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Title: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:07:30: Following some very public as well as out of public earshot discussion, it may well be that 'the big stick' may have to come out to play as there are more than a few who appear to be simply extracting the urine....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1218562139

Play nicely, or more than one or two will need to be on the naughty step for a while.

ta......
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Jay w on 29 August 2008, 00:14:04: at the risk of:

a) sounding kinky
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b) losing post count

i love it when someone talks discipline ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: stuart30 on 29 August 2008, 00:22:34: Quote
Following some very public as well as out of public earshot discussion, it may well be that 'the big stick' may have to come out to play as there are more than a few who appear to be simply extracting the urine....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1218562139

Play nicely, or more than one or two will need to be on the naughty step for a while.

ta......

Just an opinion but it seems people are hell bent on gaining the next name...lord...barron..demi god....constant poster.... ::)

Maybe either simply not include welcome posts too there post number or just do away with titles.

Seems bizare that admin are having too get stressed over this. :o
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:26:39: Suppose I might as well join in being as I say hello to everyone and spend a few hours a night posting,
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Jay w on 29 August 2008, 00:28:51: as ignorant as this may sound the newbie section is one area i seldom frequent.....

mind you i don't venture out of general chat much these days ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Entwood on 29 August 2008, 00:30:45: As you guys have the stats that we don't ... is this a "star chase" across the board .. or just peeps trying to get to 250 so they can use the sales/wanted ???

If the latter then the 250 limit becomes pointless unless "welcome" posts are treated like "test" posts and don't count. Same treatment would also stop the "Star chase".
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:33:05: Absolutely no problems welcoming new members. Just check the date lines and ensure you do not a) dredge up or b) sheepishly follow on a thread thats dustier than that Toot And Come In mummy person.... ;)
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:34:13: I don't often go in this section either, you can't tell from looking if it is new or old, till you open it. Look how many times peeps get caught out in General chat with a post that has been brought up from years ago, i know cos I did it once :-[
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:35:34: Its not hard to scroll back the previous posts on any particular thread - to see the persons name, perchance? - and see WHEN they were posted surely?
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:36:56: I generally say hi to the newbies as they arrive. I think the complaint is the people playing catch up.

A suggestion was made tonight to make it a gain free area, all I can say to that is I am all for it. Those that do it for will stop saying hi and those that dont will cary on

Have said it before and will say it again, I talk alot, my phone bill this month proves it. Total duration 0024:58:08
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Jay w on 29 August 2008, 00:38:05: Quote
I don't often go in this section either, you can't tell from looking if it is new or old, till you open it. Look how many times peeps get caught out in General chat with a post that has been brought up from years ago, i know cos I did it once :-[

Mike, there is nothing wrong with upsetting the admin, it proves they are human......

do us a small favour Mike, pop down to page 300 in general chat and dig up an old thread, then we can all see how understanding they are ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:39:06: Quote
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I don't often go in this section either, you can't tell from looking if it is new or old, till you open it. Look how many times peeps get caught out in General chat with a post that has been brought up from years ago, i know cos I did it once :-[

Mike, there is nothing wrong with upsetting the admin, it proves they are human......

do us a small favour, pop down to page 300 in general chat and dig up an old thread, then we can all see how understanding they are ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D Been there, done that...............
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Jay w on 29 August 2008, 00:40:17: Quote
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I don't often go in this section either, you can't tell from looking if it is new or old, till you open it. Look how many times peeps get caught out in General chat with a post that has been brought up from years ago, i know cos I did it once :-[

Mike, there is nothing wrong with upsetting the admin, it proves they are human......

do us a small favour, pop down to page 300 in general chat and dig up an old thread, then we can all see how understanding they are ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D Been there, done that...............

and this time you can get both the T shirt and lose the post count ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:42:23: Quote
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I don't often go in this section either, you can't tell from looking if it is new or old, till you open it. Look how many times peeps get caught out in General chat with a post that has been brought up from years ago, i know cos I did it once :-[

Mike, there is nothing wrong with upsetting the admin, it proves they are human......

do us a small favour, pop down to page 300 in general chat and dig up an old thread, then we can all see how understanding they are ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D Been there, done that...............

Given some of the off forum comments by some admins, perhaps not the best choice you may make at the moment.... ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:43:39: Quote
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I don't often go in this section either, you can't tell from looking if it is new or old, till you open it. Look how many times peeps get caught out in General chat with a post that has been brought up from years ago, i know cos I did it once :-[

Mike, there is nothing wrong with upsetting the admin, it proves they are human......

do us a small favour, pop down to page 300 in general chat and dig up an old thread, then we can all see how understanding they are ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D Been there, done that...............

and this time you can get both the T shirt and lose the post count ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D Got to watch my post count, got to let Scruntie reach the Gay 5000 posts well before me, then we can take the michael :y :y :y
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:45:07: No rush to get to 5000 matey. No rush what so ever.
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:46:24: MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:46:47: Quote
MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

:-X
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:47:52: Sweetner time for TheBoys bath time ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:47:57: Quote
MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

By he sounds of it you wont make it anyway :'( :'( :'(

I am only joking.!!!
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:48:11: Quote
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MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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make that 1207...... And a shot across the bows... ;) :y
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:49:03: Quote
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MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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make that 1207...... And a shot across the bows... ;) :y

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Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:49:21: Quote
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MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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See I got fined a 1000 posts for that. Many thanks. :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:50:37: Quote
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MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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See I got fined a 1000 posts for that. Many thanks. :y :y :y :y :y :y :y

I truly am rolling around laughing ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:52:04: Quote
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MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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See I got fined a 1000 posts for that. Many thanks. :y :y :y :y :y :y :y

I truly am rolling around laughing ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

fairs fair. share and share alike and all that....... ;)
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:52:11: Flipping heck it's only a meeting place where we all come to learn and have some banter.

