Whatever happened to?

[Oddsocks]

Duncan Mackie, there's a name from the past didn't realise he hasn't been around for a while. I think he is quite elderly, hope he is OK.

I played on the Surrey tour with him, an absolute gent. He was a member at Heaver, wonder if anyone can fill us in?

 

[theoneandonly]

It's a transitory thing. People come for a while, either get fed up with golf or fed up with the forum. Sometimes it is seasonal as well, some don't play in the winter for example but re-emerge in the summer.

Wolf and Stokie were good guys, imo, that seem to have left permanently. Some others that spring to mind just post rarely now. No idea what they are up to.

It's a shame when good contributors leave but that is the way of forums.

Yes indeed, people come and go I only joined as lockdown meant not much else going, I think the topic restriction doesnt help, nor does the school teacher type moderating.

 

[IanM]

Maybe the moderation is a function of the behaviours? But that's just a view

 

[Deleted member 15344]

People come and go , some missed, some not , some leave in a blaze of glory , some just stop posting - the forum is still busy and many very active - many forums die away but it’s good to see this one still going strong. The removal of political debate helped the forum hugely as it was very toxic at the time - it’s a shame that it had to happen that way because there were a good number who were very knowledgeable- who knows maybe in the future.

It’s good to see some new people posting and the odd one under a new name

 

[PJ87]

I think this place misses both homer and wolf..both had interesting things to say

Hopefully one day they will return

 

[USER1999]

I think this place misses both homer and wolf..both had interesting things to say

Hopefully one day they will return

Well, one of them anyway.

 

[bradleywedge]

Whatever happened to? Leon Trotsky?

 

[Sweep]

Can’t believe Homer has gone. I hope he is putting the time he spent contributing on here to good use.
EDIT: Just read his last post. He did the right thing and I truly hope he is doing OK.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Whatever happened to? Leon Trotsky?

He got an ice pick that made his ears burn ?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

It's interesting, some people post on virtually every thread without really contributing much at all, others don't post much but their comments are always worth reading. Hobbit falls in the latter category.

 

[williamalex1]

Sadly a few good guys have decided to stop posting for various reasons.
Some, take things too serious and get too personal then vendettas start. Others just want to argue about anything just for the sake of it.
Then you have the Trolls and cliques
Good news is I'm still here .
Come back guys, all's forgiven

 

[williamalex1]

It's interesting, some people post on virtually every thread without really contributing much at all, others don't post much but their comments are always worth reading. Hobbit falls in the latter category.

Shut up Gordon

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Shut up Gordon

Sorry Billy but I had to make sure I commented on this thread ?

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Yes indeed, people come and go I only joined as lockdown meant not much else going, I think the topic restriction doesnt help, nor does the school teacher type moderating.

The moderators can only respond to what is posted, if posts are within the rules, then all is good, if a line is crossed , then people get sanctioned,

Don’t blame the mods for responding to posts that infringe the rules

 

[Blue in Munich]

People come and go , some missed, some not , some leave in a blaze of glory , some just stop posting - the forum is still busy and many very active - many forums die away but it’s good to see this one still going strong. The removal of political debate helped the forum hugely as it was very toxic at the time - it’s a shame that it had to happen that way because there were a good number who were very knowledgeable- who knows maybe in the future.

It’s good to see some new people posting and the odd one under a new name

I'll respectfully beg to differ Phil; the political debate wasn't toxic, it was some of the posters. I think the wrong course was taken, but respect that it's Mike & the Mods choice as to the course of action.

I'd fully agree with your second point that there were some who were very knowledgable, and with whom you could disagree without the dialogue deteriorating.

Talking of which, can we add bluewolf to the list of those missing in action.

 

[fundy]

I'll respectfully beg to differ Phil; the political debate wasn't toxic, it was some of the posters. I think the wrong course was taken, but respect that it's Mike & the Mods choice as to the course of action.

I'd fully agree with your second point that there were some who were very knowledgable, and with whom you could disagree without the dialogue deteriorating.

Talking of which, can we add bluewolf to the list of those missing in action.

Its the done thing, just without the respect

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I'll respectfully beg to differ Phil; the political debate wasn't toxic, it was some of the posters. I think the wrong course was taken, but respect that it's Mike & the Mods choice as to the course of action.

I'd fully agree with your second point that there were some who were very knowledgable, and with whom you could disagree without the dialogue deteriorating.

Talking of which, can we add bluewolf to the list of those missing in action.

Yes that is a better way of putting it ? the minority overpowered every political thread

 

[SatchFan]

HawkeyeMS also missing for a few years.

 

[patricks148]

Know he did not have the option but Cabby was a character! Duncan Mackie was a really helpful guy especially with rules queries. Unfortunately some of replies seem to be from the same people which means is it worthwhile to pos. However some people are extremely helpful, especially on rules queries

DM PM'd me last year, he had just had enough of the bickering and behaiviour of some on here, shame had a lot of time for him. I still get the odd text from Cabby, he's still the same

some of the old scottish crew are on Craws group in FB and post from time to time.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I miss the 'love ins' between Swinger and Therod. Used to crack me up.
Also the Welsh guy with the tall stories...... MarkGS or something like that? Legend! ?