Objectively, is there a problem with this Forum?

[CaptainCarCrash]

Objectively,

What do you think the problem with the forum is Tim?

[Tim Lund]

You're missing the point, Mike. As I said in the OP, I'm a fan. I'm looking for objective evidence to persuade those who seem to think there is a problem that they might be misguided.

[admin]

There must be a better way of spending a Tuesday afternoon

Streamed live from Westminster perhaps

Watched it for a while - grew tired of the (predictable) evasions...

You missed Mrs Murdoch's left hook. Most impressive Murdoch on the block. Shame it had to happen though.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-14209268

Admin

[Dorian]

One of my regular forums is "Planet Rugby", the subject content speaks for itself. The moderation policy is as expected not quite what it would be on a more community based site, any way, heres the sites moderators light hearted explanation of how moderation works:-

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[Robin Orton]

I often wonder why people who happen to live (or so we claim) in or near Sydenham or have some connection with it and who want to argue about politics, religion etc choose to do so in the Town Pub rather than some much bigger (global, in some cases) on-line forum which specializes in our particular interest? Perhaps because the Pub is, in practice, quite small and cosy, and we can get to 'know' people in a weird, digital sort of way, welcome them when they come in, make jokes at their expense etc. - become 'friends', in fact, even though we've absolutely no idea, in many cases, who they 'really' are. Arguments among friends are often more enjoyable than those among strangers.

On the other hand I, at any rate, am very pleased when new customers (many of whom, I suspect, may be quite nervous) venture in, and I think we should treat them especially kindly. That is one reason why I don't like it when people say nasty and offensive things in the pub - it frightens people away. But I don't think we should have a bouncer at the door.

If we did go down that road however, I would like to put in a plea for an exclusive Senior Citizens Lounge, a sort of gated community within the Pub, with lots of accessible lavatories, complimentary copies of the Daily Telegraph etc, which people like Eagle and I could retreat to and where we could feel confident that old-fashioned standards of courtesy would be maintained. Stuffy bores, grudge bearing dullards etc would always be welcome to join us, and the young could continue to have their testosterone-driven fun (is 'edgy' the word?) in the pubic bar.

[Dorian]

Robin,

Thats " ageism" and Im offended

[CaptainCarCrash]

I often wonder why people who happen to live (or so we claim) in or near Sydenham or have some connection with it and who want to argue about politics, religion etc choose to do so in the Town Pub rather than some much bigger (global, in some cases) on-line forum which specializes in our particular interest? Perhaps because the Pub is, in practice, quite small and cosy, and we can get to 'know' people in a weird, digital sort of way, welcome them when they come in, make jokes at their expense etc. - become 'friends', in fact, even though we've absolutely no idea, in many cases, who they 'really' are. Arguments among friends are often more enjoyable than those among strangers.

On the other hand I, at any rate, am very pleased when new customers (many of whom, I suspect, may be quite nervous) venture in, and I think we should treat them especially kindly. That is one reason why I don't like it when people say nasty and offensive things in the pub - it frightens people away. But I don't think we should have a bouncer at the door.

If we did go down that road however, I would like to put in a plea for an exclusive Senior Citizens Lounge, a sort of gated community within the Pub, with lots of accessible lavatories, complimentary copies of the Daily Telegraph etc, where people like Eagle and I could retreat to and feel confident that old-fashioned standards of courtesy would be maintained. Stuffy bores, grudge bearing dullards etc would always be welcome to join us, and the young could continue to have their testosterone-driven fun (is 'edgy' the word?) in the pubic bar.

I just wish people would just say what they mean

[Robin Orton]

I just wish people would just say what they mean

What do you mean, Mike?

[CaptainCarCrash]

I just wish people would just say what they mean

What do you mean, Mike?

Maybe the pub isn't about what I thought it was. Basically any subject you would like to post about within reason to start debates or threads that question authority, current affairs, the price of fish etc. I try not to create trite threads though.

If it were exclusivly about sydenham then I wouldn't be on here.

It does seem that a couple of threads you have created are directed at my posting style? although I think I've been very tame on here.

But I've obviously got it wrong and the site should just be about Sydenham?

[admin]

But I've obviously got it wrong and the site should just be about Sydenham?

No. The aim is to serve the community of Sydenham. So stuff about Sydenham is catered for in Town Hall/Cafe. But people do have non-demographic interests. They may frequent a dedicated forum on the topic. That's fine.

However most forums (fora) have a 'off topic' section (Town Pub) where members can explore other interests/hates they have in common. And serendipity is a wonderful thing.

As for Robin's need for a quiet place with nice padded armchairs and attendent butlers - I fear he would rapidly become too lonely. Would it help if I put a NSFW (not suitable for work) label on the more fruity threads?

Admin

[CaptainCarCrash]

But I've obviously got it wrong and the site should just be about Sydenham?

No. The aim is to serve the community of Sydenham. So stuff about Sydenham is catered for in Town Hall/Cafe. But people do have non-demographic interests. They may frequent a dedicated forum on the topic. That's fine.

However most forums (fora) have a 'off topic' section (Town Pub) where members can explore other interests/hates they have in common. And serendipity is a wonderful thing.

As for Robin's need for a quiet place with nice padded armchairs and attendent butlers - I fear he would rapidly become too lonely. Would it help if I put a NSFW (not suitable for work) label on the more fruity threads?

Admin

Serendipity get a plus 1 for being in the list of the top ten hardest words to translate

Another reason why I think this place is great.

[Tim Lund]

the young could continue to have their testosterone-driven fun (is 'edgy' the word?) in the pubic bar.

[Duke of Clarence]

the young could continue to have their testosterone-driven fun (is 'edgy' the word?) in the pubic bar.

*cough cough*
Really chaps, I had no idea the pubic bar was men only.
@Admin, can I request that the pub is given a warning to drop the sexist door policy or be permanently closed?

[michael]

"Are there any women here?"
[youtubes]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIaORknS1Dk[/youtubes]

[Robin Orton]

I thought ladies - well, naughty ones anyway - secreted testosterone as well as us?

[Voyageur]

I thought ladies - well, naughty ones anyway - secreted testosterone as well as us?

And bossy ones!

[Duke of Clarence]

I thought ladies - well, naughty ones anyway - secreted testosterone as well as us?

Fr Orton,

I'm shocked to see you bring up ladies' secretions and suggest you seek absolution pdq.

I'm off for a lie down....

DoC

[Robin Orton]

I'm shocked to see you bring up ladies' secretions

Sorry, YRH, temporary lapse, won't happen again. I thought I'd got my inner bigbadwolf firmly under control, but I'm afraid he must have found a little hole in his cage and slipped out temporarily. He's had a good smacking and is now back under firm restraint.

[Rachael]

Robin. Smacking. Inner wolf. Too many jokes. Head will explode.

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[Dorian]

The mind boggles, rsh