For the attention of all Members

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:13

This post has come from all the Administrators of Cyprus44.

We feel quite sad reading some of the adverse comments regarding the so called decline of this Forum. We do agree that over the past year the Forum has somewhat lost it's way. There's a certain element that purposely post derogatory remarks in order to get a confrontation with other members so as to start an attack. The amount of 'new members' has increased substantially over the last 12 months and to be honest it is most of this new membership that are causing most of the problems. They could of course be existing members who have set up different id's - they do this only to cause trouble, why else would you want multiple id's?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:14

We do feel that to some extent we, the administrators, have to take some of the blame. We have tried to create and maintain a happy informative forum, which to be honest the forum was, up to about three months ago. Some of us have personally met other forum members on here. We are all agreed that most of them are genuine and honest people, certainly not a part of the current element of posters that we now have on here. The trouble is we, as admin, just can't win. If we pull a thread it's wrong, if we let one run, it's wrong, if we ban someone, it's wrong, if we don't ban someone it's wrong. Most of you are intelligent people and therefore you can see quite clearly the posters that are causing problems either by continually stirring things up or posting impolite remarks on a regular basis. We do sometimes miss these ourselves.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:14

We are not always online all of the time. Please don't be afraid to email us if you have any concerns regarding another member. All information we receive is in the strictest of confidence and will not be divulged to anyone. That way we can deal with the matter straight away rather than let it continue. Don't misunderstand us we are not asking you to do our work for us but just asking the genuine members to help us in maintaining the forum in a manner that benefits us all. Our email address is:

forumadmins [at] cyprus44 [dot] com

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:15

Our New Years Resolution is to continue to strive to make Cyprus 44 a Happy and informative Forum where members are not afraid to post for fear of reprisals. For those of you that wish to continue to post in an antagonising manner then you will pay the penalty of being banned from the forum.

We would like to take this opportunity of wishing you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy and Healthy 2011.

Thanks for listening.

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:17

To the forum admin.



Well done I support this fully



Paul

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:18

Thank you Paul.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:25

Thank you to you moderators for all you continues hard work. Wishing you all a very good Christmas and a Happy Healthy New year..God Bless you all, )







Spider X

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:33

Thank you Spider.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:38

a thankless task but a great statement lets hope the forum becomes what it was ))

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:41

We hope so too Sienna. Thanks for sticking with us. Make no mistake you will see a different forum over the coming weeks. Everyone will be able to post here without fear.

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:48

Bill without wishing to teach my grandmother to suck eggs, well you look a bit like me old gran, should this be made a sticky.

Paul

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:52

Here,here,and well said Bill.I have posted on here for over three years now,and have become friends with some very nice people.Such as John (Wynyardman) Pat (Simbas) ilovecyprus (Mark) Sue (Bradus)

Erkan (ukturk) Lilli (Liz) etc,etc.I have had my moments on here,and received bans from time to time.But i would never stoop to some of the levels that have been seen recently on 44.



Over the last few months i have had to bite my lip and hold back my feelings,regarding some of the comments that have been banded about on here.Matters Cyprus,now tend to fall by the wayside,as certain people on here just want to bicker and bully.



When i was starting out with the idea of buying out in Cyprus,this forum was invaluable to me in my quest for knowledge about the island.There was always someone who would go out of their way to help you.People like Cooper,Jock,Wacky Jim etc.These people are still out there but post less and less now,such a shame.Would be great if Wynyards donkey came back

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:53

Careful Paul - I'm nothing like your old Gran!





I've asked Izzet to make it a sticky.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:54

Paul (Newlad) , My post above was meant for the other Paul.



Thanks for your comments in your message 12. Hopefully the others will start posting on a regular basis once they see what's happening on here.



Thank you for sticking with us.

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:57

No1Doyen;



"Please don't be afraid to email us if you have any concerns regarding another member"



Your e-mail is not in your profile.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 20:58

Yorg. forumadmins [at] cyprus44 [dot] com will reach me.

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:03

Just ban everyone who hasn't been a member since at least January 2007,that should sort the problem out

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:06

No1Doyen: With respect four your good intentions, maybe practical suggestions from the C44 members can be taken into the consideration of the Moderators (I wish Izzet would handle some software problems, but I've given up on that).

