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Clippy Dec 12th 2007 9:01 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 5663627)
clarkey was a school friend,he hated football and was always picked last,he used to kick the ball in his own net....

he nicked a coach and dressed up as a bus driver,drove it blackpool and rammed about 20 copper cars on the m6...

not bad for a 14 year old...

trust me ,,being left on the half way line can seriously damage your health...

Oh

My

God

:eek: did he survive?

aston man Dec 12th 2007 9:03 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by Clippies (Post 5663630)
Oh

My

God

:eek: did he survive?

yes,but he got sent to detention centre...

flippin great kid...shite at football though;)

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Clippy Dec 12th 2007 9:05 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 5663639)
yes,but he got sent to detention centre...

flippin great kid...shite at football though;)

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Lol, oh dear, bless him :D

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Frosty on the beacon this morning M

aston man Dec 12th 2007 9:08 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by Clippies (Post 5663648)
Lol, oh dear, bless him :D

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Frosty on the beacon this morning M

clipps your turning this into a clicky thread:rofl::rofl:

boilin here....flippin great...

JackTheLad Dec 12th 2007 9:09 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 
I do remember from ages ago that "the lounge" was quite an unpleasant and cliquey place. There seemed to be a group of 8 or 10, mostly US based expats who reckoned the lounge belonged to them, and hounded others who dared post there. I haven't read it in years now, so maybe they've left.

Anyway, I think thats why they created "the barbie" for Oz people.

Its fine in the Oz forums, I don't really notice cliques. If a threads interesting I'll put my tuppence worth in. If not, or its degenerated into a personal conversation between 2 or 3 people, I leave it alone.

I suppose I do focus in on certain posters posts, but thats because I know I'm guaranteed a laugh, as I've known their posting style for years. But it doesn't mean I ignore other posters or don't respond to new interesting posters.

JTL

Clippy Dec 12th 2007 9:13 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by JackTheLad (Post 5663661)
I do remember from ages ago that "the lounge" was quite an unpleasant and cliquey place. There seemed to be a group of 8 or 10, mostly US based expats who reckoned the lounge belonged to them, and hounded others who dared post there. I haven't read it in years now, so maybe they've left.

Anyway, I think thats why they created "the barbie" for Oz people.

Its fine in the Oz forums, I don't really notice cliques. If a threads interesting I'll put my tuppence worth in. If not, or its degenerated into a personal conversation between 2 or 3 people, I leave it alone.

I suppose I do focus in on certain posters posts, but thats because I know I'm guaranteed a laugh, as I've known their posting style for years. But it doesn't mean I ignore other posters or don't respond to new interesting posters.

JTL

I'm the same with the lounge, I don't post in there, or even go in there really.

I know what you mean, I do that, focus on certain posters posts, but do try and pick up on the new posters if I can.

Clippy Dec 12th 2007 9:14 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 5663656)
clipps your turning this into a clicky thread:rofl::rofl:

boilin here....flippin great...

Lol ooooops sorry :o force of habit, terrible for going off topic I am :o

curly Dec 12th 2007 9:16 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by Clippies (Post 5663675)
I'm the same with the lounge, I don't post in there, or even go in there really.

I know what you mean, I do that, focus on certain posters posts, but do try and pick up on the new posters if I can.

Totally agree with you K and JTL, the lounge scares me :eek: wouldn't dare to post, they'd just take the 'p' ;)

Timber Floor Au Dec 12th 2007 9:18 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by Professional Princess (Post 5663440)
If you don't shut up I am going to pull your hair and tug on your cheeks, then I am going to form a clique and whisper/giggle each time you walk by.

Then I am going to tie up your shoe laces and stick a sign with 'Pinch my botty' on your back.

So there.

:lol:

Your toey aint ya !?

;)

moneypenny20 Dec 12th 2007 9:20 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 5663685)
as for friendliness,i had my first birthday here,this year,well not my first my 41st...

lots of people took time out to wish me happy birthday,im not one for birthdays...but i was touched again by peoples frienlinesss on here.....;)

I don't think it's ever unfriendly. People may say stuff others don't like or two people may hate each other and snipe but I can't think of anyone who is unfriendly or nasty to everyone. Human nature really, you can't get on with everyone but to take offence to a suggested negative comment is pointless because the person who made the comment either forgets they've made it, moves on or wants a reaction.

Cheetah7 Dec 12th 2007 9:23 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au (Post 5663698)
Your toey aint ya !?

;)

Toey? Camel Toey?:lol:

Bix Dec 12th 2007 11:35 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by JackTheLad (Post 5663661)
I do remember from ages ago that "the lounge" was quite an unpleasant and cliquey place. There seemed to be a group of 8 or 10, mostly US based expats who reckoned the lounge belonged to them, and hounded others who dared post there. I haven't read it in years now, so maybe they've left.

Anyway, I think thats why they created "the barbie" for Oz people.

Its fine in the Oz forums, I don't really notice cliques. If a threads interesting I'll put my tuppence worth in. If not, or its degenerated into a personal conversation between 2 or 3 people, I leave it alone.

I suppose I do focus in on certain posters posts, but thats because I know I'm guaranteed a laugh, as I've known their posting style for years. But it doesn't mean I ignore other posters or don't respond to new interesting posters.

JTL

I posted in the Lounge for several months and had a ball.
Would still post there now if I had the time.

Yes, the majority were from the USA side of the forum but someone had to pick the short straws :D
Anyway there were a few of us Aussies in there to add quality crap too :lol:

homewardbound Dec 12th 2007 11:40 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 
Bearing in mind i have been on and off this site for years... My most recent return I definitely found BE a little less friendly than before with lots of smart arse comments or just none at all.

All in all though the more I've stuck around the more I've known which comments to ignore and have found my feet here once again.

Lots of advice and help - I like it here!

Bix Dec 12th 2007 11:46 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 5663381)

is there a clique here...?

is it unfriendly?

Quite frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.

Well, actually I do if someone has had their dream shattered due to misplaced comments, unthoughtfullness or plain and simple crap from a jerk.

I have always tried to come on here with a positive approach and try to see the good side of people and what they say.

The nature of this media can lead to genuine misunderstandings and misinterpretations so I do try to give the benefit of the doubt.

There are some anal characters about from time to time but that is true of real life.....and this place to a degree is a reflection of that.

Bix Dec 12th 2007 11:50 pm

Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
 

Originally Posted by homewardbound (Post 5664043)
Bearing in mind i have been on and off this site for years... My most recent return I definitely found BE a little less friendly than before with lots of smart arse comments or just none at all.

All in all though the more I've stuck around the more I've known which comments to ignore and have found my feet here once again.

Lots of advice and help - I like it here!

Oh shut up :lol:


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