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Paul Wildy Feb 19th 2008 4:32 am

Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
Its probably just me (I guess if you spend long enough on here and see the same discussions over and over it doesnt hold your attention like it used to). Or has the forum got a little bit boring? Dont seem to see so many to-the-death arguments involving dbd33 or crazy stuff from Steve666 these days. And as for all those people banging on about Nova Scotia's beautiful North Shore...<yawn>.
Or perhaps I have just missed all the really meaty discussions without realising it.

Anyone else feel the same?

mandymoochops Feb 19th 2008 4:38 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by NSpaul (Post 5954820)
Its probably just me (I guess if you spend long enough on here and see the same discussions over and over it doesnt hold your attention like it used to). Or has the forum got a little bit boring? Dont seem to see so many to-the-death arguments involving dbd33 or crazy stuff from Steve666 these days. And as for all those people banging on about Nova Scotia's beautiful North Shore...<yawn>.
Or perhaps I have just missed all the really meaty discussions without realising it.

Anyone else feel the same?

I have to agree although I could never partake / understand (:o) what some of the stuff being discussed /argued about was, they made for a cracking read.

So I have decided not to post shitty threads about being dumb or having fun (can`t really get too emotive about that) and pass the floor to you clever types to talk about something worthwhile!!!!! :)

Paul Wildy Feb 19th 2008 4:43 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
well actually after I posted this I read your post about creek racing - which I did actually think sounded really fun and not at all boring

Elaine B. Feb 19th 2008 4:44 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
If you're bored you should read some of the threads on the Moving Back to the UK forum things get pretty heated over there:eek:

mandymoochops Feb 19th 2008 4:47 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by NSpaul (Post 5954884)
well actually after I posted this I read your post about creek racing - which I did actually think sounded really fun and not at all boring

Exactly - how can you argue about that? Unless someone's gonna jump in and tell me off for being irresponsible, in which case I have one thing to say about that.......

"How about a nice big cup of shut the f**k up!" :thumbsup:

Judy in Calgary Feb 19th 2008 4:52 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by NSpaul
Its probably just me (I guess if you spend long enough on here and see the same discussions over and over it doesnt hold your attention like it used to). Or has the forum got a little bit boring? Dont seem to see so many to-the-death arguments involving dbd33 or crazy stuff from Steve666 these days. And as for all those people banging on about Nova Scotia's beautiful North Shore...<yawn>.
Or perhaps I have just missed all the really meaty discussions without realising it.

Anyone else feel the same?

I think the Wiki has wrecked the forum. I consider it to be a double edged sword. On the one hand, I grew tired of frequently asked questions. On the other hand, when the number of frequently asked questions diminishes, what's left? Since I personally have created something like 180 Wiki articles (I've actually lost count), I feel responsible for the demise of the forum.

mandymoochops Feb 19th 2008 4:55 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary (Post 5954931)
I feel responsible for the demise of the forum.

Awwwww I don`t think thats the case at all.

The dumb questions were never really met with debate, I think they were either shot down in flames or petered out after a couple of answers.

Elaine B. Feb 19th 2008 4:56 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary (Post 5954931)
I feel responsible for the demise of the forum.

That's it Judy, go and stand in the corner:rofl:

Atlantic Xpat Feb 19th 2008 5:13 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary (Post 5954931)
I think the Wiki has wrecked the forum. I consider it to be a double edged sword. On the one hand, I grew tired of frequently asked questions. On the other hand, when the number of frequently asked questions diminishes, what's left? Since I personally have created something like 180 Wiki articles (I've actually lost count), I feel responsible for the demise of the forum.

Can we have a wiki about how the wiki has affected the forum?:)

Surrey Expat Feb 19th 2008 5:15 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
I feel sure with a bit of effort someone can come up with a topic to really fire things up!

Paul Wildy Feb 19th 2008 5:16 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 5954904)
Exactly - how can you argue about that? Unless someone's gonna jump in and tell me off for being irresponsible, in which case I have one thing to say about that.......

