Influx of Cable Pirates

[Robbo]

Originally Posted by BonzoDog

My basic point, it's not opinions that should be restrained but the manner they are expressed. The above is a good example. Why not express the obvious passion you feel about forum manners in a well mannered way? Show by example. Why the need to rant? What does it achieve? I feel the need to reply, others may well counter my reply in acidic tones, that is replied to, a squabble develops, it may lead to flaming. So to repeat, aren't mods meant to be calming influences, not agitators?

I see nothing wrong with marc's post. He has expressed his opinion in a perfectly fair and friendly manner, and that is what we want people to do.

[BonzoDog]

Originally Posted by robbo71

I see nothing wrong with marc's post. He has expressed his opinion in a perfectly fair and friendly manner, and that is what we want people to do.

Yes on a re-read maybe I was a little harsh. Applogies to marc.

[Marc]

T'is ok mate no offence taken ive got thick skin lol

Marc

[fj1200]

Originally Posted by brian

I think of forums as like online pubs - people gather there to relax and chat, meet up with friends, keep up to date with what's happening, and generally put their feet up if they can.

Any pub that suddenly sees a massive influx is going to cause tensions - that's natural - the important thing is to try and ensure that there's an attempt to make new faces feel welcome, and not let the influx damage the existing community spirit at the pub.

It's been a kind of roller coaster the past few weeks as the community was in danger of being overwhelmed, but we're through the other side now, bigger, stronger, and hopefully still friendly.

Anyone says we aren't gets a black eye.

More seriously - if anyone thinks staff here are out of order, you are always welcome to contact me - Techwatch is a community, and the interests of the community are above the interests of any individual, no matter who they are.

Hats off to you Brian.


As a thick plug and go eurovox cable pirate idiot who stumbled across your forum looking for codes the first thing I read was your home page then eurovox and thought ''woohoo here we go''. Actually had to look for the rules after having my wrist slapped. Maybe ''rules'' should be no.1 on your home page? Just a suggestion.

[blinkey 101]

Originally Posted by nanochickin

Lets remove the cable section for a laugh just for today

ba humbug .

[lucky13]

Just seen another forum taking action

2 day ban for not searching.
1 week ban for ignoring request and opening a second thread.
Permanant ban for continued abuse.

You guys are just being toooo nice

[Robbo]

Originally Posted by lucky13

Just seen another forum taking action

2 day ban for not searching.
1 week ban for ignoring request and opening a second thread.
Permanant ban for continued abuse.

You guys are just being toooo nice

You'd be frightened to post anything with rules like that.

[lucky13]

I reckon it is specific to key requests as this is one of those forums that posts keys

[spikebaby]

Originally Posted by lucky13

I reckon it is specific to key requests as this is one of those forums that posts keys

yes but there are other ways of getting keys

[Analoguesat]

Originally Posted by lucky13

I reckon it is specific to key requests as this is one of those forums that posts keys

Keys of any kind are strictly forbidden on this forum. Anyone ignoring this risks a permanent ban

No mucking around with this one - posting keys could get the forum closed down so we jump on anyone posting them pronto