Christmas Tree 4005 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 This place seems to have died on its arse lately and I would be interested to hear opinions as to why? Possible contenders are; People now prefer twitter. Those who post on two forums now just prefer Newcastle - Online. Too much moderation. Too little moderation. Bannings. Too much talk of Shane. Too much infighting. etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4297 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 You overstating a problem the place always get quiet during international breaks. the match thread last night was just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Basically a lot of the members that used to keep the place ticking over in the old days have stopped posting. Alex Gemmill Dotbum Manc-mag SLP (although he visits every now and again) Craig There's loads more but you get what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 You overstating a problem the place always get quiet during international breaks. the match thread last night was just fine. Thats your opinion which is fine, but Im not. As a regular I have watched the place decline over the last year, however the last month six weeks this has turned into a slump. Just interested to hear what peoples views are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Basically a lot of the members that used to keep the place ticking over in the old days have stopped posting. Alex Gemmill Dotbum Manc-mag SLP (although he visits every now and again) Craig There's loads more but you get what I mean. I do. I just wondered whether they have moved elsewhere, twitter or just given up. I also dont think all the name changing helps either. (not aimed at you btw as I know its your name from the other place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Alex, Gemmill and HF not posting much or not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Can't wait to see Alex on Question Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonGoodwyn 1 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Doesn't affect me as I'm a boring cunt with nowt to say, but I imagine the constant snide comments and one-upmanship from a lot of posters puts people off contributing. Its certainly pretty cringeworthy to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I do. I just wondered whether they have moved elsewhere, twitter or just given up. Without exception the posters that Tooj mentioned have been members and posting here for the best part of 10 years now. It's inevitable that their priorities will be different. Most of them have kids now and life gets in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Gemmill's just under the thumb though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20234 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 My mrs gives me endless grief for posting here. Message boards? At your age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Can't believe she wouldn't let you watch the match last night like. That's well out of order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Gemmill's just under the thumb though. Thought Gemmill was just sulking over the Leazes affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 My mrs gives me endless grief for posting here. Message boards? At your age? What does she think of mumsnet and gransnet then? Ask her that rhetorically next time and then say 'as Mcfaul would say 'pipe down' and wait for her to ask you who McFaul is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20234 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Can't believe she wouldn't let you watch the match last night like. That's well out of order. Wouldn't usually be a problem but my old dear's staying with us looking after the bairn and they wanted to watch downton abbey. I was happy to stay upstairs out of their way and watch it on the laptop tbh. They would have just talked all the way through the game anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 This place seems to have died on its arse lately and I would be interested to hear opinions as to why? Possible contenders are; People now prefer twitter. Those who post on two forums now just prefer Newcastle - Online. Too much moderation. Too little moderation. Bannings. Too much talk of Shane. Too much infighting. etc etc Gemmill whinges like a bitch about Leazes, gets him banned then leaves the forum. Funny fucker I do believe you should be polite to newcomers, when you meet people for the first time you dont take the piss out of them until you think they're alright, you're polite until you get to know them well enough not to be. Same should go for here, just because you can act differently doesnt mean you should. I dont think all online communities are the same, each has their own culture and many are far more polite and welcoming than here. Not saying people have to be nice, just act how you would expect to be acted towards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 18288 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I thought I got Leazes banned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4297 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Dont flatter yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 18288 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ooooooooooooohhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm been back to loaf a bit more this summer. It's been a bit like Joe Mangel coming back to Neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Alex, Gemmill and HF not posting much or not at all. Tried to do a bit more this week. Come November I'll be able to properly divert CT from starting one of these threads every week by getting back to quoting his year old posts that contradict directly his current posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleeToonFan 1 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 What's most disappointing is the absolutely awful leaving to flounce ratio. For shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 What does she think of mumsnet and gransnet then? Ask her that rhetorically next time and then say 'as Mcfaul would say 'pipe down' and wait for her to ask you who McFaul is. I quite often use mumsnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4297 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 What's most disappointing is the absolutely awful leaving to flounce ratio. For shame CabayeAye is driving it up though on his own I quite often use mumsnet that is the least surprising thing I have read on here this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Fucking Mumsnet. 'My baby has a rash on her left arm, anyone else's babies had this?' 'It's normal, don't worry.' 'Yeah, mine had this, went after a week.' 'My baby had this and it was Baronmuchousen disease and she was dead within the week. Take her to your GP!' Ad naseum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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