Darren, banning those members is ridiculous!

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  • #81
    Great points raised here and so valid (Sandra) the forum is a place that is here for help not for slating or arguing. I myself have a very active role in a number of forums and each one has its own merit.

    UKBF is one of my favourites and it is the people that use it that make it what it is.

    My other 2p's worth

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  • #83
    Even though I am new, I would like to say something.

    I've seen on many forums, where users can be registered for months, even years and still be a spammer. Even if they take an active part in the forum, it doesn't mean they are the only exceptions -- and are allowed to break any of the rules.

    Regards Jason :)
     
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  • #87
    Markb said:
    That was part of the problem - they all seemed to like making posts containing only a couple of words and a smiley and assume it was wit. Only half wit really - all it did was push their post count up for no good reason other than they liked the sound of their own posts:D
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    I agree - It all got a bit much really.

    Am I right in thinking we're talking about the uk small business focus forum?

    Sorry if people don't want it mentioned - but they are a long way off being any sort of threat to UKBF!
     
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  • #89
    HC - I think you are looking at the wrong forum unless that is a coded version. It is a new one that RayB has started.

    I think the guys who have been banned will miss out as I think this site will be far busier and more business orientated where as right now the other site is a lot more banter/social orientated. I don't think there will be any long term conflict between these 2 sites once things settle down.
     
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  • #92
    You can argue that it would be unethical to quote it directly in public or by PM but saying it in this way also gets you there. I didn't want to be the first to say but its pretty damn obvious now.

    How long will this thread stay open? Has anyone broken any rules by saying what they have just said?
     
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  • #93
    Personally I think it's a shame but hey ho... These things happen when there are lots of strong personalities in a confined space ;)

    I missed all the fuss so not sure what went on. But, bottom line is that we've all signed up and accepted the rules of this forum so if we don't want to play by those rules we have to go elsewhere - which is what several have done. Simple really :)

    I'll be in and out of both, as others are.

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  • #94
    Maybe it is simply a case of building your bridges to get over them?
    I am sure that most of you have more important things to do than rant and wonder what other people are doing?

    ultimatly, some of you dont put yourselves in a very good light....that is your decision as it is for those that chose to move over to the other forum

    I have no beef with either with the exception that as somebody who is not business trained or knows much about IT I will as a consequance of some of the more recent posts on here consider my options as to what I post & where...that is my decision

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    I must admit though... They've done a fantastic job of taking crucial business questions, valid business points, and fantastic information, and then hiding it all in drivvel chat and gossip! Other than the regular forum members, how the heck is a new person going to find what they're looking for?! What a mess!

    If I could thank myself, I would.
     
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    stugster said:
    I must admit though... They've done a fantastic job of taking crucial business questions, valid business points, and fantastic information, and then hiding it all in drivvel chat and gossip! Other than the regular forum members, how the heck is a new person going to find what they're looking for?! What a mess!

    If I could thank myself, I would.
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    That's funny.... although it's ironic just how two-faced a lot of people from here actually are.

    I have no problem with there being lots of forums on the web - each will have their merits/pitfalls... but I don't like deception and can think of a lot of businesses that I now wouldn't trust or recommend anymore.
     
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    JustOneUK said:
    That's funny.... although it's ironic just how two-faced a lot of people from here actually are.
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    Why? Because I posted over there and gave a certain member words of encouragement? Doesn't change the fact of what I've said previously :)

    P.S. I wouldn't really call it ironic... if you're talking about me personally.
     
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  • #99
    It really is amazing that in this democratic and free society how/why peope get so wound up in something so trivial

    If you dont like it, you dont have to visit it.....I dont like Thai food, so as I have free choice I do not visit them.......same goes for forums......
     
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  • #100
    If you want IRONY... Have a look at one post from the forum that shall not be named:

    (Actually, again, not irony, more hypocrisy).

    "As of now all discussion about other Forums will cease on *********.
    If nobody objects I will also delete threads and posts referring to other Forums - and let's move on."


    I can only assume that it's still okay to PM everyone from those forums when a new one pops up in a few months.
     
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    stugster said:
    If you want IRONY... Have a look at one post from the forum that shall not be named:

    (Actually, again, not irony, more hypocrisy).

    "As of now all discussion about other Forums will cease on '**mystery forum**'.
    If nobody objects I will also delete threads and posts referring to other Forums - and let's move on."


    I can only assume that it's still okay to PM everyone from those forums when a new one pops up in a few months.
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    I agree, I saw that and laughed out loud ! :D
     
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  • #103
    Markb said:
    It's exactly because it is a democratic and free society that we are allowed to get wound up about whatever we want to.
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    AGREED.....do you also allow to be wound up about other such trivial matters?

    I would hate to think that the borough council do not paint yellow lines to your liking or that the trees starting to bud in the park are not doing it at a fast enough rate for you:D
     
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    pvcprinting said:
    AGREED.....do you also allow to be wound up about other such trivial matters?

    I would hate to think that the borough council do not paint yellow lines to your liking or that the trees starting to bud in the park are not doing it at a fast enough rate for you:D
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    Actually yes. We have yellow lines up here now, and parking meters.. Absolutely no reason for them other than the Council trying to grab more money from us hard-working punters. But if you want a full-blown "wind up" about that one, just google "Edinburgh Sh*tty Council"
     
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  • #106
    DuaneJackson said:
    If this thread goes downhill with silly personal comments then it will possibly get locked or deleted. Otherwsie I don't see any reason to lock it or delete it at the moment.
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    I think it's done it's course. You should just delete it for the betterment of the forum.

    If another one is opened..then let that one run for a while..then delete that too. Sooner or later we'll get bored of repeating ourselves and actually find some business stuff to discuss. :p
     
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    Boxby said:
    There are a few times that I hit the cancel button and decide not to post, as I realise that I am posting more because there is something that i want to say, rather than to answer the question raised.
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    Excellent advice, and the forum will be all the better for following it.

    I'm sorry to have to break that rule in order to repeat it!
     
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    I'm sure that things will settle down soon, just wish that everyone would leave all the bitterness out.....the forums will probably just end up catering for different markets. I like the guys that are here and the guys that are there.......just a bit confused about the people with a foot in both camps, ie the "netural" ones, who post on the other forum referring to it as the "brighter side" etc, but then continue to come back to their "dark side"?
     
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    maria102 said:
    I'm sure that things will settle down soon, just wish that everyone would leave all the bitterness out.....the forums will probably just end up catering for different markets. I like the guys that are here and the guys that are there.......just a bit confused about the people with a foot in both camps, ie the "netural" ones, who post on the other forum referring to it as the "brighter side" etc, but then continue to come back to their "dark side"?
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    The force is strong in this one :p
     
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  • #119
    I will be blunt -

    Who gives a care in the world as to how many forums are out there. All of them serve a purpose and I say that as an avid poster on many forums and also as an owner of one too.

    Networking in real time on forums really can benefit any person/business if it is done correctly. I have no problem with this or any other forum and I beleive that there is a lot of non relevant remarks being made.

    At the end of the day there is another forum and I am sure it will have its place in the market. I stand by my word in saying that UKBF is a great resource for small business owners but there are also other forums that serve other purposes.

    Who really cares about it if you dont want to join another forum then DONT simple as.

    All this bickering just gives a very unprofessional view and to be honest I would only expect it back at school.

    Rant over - Sorry guys but I think this should just be closed off and people should enjoy the forums they are a part of

    Best Regards

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