Humour ?

[Quandary]

So they closed Dee's thread about the fantasy bridge across the Irish Sea because it was political?
How miserable is that, the bridge is a potential major change to our coastline but we can not discuss it other than in terms of its engineering?
What a sad place this has become.

 

[PhillM]

I have been around here for a decade and it’s slowly gone downhill. It used to be a vibrant place to post about boats and things we found amusing. It’s become political and argumentative. I used to visit daily. Now more like weekly or monthly,

What was once a source of valuable information, is no longer. It’s rather sad.

I don’t know if thats the editorial policy or the occupants. I guess chicken and egg. It’s a real shame.

 

[Capt Popeye]

I have been around here for a decade and it’s slowly gone downhill. It used to be a vibrant place to post about boats and things we found amusing. It’s become political and argumentative. I used to visit daily. Now more like weekly or monthly,

What was once a source of valuable information, is no longer. It’s rather sad.

I don’t know if thats the editorial policy or the occupants. I guess chicken and egg. It’s a real shame.

Well personally for me its now far better than before just because I dont keep reading about ruddy Brexit ; those posters who kept on and on talking about changing the results ; posting the number 27 in their idents, posting a what Brexit has not done, kept on saying that they were European not British etc etc etc it all got on my tts so as to say !

All in all its ar more civilised Forum now, maybe a tad boring and restricted but thats progress i suppose

Only downside sofar is I must admit, its recieving them Moderator Statements about possibly being Banned from these hallowed pages !

So either I am being Shopped by fellow posters, or my efforts not being appreciated by Mods ?

 

[Poignard]

Well personally for me its now far better than before just because I dont keep reading about ruddy Brexit ; those posters who kept on and on talking about changing the results ; posting the number 27 in their idents, posting a what Brexit has not done, kept on saying that they were European not British etc etc etc it all got on my tts so as to say !

All in all its ar more civilised Forum now, maybe a tad boring and restricted but thats progress i suppose

Only downside sofar is I must admit, its recieving them Moderator Statements about possibly being Banned from these hallowed pages !

So either I am being Shopped by fellow posters, or my efforts not being appreciated by Mods ?

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But you didn't need to read a word about Brexit.

Leaving aside any accidental and trifling spillage it was all contained within the Current Affairs sub-forum, and nobody compelled you, a grown-up with all your wits about you, to go there. But if you did wander in there accidentally, as one might inadvertently find oneself in a brothel or a church, you would quickly say to yourself "This isn't for me" and leave.

The plain fact is, you couldn't resist it and were a frequent and controversial poster there.

So, coming from you, your complaint is a bit rich: you condemning what, until a few days ago, you used to enjoy participating in.

 

[starfire]

Bring back lakesailor!

 

[Poignard]

Bring back lakesailor!

Caraway!

Front and centre!

 

[LadyInBed]

Many many years ago I used an image of the Cerne Giant as an avatar, I was told to change it as it was inappropriate! ?

 

[Mark-1]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that we should bring back Lakesailor yet.

 

[Stingo]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that we should bring back Lakesailor yet.

Be careful what you wish for. He's already back and posting as Caraway

 

[Buck Turgidson]

'
But you didn't need to read a word about Brexit.

Leaving aside any accidental and trifling spillage it was all contained within the Current Affairs sub-forum, and nobody compelled you, a grown-up with all your wits about you, to go there. But if you did wander in there accidentally, as one might find oneself in a brothel or a church, you would quickly say to yourself "This isn't for me" and leave.

Although, in fact, you couldn't resist it and were a frequent and controversial poster there.

So, coming from you, your complaint is a bit rich: you condemning what, until a few days ago, you used to enjoy participating in.

This is a joke right?

every other thread blamed Brexit for one thing or another. I'm glad for the purge.

 

[Biggles Wader]

This is a joke right?

every other thread blamed Brexit for one thing or another. I'm glad for the purge.

Try Black Draught----Very effective.

 

[RichardS]

It appears that the situation we have arrived at is because dozens of forumites have lodged dozens of reports about threads they didn't actually even need to read in the first place.

Go figure.


Richard

 

[Poignard]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that we should bring back Lakesailor yet.

Last I heard he was looking a bit seedy.

 

[Rustyknight]

Front and centrefold!

Fixed that for you.

 

[Stemar]

What was once a source of valuable information, is no longer. It’s rather sad.

It's still a source of valuable information. Whenever I've asked a practical question, I've had useful answers. Even on highly politicised threads like which (w)anchor, I just ignore the trolls and leave them to fight it out, though I do agree that some very interesting threads in the Lounge do get taken over. So many trolls, so few bridges. No wonder they end up fighting, poor things. It must be a miserable existence.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

Signatures at the bottom of posts seem to have disappeared .

Have to admit, I did feel that political one's unnecessary for a sailing forum.

 

[Bristolfashion]

I have been around here for a decade and it’s slowly gone downhill. It used to be a vibrant place to post about boats and things we found amusing. It’s become political and argumentative. I used to visit daily. Now more like weekly or monthly,

What was once a source of valuable information, is no longer. It’s rather sad.

I don’t know if thats the editorial policy or the occupants. I guess chicken and egg. It’s a real shame.

It's not political - that's banned. You can still argue about anchoring if you like.

 

[Bristolfashion]

Many many years ago I used an image of the Cerne Giant as an avatar, I was told to change it as it was inappropriate! ?

But what could possibly be offensive about the glorious male form - probably just envy!

 

[dom]

It appears that the situation we have arrived at is because dozens of forumites have lodged dozens of reports about threads they didn't actually even need to read in the first place.

Everyone has their own beliefs, ideas and prejudices. Everyone their own unique set of knowledge and ego blind spots

Most are interested in testing and refining their ideas through discussion.

Some are hopelessly entrenched but unable to articulate why.

Thankfully -- for the inarticulate and the holders of bad ideas -- there's an easy escape route these days ....."I'm offended!"

It's a sad defence; but then those using it rarely see that.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Mods doing great for mee.