Link to forum list in sig?

[UKSBD]

Would it be appropriate to add a link to a list of business forums in my sig?
Would the mods, administrators have any objections to this?

[INDIZINE]

Its ok because Dave @ Mytchmac promotes the sales and markting forum in his sig too. whether its 1 or 5 shouldnt matter. Nothing in the rules says you cannot mention other forum url's either.

ps as long as its not the banned one :)

[openmind]

Its ok because Dave @ Mytchmac promotes the sales and markting forum in his sig too. whether its 1 or 5 shouldnt matter. Nothing in the rules says you cannot mention other forum url's either.

ps as long as its not the banned one :)
What is the banned one you speak of? I saw the rumpus thread and I'm curious.

I gather it's being censored so could you email me on contact @ openmindedsolutions.co.uk ?

[INDIZINE]

well you will see a lot of familiar faces there :)

sure I will email anyone who wants the link.

[sabian1982]

I was wondering, whats the beef with 4 networking.biz?

[DuaneJackson]

A while ago a group of people joined this forum and were just PMing people with the link to 4notworking. So the easiest thing to do was add it to the swear filter so the link didn't get through.

As you can see from other posts, there's no problem at all with linking to other forums. But blatantly posting/PMing/Joining just to promote another forum is obviously not cricket.

[sabian1982]

Duane - thanks for the info, nice to know the reason why... cheers

[INDIZINE]

ok that makes sense I suppose. So that should not prevent us from mentioning the name then?

As there's loads of other forums out there and a list is even being compiled by ukbdf, we should be able to include it where it is not being used in the wrong sense?

[DuaneJackson]

You'd need to contact Sift about that. I have no control over the filters.

My personal opinion is that Brett who runs 4N appeared to be encouraging it at the time, so he's just shot himself in the foot really.

[INDIZINE]

I really dont see it as a comparison site though. Both are different to me, so I dont see any issue with regards encouraging members to visit or register there. I use various forums each for what meets my purpose. I imagine it's the same for most people.

[UKSBD]

No disrespect intended Duane.
But do the moderators have the authority to answer questions like the one
I originally asked, or should I wait until an administrator answers the question?

[DuaneJackson]

Would it be appropriate to add a link to a list of business forums in my sig?
Would the mods, administrators have any objections to this?

I wouldn't have thought it'd be a problem.

If you're at all concerned that it might be then by all means PM Darren or Paula to ask.

[UKSBD]

Thanks, I'll just do it, and remove it if they ask me to.

[Alpha]

A while ago a group of people joined this forum and were just PMing people with the link to 4notworking. So the easiest thing to do was add it to the swear filter so the link didn't get through.

As you can see from other posts, there's no problem at all with linking to other forums. But blatantly posting/PMing/Joining just to promote another forum is obviously not cricket.

Mr Jackson

You forgot the other reason which I posted about on another thread.

The fact that certain members of that forum (in full agreement with the forum leader) took it upon themselves to launch a full scale tirade of this forum because of one member who had asked to be banned from here.
That one member has been back on this forum in a number of guises since and once threatened two of the moderators.

Those members of that network had never been on here before but joined solely for the purpose of causing trouble.

The Pm ing of members took place just after that incident.

So now you have the history (but the full history would take far too long).

It terms of offerings Michael as you are now fully aware that network has a completely different business model to this one and therefore cannot even be considered as a competitor.

They are aimed at very different requirements.....some people like social networking others don't:D

[estwig]

and it was a most entertaining bun fight!!!
:)

[HC-Martin]

Interesting........some of you have found this thread then...........! http://www.***********.biz/forum/5/12273.htm

[sabian1982]

It terms of offerings Michael as you are now fully aware that network has a completely different business model to this one and therefore cannot even be considered as a competitor.

Was that aimed at me? either way, i agree - i've even put my own point across in the thread mentioned by Martin.

[Alpha]

Was that aimed at me? either way, i agree - i've even put my own point across in the thread mentioned by Martin.

Yes it was ......sorry if confused you.


You asked for the reasons and I tried to answer without writing a 10 page history.:D

[Darren Falkingham]

Hi,

No problem linking to other forums in your sig...but as Duane said, if it gets to the point where someone's using UKBF to actively drum up members for another forum, it's a different matter!

Cheers,
Darren

[Comspec]

Can I ask why you feel the need to have this list of 10 other business forums in your signature?

Nowt to do with me, merely curious...... Is there something 'in it' for you?

[UKSBD]

Nothing in it for me at all, I have had the list there for over 18 months.

