Senor_Coconut Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 please read Akey final message to all members i havent messed the forum i no you saying my name here. Christ, the ego on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 apart from 2 posters this is a good site. Yep, And the sensible posters are deemed to be the trouble causers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Yep, And the sensible posters are deemed to be the trouble causers. No, the sensible posters are incapable of ignoring one individual. If you don't reply the posts sink down the board. Stunningly simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 If you don't reply the posts sink down the board. +1 D'oh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInAus Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 No, the sensible posters are incapable of ignoring one individual. If you don't reply the posts sink down the board. Stunningly simple. Or repeat offenders of blatently made up "rumours" could be told to post their "rumours" in one thread or section. Then normal users here could just ignore said thread or section. The problem I have is I read the thread title first, and click through. It is only after I see who the O.P. is that I swear and leave the site. It really makes this place less attractive to visit. Personally I would ban the repeat offenders of made up rumours, but that is just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 (edited) Or repeat offenders of blatently made up "rumours" could be told to post their "rumours" in one thread or section. Then normal users here could just ignore said thread or section. The problem I have is I read the thread title first, and click through. It is only after I see who the O.P. is that I swear and leave the site. It really makes this place less attractive to visit. Personally I would ban the repeat offenders of made up rumours, but that is just my opinion. If people are leaving the site (and i know a few that are posting less and less) because of one or two attention seekers then as well as being bloody annoying the reduced traffic will surely cost the club money. (Every click earns the club money doesn't it?) A balance needs to be found. JK Latics went down a similar route - how's that site doing? (James Maker etc..) Trouble is with cyber space, things move along quickly... Edited June 17, 2010 by oafcprozac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 If people are leaving the site (and i know a few that are posting less and less) because of one or two attention seekers then as well as being bloody annoying the reduced traffic will surely cost the club money. (Every click earns the club money doesn't it?) A balance needs to be found. JK Latics went down a similar route - how's that site doing? (James Maker etc..) Trouble is with cyber space, things move along quickly... Is that the best you can come up with. Mods need to take action because Latics are losing money as people aren't posting. Come on people come and go (you have several times), the site has it's highs and lows and frankly it's always like this closed season. Funny enough I don't can't stand members trying to push their weight about (well throwing their toys) when they don't like certain posters on the site or THEY believe the quality of posts are not up to their alleged intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Is that the best you can come up with. Mods need to take action because Latics are losing money as people aren't posting. Come on people come and go (you have several times), the site has it's highs and lows and frankly it's always like this closed season. Funny enough I don't can't stand members trying to push their weight about (well throwing their toys) when they don't like certain posters on the site or THEY believe the quality of posts are not up to their alleged inteligence. That's what the ignore button is for and believe me I use it, OWTB is a diverse community and I hope everyone contributes to that diversity. If everyone thought the same way the world would be a poorer place BUT like The Corp, Scarlett, Murrayzmint etc before them one or two are becoming truly monotonous and i'm not quite sure what continual fishing and rumour-monegering actually does to improve the user's experience on this board? If i'm in the minority then fair enough...but I don't think I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Why don't we have one thread dealing with transfer speculation, then you can post in that one thread to your little hearts' content. When we get some solid leads on a particular player, then we can debate that on it's own merits. Or repeat offenders of blatently made up "rumours" could be told to post their "rumours" in one thread or section. Then normal users here could just ignore said thread or section. I needs a separate section, that's the way I reckon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I needs a separate section, that's the way I reckon... Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 That's what the ignore button is for and believe me I use it, OWTB is a diverse community and I hope everyone contributes to that diversity. If everyone thought the same way the world would be a poorer place BUT like The Corp, Scarlett, Murrayzmint etc before them one or two are becoming truly monotonous and i'm not quite sure what continual fishing and rumour-monegering actually does to improve the user's experience on this board? If i'm in the minority then fair enough...but I don't think I am. +1; what he said. I’ve recently started to use the ignore function and whilst I do now much prefer it; you can still see the silly posts if people quote them in replies so it doesn’t truly ‘ignore’ them………. I’ve said before; I just don’t get the sad hobby of posting up blatantly made up posts to get a reaction; this fishing thing just seems a really strange way to pass your time & get your enjoyment. Each to their own & all that; but it’s becoming a bit tiresome on here with all the threads about us definitely signing <insert player name> because you’ve just seen them in the supermarket or Dickov told you himself (!)