So is it the because the temperature is rising ...
Jun 8th 2009, 11:56 am
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Re: So is it the because the temperature is rising ...
B. guilty as charged...you wish....I assume...lol
Jun 8th 2009, 11:57 am
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Re: So is it the because the temperature is rising ...
Jun 8th 2009, 11:58 am
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**** it we'll do it live
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Re: So is it the because the temperature is rising ...
i will also add that if people think that we are rough in here,they should go into the lounge and post a stupid question, see how long it takes to get flamed in there
Jun 8th 2009, 12:08 pm
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If I have to explain...
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Jun 8th 2009, 12:08 pm
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hmmmm...nice
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Re: So is it the because the temperature is rising ...
But weren't we all new when we first started posting? I don't notice any difference in posting style today as to back in September when I started.
Maybe I'm too thick to realise people were being insulting although i do remember MH sticking up for me when Conf was being Conf.
Maybe I'm too thick to realise people were being insulting although i do remember MH sticking up for me when Conf was being Conf.
Jun 8th 2009, 3:46 pm
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Re: So is it the because the temperature is rising ...
personally I don't think a forum like this should necessarily be striving to appeal to 'everyone'...especially where the Sandpit is concerned.
just like some like to get their news from the Daily Mail, others like to get it from The Guardian...it's no different for forums...you have a look round, read what is going on, maybe post a bit and then you decide if you hang around.
the regulars on here all used to be newbies at one point, they didn't join en masse as a ready made group...
and some of the newbies display manners that aren't so nice, and yes, they can expect a bit of a rough time, just as you would when you entered an existing group of say collegues or friends in real life...
some people get arsy when their oh so important question isn't answered within 5 mins, without them having done any research on the internet or on BE for instance...
there seems to be a group of people that prefer to lurk, maybe they just enjoy reading but don't actually want to participate...again, the same happens in real life, were there are the vocal ones and the quiet ones.
We've had these discussions many times before, and have tried to get the lurkers to post, just to explain why they prefer lurking, but as true lurkers, they kept quiet...
it is true that when people know in each other in real life, a type of 'banter' can happen that isn't that interesting for outsiders, but that is hard to avoid...again the same as in real life, when you are with a group of people that know each other and that talk about stuff that you were not part of...
just like some like to get their news from the Daily Mail, others like to get it from The Guardian...it's no different for forums...you have a look round, read what is going on, maybe post a bit and then you decide if you hang around.
the regulars on here all used to be newbies at one point, they didn't join en masse as a ready made group...
and some of the newbies display manners that aren't so nice, and yes, they can expect a bit of a rough time, just as you would when you entered an existing group of say collegues or friends in real life...
some people get arsy when their oh so important question isn't answered within 5 mins, without them having done any research on the internet or on BE for instance...
there seems to be a group of people that prefer to lurk, maybe they just enjoy reading but don't actually want to participate...again, the same happens in real life, were there are the vocal ones and the quiet ones.
We've had these discussions many times before, and have tried to get the lurkers to post, just to explain why they prefer lurking, but as true lurkers, they kept quiet...
it is true that when people know in each other in real life, a type of 'banter' can happen that isn't that interesting for outsiders, but that is hard to avoid...again the same as in real life, when you are with a group of people that know each other and that talk about stuff that you were not part of...
As a newbie i confess i lurked a bit trying to get people's "personality", have recently decided F*** it take you as i find you and you the same. I am not on as much as you guys as i come in fits and starts..............oh i am gonna cop flak for that!!!!
I find the whole forum great and you can work out when there is a bit of real bitches vs plain urine taking, i guess nerves play a part but TGFKASE was very polite................yes he was behave you lot.........the other day.
Anyway i will be on as much as i can and join in where appropriate or not, if i annoy anyone in the process it is not my intention............probably
Jun 8th 2009, 3:53 pm
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Re: So is it the because the temperature is rising ...
