BE ...............unfriendly..???
Dec 12th 2007 | 9:01 pm
#16
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 17,426
From: Mount Tamborine
Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
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...
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...
My
God
did he survive?
Dec 12th 2007 | 9:03 pm
#17
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From: here there,fluck knows where?
Dec 12th 2007 | 9:08 pm
#19
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Dec 12th 2007 | 9:09 pm
#20
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 7,642
From: Birkdale QLD
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
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
Dec 12th 2007 | 9:13 pm
#21
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 17,426
From: Mount Tamborine
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
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 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.
force of habit, terrible for going off topic I am
Dec 12th 2007 | 9:16 pm
#23
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 25,277
From: Gold Coast
Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
wouldn't dare to post, they'd just take the 'p' 
Dec 12th 2007 | 9:18 pm
#24
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From: Morayfield - The Posh Part
Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
Dec 12th 2007 | 9:20 pm
#25
Crazy Cat Lady
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 65,493
Re: BE ...............unfriendly..???
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.
Dec 12th 2007 | 11:35 pm
#27
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 22,767
From: Lion in da jungle
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
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
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
Anyway there were a few of us Aussies in there to add quality crap too
Dec 12th 2007 | 11:40 pm
#28
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 766
From: Wollongong
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!
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!
Dec 12th 2007 | 11:46 pm
#29
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 22,767
From: Lion in da jungle
Re: BE ...............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.
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.
Dec 12th 2007 | 11:50 pm
#30
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 22,767
From: Lion in da jungle
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!
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!
