I have just landed - and am looking forward to exploring and chatting.
Hi and welcome. Enjoy the chat.
welcome aboard!
Mike
Hi Silver Tabby...
A nice soft landing, hopefully!
Quote from: JBR on September 11, 2022, 11:32:48 AMA nice soft landing, hopefully!
Did you show her the way over JBR?
Did you travel far.. ?
Quote from: Raven on September 11, 2022, 11:43:55 AMDid you show her the way over JBR?
Yes. We were both on another forum which is far less welcoming these days. Sad.
Quote from: JBR on September 11, 2022, 12:32:50 PMYes. We were both on another forum which is far less welcoming these days. Sad.
I sent the link to my pal May a wee while ago. She has had enough of the OFF as well. There was a goodbye speech from another well liked member an hour ago too.
Azz made a big mistake.
JBR.. and Silver Tabby..
It is good to bring along a friend.. At least you know someone will talk to you.. :grin:
I really hope you both hang around..
Quote from: Raven on September 11, 2022, 12:37:46 PMI sent the link to my pal May a wee while ago. She has had enough of the OFF as well. There was a goodbye speech from another well liked member an hour ago too.
Azz made a big mistake.
I agree. He had the bright idea of changing the forum and hopefully expanding it to attract many more members.
Sadly, it is now so full of unnecessary rules and is so keen to pull members up for using 'the wrong words'. It is certainly no fun now. Most of the members were very nice, but it was like walking on eggshells.
A belated welcome from me too.
Welcome Silv, hope you enjoy the forum. :upvote:
Bring your friends over too.. We would welcome you all.
Evening All...nice to see some familiar faces, :smiley:
Quote from: JBR on September 11, 2022, 12:51:38 PMI agree. He had the bright idea of changing the forum and hopefully expanding it to attract many more members.
Sadly, it is now so full of unnecessary rules and is so keen to pull members up for using 'the wrong words'. It is certainly no fun now. Most of the members were very nice, but it was like walking on eggshells.
Over 50s I presume. I was an occasional visitor but when it swapped over to requiring Krypton Test finalist to make a simple post I gave up on it. Just about every forum I have ever used has been very similar to this one and then there is the new one used there.
I peeked in on the mothership and see that there are several new posters there who seem to have recently jumped ship so what finally caused that? - the forum basics changed a year or so back.
Quote from: klondike on September 12, 2022, 06:34:16 PMOver 50s I presume. I was an occasional visitor but when it swapped over to requiring Krypton Test finalist to make a simple post I gave up on it. Just about every forum I have ever used has been very similar to this one and then there is the new one used there.
I peeked in on the mothership and see that there are several new posters there who seem to have recently jumped ship so what finally caused that? - the forum basics changed a year or so back.
I was threatened with expulsion if I mentioned the word 'bots' again,or said anything about the Members who had left or were booted out,
I don't take kindly to threats.
Quote from: klondike on September 12, 2022, 06:34:16 PMOver 50s I presume. I was an occasional visitor but when it swapped over to requiring Krypton Test finalist to make a simple post I gave up on it. Just about every forum I have ever used has been very similar to this one and then there is the new one used there.
I peeked in on the mothership and see that there are several new posters there who seem to have recently jumped ship so what finally caused that? - the forum basics changed a year or so back.
Yes, that was one of my dislikes. The method of classifying everything to the Nth degree put me off starting new posts, so I reluctantly decided just to post to existing ones.
The reason why several have now left (who have mentioned it to me personally) is that the petty rules and regulations have become even worse recently. The man's an idiot!
Anyway, I suppose I should not discuss other forums on here, other than suggesting to the disgruntled that they might like to try this forum for a much happier life.
September 12, 2022, 07:08:21 PMQuote from: Malvina on September 12, 2022, 07:04:52 PMI was threatened with expulsion if I mentioned the word 'bots' again,or said anything about the Members who had left or were booted out,
I don't take kindly to threats.
True. I apologise, but I can't remember your alter ego, Malvina. I think it began with M, though!
Quote from: JBR on September 12, 2022, 07:06:46 PMYes, that was one of my dislikes. The method of classifying everything to the Nth degree put me off starting new posts, so I reluctantly decided just to post to existing ones.
The reason why several have now left (who have mentioned it to me personally) is that the petty rules and regulations have become even worse recently. The man's an idiot!
Anyway, I suppose I should not discuss other forums on here, other than suggesting to the disgruntled that they might like to try this forum for a much happier life.
September 12, 2022, 07:08:21 PMTrue. I apologise, but I can't remember your alter ego, Malvina. I think it began with M, though!
Correct...go to the top of the class :grin:
Quote from: Malvina on September 12, 2022, 07:14:18 PMCorrect...go to the top of the class :grin:
Henceforth, then, I shall address you as 'M' (like James Bond's boss)!
