpose of a rule, meant generally, is one person's behavior, then you are legislating for the lowest common denominator.

Incidentally, just because someone's got a quirky personality is no reason to complain. That's just conformity for conformity sake...it's no different from the Salem witch hunt.

Quill that is the first time I've ever fully agreed with you and you said it better than I.

I don't really want to tell people what they can post - within reason obviously.

by Tommy Monk Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:05 pm

Original Quill wrote:
Tommy Monk wrote:Maybe he should have a limit imposed on how many threads he can create?

Bad idea. If you legislate for one person, you have a bill of attainder, or bill of pains and penalties. You are making rules for that person only, and that violates equality under the law.

And if the purpose of a rule, meant generally, is one person's behavior, then you are legislating for the lowest common denominator.

Incidentally, just because someone's got a quirky personality is no reason to complain. That's just conformity for conformity sake...it's no different from the Salem witch hunt.

Not at all... if someone is posting so many 'spam' type threads then this could be a sensible preventative restriction imposed by admin...

Of course it would also apply to everyone else, if they also started posting excessive 'spam' threads then the same restriction could then be imposed on them too!

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