peasepud

never noticed that. Its quality this month (or was it last?) the one where the Bacons go for a picnic. Theres a class article about some bloke winning the equivalent of the Booker Prize but for dreams with his "Abducted by the Inspiral Carpets" where the judges said it showed flair and vision, something that was missing from last years winner "Me boning Jordan and Girls Aloud"

N-O = 125 PPM (posters per mod) Toontastic = 86.5 PPM FACT 171516[/snapback] Aye but if you take away all the banned posters then it becomes ..... N-O = 76.3 PPM Toontastic = 85.5 PPM

The Queen is Dead especially popular for gay funerals.

That's certainly a contributive factor, but the feedback about the forum has been lingering since way before christmas. Obviously, certain times of the year are going to bring about different quality of posts, but I think the problem with our nufc section has been consistently there since the two forums split this time last year, if not earlier. 171477[/snapback] As one poster put it yesterday though, this seems like a sledgehammer to crack a nut, by careful moderation you can kill off any wank threads/ duplicate threads before they've had much impact, the way you're testing means that posts could (as happened on Saturday) be sitting for hours. Whats gonna happen when someone posts a "Breaking News, check Sky Sports now" type thread? 2 hours later isnt going to be good enough. Thats when this will bite, the last day of the transfer window, there'll be rumours flying and stuff happening but it could be delayed. I also wonder about the seperate transfer forum, what is a transfer or a rumour if its not NUFC related? to me thats one of the main things that should be in the proper NUFC forum. I notice also that Chris said the Transfer forum would be deleted after the window? what happens to the posts? do they go?

Just to make it clear this is not a TT v N-O thing, the thread was started by N-O members/ ex-members to discuss the changes and in some cases have a pop however we need to nip in the bud any thoughts that someone having a view on here is inflamming those arguments. One of the reasons these threads are started here is that they know the thread wont get closed unless they start slaggin off N-O, therefore they feel that they can make their voices heard. The worst thing that could have happened with the original thread was to lock it and Phil/ Chris did that fairly early on, that I feel showed a contempt towards the members. Even though I dont think it was meant that way it seemed like "you dont like it? tough oh and I'll not let you say you dont like it!" Agreed on all points Improve things? perfection mate, perfection, nowt to improve tbh though, we feel the board works well as it is, if we were to suddenly treble our numbers then we would probably look to increase the number of mods but I cant see us trying out things such as validating threads. Things change, who knows? maybe some idea would be put forward which would change that but at the mo I cant see it. I actually think its a good idea to try it, where I think you went wrong was the way in which it was done, personally (and I think this is the view of all the Admin here) I feel that to do something of that magnitude should involve the members input, even if its a warning a week beforehand so they can get used to the idea and to allow you to gauge their views. I also think Wullie, that the post you put up informing them was too jokey, it actually smacked of "this is here now fuck off" even though I, and most other people knoew after reading it a few times how you meant it. OK then I'll start posting again tbh I would like to post more on there,I enjoy the craic at times however I felt a while ago that I should keep away to let things calm down. Overall, my personal view is as I stated in those threads yesterday and above. 1. You should learn from this mistake, not in trying it but in the way it was implemented. Warn the users first and most importantly, obtain the necessary coding on the forum to allow it to appear seamless ie still have the New Thread button in the forum but it posts it in the Moderator forum rather than the proper one. 2. Listen to the users if they start moaning about it, I like Bluf hes a canny lad after all he (and yourself, I believe) after thinking about it saw the Hitzfeld thing for what it was however he has a certain Moderating style which totally goes against his sig! He actually has a sig that says "Think for yourself, question authority" yet when people do on the board he doesnt like it. (No offence Bluf mate)

I've really tried to stay out of this but I have to agree here. It's the bit of... 'if the mods feel the thread is worthy..' that gets me. While it doesn't affect me in the slightest as I don't bother posting in their NUFC forum the whole implication leaves a sour taste. 171050[/snapback] In the boards I've been a member for for years, there are few rules, usually (bearing in mind these are mainly American boards) only 2 No C word No N Word and that's about it Most boards have a Smack area (for naughty posting) and all the mods do is if there's something posted in one of the serious areas which is not pertinent to the subject the offending post will be deleted, if however the thread has degenerated into a bun-fight the whole thread is shunted to the smack-zone. People soon get sick of losing threads and post the inflamatory stuff direct in the smack areas where LOADS of fun is usually had. Bannings are incredibly rare, in boards here it seems a first resort. In my case on N-O I was "pushing the envelope", as it were, but given my previous experiences I would have expected a warning. The weird thing from my perspective is that for example HTT posted Pud's personal details, THAT is the absolute NO NO. If that had happened on stateside board, the offending poster would have been banned but also hunted from forum to forum at which they post and be mercilessly spammed by many members, it is considered really beyond the pale. The other unwritten rule is Attack the post NOT the poster, way too much "I'll kick your face in" in footy boards as well. 171062[/snapback] Am I the only one wondering what the hell the N word is?

Many Birthday greetings to you sir!

Geordie Star Wars (again!) Aaaaaarrse!!!!!

As you once wrote in a get well card to my ex-wife. Get well soon, best wishes Bobby Robson x Just change the Bobby Robson to Peasepud mate. Oh and remove the kiss n'all. Love ya n all that but ye knaa, theres people round and well, ummm Im a little uncomfortable with all that

oooops we got a difference of oipinion onm admin/ mod level, seeing as 2 say close and one to keep I'll go with majority.

sorry Matt I disagree, as long as its kept to sensible not slagging off posts then the thread should stay live, there are numerous schools of thought on why the places differ, one of them being that we dont moderate threads heavily like other boards do, keep it to a discussion on the pros and cons of the move N-O have made and we'll be fine.

Did your mate manage to get his nob back then?

Anyone know if theres a press conference? if so, what times it happening?

Everyone knows the Normster and I work with his son

You my friend, are a legend 170565[/snapback] nope hes just a nerd

well I didnt see that coming!!! what an ending bravo....braaaaavo!

Aye Norman Nossiter thats the geezer, Arent you in Tyneview Park? jeeez the old gits doing the same patter across the whole estate now seeing as he did the exact same line in building 7 at 10.30.

Sheridan Smith. Do an image search. 169613[/snapback] Just did an image search with wor lass's name and it's actually brought up 4 pictures of her. 169656[/snapback] Yea sorry bout that mate, cracking night tho

what if they can't fly a helicopter? 169653[/snapback] well considering the fact thats how they got there

Flashdance? 169652[/snapback] aye that n'all

Me dads favourite film, as a welder hes spent his time picking holes in it Point 1 - they push a helicopter off the ship to clear the space to put a crane in to lift something up, as he correctly shouts at the screen...USE THE FRIGGIN HELICOPTER TO LIFT THEM!!!! Point 2 - They lock everyone in the hold and then weld the door shut, 30 minutes later he comes along and opens the door as for some reason the bad guys have moved the welding set and replaced it with cutting gear..thoughtful. Oh and he likes shouting at Footloose as well...... YOU CANT MIG WELD WITH A FLAME LIKE THAT YE DAFT BINT!!!!! Things like that make me wish he hadnt stopped talking to me

I tely ye maaan hes geet obsessed like ye knaaaaa?

Have a good un mate and pleeeeeeeease buy a paper on your way to work

ey ey ey its his baaaarthhdaaaaay leave him alone. Happy Birthday you argumentative shite!

obsessed tbh