Question

[Smiffy]

Smiffy, how can we answer that without seeing what it is you are writing, you big teaser

I'd say if in doubt PM a mod for advice
My mailbox is always open

Fragger

I won't PM you Frag, but will post my question tonight. As I say, it might cause heated debate but I promise that it won't contain abuse/threats/racial comments.
But I personally think it is a fair question.............although "some" won't.

 

[Captainron]

I don't think that fraggers reply was a direct threat. Storm in a teacup.

 

[AmandaJR]

Please do as you said and lurk - this is just getting beyind silly.

 

[Dodger]

I won't PM you Frag, but will post my question tonight. As I say, it might cause heated debate but I promise that it won't contain abuse/threats/racial comments.
But I personally think it is a fair question.............although "some" won't.

Just be careful Smiffy,you can get into trouble for asking valid questions on here now.

 

[User20205]

Please do as you said and lurk - this is just getting beyond silly.

I wouldn't want to anyone to disappear, especially guys that add so much, but a line needs to be drawn underneath this now. No one couldn't look at what has been written on a few threads recently, and be proud.

It childish & petulant.:angry:

 

[AmandaJR]

I wouldn't want to anyone to disappear, especially guys that add so much, but a line needs to be drawn underneath this now. No one couldn't look at what has been written on a few threads recently, and be proud.

It childish & petulant.:angry:

I agree and have abstained from commenting on the posts but it is dragging the whole place down. If it's that bad and members are that unhappy with it then surely move on and leave the rest of us to enjoy it.

 

[Smiffy]

I agree and have abstained from commenting on the posts but it is dragging the whole place down. If it's that bad and members are that unhappy with it then surely move on and leave the rest of us to enjoy it.

Hi Amanda
if you remember, it was me that pointed you in the direction of the forum. It was (and still is sometimes!) a great place to be. But sadly, things ain't what they used to be.
What you have now are a few of the longer serving members trying to get it back to the place it once was.
It's a shame, but that's it in a nutshell.

 

[Scottjd1]

Here we go again.......

 

[User20205]

I disagree a bit Smiffy, all that has happened is that existing rules have been enforced, nothing new is in there. There are differing applications of those rules by different mods, but that is human nature. Feels like a bit of a mob mentality at the moment. It was never a place where profanity and offensive posts were common place.

In the main the forum is 'whats the best ball' 'what shoes should i get' etc. Mundane stuff. Occasionally it springs into life with some cracking posts. Homergate 1 & 2 were my personal favourites. Not without a victim but the case could be made that the attention was warranted.

 

[Phil2511]

Hi Amanda
if you remember, it was me that pointed you in the direction of the forum. It was (and still is sometimes!) a great place to be. But sadly, things ain't what they used to be.
What you have now are a few of the longer serving members trying to get it back to the place it once was.
It's a shame, but that's it in a nutshell.

I am only here a year now as a member and a few months as a guest before that. How exactly was it before?

 

[chrisd]

I am only here a year now as a member and a few months as a guest before that. How exactly was it before?

Well, I did learn what the best set of waterproofs were, and ........ oh yes! Smiffy called me a knob!

 

[coolhand]

Well, I did learn what the best set of waterproofs were, and ........ oh yes! Smiffy called me a knob!

And Homer had some golf lessons. :lol:

 

[JustOne]

I agree and have abstained from commenting on the posts but it is dragging the whole place down. If it's that bad and members are that unhappy with it then surely move on and leave the rest of us to enjoy it.

I totally agree... and wanted to post to say so.

I've also tried to stay away from threads pertaining to Craw and anyone else who feels the need to moan about the mods, the forum, or swear in practically evey thread they post.... as I'd probably get the blame for it!

I'd rather he didn't leave but he (and a select group) seems to have a bee in his bonnet. A handful of people don't make a forum.

