Why is there such a crap atmosphere on STW forum ?

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Why is there such a crap atmosphere on STW forum ?

116 posts & 54 voices | Started 9 months ago by MidlandTrailquestsGraham | Latest reply from TandemJeremy

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kudos100 - Member

I've been a member of many different forums and this is by far the worst interms of sniping, b1tching and whining.

It seems as though some people have nothing better to do than argue and put others down.

Maybe it is to do with the demograhic the forum attracts? Maybe the Moderation is looser?, Maybe some of these guys were picked on at school or are not getting any from their wives?

What ever the reason, I've found it best to ignore the victor meldrews and chat with the people who don't seem to have a chip on their shoulder.

Overall the forum is great, bar a few idiots who act like plonkers on here, when they wouldn't dare behave like it in real life.

Posted 9 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

I've been a member of many different forums and this is by far the worst interms of sniping, b1tching and whining.

So you thought you'd bitch and whine on this thread then? Join in the fun, as it were...

It seems as though some people have nothing better to do than argue and put others down.

Then, right:

Maybe some of these guys were picked on at school or are not getting any from their wives?

What ever the reason, I've found it best to ignore the victor meldrews and chat with the people who don't seem to have a chip on their shoulder.

Ahem...

I do this for you for free, not for payment. Help make World better place for everyone.

Posted 9 months ago #
beanieripper - Member

Thank god, because I wouldnt pay you for your contribution!

Posted 9 months ago #
tazzymtb - Member

actually I think it's a rather jolly place, even the general grumpies are endearing and just now and then a right little gem of a thread pops up that can make an otherwise poo day seem a bit better.

Graham, if you are feeling unloved, just ask for a big man hug, but please don't wear your purple and pink lycra

Posted 9 months ago #
The Southern Yeti - Member

No, do wear the lycra

Tazzy... I went to that there London Carnival in the end so never made it to Cannock... what's your itinerarararary over the next couple of weeks?

Posted 9 months ago #
kudos100 - Member

Ahhh wannabe moderator Elf. This sums up what is partly wrong with the forum, someone always ready to jump down your throat for having an opinion.

On the internet there is always going to be someone posting up stuff you don't agree with. What I don't get is the need to constantly engage them.

If someone posts up something I don't agree with, I don't feel the need to get involved unless it is racist, overtly sexist or downright rude and obnoxious.

As a general rule I don't take the stuff people post on the net too seriously, as the amount of fairytail caped internet crusaders is rediculious.

This forum has some real gems, but you have to search through the muck to get to it.

Posted 9 months ago #
compositepro - Member

Are the majority of folk on here northerners?

Posted 9 months ago #
Rusty Spanner - Member

Getting rid of tags would be a good, positive move.
Cowards charter IMO.

As would life bans for multiple log ins.
(Northern) Say what you like, but have the balls to stand by what you bloody well say.
(Northern)

Yours,
George Integrity Whitebread.

Posted 9 months ago #
ton - Member

on a serious note.............i do actually think the forum is fine.
even the list of usual suspects is ok, barring one.........

Posted 9 months ago #
don simon - Member

Ahhh wannabe moderator Elf. This sums up what is partly wrong with the forum, someone always ready to jump down your throat for having an opinion.

Good to see it doesn't get to you.

This forum has some real gems, but you have to search through the muck to get to it.

Would they be so gemlike if it wasn't for the muck?

I think the circle has now been completed in that the people who care so little have now been bothered to tell us how little they care.

EDIT:
Getting rid of tags would be a good, positive move.

I disagree, the tags serve a function and the OP should be the only one who has the ability to add tags, suggestions could be made in the thread.

Posted 9 months ago #
Woody - Member

Well, I care. God knows what I'd do without this place. I'd have to find a hobby like golf, or even take up cycling.

Posted 9 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

Ahhh wannabe moderator Elf. This sums up what is partly wrong with the forum, someone always ready to jump down your throat for having an opinion.

Then, right:

As a general rule I don't take the stuff people post on the net too seriously, as the amount of fairytail caped internet crusaders is rediculious.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving....

Posted 9 months ago #
kudos100 - Member

@Simon.

The question was, 'Why is there such a crap atmosphere on STW?'

