View Full Version : This forum - its changed.
miss little glitzee
27-12-2005, 07:03 PM
Ive been a member on here for a few years now, and I enjoy reading the debates, even if I dont post.
Recently, though, the forum has changed for the worse. A lot of the old members have left and given up posting.
The forum has been taken over by quite a few inarticulate kids who cant spell. (see guttridge)
Why is this?
Arneldo
27-12-2005, 07:08 PM
I dont think i can say its changed for the worse!
Because im probley one of the "inarticulate kids who cant spell". :laugh:
Guttridge is gone firstly, secondly BB has taken over the UK with all the popularity, internet use is more widely used, and people are more likely to find out about TiBB. Certainly I'd fall under the category of new and kid, but inarticulate? Well, whatever. The internet is a young person's domain, you certainly don't see very many people born before the 70s being computer adept (generalising here).
cc100
27-12-2005, 07:10 PM
Doesent eveything change?
It has changed over the years 4 or so years Ive been on here.
miss little glitzee
27-12-2005, 07:15 PM
Im only 15 myself.
I just feel it was better a few years back.
I didt mean to offend anyone by my words.
We all know of the rather strange members amongst us!
BigSister
27-12-2005, 07:17 PM
I do feel that it has changed but as CC100 said doesnt everything. Members come and go and some stay
A lot of forums go through periods of members, mostly they have a few good original members, and in turn, more members arrive, a couple of excellent, some good, a lot of non-users, and the occasional bad one. I find this happens on the "other" forum I frequent.
I agree that we have had a few moron's like Guttridge but they generally get banned and thing's seem good around here again, there are always going to be a few people who are silly but most people on here seem pretty cool.The forum has become more popular and with that you get a few problems.
I've only been here since bb5 started and there have been changes and a few months ago a few people complained about some of the silly posters and since then things have been on the up with only a few incidents. I can't compare it to what it was when perhaps you first joined but I think overall it's a really good forum with a good community.
I agree with Dan, and certainly when you look at the nominations for Corkie's contest, it's mostly new members that are receiving them. Certainly the original members of 2002 that haven't returned, well, can't say much for them..
Its no suprise things have changed around here, they cant stay the same for ever.
Overall i think its a great forum.
Originally posted by miss little glitzee
I'm only 15 myself.
I just feel it was better a few years back.
I didt mean to offend anyone by my words.
We all know of the rather strange members amongst us!
Stick to hanging outside shops and asking the elderley to go in and by you cider little guy
I'm sure by "miss" that he's a she and not a he. Just some advice. ^_^
Interesting, were in my post did i put he?
Siouxsie
27-12-2005, 08:05 PM
I love this forum and the people on it
Nowhere, you said "little guy". *shrugs*
Originally posted by Ziola
Nowhere, you said "little guy". *shrugs*
Okay,..must be a Scottish thing
What's that meant to mean?
Little guy suggests you're calling her a guy.
were from different areas, we speak differently.. lets just put it down as a communication error
Kay. O_o. I figure guy means guy.. well.. everywhere...
Corkie
27-12-2005, 08:38 PM
now lets not start an argument
anyway guy can mean both sexes but some people just go for male
O_O Never heard it being used in that way before! *blinks*
Corkie
27-12-2005, 08:40 PM
i think its just in a differnt places
Perhaps. Ah well, glad we cleared that up. Still think that was a bit of a mean comment SMC.
well im a mean person sweetpea, if ya wanna argue with me i'll book us the Trisha show
Pfft, I'll let miss little glitzee fight her own battles, I just like to throw my opinion around. ^_^
i hope she starts, ive been wanting to try out my new Tae-Kwan-Do moves for ages now
Corkie
27-12-2005, 09:21 PM
well im propally one of them kids but dont worry i dont write like this its sometimes i just cant be bothered
Legend
27-12-2005, 09:26 PM
I wouldn't know if it's changes cos i only been on here about 6months!
So, another pointless post from moi lmao.!. :joker:
its been the same ever since i joined. good discussions.
the odd idiot, but thats it.
(the racist accusationists for bb6) for example.
I think that TiBB is a great forum, and there arent any "know it all" people who put you down if you get something wrong...if ya get what i mean.
TiBB is a friendly forum with genuine people on it :thumbs:
Originally posted by Kore
its been the same ever since i joined. good discussions.
the odd idiot, but thats it.
(the racist accusationists for bb6) for example.
