You mean similar to people calling others a troll as a get out clause far more often than it could even remotely be true ?
who is your favourite?
- Thread starter irip
- Start date
You mean similar to people calling others a troll as a get out clause far more often than it could even remotely be true ?
Nope. Not the same. Saying something to get a raise from someone is far more obvious and tangible Imo.
I’ve seen people leave the forum once people get wise to them and their antics.
Not seen many vanish simply because they feel left out.
I’ve seen people leave the forum once people get wise to them and their antics.
Not seen many vanish simply because they feel left out.
I don't at any time feel left out, it does trouble me that it seems certain people's posts are given more merit based purely on them being known to others while at the same time the opposite for others, that, on the face of it, seems very cliquey.
That’s your opinion and your entitled to it. For me, I don’t think anyone’s opinion is any more/less valid than anyone else’s. But I will step away from time to time so as to not get into tit for tat with posters.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Not overly thrilled to be dragged into the melee but now I am, lets be honest people have had a pop at times because I've been an idiot and deserved it. What annoys me more though is even when people try and learn by mistakes and moderate posts/behaviour, there are those that will insist on bringing up old issues to point score. That's trolling to my mind. I'm not on here every day now, not always filling my daily post quota.
I still don't agree with some people on here, have a couple on ignore and I'm trying to be more tolerant. There are some that will jump on any point and hammer people and it has become an issue lately. The simple answer is if you don't like it, report it and let the mods decide. I wouldn't say I have any clique and wouldn't want to be in one and whether you post on here daily, once in a blue moon or whether you attend every meet or never plan to do so, each post is as valid as the next mans
It wasn’t meant as a dig at either of you guys, if anything it was the complete opposite. I Was simply showing that going to meets doesn’t offer some sort of immunity.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Fair enough. I stand by my reply though. If people act with the same respect they would meeting a new PP on a golf course or in a social situation, there wouldn't be any need for any sort of immunity. I don't think anyone is immune on here
D
Deleted Member 1156
Guest
The only 'clique' that exists on here is in the minds of people who think they are being left out. I think everyone is taken at face value on here, if you act/post like an idiot then you only have yourself to blame for being treated like one. As said before, all are welcome on here.
Pathetic Shark
Tour Rookie
"You need assholes in life to appreciate the good people"
One of the best quotes I ever heard.
One of the best quotes I ever heard.
I’m really quiet, shy and pretty unsociable at times but I’ve always been made to feel welcome both here on the forum and at meets and I’ve met some great people
D
Deleted member 1147
Guest
Same here
Jacko_G
Blackballed
Example please?
I think you may be reading too much into some posts! I'll happily agree or disagree with anyone!
I certainly won't agree with X, Y or Z because I happen to know them. What would be the point of that?
D
Deleted Member 1156
Guest
D
Deleted member 1147
Guest
I have no idea who it could be ...?1 of you is telling porkies
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Yep, nothing wrong with that.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Can you point to where somewhere has actually said that?
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
By the same token snidy little keyboard warriors dont often go to them because they remain keyboard warriors.
Ive also seen them band together on here....from the safety of their keyboard.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
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
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
I didnt take it as just a comment on what I had said, just as a general reply.
Welcome for a round anytime.
Ive said on many "arrange a game" posts for the NW, it may seem cliquey, but its not so get along, if you want to. I also get that some people are shy, or have many mates they can play with any time and just come on for advice, reviews and all other matter of things golf, each to their own.
Its just that regular attendees have had the chance to play courses they may not have dreamed of in the past, not been able to afford it but can as part of a large group, or due to a members invite.
Yes meeting up isnt for all, but for some who are thinking about it - jump on board.
User20205
Money List Winner
Without getting drawn into this^^^ There are some fellas who play together and are friendly outside the forum, that naturally comes across in the posts. They can be nothing but themselves, that maybe seen as a clique but it can’t be helped. Conversely there seem to be some that delight in having an online persona, that’s up to them, but they will always be regarded with some suspicion imo, especially when their sole purpose seems to be to be ‘difficult’.....then there’s Phil...who is both
