Where did my Forum go???

**Franck** · 31st-October-2002, 12:49 AM

As the number and frequency of posts / threads increases and in an effort to make the Forum more manageable for all of us, I have created a couple of new areas for discussions.

- First of all, I have divided the Discussion Lounge into 3 parts:

Dance: anything to do with dancing...
Social events: any events about to happen
Chit Chat: anything else, the weather, gossip, favourite tv programme, good films, you name it, you can talk about it here.

- The Technical part of the Forum remains the same, with a Beginners, Intermediate and DJ section.

- Finally, in the light of recent posts, I have added a "Take it outside" section to the "Testing..." part of the forum where the more agressive amongst you can sort out issues without invading other threads...

Enjoy, and if you have any comments / suggestions to make, don't hesitate!

Franck.

filthycute · 31st-October-2002, 01:29 AM

Great Franck!!

thats so much better...now we can go off topic till our hearts are content

Thanks very much for putting my new avatar on

Mucho appreciated.
Cheers for the design Paul

filthycute x x

Sandy · 31st-October-2002, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by Franck
- Finally, in the light of recent posts, I have added a "Take it outside" section to the "Testing..." part of the forum where the more agressive amongst you can sort out issues without invading other threads...

So it'll be a 'Gus and Dancing Veela' section then!

Will it work the same taking them away from mainstream?? Like taking a fight outside a bar - no audience, dunno??

Only joking, no offence, too scared of the repercussion :sorry

Cheers

Sandy

**Franck** · 31st-October-2002, 10:25 AM

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Originally posted by filthycute
Great Franck!! thats so much better...now we can go off topic till our hearts are content

Don't even think about it!

This forum is reknowned for its relevant, technical, serious and above all on-topic posts.

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Thanks very much for putting my new avatar on
Mucho appreciated.

No problem at all, is that avatar number 6?

Franck.

P.S. Got your cheque today for the 10th Anniversary bash.

Dancing Veela · 31st-October-2002, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by Sandy
So it'll be a 'Gus and Dancing Veela' section then! Will it work the same taking them away from mainstream?? Like taking a fight outside a bar - no audience, dunno??

Only joking, no offence, too scared of the repercussion :sorry

Cheers

Sandy

Sandy I don't know where you get the idea that I'm aggressive??? I'm just as much a pussy cat as FC

**Gus** · 31st-October-2002, 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by Sandy
So it'll be a 'Gus and Dancing Veela' section then! Will it work the same taking them away from mainstream?? Like taking a fight outside a bar - no audience, dunno??

Sandy

Likewise DV .. HURT

Would have liked to think that rather han agrresive I merely used facts to make my point ... OK, and rampant sarcasm and bathos

CJ · 31st-October-2002, 12:09 PM

Now Gus.

When have you EVER used facts to win an argument?

Outside, mate.

**Gadget** · 31st-October-2002, 12:26 PM

So when does a heated debate become an issue to 'take it outside'? The forum is for sharing ideas and expressing opinions; wouldn't it be boring if everyone thought the same way? The only way I can see threads being shunted 'outside' is if the participants become abusive ~ then I presume that Franck would have to warn them or kick them off. If the participants want to debate things more aggressively off-forum, then they surely can use the private message utility?
...Or am I just getting it all wrong (again) ?

{BTW I think the Forum is great and Franck does an excellent job - I wouldn't be No1 poster if I didn't :sorry

}

Oh- and what's the dots on the icons mean ?

CJ · 31st-October-2002, 12:30 PM

But surely if arguments get to the point of pettiness, it becomes about egos and point scoring. So why win an argument by PM when you can name call publicly?

Do agree though... taking it outside mat deter some of the forum's em, livlier discussions which would be a great pity.

Sandy · 31st-October-2002, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by Dancing Veela

Sandy I don't know where you get the idea that I'm aggressive??? I'm just as much a pussy cat as FC

Well DV pussy cats do have nice big claws! As for FC - well cute and cuddly from the outside but have you seen her dance, a real tiger!! and greedy - well I don't know - she has already booked herself a dance with the famous Bill for next Tuesday!:reallymad

Pity I didn't get a chance to meet you at the championships but next time I'm down in Aberdeen I'll get someone to point you out!

Cheers

Sandy

John S · 31st-October-2002, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by Sandy
next time I'm down in Aberdeen

Errrr, Sandy, Aberdeen is actually where you dance every week - exactly what is in that glass you're drinking from?????

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Originally posted by Sandy
I'll get someone to point you out!

Sandy, just ask me when you're at Dundee or at the Glasgow event, and I'll point out to you the famous Dancing Veela - if you haven't already spotted her by the trail of broken and exhausted men who've just danced with her and are now receiving emergency resuscitation. (BTW, good one on Wednesday, DV, I think I just about managed to keep up with you!)

Sandy · 31st-October-2002, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by Gus

Likewise DV .. HURT

Would have liked to think that rather han agrresive I merely used facts to make my point ... OK, and rampant sarcasm and bathos

Eh well Gus, no guesses as to how you earned the "Devil's Advocate" title! I think you missed out "attitude" on the above qualities! Never a boring moment with you eh?

Cheers

Sandy

Sandy · 31st-October-2002, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by John S
[b]Errrr, Sandy, Aberdeen is actually where you dance every week - exactly what is in that glass you're drinking from?????[b]

Actually I have just been down to Stonehaven harbour and as it was so warm and sunny I just had to nip into the Marine and get myself a lovely Bacardi Breezer - hard life eh

Sandy

**Franck** · 31st-October-2002, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by Gadget
So when does a heated debate become an issue to 'take it outside'? The forum is for sharing ideas and expressing opinions; wouldn't it be boring if everyone thought the same way? The only way I can see threads being shunted 'outside' is if the participants become abusive ~ then I presume that Franck would have to warn them or kick them off. If the participants want to debate things more aggressively off-forum, then they surely can use the private message utility?
...Or am I just getting it all wrong (again) ?