…………something needs to be done, not sure what; but it’s spoiling the forum anyroads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 +1; what he said. I’ve recently started to use the ignore function and whilst I do now much prefer it; you can still see the silly posts if people quote them in replies so it doesn’t truly ‘ignore’ them………. I’ve said before; I just don’t get the sad hobby of posting up blatantly made up posts to get a reaction; this fishing thing just seems a really strange way to pass your time & get your enjoyment. Each to their own & all that; but it’s becoming a bit tiresome on here with all the threads about us definitely signing <insert player name> because you’ve just seen them in the supermarket or Dickov told you himself (!)…………something needs to be done, not sure what; but it’s spoiling the forum anyroads. Agree entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie For England Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 That's what the ignore button is for and believe me I use it, OWTB is a diverse community and I hope everyone contributes to that diversity. If everyone thought the same way the world would be a poorer place BUT like The Corp, Scarlett, Murrayzmint etc before them one or two are becoming truly monotonous and i'm not quite sure what continual fishing and rumour-monegering actually does to improve the user's experience on this board? If i'm in the minority then fair enough...but I don't think I am. Nope, you're not. +1; what he said. Ive recently started to use the ignore function and whilst I do now much prefer it; you can still see the silly posts if people quote them in replies so it doesnt truly ignore them. Ive said before; I just dont get the sad hobby of posting up blatantly made up posts to get a reaction; this fishing thing just seems a really strange way to pass your time & get your enjoyment. Each to their own & all that; but its becoming a bit tiresome on here with all the threads about us definitely signing <insert player name> because youve just seen them in the supermarket or Dickov told you himself (!)something needs to be done, not sure what; but its spoiling the forum anyroads. 100% agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smigger6 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Agree entirely. has it ever crossed peoples minds on here, that ra might be a foreign oldham athletic fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 has it ever crossed peoples minds on here, that ra might be a foreign oldham athletic fan? His background has nothing to do with it, he's clearly what we would class as EAL but his grammatical indiscretions are not the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 His background has nothing to do with it, he's clearly what we would class as EAL but his grammatical indiscretions are not the issue. By the way, I do not want this to turn into a witch-hunt, the lad is entitled to be a latics fan and to post his opinions like the rest of us are but surely it is time to tone down the fishing and the manure??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Picking up ona point above made 9sorry cannot recallw ho as I have read the thread down) that posters were good then became tiresome. I don' think it is entirely co -incidental that the likes of Corp, RA etc are one trick ponies fishermen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 has it ever crossed peoples minds on here, that ra might be a foreign oldham athletic fan? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futchers briefs Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Any news on Macken then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I'm aware of RA's ethnicity, struggling command of a second language, and also his link with the club. I bear all this in mind when reading his posts. Unfortunately, when posting, RA doesn't seem to bear in mind the comments previously levelled at him regarding continual speculative rumours, and continues to get the backs up of a few who would ideally prefer to read solid fact, than have five or six names a week thrown into the ring. With the current trend for fishing and trolling on OWTB, some posters should bear in mind that people are fed up of being fed crap when they have logged in to read and discuss genuine targets of the team they love. Mods should protect all parties, and if they perceive persecution, then they should maybe also look at the possible reasons for this and act accordingly. Maybe we'd all get on better if we cut out the deliberate wind-ups and incessant unfounded conjecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 No, the sensible posters are incapable of ignoring one individual. If you don't reply the posts sink down the board. Stunningly simple. A stunningly obvious and simple response Ackey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I don't comprehend any value in the ignore function - if you don't like a poster then just scroll on past, as I do with one incredibly pompous sounding member and another particularly torturous idiot, rather than any classic 'fishermen'. On the other hand I happen to eagerly anticipate and particularly enjoy RoyleArmy's posts, as I did with those of Corporal Jones. Perhaps some of us 'get them'? Those who complain and insinuate that certain poster's ought to be banned could do well to remember that the forum isn't here to be tailored to their taste. It's suitably moderated and censored, is what it is, and you take it or leave it - cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirinclassic Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sense. I also like the idea of a "Rumours" thread - get some laughs, but occasionally a diamond. Cheers, KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 ha you guys get right into it human rights will be next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Or repeat offenders of blatently made up "rumours" could be told to post their "rumours" in one thread or section. Then normal users here could just ignore said thread or section. The problem I have is I read the thread title first, and click through. It is only after I see who the O.P. is that I swear and leave the site. It really makes this place less attractive to visit. Personally I would ban the repeat offenders of made up rumours, but that is just my opinion. This is on my agenda for today, an excellent idea put forward by at least half a dozen members already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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