In a thread earlier this week someone asked about other forums so I posted
a link to my list, others then said it would be better if it provided more info;
member numbers, post numbers, threads etc.

I updated the list and added the further info after people mentioned it,
and will include it in my sig for the next week so anyone interested can
see it.

[PI Guy]

I updated the list and added the further info after people mentioned it, and will include it in my sig for the next week so anyone interested can see it.hmm I don't see my forum on there.

[RayB]

They are aimed at very different requirements.....some people like social networking others don't:D

Totally agree they are very different animals, I'm a member of both and they seem to meet different needs (although I've absolutely no interest in the "history" as it does not concern me).

Interesting comment about social networking, not sure I understood what you mean insomuch as to some level all online communities are social and networking to varying degrees?

[UKSBD]

hmm I don't see my forum on there.

Send me the details and I will have a look.

[Comspec]

Nothing in it for me at all, I have had the list there for over 18 months.

In a thread earlier this week someone asked about other forums so I posted
a link to my list, others then said it would be better if it provided more info;
member numbers, post numbers, threads etc.

I updated the list and added the further info after people mentioned it,
and will include it in my sig for the next week so anyone interested can
see it.

No probs, curiosity got the better of me :)

[PI Guy]

Send me the details and I will have a look.www.e-legal-gathering.co.uk

[Alpha]

(although I've absolutely no interest in the "history" as it does not concern me). But the comment was aimed at someone who asked so this comment coming from you isn't at all neccessary is it Ray;):D

Interesting comment about social networking, not sure I understood what you mean insomuch as to some level all online communities are social and networking to varying degrees?Take a poll among the memebers here to and ask if they wish to attend regular network events (eg BRE, BNI or 4 N) and you will find a majority that say they are not interested........one of the reasons that they are on these forums anyway(Or at least they did last time the question was asked).

Yes there is a degree of social interaction but not the primary reason most people are on here.:)

[RayB]

so this comment coming from you isn't at all neccessary is it Ray;):D

It was entirely necessary, as the history had already been laid out (which had nothing to do with the thread ahem), so if I was going to comment on this thread it was entirely appropriate that I give full disclosure - I'm a member of both and would not criticise one or the other or vice versa.

Take a poll among the memebers here to and ask if they wish to attend regular network events (eg BRE, BNI or 4 N) and you will find a majority that say they are not interested........one of the reasons that they are on these forums anyway(Or at least they did last time the question was asked).As a subject that fascinates me, has there been such a survey? I'd love to have a look at what people want

Yes there is a degree of social interaction but not the primary reason most people are on here.:)Hence my interest in any surveys, or is this a personal opinion? It will be fascinating to see how this forum develops based on market research and policy implementation by Sift. I know Darren is working really hard on this area and I look forward to whatever is rolled out accordingly.

[UKSBD]

www.e-legal-gathering.co.uk

It's a bit too niche and too small to go on the main list, but I will create a
list of niche forums too, not with quite so much info though.

What would best describe it?
legal forum, Investigators forum, PI forum or something else?

[Alpha]

It was entirely necessary, as the history had already been laid out (which had nothing to do with the thread ahem)

Ah but the thread was taken off topic long before someone asked the specific question and therefore got a specific answer. (And the OP hasn't asked for the thread to be returned to the OT have they?):D:D

[Alpha]

It's a bit too niche and too small to go on the main list, but I will create a
list of niche forums too, not with quite so much info though.

What would best describe it?
legal forum, Investigators forum, PI forum or something else?

You could have course set up a number of sub lists to show specific interest forums rather than the more general ones:)

[RayB]

Ah but the thread was taken off topic long before someone asked the specific question and therefore got a specific answer. (And the OP hasn't asked for the thread to be returned to the OT have they?):D:D

So you didn't have to pull me up for saying:

But the comment was aimed at someone who asked so this comment coming from you isn't at all neccessary is it Ray

Which suggests I was taking it off topic or making irrelevant comments, especially after your post, which had nothing to do with the OP:

You forgot the other reason which I posted about on another thread.

The fact that certain members of that forum (in full agreement with the forum leader) took it upon themselves to launch a full scale tirade of this forum because of one member who had asked to be banned from here.
That one member has been back on this forum in a number of guises since and once threatened two of the moderators.

Those members of that network had never been on here before but joined solely for the purpose of causing trouble.

The Pm ing of members took place just after that incident.

So now you have the history (but the full history would take far too long).

It terms of offerings Michael as you are now fully aware that network has a completely different business model to this one and therefore cannot even be considered as a competitor.