 

[Phil2511]

Hopefully nobody will be leaving and everything can be resolved amicably.
Then we can all wait and see what Santa brings and more importantly what GM Towers does in 2013. Gonna be hard to beat 2012 after all.

 

[thecraw]

I totally agree... and wanted to post to say so.

I've also tried to stay away from threads pertaining to Craw and anyone else who feels the need to moan about the mods, the forum, or swear in practically evey thread they post.... as I'd probably get the blame for it!

I'd rather he didn't leave but he (and a select group) seems to have a bee in his bonnet. A handful of people don't make a forum.

Show me any of my posts that contains swearing???

 

[Piece]

I agree and have abstained from commenting on the posts but it is dragging the whole place down. If it's that bad and members are that unhappy with it then surely move on and leave the rest of us to enjoy it.

As above. It's interesting that stalwarts say it isn't the place it once was. From what I've seen over the last couple of days, they could be the main reason it isn't.

 

[JustOne]

I'm not going to argue with you Crawford. The forum isn't for arguing. I'm bored of your arguement.

Stay or leave.... just decide,... actually don't... just do what you like, it's none of my business.

 

[triple_bogey]

Hi Amanda
if you remember, it was me that pointed you in the direction of the forum. It was (and still is sometimes!) a great place to be. But sadly, things ain't what they used to be.
What you have now are a few of the longer serving members trying to get it back to the place it once was.
It's a shame, but that's it in a nutshell.

It still is a great forum. I see this happen all the time on forum's. Forum's I've been a member on for over 10 years. Times change, influx of new members appear.
And when this happens, the OG members start playing up. They start throwing the ''I been here longer'', or ''sadly, things ain't what they used to be'' type posts.
They try to show their dominance and start pushing the boundaries of the said rules. That's when they get questioned, and throw a wobbly.

In read all of the 'infamous' thread, from what I gather it was mainly OG that was doing the stirring and not letting it die.

My lord, I'm getting too deep here.........:rofl:

 

[BROOKIE]

Anyone looking at this forum for the first time would think,what the hells going on...theres about half a dozen on this site behaving like kids,this forum is about Golf,not petty name calling,and bad language.
in my opinion the RANGERS thread showed people up as they really are,and since then its been downhill ever since,if MH pulls the plug
who's gonna be pointing the finger?

 

[Twire]

Hi Amanda
if you remember, it was me that pointed you in the direction of the forum. It was (and still is sometimes!) a great place to be. But sadly, things ain't what they used to be.
What you have now are a few of the longer serving members trying to get it back to the place it once was.
It's a shame, but that's it in a nutshell.

Smiffy, this is never going to be the place it once was. We both joined at about the same time when it was a small community and very much ‘self policing’. Since then it has grown tenfold and continues to do so, I’m sure Mike can give you the increased traffic numbers. Moderators were appointed and rules were amended to take this into account.

I believe it’s the way the forum’s moderated that you’re not happy with. We have different individuals and personalities moderating, some are quick to pull the trigger, and some just watch for a while to see how it develops, I’m probably the worst for letting things go too far. But we’re all individuals and see things in a different way, heck I bet you even disagree with your wife sometimes This doesn’t help with consistency but it is being addressed.

A couple of months ago I used an analogy of football referees to compare with the mods, some will try and play advantage and blow later, some will see the infringement and blow straight away. It doesn’t mean one’s right and the others wrong, their just seeing it from a different view.

There’s a couple on here that have taken a lot of stick lately and in my opinion unnecessary stick, there’s things that are not always seen at front of house, like reported posts, upset members PM’ing mods etc. Decisions are made on not just what you can see out front but what’s been reported out back as well. The two in question have made some tough decisions that not everyone will agree with, but they have always acted in the best interest of forum. Their good guys really, I’ve even shared a caravan with one of them on the Castle Stuart meet .

I hope this will soon blow over and golf will become the main topic of conversation again. We’ve never managed to be grouped together at any of the meets but I hope next year we are, and I’ll even buy you a pint.

Cheers