Oh yeah who can forget all that,
cc100
28-12-2005, 08:20 PM
Id say its a friendly forum in the main.
Its just that during the time BB is on air, we do get a few oddballs like guttridge, or people who just put 'lolz' as their post.
BigSister
28-12-2005, 08:28 PM
oh those just annoy me:mad:
Fangz
29-12-2005, 01:43 AM
I think the forum's doing fine, personally. All forums pick up the occasional oddball or troll, but right now most of the members here are really nice and friendly.
I don't know why you used guttridge as an example, he's been gone for a while now, or is it because you can't think of anyone else to back up your claims?:rolleyes:
Lance
29-12-2005, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by Mike
Overall i think its a great forum. Ditto. I've only been here since before BB5 started but I think it's an ace forum - the best BB forum for sure.
BigSister
29-12-2005, 02:16 PM
Must be lance because i dont think Ive reached 8000 + on any others but i did join in 2002 *gasps* 4 years in 2006 February I would have been on here:shocked:
lily.
29-12-2005, 02:41 PM
I've only been here since the summer, as you can see. I can't speak for how the forum used to be, but I can say that in the short time I have been here there have been moments when I felt like logging off and staying off - mostly due to idiots/trolls/troublemakers.
The reason I keep coming back is because the folk on here who do contribute something worthwhile make up for the eejits who don't. To use Guttridge as an example of anything except being a bit "special" is pointless. He was truly one of a kind, and in all the forums I have been in, I don't think I have encountered anything quite like him.
Kore mentioned the racist accusations. Those were in full flight when I joined this place, and I was in danger of being banned within my first 24 hours here, because I got into a 'debate' with someone who was hell bent on accusing me of being racist/bigoted/sexist/homophobic within 5 minutes of meeting me, just because I expressed my dislike for one housemate who just happened to be coloured! I responded with one of my trademark rants (which have calmed somewhat since settling in here).
I now just ignore the fools, because they do inevitably go away..some sooner, some later. They seem to be few and far between at the moment, but I expect there will be a large influx of new fools when BB7 starts. Then we will have to sift through the sh!te and try to converse with those who actually have a point to make.
But, in general I would say that this is a really good forum, and there are a small-ish bunch of regs who all know and love (sometimes :laugh:) each other. Even though we don't always agree, we manage to keep it civilised.
The moderators are quick to respond when someone is being an ar$e, or disrupting the flow of the threads. And, they even let me off with my masked swearing, as you can see :thumbs: ...
To sum up: I like it here. You're not getting rid of me that easily!
cc100
29-12-2005, 08:38 PM
What exactly is a 'troll' on a forum?
Ive heard this many times, but Ive no idea what it is!
Fangz
30-12-2005, 05:57 AM
Originally posted by cc100
What exactly is a 'troll' on a forum?
Ive heard this many times, but Ive no idea what it is!
It's someone who posts soully to get attention, specifically the negative kind.
A troll might use txt speak on a forum where it is banned, use racist or homophobic insults, or post porn in a forum which has underage members. A few trolls I've come across even pretended to be a pregnant male, the second coming of Jesus Christ, and possessed by Satan.:rolleyes:
Lance
30-12-2005, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by Stropz
To sum up: I like it here. You're not getting rid of me that easily!
Gosh darn it!!
Sunny_01
30-12-2005, 02:45 PM
I agree the forum has changed a lot - I dont think that change means bad though! Change is good, if everything stayed the same we would all be very bored and the site would cease to exist.
Go with the flow the members of the site are a great bunch and you can be sure if you need to talk you will get a bucket load of advice and support! where else would you get that from strangers?
I love it here and think that changes should be seen in a positive vein :thumbs:
lily.
30-12-2005, 08:31 PM
Originally posted by Lance
Originally posted by Stropz
To sum up: I like it here. You're not getting rid of me that easily!
Gosh darn it!!
Cheeky wee imp!
Lance
31-12-2005, 10:04 AM
Originally posted by Stropz
Originally posted by Lance
Originally posted by Stropz
To sum up: I like it here. You're not getting rid of me that easily!
Gosh darn it!!
Cheeky wee imp!
:shocked: Me?
lily.
01-01-2006, 10:24 AM
Originally posted by Lance
Originally posted by Stropz
Originally posted by Lance
Originally posted by Stropz
To sum up: I like it here. You're not getting rid of me that easily!
Gosh darn it!!
Cheeky wee imp!
:shocked: Me?
Don't be actin all innocent...!!! :laugh:
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