They are aimed at very different requirements.....some people like social networking others don't:D

[UKSBD]

You could have course set up a number of sub lists to show specific interest forums rather than the more general ones:)

Working on it ;)
Don't want to just have a list of forums for the sake of it though.

[Alpha]

Which suggests I was taking it off topic or making irrelevant comments, especially after your post, which had nothing to do with the OP:Taking off topic......................no

Irrelevant..................definitely even in the context of your own post. Therefore the only reason to state it is to make a subtle attack on what I had said........ i.e. what I had stated was irrelevant even though it directly answered a question.

[DuaneJackson]

Come on children, stop the bickering now or I'll take your teddies away.

[estwig]

Come on children, stop the bickering now or I'll take your teddies away.

No, these are important issues that need airing;)

[DuaneJackson]

No, these are important issues that need airing;)

I'm not talking to you any more if you don't show your face at the pub tomorrow.

I'll buy you a pint of tea.

[RayB]

Taking off topic......................no

Irrelevant..................definitely even in the context of your own post. Therefore the only reason to state it is to make a subtle attack on what I had said........ i.e. what I had stated was irrelevant even though it directly answered a question.

And my post simply mentioned full disclosure, given what had been said previously in the thread.

Your observation that I was making a "subtle attack" on you is totally ridiculous. I'm speechless....

[Alpha]

I'm speechless....


Now that I very much doubt;)

[estwig]

Good to see you back Ray;)

[RayB]

Good to see you back Ray;)

Cheers Fella ;):p:)

[Matt1959]

Cheers Fella ;):p:)

blimey, he's even picked up the lingo:rolleyes:

[estwig]

Sarcasm is a tricky thing to understand and even more difficult to portray.
:)

[RayB]

Now that I very much doubt;)

Now that is off topic - Pot Kettle, Black.

I PM'd you yesterday with my home number and the offer of a "this is silly - lets's bury the hatchet" chat.

Fair enough, you didn't want to take me up on the offer.

So, life goes on. But cut out the sniping at me :)

[PI Guy]

It's a bit too niche and too small to go on the main list, but I will create a
list of niche forums too, not with quite so much info though.

What would best describe it?
legal forum, Investigators forum, PI forum or something else?hmmm the uk's 1st PI "open" forum.

http://www.e-legal-gathering.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=35

[openmind]

Blimey, I'm running low on sticky buns here ;)

[Alpha]

See I was right yet again:D:D

[estwig]

Blimey, I'm running low on sticky buns here ;)

I got loads mate, send you some over if you like.
:)

[RayB]

See I was right yet again:D

Clearly, in your opinion, you always are ;):p:D

Again, the offer of a chat to clear up any issues remains ;)

[Alpha]

I PM'd you yesterday with my home number and the offer of a "this is silly - lets's bury the hatchet" chat.

Fair enough, you didn't want to take me up on the offer.



Point one ...I was far too busy to call you.
Point two...I am not a social networker kind of animal.....spent far to long in corporate restructuring for that.

Point three I have no hatchet to bury.

[openmind]

I got loads mate, send you some over if you like.
:)
If you could mate I'd appreciate it, nowt like a sticky bun to while the evening hours away :)

[INDIZINE]

It would help to know when a mod is being a mod, and when he is being a member, when it comes to giving views and opinions etc.

[pvcprinting]

It would help to know when a mod is being a mod, and when he is being a member, when it comes to giving views and opinions etc.


for clarity...should there be a difference?

[estwig]

Whhhhaaayyyyy hay, the gangs all here, wheres fuzzy????

[pvcprinting]

Whhhhaaayyyyy hay, the gangs all here, wheres fuzzy????

Gang...what gang....to what do you refer to estwig?
Are we not discussing an issue that was raised?

[RayB]

Point one ...I was far too busy to call you.
Fair enough
Point two...I am not a social networker kind of animal.....spent far to long in corporate restructuring for that.
Now that is really off topic and irrelevant
Point three I have no hatchet to bury.
Me neither. So quit having a dig at me then. BTW, out of curiosity, are you having a pop at me in your role as a Mod, or as a Member?

[openmind]

OI ESTWIG! These aren't sticky buns, they're bricks coated in icing!

[estwig]

OI ESTWIG! These aren't sticky buns, they're bricks coated in icing!


Sssssshhhhh!!!!
;)

[pvcprinting]

OI ESTWIG! These aren't sticky buns, they're bricks coated in icing!