The rules here were member decided. There is no profanity filter, no moderation and no features blocked to stop private discussions. There have been some spats and people have walked but I'm not convinced that wouldn't have happened even if there were mods.
What we do need is more members though as the obvious search anybody would use to find a forum for pensioners leads to just one place and that will probably continue as it has been running for years so is well established.
Quote from: klondike on September 12, 2022, 07:45:51 PMWhat we do need is more members though as the obvious search anybody would use to find a forum for pensioners leads to just one place and that will probably continue as it has been running for years so is well established.
I do what I can! :grin:
September 12, 2022, 08:25:13 PMQuote from: Malvina on September 12, 2022, 07:14:18 PMCorrect...go to the top of the class :grin:
I'm thinking what it MAY be.
Quote from: JBR on September 12, 2022, 08:13:58 PMI do what I can! :grin:
September 12, 2022, 08:25:13 PMI'm thinking what it MAY be.
Yes thanks for that and Raven too.
Quote from: klondike on September 12, 2022, 06:34:16 PMOver 50s I presume.
I peeked in on the mothership and see that there are several new posters there who seem to have recently jumped ship so what finally caused that? - the forum basics changed a year or so back.
It's become a totalitarian state and anyone who isn't progressive enough and isn't willing to comply by the new dictats are to be, and are being, eliminated. Some people arent entirely keen on that and some are looking for a safe haven for when they've been thown into the chokey.
Dextrouse63...
I spotted you this morning.. Just want to say Welcome...
Thanks scrumpy.
Quote from: JBR on September 12, 2022, 08:13:58 PMI do what I can! :grin:
September 12, 2022, 08:25:13 PMI'm thinking what it MAY be.
:shocked: My cover's been blown.
Quote from: Dextrous63 on September 13, 2022, 12:54:19 AMIt's become a totalitarian state and anyone who isn't progressive enough and isn't willing to comply by the new dictats are to be, and are being, eliminated. Some people arent entirely keen on that and some are looking for a safe haven for when they've been thown into the chokey.
Thanks for the heads up. That won't happen here. No mods was what the members decided so there are none. It's up to people to behave themselves.
No mods is good. :yahoo:
Quote from: klondike on September 13, 2022, 09:23:21 AMThanks for the heads up. That won't happen here. No mods was what the members decided so there are none. It's up to people to behave themselves.
I think that's an excellent decision. If people as old as we are cannot manage to behave, especially if there are no over-stringent rules (which was the problem at t'other place), then they should grow up (or down?).
Personally, I have the ideal solution. If someone starts misbehaving, especially if it becomes personally offensive, I simply ignore them and scroll past any of their posts. The benefit of that is that it doesn't stir up an ongoing argument.
Quote from: JBR on September 13, 2022, 11:08:22 AMPersonally, I have the ideal solution. If someone starts misbehaving, especially if it becomes personally offensive, I simply ignore them and scroll past any of their posts. The benefit of that is that it doesn't stir up an ongoing argument.
Maybe it's an age and/or health thing, but I've become increasingly inclined to adopt this strategy.
Quote from: Dextrous63 on September 13, 2022, 11:21:30 AMMaybe it's an age and/or health thing, but I've become increasingly inclined to adopt this strategy.
Ditto!
Have you OFC exiles come across Brian on Pensioners Forum yet? A poster like no other.
Quote from: klondike on September 13, 2022, 02:53:44 PMHave you OFC exiles come across Brian on Pensioners Forum yet? A poster like no other.
Yes I have, or more accurately, I have seen several posts by other members making fun of him.
I haven't been here long enough to know of any history between Brian and others, but nevertheless I will not participate in 'piss taking' of someone I know nothing about.
Lets just say that in time you will understand what I mean by "a poster like no other". I will be amazed if you have ever come across a character like Brian.
Quote from: JBR on September 13, 2022, 04:21:32 PMYes I have, or more accurately, I have seen several posts by other members making fun of him.
I haven't been here long enough to know of any history between Brian and others, but nevertheless I will not participate in 'piss taking' of someone I know nothing about.
I seldom answer on Brian's Thread but you have it the wrong way around. It's Brian who takes the P*** right from his very first post.
There's no malice in it, just rolling eyes stuff. You'll get used to it.
I've looked in from time to time and read some of Brians posts...He seems a wee bit obsessed with money..especially other Peoples.. :grin: ..funny Guy...is He really a Pensioner?
That's the thing May, we really know very little about him. Except he wants us to join his 4am running club. Obsessed with Beggers, Pensions, inheritance, and everything you can think of happens to him. :nooo:
I like Brian.. I think he is lonely and confused.. I'm sure that nobody would continually repeat themselves with stupid remarks if they were in the right frame of mind..
He is a dog lover.. That goes a long way.