Dasit
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LiverpoolPhil
No issue is too small for him to argue over
No issue is too small for him to argue over
who is your favourite?
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Jacko_G
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No doubt about it, the place has gotten worse over the years. That said I do believe hand on heart that the mods have "softened" and become more tolerant since I came back. That is a good thing.
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not sure, but there seem less mods that a few years ago, a few of the guys who used to post and where mods i haven't seen anything of for some time
Liverbirdie
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I still don't understand the comments that you should attend events/days as some do on the forum.
Some of the people I like reading their posts are people I have never met and if I never meet it wont make a difference to what I think of them.
This for many is purely an internet forum to discuss golf and non golf matters. We need new blood who feel welcome otherwise the forum will just die (from content and natural wastage)
Attending days are a nice addition for sure and playing new courses is great but only if you are inclined like that.
Not sure anyone is saying should (as in must), but just more of a recommendation, as the ones who do regularly attend have often said that it does make the interaction a bit more complete.
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but some can't travel to all parts of the country just for a game. I think it can come across as a bit cliquey at times. if you want to meet up and play that's fine, but its not for everyone. Some just want to discuss golf
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How is it cliquey? There are various groups right across the country that get together for games. It happens in Scotland, the north, the south....pretty much everywhere. Then there are the bigger events (H4H, Glyn's tours etc) that attract people from everywhere. There are groups of people that know each other pretty well but in my experiences EVERYONE is welcome.
Orikoru
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That's fine and I'm sure a good time is had by all, but some have the attitude that people who don't go or aren't able to are somehow contributing less to the forum, which I don't think is accurate. The forum is the forum, and meeting up for rounds is over and above that.
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
I have to say that I can see where hes coming from, because it can come across as cliquey some times even if everyone is welcome.
An example? There may be a thread going with a healthy discussion with lots of too-ing and fro-ing between a few members, someone less "well in" throws in their thoughts and nearly everyone just ignores it and carries on between themselves.
Everyone may be welcome, and be equal but just as in Animal Farm some are more welcome and equal than others. Thats how it can appear some times.
As for attending meets, I would love to but not being self employed or having more than the legal holiday entitlement I have to be careful how I use those days off.
Because certain people may something and a whole band of "regulars" jump in to attack or defend dependant who who the poster is, if you're "inside" what has been perceived you won't see it.
It goes both ways though. You’ll have people that don’t go to meets use it as some sort of point scoring mechanism when others who have been to meet a disagree with them. Saying it’s just coz they’re pals! And that their (the other persons pov) is disregarded simply in the fact they aren’t in a clique.
Rubbish, LiverpoolPhil has been to many meets, as has homer and let’s be honest. Almost everyone at some point has had a barny/pop at them at some point.
The only truth I can see in the accusations of a clique is that, if you’ve met someone you maybe appreciate their tone a little better and aren’t so quick to jump on something they say.
chrisd
Major Champion
Maybe it's because the regulars are more moderate and don't want to see a good forum taken down by trolls ðŸ˜
That seems to be the "go to" reply when someone not in the "clique" has an opinion that disagrees with someone who is, seen it so many times on here, disagree with known member or have a different pov, you're a troll, hardly makes for a good forum if you have to agree with posts you disagree with does it ?
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I certainly do not dispute that and my post wasn't pointed at you, was just a general comment.
Meet some great people on the forum and its been a pleasure to play with them people like ChrisD, Louise, job1850, Jimaroid, GreenbayHacker, N Rose51, Mikejohnchapham as examples. The round with ChrisD at Princes will stick in my mind for years, not because of Chris as it was so flipping cold
There are quite a few I would like to have the pleasure of having a round with, as they come across as right cards for different reasons, people like yourself, spear-chucker, junior, LQ, Davemc1, Homer, Richart, D4S, Shortgame Lilyhawk, Wolf, Pauljames, Patrick148, PNWokingham, Jacko, Imurg, Fragger, Orikuru to just name a few. If I do then great, but this is an internet forum in the main and find almost all of their posts interesting.
Just think that the forum does read quite 'friends together' sometimes, your example of the NW group in your previous post would be an example. I hasten to add that I think it is great that you meant on the forum and it progressed beyond an internet
and certainly not having a pop if it reads like that, as it is not meant to be.Different people are on here for different things, some just wish to talk about golf, some may not afford to play, some kind get the time off, some may not wish to play with internet people and so on. That's what makes the internet great you can mix with people(online or in real life) who you would normally never choose to mix with.
Had the same with a specialist car forum I was an admin on, meeting people with a similar interest before the internet it would have been impossible almost, bit like this forum and playing top 100 courses with similar people, great stuff
That is my point though, one seems to be judged on whether they have been tp a meet or not and subsequent replies are adjusted accordingly, surely one should take the post rather than the poster on it's merit.
chrisd
Major Champion
Ever thought it might be the "go to" reply simply because it's true. I disagree with my fair share of posts but some stuff posted go just further than necessary and some people go to extraordinary lengths to be obnoxious. Also, most of us are aware of GM'S wishes as to decorum on the forum and do our best to stick to their rules
They aren’t being judged on whether they’ve been to a meet at all, but if you know someone personally then you’ll have an understanding of who they are and are how serious to take them.
Someone who doesn’t go to meets is still a valid member here, but I’d argue it’s equally bad for a stranger to suggest people disregard personal friendships for the benefits of strangers?
I think people do that, but when it gets petty, on both sides. Knowing someone can help you step away and not trade silly point scoring.
I think people use the crux of their being a clique just as a get out clause far more often than it could even remotely be true.