▶ Suggestion 1 : if the Moderators find it necessary to close a thread because of the content of a certain post - delete that post before closing the thread and than give the reason. This may discourage certain members to post rubbish etc.

▶ Suggestion 2 : There's often naming and shaming (mainly businesses) on this board (often rightfully so) - name the banned members. They may feel ashamed.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:06

gooligan. You'll be one of the few left on here! Thanks for sticking with us. )

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:06

Nice one No,1 ) I must say that on the 31st New Years ever its my 44 Birthday 2yrs and I have stuck at it through the difficult times and the good times ) and you were the one who taught me to put the smiles up on here, he,he, Tonight I have felt quite emotional and a few tears I have had too, But its near Christmas eve and when I rejoice in the meaning of Christmas and love I pray that 44 members and the world will be a much brighter place. Peace on earth good tidings and joy to all.





Spider,X

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:07

Thanks Hans. We will discuss your suggestions. Please keep them coming.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:08

Spider, message 20. We thank you for your good wishes.

Goonerboy


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 723

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:13

Having now become a regular on here, I can understand why such a stance has been taken...



However, I sincerely hope this Does NOT mean that members can NO LONGER:



1) Name and shame

2) Post jokes that are on the edge.



Finally, along with the new start promised, does thiis also mean that businesses will no longer be protected and any thread critical of them will now be left and not deleted?



MERRY XMAS ALL

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:16

Goonerboy. Thank you for your valued comments which have been noted and to which we will respond in due course.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:16

A difficult task for the administrators - maybe these faceless people will disappear - because they spoil a very friendly place!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:22

▶ Suggestion 3 : Sometimes there are two or three Moderators on line - too many times none. Maybe the active Moderators can discuss a duty schedule, so the board will be monitored most of 24/7. By the way: five active Moderators (three more active than the two others) for this huge Bulletin Board must be called an under-staffed situation. Maybe Izzet can attract the cooperation of some reasonable Britishers as Moderators?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:23

Peter. It is a difficult task. That's why we rely on members to help us in identifying the culprits. We too hope they will dissapear - thats why we will be giving them a helping hand.



Thanks for sticking with us.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:25

Hans, another good suggestion that we will discuss along with your other two. Thanks

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:34

Hans suggestion No2 sounds good - if you named the banned poster perhaps, these cowards would take flight and go elsewhere......

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:49

Peter. We could have a problem with Data Protection and Privacy rules in naming and shaming. I have asked for clarification.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 21:57

Too many rules No1?

Jetski


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 584

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:03

I have stopped contributing for just the reasons outlined in the first posts on this topic. Knowledge will have to be aquired elsewhere.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:05

Jetski. Sorry yopu feel that way. Give us another chance - you'll see the difference!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:09

What a nice post mods thank you !!



Sometimes i think it is a good idea for mods to remind posters when posters are getting out of hand by simply jumping in reminding folk they are stepping out of line, if posters do not take heed then obviously mods take neccesary action,

Simbas use to do this in quite an effective way in my opinion.



I do thing that multilple identities should be banned for life though !!

Moderating appears to be a thankless task.



Happy Christmas to you all.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:13

Thank you Pipie. Posters who use Multiple Identities, where we are able to identify, will most certainly be banned for life - 'sine die'

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:22

RE msg 34, Pipie: (...) I do thing that multilple identities should be banned for life though !! (...)

▶ Although you are right, there's a C44 software problem. I won't go into details, but it IS possible to keep double, triple and more identities out. Tens of thousands of Bulletin Boards all over the world prove that every day. The question is whether board owner Izzet Zorlu is really interested in this problem or not. Imo he's not. And the Moderators are not equipped to solve the problem. Some "banned members" know the vulnerability of C44 and are back within minutes. It's quite easy.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:25

Hans. That may be the case. However to reiterate - Posters who use Multiple Identities, where we are able to identify, will most certainly be banned for life - 'sine die'

suzi1951


Joined: 14/02/2010
Posts: 191

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:27

Thank you moderators for your (thankless) work. Good luck in your plans to bring the forum back up. I am a fairly recent member who got lots of good information when moving out here. Have been saddened by some of the awful stuff on here but try to avoid certain posters. Good to know there is more positive stuff coming.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:29

Thank you suzi for your good wishes. We hope you continue to receive positive information from the genuine members on here.

beachsidebum


Joined: 02/03/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 22:56

Good luck, and thank you for all the work that goes into trying to keep this forum as informative as possible.

