Jezz Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Is it me or is this becoming a bitch board? Can we not lay off the petty accusations and long threads devoted to slagging each other off. Ok if someone has a problem, maybe its better off being dealt with privately, and not aired in public on a thread, let alone two whole threads! It has now become tedious and boring to log on and constantly be faced with members arguments. I for one joined this forum to chat with like minded enthusiasts of the mkiv supra, not to get involved with, or read heated discussions about peoples problems with each other. After talking to a few members at a meet last night, they hold the same opinions as me. After a while people will start logging off and moving to other forums permanantly. RANT OVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 although entertaining, I agree. Leave stress, negativity, attitude and aggressive behaviour for real life. This is my last refuge from the hassles of modern living. Lets keep it a happy place to frequent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 No offence Jez but if you don't like long threads of moaning then just don't read them. Personally I hate the Malletts Mallet threads so I just ignore them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irfan_habib Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I can see this becoming one those long threads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I agree - It seems to me that 2 individuals are responsible for the majority of these "bitching" sessions, and that the overall quality of the forum seems to be taking a hit. However I feel the need to point out, that the majority of the rest of the posts around these threads are still "the good old forum". My main concern is that the most recent thread is completely one sided, with red.. away and unable to defend himself (giving him the benefit of the doubt). The "plaintif" in this case has used his allocation of free posts, and has since reregistered under a new user id to continue the barrage. I wonder whether a mod should close the threads until red returns to prevent the continual character assasination. hopefully the club spirit will continue, and new potential members won't be put off by these problem threads. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornimac Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I have to bang enough heads together at work.... I believe that this forum is a geat place to seek solace and support, but school-yard bickering holds no place here... maybe we should get the mods to police up on this... Spot for a new smilie.... "Grown-ups rule!" Seriously though the great thing aboout the MKIV Supra group is that we hold oursleves up as being more grown up than the chavs... let's keep it up and get back to the spirit of the thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 There's a lot more bitching yes but that's life. It's funny for a while, then just gets annoying. As Jake said, ignoring them might be the best option - unless you get people like KARacing that floods the board with shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 2 individuals, Mike? Who's the other one? EDIT: Nevermind, Ro just reminded me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I have to agree with you Jez... but like Jake says, just don't read it. It's quite frequently I'll just ignore a thread as it's full of nothing worth reading. Oh well, it's something to do for those involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 The amount technical know-how on this board is very high. There's alot of cool & funny people here - WSB keeps us entertained by texting the wrong girlfriend for example. Or someone throwing fuel down a sewage drain & lighting a match. Also - the traders on here are members approved .. and within reason, can get you anything you want for your car. Finding a mechanic with Supra know-how won't be hard. So .. After a while people will start logging off and moving to other forums permanantly. I kinda doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 Oh yeah dont get me wrong, the majority of threads are worth reading, interesting and usefull. But it seems that alot of threads recently have some sort of argument in them. Just as you're scrolling through an interesting thread someone comes out with.... 'yeah, well you're a tosser and you know nothing'.....and one thing leads to another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 It did get incredibly tiring! Tried to suggest very early on that the mods killed it but it didn't happen and tried to get WFD to sort it out off-forum - I think its the saddest thread I've seen on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I guess folks have different attitudes to conflict. It doesn't bother me at all but then I love a good arguement. In the group I frequented before this one folks would argue all the time, just for fun, and nobody got really upset about it. I was used to that culture and became like that myself. Thanks to Paul E and Aerotop Dave I now know it doesn't go down well on this forum though. I make a concious effort to be less confrontational than I used to be. I quite often type out a long reply and then don't send it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 A thread bitching about bitching - oh the irony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 It doesn't bother me at all but then I love a good arguement. I never would of guessed.... I make a concious effort to be less confrontational than I used to be. Would hate to see how you used to be then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 This is a club, it has a forum available to all members, which is moderated...IMO, members should feel that they can post what is on their minds at any particular time, whether they be pissed, pissed-off or downright suicidal...The mods have the discretion to referee private spats, and as has been said above, no-ones forcing anyone to read long posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I never would of guessed.... Would hate to see how you used to be then! Right that's it. I've had enough of this shit. OUTSIDE! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I quite often type out a long reply and then don't send it Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does that I think half of the therapy is in hitting the keys, by the time it comes to sending I'm too calm to care anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does that I think half of the therapy is in hitting the keys, by the time it comes to sending I'm too calm to care anymore Me too as well also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Come on guys big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does that I think half of the therapy is in hitting the keys, by the time it comes to sending I'm too calm to care anymore I wonder how many people do this. I've typed loads of messages but not sent them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 ewan , thats the first serious thing youve said sinse joining the crew. well done that man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 ewan , thats the first serious thing youve said sinse joining the crew. well done that man More likely his account has been hacked:stickpoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 wait for the next bombardment of crap jokes .lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 Right that's it. I've had enough of this shit. OUTSIDE! :D :D Mental note to myself.....smear jakes new drivers window in turd before sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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