Prefers his bricks covered in mortar and laid straight n true

[RayB]

Remember the rules guy's, no taking threads off topic with banter, that would never do :D unless your just doing sneaky bumping :D

[estwig]

This thread went off topic a long time ago and who are you to tell people not to take things off topic???

Are you the OP....No, are you a mod......No

[RayB]

This thread went off topic a long time ago and who are you to tell people not to take things off topic???

Are you the OP....No, are you a mod......No

I didn't tell anyone to do anything, just making a light hearted observation in the spirit of the last couple of posts ;)

[pvcprinting]

Apologies.....back to topic in hand then

[estwig]

I didn't tell anyone to do anything, just making a light hearted observation in the spirit of the last couple of posts ;)

Your comments no longer feel light hearted, they all seem like snide digs at UKBF to me.

[pvcprinting]

This thread went off topic a long time ago and who are you to tell people not to take things off topic???

Are you the OP....No, are you a mod......No

It would also appear that you do not comply with any of the above and yet still saw fit to stray off topic....what is the difference?

Anyway....news time...must catch up with the important stories in the world

Night all

[openmind]

Erm it was me with the sticky buns joke purely to try and lighten up what is rapidly become (yet another) bunfight.

It had gone off topic way before that though in all honesty...:)

[UKSBD]

hmmm the uk's 1st PI "open" forum.

http://www.e-legal-gathering.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=35

I took the tag line of your forum, but can change it if you like?

[RayB]

Your comments no longer feel light hearted, they all seem like snide digs at UKBF to me.

Here we go, C'mon Keith. Do me a favour and read the thread, I mean really read it.

If there are any snide digs they ain't from me. Sigh.

[Alice3537]

Re the OP - I don't think there should be a problem linking, but if I owned this forum I would like to think you also linked back on other forums you may be a member of.

Re the questions regarding the modding of this site, that would probably be best addressed in another thread? :|

[estwig]

Here we go, C'mon Keith. Do me a favour and read the thread, I mean really read it.

If there are any snide digs they ain't from me. Sigh.

Your joking right and don't sigh at me

[DuaneJackson]

Whhhhaaayyyyy hay, the gangs all here, wheres fuzzy????
The Following User Says Thank You to estwig For This Useful Post: pvcprinting (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/member.php?u=7030) (Today)


Gang...what gang....to what do you refer to estwig?
Are we not discussing an issue that was raised?
The Following User Says Thank You to pvcprinting For This Useful Post: estwig (http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/member.php?u=8246) (Today)


You two are a right pair of thankers!

[estwig]

You two are a right pair of thankers!

You can't beat having a good thank, especially this time of night:eek:

:)

[DuaneJackson]

You can't beat having a good thank, especially this time of night:eek:

:)

I'm more concerned that you're thanking each other actually!

[estwig]

I'm more concerned that you're thanking each other actually!

LOL

:)

Pete is top fella, he's alright

[Gillie]

I have to ask ... why would you want a list of other forums in which you have no gain from, why would you have them in your signature?

Curious more than anything!

[DuaneJackson]

Hi Gill,

He answered this earlier.

Can I ask why you feel the need to have this list of 10 other business forums in your signature?

Nowt to do with me, merely curious...... Is there something 'in it' for you?
Nothing in it for me at all, I have had the list there for over 18 months.

In a thread earlier this week someone asked about other forums so I posted
a link to my list, others then said it would be better if it provided more info;
member numbers, post numbers, threads etc.

I updated the list and added the further info after people mentioned it,
and will include it in my sig for the next week so anyone interested can
see it.

[estwig]

Tis fair comment darling, think UKSBD is trying to help

[PI Guy]

I took the tag line of your forum, but can change it if you like?That's brill thanks

[Gillie]

Sorry, must have missed that one, I'm tired, been to the Johnny Apples presentation and strangely enough, I met Rays hero as well again, as I have known him for a few years now ... he won't be posting on his forum tonight, he is busy driving lots of miles!

[UKSBD]

I have to ask ... why would you want a list of other forums in which you have no gain from, why would you have them in your signature?

Curious more than anything!

It's the way I run my website and the way I do things.
I link to a lot of sites that I think are good and useful to my visitors
I even link to direct competitors of mine if I think they are good sites.

I started listing forums about 18 months to 2 years ago, but only added
it to my sig today as other people were asking about other forums.

I change my sig to suit what is being discussed at the time and will probably
change it again in a few days.

[pvcprinting]

I'm more concerned that you're thanking each other actually!

Duane...a good thank goes a long way