Merry Xmas & Happy New Year all.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 23:00

Ray, thank you for your good wishes.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 23:12

Bill, I applaud you on your post........about time too !



For whats its worth my opinion is this forum has been off the rails for about 18 months now and to be honest I thing the little comment you made about mods taking some of the blame is about right.

You are the only mod who posts as a poster and gets involved in threads on a regular basis and uses the admin power corectly, other mods simply only enter to close threads which in my opinion is half the problem.

There seems little common ground between members and mods and I have sensed a "us and them" situation for ages now which is wrong.

The constant closing and heavy hand of mods only acts to get peoples back up which creates the problems you speak about.

Its all about managing a situation which rarely happens, threads get out of hand and then it gets closed.

I fully support the mods but they need to take a look at how they do the job.....thankless as it is.

I look forward to a much improved 44.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
23/12/2010 23:20

Hi Turtle. The post was from all the admin team and we thank you for your kind wishes. We take on board what you have said and thank you for sticking with 44 in what has been a traumatic time for most of the members over the last few months mostly due to a certain element trying to bring the forum down.

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 00:30

As far as the moderators are concerned it is damned if they do and damned if they do not. What people must remember is that all the moderators started out as posters/members of 44. Because of circumstances we, the members called for more moderation and Izzet picked people he thought would help the smooth running of 44, in my opinion he picked the right people. Unfortunately because of both circumstances and in some cases the abuse they recieved, some moderators have stepped down leaving a handfull of moderators who take all the flack. Like most posters the moderators lead a normal life which involves things other than 44. So at times a moderator will not be around when certain idiots kick off and I'm sure these people look and make sure there are no moderators on line when they cause trouble. Please let us all see what happens over the next few weeks/months and give the moderators a chance to sort things out. Also let us all think before we press the "Post Repy" button.

Paul

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 01:56

Paul, msg 12......somehow you have omitted my name!



it would be nice to see the antagonists thrown off PERMANENTLY and not to be coming back again and again.



Not long after i started on the forum i used the names Kapparis Kid and Bobby. It has been a long time since I used those and would be quiet happy for them t o be deleted. Should the moderators not consider an amnesty for those to admit to having other names and have them deleted. Those who do not come forward should be named and shamed and banned for life.



This forum should not be full of saints and yes people, but recent times have seen some members deliberately cross the line to be offensive and cause hurt to decent members. Infiltration by the "non carpet baggers" from the south is also part of the problem.



Heres looking to the forthcoming changes.



POST REPLY.......NOW!

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 02:22

although we have clashed . no1 is a fair mod , but your jokes make me cringe ....



I believe if people/posters get a warning before a ban ,...this would help and reduce double IDs ....

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 07:42

A difficult task for the administrators, they have a thankless job ( unpaid) .



Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year to all.



May the new year bring peace and harmony to all, please think twice before posting, tenuous or nasty messages here after all we are all only human and subject to making mistakes etc.



Life is a big learning curve every day for all of us.



Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all just live in peace and help each other.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 08:08

This forums really gone to the dogs recently, so much so ive gone from looking like Kevin Keegan to Bobby Charlton almost overnight.



Picture taken in October - http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/8/6/0/2/00.jpg



Picture taken this morning - http://www.stopnowhairloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/male-pattern-baldness_.jpg





Merry Christmas everyone )

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 08:19

Now thats what i call skillfull {h } air brushing Cooper

simbas

vincent1


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 212

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 08:38

Maybe moderators should distance themselves from getting involved in controversial threads.

They posses the ability to ban people who disagree with their point of view. Is this fair ?

I was banned for a month for crossing swords with a moderator who complained about music in supermarkets

( Andyp ). He is (or was) a discjockey !!!!!

vincent1


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 212

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 08:40

I forgot to add.



Not all the troublemakers on this forum are British.



Seasons greetings to everyone.