"How about a nice big cup of shut the f**k up!" :thumbsup:

well since you mention it I do think it was a bit irresponsible. When you're hurtling down a frozen creek you arent really in full control of your vehicle - in that sense its exactly the same as drunk driving. There's risk to your own life, lives of other people who happen to be on the creek, innocent animals and not to mention the impact on the environment of all the natural watercourses you are destroying! It makes me so mad when I hear about people with so little regard for human life and the future of our planet!:curse::curse:

mandymoochops Feb 19th 2008 5:20 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by NSpaul (Post 5955038)
well since you mention it I do think it was a bit irresponsible. When you're hurtling down a frozen creek you arent really in full control of your vehicle - in that sense its exactly the same as drunk driving. There's risk to your own life, lives of other people who happen to be on the creek, innocent animals and not to mention the impact on the environment of all the natural watercourses you are destroying! It makes me so mad when I hear about people with so little regard for human life and the future of our planet!:curse::curse:


Unfortunately as a typical Libran (we like balance and harmony) I can see your point and feel suitably chastised and will not partake in an arguement ;) but it was fun sooooooo on that note

"how about a nice big......................." :rofl:

Paul Wildy Feb 19th 2008 5:24 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 5955054)
Unfortunately as a typical Libran (we like balance and harmony) I can see your point and feel suitably chastised and will not partake in an arguement ;) but it was fun sooooooo on that note

"how about a nice big......................." :rofl:

thats what people always say when they know its an argument they cant win

mandymoochops Feb 19th 2008 7:08 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by NSpaul (Post 5955067)
thats what people always say when they know its an argument they cant win

yep

Happy_Feet Feb 19th 2008 7:14 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
It seems pretty quiet around here to us, well for the last few days anyway

Judy, thank god for the wiki, the forum would not be half the place it is without it or the guys like you who take the time to write it

destinationnovascotia Feb 19th 2008 7:27 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
Life is a bit boring these days. But then I'm not in Canada yet.:sad_smile:

daft batty Feb 19th 2008 8:29 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by NSpaul (Post 5954820)
Its probably just me (I guess if you spend long enough on here and see the same discussions over and over it doesnt hold your attention like it used to). Or has the forum got a little bit boring? Dont seem to see so many to-the-death arguments involving dbd33 or crazy stuff from Steve666 these days. And as for all those people banging on about Nova Scotia's beautiful North Shore...<yawn>.
Or perhaps I have just missed all the really meaty discussions without realising it.

Anyone else feel the same?

Yes

Though I do my best. Lord knows I try, he he he

Purley Feb 19th 2008 8:32 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
Good grief - don't complain or someone will start another plane on a treadmill thread that goes on for 150 pages!!!

I guess it doesn't matter if the answer is in the Wiki - a person can always just answer on the board if they feel like it, but I suppose in that case they should say that there is an answer in the Wiki - but they are going to answer anyway - or some smart a** will come up with the advice that the person should look in the Wiki.

And how is that for a boring answer???

daft batty Feb 19th 2008 8:38 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by lizwil98 (Post 5955956)
Good grief - don't complain or someone will start another plane on a treadmill thread that goes on for 150 pages!!!

I guess it doesn't matter if the answer is in the Wiki - a person can always just answer on the board if they feel like it, but I suppose in that case they should say that there is an answer in the Wiki - but they are going to answer anyway - or some smart a** will come up with the advice that the person should look in the Wiki.

And how is that for a boring answer???

I've seen more boring answers. You held back on the use of emoticons, which is boring. There were no typos, spelling, or grammar errors to mock, that's boring too. So pretty dull really. Actually maybe the punctuation could be spruced up a little;) and aren't there three *s in a***? ;)

destinationnovascotia Feb 19th 2008 8:40 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
a*** and a** are 2 different words

Jay Bird Feb 19th 2008 8:44 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary (Post 5954931)
I think the Wiki has wrecked the forum. I consider it to be a double edged sword. On the one hand, I grew tired of frequently asked questions. On the other hand, when the number of frequently asked questions diminishes, what's left? Since I personally have created something like 180 Wiki articles (I've actually lost count), I feel responsible for the demise of the forum.

I think you take too much credit, Judy :D

daft batty Feb 19th 2008 8:46 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by destinationnovascotia (Post 5956006)
a*** and a** are 2 different words

Ah but, isnt one the North American and the other the British English version of the same word? Or were you thinking of donkeys?

Novocastrian Feb 19th 2008 11:43 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5956039)
Ah but, isnt one the North American and the other the British English version of the same word? Or were you thinking of donkeys?

I don't think asss is a word is any language I've come across. And I've come across many.