Not wrong at all, it is a highly subjective concept, but note that I am not censoring the posts / discussions. All I am doing is when, in my opinion, a thread becomes overly heated / personal or a slanging match between participants, I will move it to the "Outside" area, where people who enjoy a good fight can still do so, but those who like a more reasoned / peaceful discussion of the issues can ignore it and continue on the same topic!
This will also serve as a reminder to participants to keep discussions level-headed and friendly.
It is entirely possible that this area of the Forum will become even more interesting than some of the other areas, especially if you enjoy a "good and frank exchange of views"

As you say though, provided I notice it, any post that is abusive to anyone else will simply be removed altogether (I have another part of the Forum, invisible to all users but myself, called the "Rubbish bin" where these posts end up) and the sender notified / warned.

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{BTW I think the Forum is great and Franck does an excellent job - I wouldn't be No1 poster if I didn't :sorry}

Oh- and what's the dots on the icons mean ?

Thanks Gadget, spotted you on Tuesday (I think) but did not get a chance to chat!

The dots on the icons mean that you have posted / contributed to that thread.

Franck.

Jayne · 31st-October-2002, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by Franck
The dots on the icons mean that you have posted / contributed to that thread.

Am I stupid or is that a new feature?

Jayne

Sandy · 31st-October-2002, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by Jayne
Am I stupid or is that a new feature?

Jayne

If you are your'e not alone! Just spotted what they are on about!

Sandy

**Franck** · 31st-October-2002, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by Jayne
Am I stupid or is that a new feature?

Jayne

Is this a trick question?

Only kidding Jayne. This is new. The feature existed before but was not activated... I am not sure I like it, but it does help sorting out threads when there are so many posts to keep up with!

Franck.

Jayne · 31st-October-2002, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Franck
Is this a trick question?

Franck.

huh? splutter! splutter!

You'd best be careful otherwise you might "accidentally" get kicked on sunday!!!

Jayne

**Franck** · 31st-October-2002, 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by Jayne
huh? splutter! splutter!

You'd best be careful otherwise you might "accidentally" get kicked on sunday!!!

You know I don't mean it really, honest

And would the accidental kicking be part of a new improvisation effort on your part?

I'll make sure to give you plenty of room to improvise!

Franck.

Jayne · 31st-October-2002, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Franck
You know I don't mean it really, honest

And would the accidental kicking be part of a new improvisation effort on your part?
I'll make sure to give you plenty of room to improvise!

Franck.

aye, that's as good as my improvisation gets!!

Jayne

31st-October-2002, 12:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Franck Omnipresent Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,767 Rep Power: 10 Reputation Total: 1508	Where did my Forum go??? As the number and frequency of posts / threads increases and in an effort to make the Forum more manageable for all of us, I have created a couple of new areas for discussions. - First of all, I have divided the Discussion Lounge into 3 parts: Dance: anything to do with dancing... Social events: any events about to happen Chit Chat: anything else, the weather, gossip, favourite tv programme, good films, you name it, you can talk about it here. - The Technical part of the Forum remains the same, with a Beginners, Intermediate and DJ section. - Finally, in the light of recent posts, I have added a "Take it outside" section to the "Testing..." part of the forum where the more agressive amongst you can sort out issues without invading other threads... Enjoy, and if you have any comments / suggestions to make, don't hesitate! Franck.

31st-October-2002, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
CJ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fife. Posts: 4,999 Rep Power: 6 Reputation Total: 1745	Now Gus. When have you EVER used facts to win an argument? Outside, mate. __________________ Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. www.readitandweep.net Risk more than others think safe; dream more than others think practical; care more than others think wise; desire more than others think possible.. ... then the Universe is yours.

31st-October-2002, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gadget Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cruden Bay (Aberdeen) Posts: 6,110 Rep Power: 5 Reputation Total: 1519	Take it outside So when does a heated debate become an issue to 'take it outside'? The forum is for sharing ideas and expressing opinions; wouldn't it be boring if everyone thought the same way? The only way I can see threads being shunted 'outside' is if the participants become abusive ~ then I presume that Franck would have to warn them or kick them off. If the participants want to debate things more aggressively off-forum, then they surely can use the private message utility? ...Or am I just getting it all wrong (again) ? {BTW I think the Forum is great and Franck does an excellent job - I wouldn't be No1 poster if I didn't :sorry} Oh- and what's the dots on the icons mean ? __________________ I used to be an angel, you know with halo and those wings; Now that i'm a devil, my mind's on other things... My feathers turned to ash, and my harp has broke in two; I took uppon myself, to have a dance with you... ¤ TheEvolutionOfMJ ¤ SensualDancing ¤ TechniquesOfLeading ¤ MarkOfaGoodTeacher ¤ Style ¤ Moves,moves,moves ¤ MoveMap ¤ DanceingTest ¤ DanceFloorSlease ¤

31st-October-2002, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
CJ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fife. Posts: 4,999 Rep Power: 6 Reputation Total: 1745	But surely if arguments get to the point of pettiness, it becomes about egos and point scoring. So why win an argument by PM when you can name call publicly? Do agree though... taking it outside mat deter some of the forum's em, livlier discussions which would be a great pity. __________________ Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. www.readitandweep.net Risk more than others think safe; dream more than others think practical; care more than others think wise; desire more than others think possible.. ... then the Universe is yours.

31st-October-2002, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
filthycute Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 771 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 83	Great Franck!! thats so much better...now we can go off topic till our hearts are content Thanks very much for putting my new avatar on Mucho appreciated. Cheers for the design Paul filthycute x x

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