Vincent 1

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 09:08

Merry Christmas to all the mods,

May I say that the trouble is you dont respond when you get a complaint or you take no action, many of the posts on here are designed in such a way that you dont see - or cannot read the intent in them.



It is only my opinion but if a topic or post is so bad as to warrant removal - remove it, give no reasons - no excuses - no warning - no dialogue - just remove it, if it runs for a little while before you notice it so be it but when you do notice get rid of it.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 09:41

RE msg 52, Lazy_days: A very rigorous solution indeed! But wouldn't it be better to just delete the content of the post and leave the nickname of the poster visible? It must be very discouraging for posters to write empty posts...

P.S. Practical reason against your suggestion: if a post is completely removed (say post 50 in a 100+ thread) ALL posts will be renumbered by the software and any reference to posts in that thread will not make any sense anymore.

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 11:03

Thank you for your hard, we are lucky to have a forum like this as when used properly it is informative and useful, it's just a shame that there are so many bored people out there who have nothing else to do but put rubbish on here and continue to bad mouth other members, keep up the good work.

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 11:32

Dutch crusader, yes you are right an empty block would certainly be an answer

Good luck.

jimmyG


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 900

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 12:00

Appreciate this statement from the mods and I think everyone agrees that theirs is a thankless task, but I for one still think that this is a great board - still very helpful & informative to those seeking information and advice. Every board has those who hijack threads and the cyber bullies, but we can all sometimes be too 'precious' when attacked so for 2011 we should try to rise above the provocation and thereby ostracise the troublemakers by letting their posts just 'wither on the vine' or rely on the mods to swiftly close them.

Merry Christmas everyone & I wish you all a happy and above all healthy New Year.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 13:05

MSG. 50

Vincent wrote:" Maybe moderators should distance themselves from getting involved in controversial threads."



I see your point but I always try to write the truth as I see it even if I can foresee that some will not like it. I think it will be unfair on any modertor to hold back the truth. However, I do try not to get too involved or feed the troll and if there is any dispute on the matter I always declare my involvement and stay out of any decision making. That is the best I can do but I feel it will be unfair on me if I avoid all controversial issues altogether.

ismet

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 14:53

One big problem here is with first time posters who tend to make provocative statements

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 15:04

According to the new forum being set up anytime soon anyone using a nickname is going to be named, shamed and outed, that will sort us all out then won't it, we will all have to toe the line or pay the price

In future the following details will be required

Name

Address

Age

Date of Birth

Nationality

Blood Group

Marital Status

Looks as if good times are coming.



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone on 44.

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 15:15

tiggy,mate

mess 12,my name as well.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 15:35

good post no1 , merry xmas to all the mods .

layby_lil



Joined: 13/11/2009
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 17:04

fairly easy i would ave thought the offenders are easy to spot report them to the mods and give them the boot

no more probs

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 17:12

Sorry to break the rules here,but i would like to send a personal message to Tiggy (Chelsea) and Clayton

(Man u).Please accept my humblest apologies.My post was a rushed one as the "ale house" was beckoning.Have a great Christmas,and a happy new year,

Paul.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 17:26

Paul, gotya ) Marry Christmas to you both and all good wishes for the New Year,







All the very Best from Maria and Vic.





Spider,X

johndp


Joined: 08/09/2009
Posts: 497

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 17:28

message 59





Whatever floats yer boat

Merry Xmas

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 17:44

"Marry Christmas" to you as well spider,

Paul.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 19:29

Merry Xmas to the Moderators and all NICE people on the forum !!!

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 21:25

Cheers Paul, ( I forgive ya)



and happy Christmas to me olde mate Clayton as well.



and to the new proposed 44 forum ......good luck. (back on track and no rules broken)



Off now, as my local is beckoning!!!



XXXX

goonerstan



Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
24/12/2010 21:32

merry christmas to all members, lets hope for a peacfull and happy new year

birdman



Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 690

Message Posted:
25/12/2010 00:04

gooligan message 17. Grow up!

Do you really think your message is either thoughtful or constructive?

There are MANY new members who post intrerresting comments as there are many pre January 2007 who post gripes only.

