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Post by Delta9 on Apr 2, 2016 23:52:21 GMT
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Post by Saltysplash on Apr 3, 2016 7:38:19 GMT
I dont think the forum is defunct, its just lost a lot of its vibe. Robust debate was always a feature of CWDF. Theres always something new to learn about canal related topics especialy for new comers but over time the interest in those topics will wane. You can only rely on new members for a limited time.
We saw how easily heavy moderation stiffled 'Just Canals'. Whats the point of a discussion if everyone has to agree with each other.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 8:36:46 GMT
My view is that the forum is dying a slow death. The moderation is not consistent, and is very reliant on who you are rather than what you post. It's not defunct, but it's very much becoming a "club".
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Post by boatman on Apr 3, 2016 8:46:27 GMT
I've been a member on the forum for 12 years and have enjoyed it and met some great people off there. But over the last 2 or 3 years I've noticed it has become very left wing orientated. My very humble opinion of coarse
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 8:51:19 GMT
CWF seemed to run fine for years with pretty robust debates. Then something changed. Interestingly there is little sign of those who seemed to have been blamed for heating things up. Were they banned from the forum, or was it job done? ...see I like a good conspiracy...
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Post by macwolfelee on Apr 3, 2016 10:08:52 GMT
Banning just a couple of subjects which by their nature cannot be exactly defined just won't work. What exactly constitutes politics? What does religion include - Humanism, Scientology? People just won't know what they can say and what they can't - the parallels with CRT's cruising guidelines are too obvious to ignore!
Apart from that, many other subjects cause severe acrimony - look at the electrical threads over the years. More spitting and pulling of hair in those than any accusations of racism or xenophobia.
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Post by Saltysplash on Apr 3, 2016 11:23:10 GMT
How many 'Likes' am I allowed per day? Lots to agree with here
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Post by Higgs on Apr 3, 2016 16:47:19 GMT
I've noticed that the ratings for CWDF have recovered. I have a sneaky feeling, that instead of a few places there being counted and logged, they have put the ranking button everywhere. I tried to find one of MJG's many screenshots, to check whether it was just my imagination, but I couldn't. Anyhow, recently, the question of ratings popped up and MJG said that only a few places were logged for counting in the rankings. I'd say that what is there now is more than just a few places. It looks like a rash.
Bearing in mind, though, that there may be changes to CWDF, to make it more open, I hope this forum will stand on its own and will be used into the future. I have noticed, up to this point, nobody has started a thread in the Politics division. This is bound to be noticed by those who enjoy sneering. Politics is not my forte, amongst many other things. Anyone seen Sabcat. I don't know what to make of politics, most of the time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 17:01:08 GMT
I've noticed that the ratings for CWDF have recovered. I have a sneaky feeling, that instead of a few places there being counted and logged, they have put the ranking button everywhere. I tried to find one of MJG's many screenshots, to check whether it was just my imagination, but I couldn't. Anyhow, recently, the question of ratings popped up and MJG said that only a few places were logged for counting in the rankings. I'd say that what is there now is more than just a few places. It looks like a rash. Bearing in mind, though, that there may be changes to CWDF, to make it more open, I hope this forum will stand on its own and will be used into the future. I have noticed, up to this point, nobody has started a thread in the Politics division. This is bound to be noticed by those who enjoy sneering. Politics is not my forte, amongst many other things. Anyone seen Sabcat. I don't know what to make of politics, most of the time. You are correct. The ranking has changed from 2 to 1, it is not your imagination. I think it changed yesterday or the day previous. You don't need to find any of my CWDF screen shots.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 17:11:13 GMT
I've noticed that the ratings for CWDF have recovered. I have a sneaky feeling, that instead of a few places there being counted and logged, they have put the ranking button everywhere. I tried to find one of MJG's many screenshots, to check whether it was just my imagination, but I couldn't. Anyhow, recently, the question of ratings popped up and MJG said that only a few places were logged for counting in the rankings. I'd say that what is there now is more than just a few places. It looks like a rash. Bearing in mind, though, that there may be changes to CWDF, to make it more open, I hope this forum will stand on its own and will be used into the future. I have noticed, up to this point, nobody has started a thread in the Politics division. This is bound to be noticed by those who enjoy sneering. Politics is not my forte, amongst many other things. Anyone seen Sabcat. I don't know what to make of politics, most of the time. You are correct. The ranking has changed from 2 to 1, it is not your imagination. I think it changed yesterday or the day previous. You don't need to find any of my CWDF screen shots. Come on in Martin,the waters warm and I've just bought you a Beer
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 17:18:54 GMT
You are correct. The ranking has changed from 2 to 1, it is not your imagination. I think it changed yesterday or the day previous. You don't need to find any of my CWDF screen shots. Come on in Martin,the waters warm and I've just bought you a Beer Come on in where?
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Post by Delta9 on Apr 3, 2016 18:20:33 GMT
My comments must be pre-read by a moderator until 23rd April - yesterday I posted a 'normal' message about something - hasn't appeared yet. When I was on mod approval they didn't let through a single one of my comments, even an innocent one about Jamie Oliver and the meat content of sausages
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Post by Clinton Cool on Apr 3, 2016 19:58:11 GMT
On approval what's that? Like some kind of reformed school; borstal?!
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Post by Delta9 on Apr 3, 2016 20:05:31 GMT
Mods have to approve your comment before it appears in the thread, but it seems that they never approve anything so it is basically a ban.
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Post by loafer on Apr 3, 2016 20:35:38 GMT
They could simplify their forum rules with one simple sentence: 'NO Right Wing nonsense on here, and nothing that would offend your old Auntie Mabel.
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