I came up with a few ideas and voiced my opinion. Does it really bother me? No. I would rather spend my time chatting with the friendly folks about bikes and banter

The muck is a small price to pay for great info, occasional bit of good banter and some bargains on the classifieds.

If I was a total newbie, would I feel the same? I doubt it.

Posted 9 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

even the list of usual suspects is ok, barring one.........

(Is quite frightened)

Posted 9 months ago #
ton - Member

mate, you are on the ok list.........

Posted 9 months ago #
Rusty Spanner - Member

The people who run the site have made their views clear on many occaisions.
Perhaps those who disagree with them should go somewhere else, instead of repeatedly winding up the majority.

But of course this wouldn't give them the attention they crave so much.
Maybe a few big whacks with the ban stick would make this a nicer place for everyone.

Posted 9 months ago #
rOcKeTdOg - Member

some of the big hitters have arrived!, let the pointless bickering and pages of "quotes" that are posted to prolong the agony begin!

Posted 9 months ago #
druidh - Member

Oh teh ironing

Posted 9 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

Phew....

Actually, I think that the more folk you meet off here, the better really. Ain't that what the forum's all about anyway, y'know, using it as a social networking site, for to meet up for bike rides/pints an ting?

I've probbly met over wunundred people off here, and almost all of them have bin lovely. And once you've met someone and got to know them a bit in Real Life™, then the 'banter' between youse becomes far easier and stuff's not so misinterpreted and that. It's often difficult to detect the 'tone of voice' in a post.

I think the key to good atmosphere on here is for folk to meet up as much as possible. I come on here cos I can chat to mates, have a laugh. For me personally, this forum just gets better as time goes on really.

Posted 9 months ago #
Jamie - Member

Getting rid of tags would be a good, positive move

I like the tags. I write tags. Never rude or disparaging ones tho.

Posted 9 months ago #
cinnamon_girl - Member

Behave boys, lady present.

Posted 9 months ago #
cinnamon_girl - Member

Stopped 'em in their tracks.

Posted 9 months ago #
TandemJeremy - Member

cinnamon_girl - Member

Behave boys, lady present.

Where?

*ducks*

Myself I don't see a nasty atmosphere particularly.

Posted 9 months ago #
don simon - Member

I've probbly met over wunundred people off here, and almost all of them have bin lovely.

How many times have you been invited back though?

Posted 9 months ago #
Rusty Spanner - Member

Fair enough Jamie, so you'd have no objections if we could all see who's posted tags?

Seems only fair.

Posted 9 months ago #
cinnamon_girl - Member

Where?

*ducks*

Big Hitter TJ has ruined my evening.

Posted 9 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

How many times have you been invited back though?

Why you so nasty and unkind, Don?

BTW, are you in North Wales atm? I will be there from Sunday....

Posted 9 months ago #
ton - Member

i think the doom and gloom is down to,
crap weather
the tories
gadaffi
that basher from syria bloke
the riots
duncan bannatyne
the gorgeous sophie rayworth missing from the 6 o'clock news
and too many on one riders.

Posted 9 months ago #
cinnamon_girl - Member

Why you so nasty and unkind, Don?

Wannabe Big Hitter?

Posted 9 months ago #
Jamie - Member

No objections at all, Rusty Spanner.

Doubt it will happen tho.

Posted 9 months ago #
don simon - Member

More or less N. Wales. Are you off to Llandudno again? It might be possible to find me at Lladegla if you fancy it...

Wannabe Big Hitter?

I very much doubt that...

Posted 9 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

the gorgeous sophie rayworth missing from the 6 o'clock news

I seen her in Real Life™ Ton, whilst out on me bike. She was riding her bike, and gave me a lovely smile.

CG; don't worry about TJ; I'll send Ton up to deliver a portion of Fist Pie.

Posted 9 months ago #
Edukator - Member

Would this be a good time to remaind Elfin that New Labour is well right of Edward Heath and possibly Atilla the Hun?

When in Rome... and if you don't like the way the Romans live then leave.

Compared with 05 when the banned went to Mleh it all seems quite civil at present.

Posted 9 months ago #
druidh - Member

Edukator - Member
Compared with 05 when the banned went to Mleh it all seems quite civil at present.
Before my time - what was it like?

Posted 9 months ago #
ton - Member

the forum is now a nicer place.

Posted 9 months ago #