Makes me wonder how many wouldnt post if there wasnt a post count. ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
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MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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See I got fined a 1000 posts for that. Many thanks. :y :y :y :y :y :y :y

I truly am rolling around laughing ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

fairs fair. share and share alike and all that....... ;)

Totally agree. :y :y :y
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:54:29: Quote
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MMMM, 207 posts to go. how far back can I go on the welcome page. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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See I got fined a 1000 posts for that. Many thanks. :y :y :y :y :y :y :y

I truly am rolling around laughing ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

fairs fair. share and share alike and all that....... ;)

Totally agree. :y :y :y

oop's, amazed I lasted this long :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Jay w on 29 August 2008, 00:55:40: only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 August 2008, 00:56:36: Quote
only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Not bedtime yet.... ;)
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:56:58: Quote
only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 August 2008, 00:58:30: Quote
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only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o

Cant possibly believe that Mike.
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 00:59:40: Quote
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only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o

Cant possibly believe that Mike.

Best go and welcome some newbies, should give us an extra 300 posts ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
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only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o

Cant possibly believe that Mike.

Best go and welcome some newbies, should give us an extra 300 posts ;D ;D ;D

Excellent idea.... Just check the fekkin dates..... ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
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only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o

Cant possibly believe that Mike.

Best go and welcome some newbies, should give us an extra 300 posts ;D ;D ;D

Excellent idea.... Just check the fekkin dates..... ;D

Just stick to those in 2008 Mike, Admin are tired, but might notice if you nip back into 2007. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
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only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o

Cant possibly believe that Mike.

Best go and welcome some newbies, should give us an extra 300 posts ;D ;D ;D

Excellent idea.... Just check the fekkin dates..... ;D

Just stick to those in 2008 Mike, Admin are tired, but might notice if you nip back into 2007. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

eeny meeny miney mo.....

Which button shall I use to change - I know....

Loggin name - nope..

password - nope...

signature - mebbey.....

sex change - mmmmmmmm!

or block all access - that will do - fnarr fnarrr..... [smiley=evil.gif]

;D
Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 August 2008, 01:07:07: Quote
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only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o

Cant possibly believe that Mike.

Best go and welcome some newbies, should give us an extra 300 posts ;D ;D ;D

Excellent idea.... Just check the fekkin dates..... ;D

Just stick to those in 2008 Mike, Admin are tired, but might notice if you nip back into 2007. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You are trying to encourage me into bad behaviour, alas I have to be up early so need to go to bed now, otherwise I might have been tempted........... ;D ;D ;D
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only 1000, i lost more for doing less ;)

Don't encourage him, and what do you mean for doing less, I have not done anything :o

Cant possibly believe that Mike.

Best go and welcome some newbies, should give us an extra 300 posts ;D ;D ;D

Excellent idea.... Just check the fekkin dates..... ;D

Just stick to those in 2008 Mike, Admin are tired, but might notice if you nip back into 2007. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You are trying to encourage me into bad behaviour, alas I have to be up early so need to go to bed now, otherwise I might have been tempted........... ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: The big stick.....
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2008, 09:10:18: Quote
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Following some very public as well as out of public earshot discussion, it may well be that 'the big stick' may have to come out to play as there are more than a few who appear to be simply extracting the urine....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1218562139

Play nicely, or more than one or two will need to be on the naughty step for a while.

ta......

Just an opinion but it seems people are hell bent on gaining the next name...lord...barron..demi god....constant poster.... ::)

Maybe either simply not include welcome posts too there post number or just do away with titles.

Seems bizare that admin are having too get stressed over this. :o
The Newbie section is important. A fair proportion of new members may not be that good with computers etc, and many probably never used forums, or read the Daily Mail, which would make us all child molesters.

Being able to give a warm, friendly, and personalised welcome is critical if we want to grow our membership further.

As to whether posts should be added, its something considered ages ago and rejected on the basis that we want Newbies to at least get a postcount - a kind of thankyou for taking the time to sign up, and say hello. Remember, they need a postcount of 1 to be able to send PMs. Also, by making it count towards postcounts, it encourages/rewards those who do take the time to say hello to new members. If there were no postcounts, whould people still visit that section? Remember, the Newbie section is critical to our goal.

The problem is, I am failing to see what is so rather hard about keeping it to threads that are less than a week old :-/

I know the entire admin team are incredibly busy with other more important issues, so this section has been left to get in a bit of a mess, and I guess now we are paying the price as we try to drag it back into line.