Debra-Jayne


Joined: 08/07/2010
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
25/12/2010 16:02

It has been a shame for a few but a lot of people take no notice of the negative talk but i for one am glad it is getting back on track being very constructive and informative for everyone and all are working together because it is nice to see what everyone has to offer in their establishments it great for the tourist so thank you for all the helpful information you have provided for them



*★ ★* Merry•。★* *Christmas* *★ 。*Cyprus 44* *˚★ *Hope *★ You *★ ★* Have ★* *•A。★* *Good* *★ 。* °* One 。★ *and *★ 2011★* is even★* *• better ★* *•



And yes i alway go under my own name what is the point for all the silly names un less you want to hide something but i have to say some are funny ........ )))))

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
25/12/2010 19:09

And yes i alway go under my own name what is the point for all the silly names un less you want to hide something



quote from message 71 ...I agree ,



....alanksa jack names Dave ...NO1 is bill



if the whole forum agreed ............alot more would too



lets start somewhere ..

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
26/12/2010 08:31

It would be great if Mods gave more attention to promoting more informative posts about North Cyprus.

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
26/12/2010 12:03

Birdman mess 70,

if they were pre Jan 2007 then it wasnt on this board

lol

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
26/12/2010 12:11

Good post Bill but a lot of post's are quite ordinary until it's not to the liking of some poster's, who then go out of thier way, using tactics that cause a response from other people in the same vain making it impossible for the mods to let it continue. So yes some posts are daft, but not every one wants the serious writings all the time, thats why comic strips are in newspapers. SO PLEASE if it doesn't interest you don't open it, and if you do and can't post a decent response, then go to posts what do interest you.

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
28/12/2010 14:29

I have had concerns for quite a while about this subject and I am sooo happy that you, as administrators are going to attempt to sort it out.



This small element has certainly spoiled the Forum for me and it is such a shame that so few people can do this.



The Forum was at its best before this element joined, it will always be the majority who rule and the majority of its members only want to keep it free of all the puerile comments which have been becoming more common recently.



Who are these people and what on earth do they gain from their misbehaviour? I can only think that they should wake up, smell the coffee and try to get out more!



I want to leave a message for them - try to get out more, put the laptop away and climb a mountain. Look around you at our beautiful world, come and join it if you dare!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
28/12/2010 23:26

wise words but you know they are so easily spotted, it beggars beleif why they do it and brag on other forums that they have. I think they are mostly ignorned now xxx

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
29/12/2010 14:48

Maybe everyone will turn over a new leaf in 2011, and we can have a happy forum again. Happy New Year to you all. Stella

wiseoldboy


Joined: 15/09/2010
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
29/12/2010 17:33

12 people only on here as at 1630pm 29th Decembe!!



Original message either working or alot of people have been banned. I wonder which

Sugarpuffbear


Joined: 14/05/2010
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
29/12/2010 18:58

As a relatively new member, I whole heartedly support what admin intend to do. Debating a topic is fine, but some people post things that are not relevant and are more suitable as a blog and almost defamatory.

Also I don't think the stars idea helps with this, the result being some people just post to get stars.

It would be far better if the length of time someone was a member was somehow brought into it more.

Admin could also delete stars as a warning. Just a few thoughts.

Anyway everyone have a Happy New Year.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/12/2010

wiseoldboy i think we know who thet are, it will get better. happy new year love xc

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
30/12/2010 08:58

it is too little too late for some I doubt, this board needs moderators who are prepared to moderate without contributing, and who can be totally impartial, insults are a part of life and will continue no matter, its when vindictiveness is allowed that one must act

Example:-

A new member was banned recently because of his/her log in name, but I must ask what about dixie normous, no better no worse, allowed for one and not another ??, also the tache question the person was effectively banned for life, for using a word that someone googled and one person 'and only one' had their own definition of it.

Pipie hounded and slandered a company and one of its owners for 2 years on here but it was allowed to continue unchecked, but if people remind pipie of it - they are the ones hounding, a few of the posts have been re-shown recently and the lies outed, but still nothing was done, it leads people to suggest that there are two sets of rules and ulterior motives, "heaven forbid"

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
31/12/2010 23:54

All forum admin/mods perform a very difficult job. There will always be people who disagree and unfortunately do so on the forum. I wish all members of the forum a Happy New Year and hopefully a happier 2011.