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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 19:32:02 GMT
I'm just one member here like you. I try to start threads on a variety of subjects to encourage chat ... not being a technical fellow they cannot be serious technical threads ... I lack the skills, sorry. I am in awe of faffer , @gazza , Telemachus , JohnV and others ... their skills and posts are compulsory reading even though much of the content is over my head. I would be happy for more people to open more threads and tilt the balance in favour of more serious technical input . But there has to be room for we Noddy boaters to have a laugh, make in-jokes , and banter too . That some here feel there is too much fun and chat, and not enough serious and technical chat really demands that the more serious minded get opening more threads. Or am I wrong ? Rog Nope, not wrong and the forum is indeed diminished by the loss of technical posts. The constant bickering however will keep away those who might contribute such threads. Im aware I have in the past picked up on stupidity, but the hate campaigns and ordering people to "fuck off" is rapidly increasing and about ready to swamp the place, assuming TD doesn't get pro boards to shut it down first. Banishing good friends who really just needed gently ignoring was, for me, the most disturbing aspect of recent times. At some point those 'friends' can't be ignored any longer. I could pick an argument with yourself and go on and on about it flooding the forum with my views. Occasionally it comes down to stand by what you believe or else capitulate.
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Post by patty on Sept 26, 2021 19:40:45 GMT
I don't think anyone has been banished, we don't have that power...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 19:46:02 GMT
I assume the coded hints relate to naughtyfox. I hope to see him back once work settles down. I look forward to him telling us all about his more manic job, and his preparations for winter ... not the old fixated posts, that I don't think anyone has missed. We have to accept each other for what we are and what we bring ... but that doesn't mean we have to like everything and here we can feel free to say so. The forum can only ever be the total of what we all put into it. I've never understood the Unstable Bar ... I simply don't get it. But many post there regularly and thoroughly enjoy the unfolding catalogue of nonsense. I think that there being something for everyone's taste strengthens thunderboat... and if someone can't see something to their taste, they should get introducing threads that are. Rog
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 19:49:34 GMT
I don't think anyone has been banished, we don't have that power... It doesn't need "power" to banish. Recurring hurt will do a far better job. That goes the same way in reverse, does it not?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 20:02:57 GMT
Deciding to be polite and civil whatever the provocation is in everyone's power here ... but the joy of thunderboat is if someone really feels the need to shout and swear, they can. It's slightly immature to imagine everyone will agree with you ... and whatever is lacking here, we're not short on maturity Rog
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 26, 2021 20:11:49 GMT
Changing thread titles is childish, and annoying for anyone who actually wants to participate in anything resembling sensible conversation. Which admittedly are a small minority on here. Because this is the forum of the people, in other words the people get the forum they deserve, and just like so many other mindless vandals, the people seem to quite enjoy trashing it just because they can. Rather sad really, but all part of the decline and fall of western civilisation.
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Post by Trina on Sept 26, 2021 20:16:48 GMT
Have you been on the gin Nick...or are you just stirring ??🤔
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 20:18:50 GMT
I would suggest 'the people get the forum they create and contribute to' would be nearer the mark.
The thread title I changed was a silly thread anyway, but I changed it back on request.
I accept all rebukes for changing it, and apologise.
It wasn't a serious technical thread, and I for one thoroughly enjoy the silly humour and social chat here.
Rog
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Post by Trina on Sept 26, 2021 20:45:39 GMT
Have to be honest,this may have started as a boaty forum,but has evolved into a more social-clubby place.However,when boaty advice is needed-it's there in spades.I'll say this again-if this forum isn't for you...you know what to do !
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 26, 2021 21:17:09 GMT
Have you been on the gin Nick...or are you just stirring ??🤔 It’s funny how this has become a mindset, on this and other forums - you said something that I don’t agree with, therefore you must be drunk or deliberately causing trouble. Having a genuine alternative viewpoint simply isn’t feasible,
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Post by Trina on Sept 26, 2021 21:22:21 GMT
Nope,you change your mind-set all the time Nick.It all depends on how you're feeling at that point...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 21:24:34 GMT
Have you been on the gin Nick...or are you just stirring ??🤔 It’s funny how this has become a mindset, on this and other forums - you said something that I don’t agree with, therefore you must be drunk or deliberately causing trouble. Having a genuine alternative viewpoint simply isn’t feasible, You have previously suggested that you aren't happy with the lack of serious threads here, and therefore spend more time on CWDF. Of course you could just create more serious threads here, better suited to your taste . I didn't suggest drink or a desire to cause trouble , and I suspect Trina was just attempting humour. Rog
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Post by Trina on Sept 26, 2021 21:28:44 GMT
Knowing Nick's love of Gin & knowing how he can be obtuse...🤔😱
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Post by Trina on Sept 26, 2021 21:33:02 GMT
I'm beginning to think that there are visitors here who need to bog off. If you've had a look,perhaps been active in the past,but now have second thoughts... byeeeeee !
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 26, 2021 21:35:48 GMT
It’s funny how this has become a mindset, on this and other forums - you said something that I don’t agree with, therefore you must be drunk or deliberately causing trouble. Having a genuine alternative viewpoint simply isn’t feasible, You have previously suggested that you aren't happy with the lack of serious threads here, and therefore spend more time on CWDF. Of course you could just create more serious threads here, better suited to your taste . I didn't suggest drink or a desire to cause trouble , and I suspect Trina was just attempting humour. Rog I don’t think it’s that I'm unhappy with a lack of serious threads, after all your “don’t know why” thread has been very popular and I’ve contributed to it many times, with random and un-serious or certainly un-boaty stuff. But this thread is about the practice of renaming threads “just for a laugh”. I’ve stated my view on the matter but apparently I am not entitled to that opinion. As to starting my own threads, I tend to do that only when we are on the boat. Next trip is scheduled for mid-October so something may be forthcoming then.
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