Judy in Calgary Feb 19th 2008 11:46 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by oldbag (Post 5956026)
I think you take too much credit, Judy :D

Thanks for letting me off the hook. :)

daft batty Feb 19th 2008 12:00 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 5956769)
I don't think asss is a word is any language I've come across. And I've come across many.

silly arse

Edna Bucket Feb 19th 2008 12:01 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
I think it's all down to rising sap :wub:

windward Feb 19th 2008 12:25 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
Its because there are too many sedentary old folk here with a passion for digitising the superior attitudes nobody will take seriously IRL because of their wrinkly faces and feeble arms.

daft batty Feb 19th 2008 12:49 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by windward (Post 5956841)
Its because there are too many sedentary old folk here with a passion for digitising the superior attitudes nobody will take seriously IRL because of their wrinkly faces and feeble arms.

wow dude thats deep, awesome. ::cool:

Danny B Feb 19th 2008 2:12 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Is the forum a bit boring these days?
Yes, and too many people moaning about poor grama, punktuation and speling.

Oakvillian Feb 19th 2008 4:13 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by windward (Post 5956841)
Its because there are too many sedentary old folk here with a passion for digitising the superior attitudes nobody will take seriously IRL because of their wrinkly faces and feeble arms.

Hey, who're you calling old? You wanna take it outside, eh, eh?

Oh, sod it, on second thoughts, perhaps I'm too sedentary and my arms are too feeble to bother....:p

Rich_007 Feb 19th 2008 5:16 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by NSpaul (Post 5954820)
Anyone else feel the same?

I try my best but it feels like pissing in the wind.

dbd and a few other randoms are great fun but methinks a huge sense of humour bypass has been carried out in people's sleep, by moderating succubi types.

Most of the characters have gone. Just the dull and stupid left. :unsure:

Occasionally there pops up a genuine interested party who it is a pleasure to offer advice to. Oftentimes, we see retards who have seen a TV program or read a glossy brochure or website and had some semblance of a spark inside their soap opera stuffed cranium.

Fings ain't wot they used ter be, innit.

R.

Alberta_Rose Feb 19th 2008 5:16 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
yes

Rich_007 Feb 19th 2008 5:17 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by destinationnovascotia (Post 5955629)
Life is a bit boring these days. But then I'm not in Canada yet.:sad_smile:

Wait til u get here.:blink:

Unless, of course, you're in BC :thumbsup::thumbup:

R.

Rich_007 Feb 19th 2008 5:17 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Morwenna (Post 5957404)
yes

yes but no but yes

R.

Alberta_Rose Feb 19th 2008 5:18 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
It's all Judy's fault of course ......... <runs away> :p

destinationnovascotia Feb 19th 2008 10:34 pm

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Rich_007 (Post 5957405)
Wait til u get here.:blink:

Unless, of course, you're in BC :thumbsup::thumbup:

R.

If I was going to BC I would have to change my screen name

SAW 04 Feb 20th 2008 12:00 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
Totally agree. Its definitely not just you. I think the absence in use of the "search" function drives many to drink.

COME BACK STEVE 666!



Originally Posted by NSpaul (Post 5954820)
Its probably just me (I guess if you spend long enough on here and see the same discussions over and over it doesnt hold your attention like it used to). Or has the forum got a little bit boring? Dont seem to see so many to-the-death arguments involving dbd33 or crazy stuff from Steve666 these days. And as for all those people banging on about Nova Scotia's beautiful North Shore....
Or perhaps I have just missed all the really meaty discussions without realising it.

Anyone else feel the same?


daft batty Feb 20th 2008 3:04 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Oakvillian (Post 5957327)
Hey, who're you calling old? You wanna take it outside, eh, eh?

Oh, sod it, on second thoughts, perhaps I'm too sedentary and my arms are too feeble to bother....:p


Steady on lad, remember you're no spring chicken these days :rofl:

mandymoochops Feb 20th 2008 3:11 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 

Originally Posted by Rich_007 (Post 5957401)
Just the dull and stupid left.

R.


You b******s, just because the "clever / interesting ones are off to never never land being important or having lives, doesn`t mean that we who frequent the forum are dull and stupid. :mad:

Purley Feb 20th 2008 4:01 am

Re: Is the forum a bit boring these days?
 
In my case if I don't have interesting things to say its because (a) I am old and wrinkly (or whatever that post said) (b) I have cabin fever (c) I have cabin fever (d) its friggin 26 below here today and it was supposed to be warm - like 5 below type warm!


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