Pack mentality

[Crimson Dynamo]

:umm2:

[Marsh.]

TAKE THAT JOEY.

[Denver]

If your on about the other thread it because everyone hates gamepodfan for no reason and feel its necessary to gang up on them

[Will.]

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[Daniel.]

What about it

[Cal.]

Lock this foul thread!

[Marsh.]

Well, I certainly don't hate gamepodfan so I hope I wasn't lumped into that.

I welcome him on this forum.

[Will.]

I like GamePod, I always support him when ever he PM's me.

[Daniel.]

This chick is one of the few who is nice to him also.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I hope pack mentality never trumps one person's opinion...

[Daniel.]

Same

[Marsh.]

I'm feeling slightly uncomfortable at the ganging up on Josy's comment tbh

[Will.]

Josy's comment unsettled me ever so slightly.

[Jordan.]

The pack caring

[Crimson Dynamo]

I blame Take That

[Crimson Dynamo]

And Joey

[Cal.]

is this bc everyone is saying paris is better than the beatles

[Liam-]

The pack mentality at times is incredibly bad on here I agree with Joey

[Marsh.]

is this bc everyone is saying paris is better than the beatles

Omg bless you chick xxx

[Daniel.]

Where is the pack mentality discussed regarding Joey?

[Marsh.]

Where is the pack mentality discussed regarding Joey?

The now locked 'this is mental' thread.

[Will.]

Book therapy sessions.

[Denver]

I generally feel sorry for Josy having to deal with this all the time

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

this chick is a spirited individual

[Rob!]

Joey isn't going to like this thread.


(For the record I have no issue with GPF at all.)

[Daniel.]

People just need to ignore his threads if they don't like them. There harmless.

[Shaun]

quite

[Marsh.]

I generally feel sorry for Josy having to deal with this all the time

Bless you x

[Samm]

Who is gamepodfan?

[Marsh.]

Who is gamepodfan?

He has risen to TiBB Top Dog while you were away.

[Daniel.]

A new member that makes threads about games


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[Daniel.]

.

[Ninastar]

Well Josy wasnt wrong.

[Marsh.]

Well Josy wasnt wrong.

This pack loves GPF xxxx

[Samm]

A new member that makes threads about games


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Oh really interesting and really cool

[LukeB]

Has there been another fight? Who said pack mentality?

[Will.]

Has there been another fight? Who said pack mentality?

Josy.

[Cal.]

Josy was talking about people leading a witch hunt against GPF but some people are trying to relate it to other things irrelevant to the subject. Harrowingly ridiculous.

[LukeB]

Oh i didn't see.. I have saw some comments saying GPF shouldn't be unbanned but i have not saw any pack mentality towards him as of yet.

[Amy Jade]

I half feel sorry for gpf because he's clearly a nice enough person and I do think what he does is just his way of trying to make friends and be noticed

But he kind of opens himself up to being ridiculed a bit, like remember the Davina thread - it way funny but let's not pretend we didn't all collectively cringe when we read it.

[Marsh.]

TAKE THAT JOEY

[LukeB]

Lovely Joeysteele didn't do anything wrong tbh :fist:

[Denver]

I half feel sorry for gpf because he's clearly a nice enough person and I do think what he does is just his way of trying to make friends and be noticed

But he kind of opens himself up to being ridiculed a bit, like remember the Davina thread - it way funny but let's not pretend we didn't all collectively cringe when we read it.

I totally understand this but I feel he does it to feel accepted and he trying to look cool.

I feel if we all made him feel welcome and wanted his threads will start to disappear and we will see the real him.

[Marsh.]

Yeah, a bit like a lost puppy.

LukeB was the same. Just show a bit of love. :hee:

[Amy Jade]

I totally understand this but I feel he does it to feel accepted and he trying to look cool.

I feel if we all made him feel welcome and wanted his threads will start to disappear and we will see the real him.

I'm on the fence as to weather it is to feel accepted or if it's an act, truth be told - either way he's harmless in general so I have no issue with him.

[Ammi]

....ughhh, where to even start with this 'pack' thing atm...

[arista]

If your on about the other thread it because everyone hates gamepodfan for no reason and feel its necessary to gang up on them



I stand Alone - no Gang needed

If a Member is let back in
they must change
as Admin and mods will watch what happens.


There is No need for a Frenzy
its making it all worse.


There are Rules that some people must read again
its that simple.

[Ammi]

...and the irony as well is that some who are part of the pack have themselves been subjected to it as well in the past but it's that thing isn't it....that wanting to be part of what's perceived to be the 'in crowd'...that longed for 'acceptance' and then they're becoming a part of it themselves with others...this is not just gamepodfan, it's been with many newer members and also previously banned members when they've returned...oh, we like you, you're ok so we'll chat to you in the chat threads (because we decide)..or nope, we'll just ignore you or snipe and prod or we'll just turn a blind eye and ignore it when it happens....so then you'll react and flip and be banned again..ha2 LOLZ, well it was just that person causing drama again wasn't it, we're all innocent...in real life, I have never heard the term 'irrelevant' being applied to anyone..who the hell is anyone that they feel so superior and a 'higher pecking order' that they consider another human being and another forum member irrelevant or in any way lesser to themselves...you can't do this/you can't do that/that's not how 'we' do it here/look at you with your 150 posts, hush up and sit down...so if someone who isn't familiar with forum rules etc and that there may be ways of doing things, does something that you think is not quite right like starting a game without the right permissions..?...then offer something constructive in advising them and stop with the criticism and put downs/the silly snidey remarks and poking fun at...think of how you would feel if these remarks were directed at you...think of how you did feel and were sometimes made to feel when you weren't part of that 'pack'...because it wasn't that long ago really, was it...

[Ammi]

..oh and it's not just members either who are deemed 'irrelevant'...how irrelevant was Riggins Retreat or The Lounge in terms of a chat thread until behaviour has got the other one closed...well their irrelevance was because they have never ever contained packs but they're very relevant now it seems...seriously, try to step back and look at this because it's a very real thing atm and has been for a little while ...it's not big, it's not clever and it's extremely grim ...and it most definitely does not make someone part of a 'cool crowd' because it's far from being cool...

[kirklancaster]

I am baffled by all this.

I was nice to GPF on the few times we had contact and I had/have no problem with him, but our paths did not cross really.

As to the other thread, I spontaneously laughed out loud at the video cover (whether it was GPF or not who was featured) in the same manner that I often laugh out loud at LT's posts or Marsh's - because I have a very broad and deep sense of humour and it was genuinely funny. I make no apologies for that.

I really do not understand where the 'bullying' aspect comes in as far as the other thread is concerned, but I am not au fait with GPF and his relationship with other 'young' game-playing members, so perhaps there is some 'sinister' aspect to some of the posts - singularly or collectively - that I do not recognise.

I see only mild 'mickey-taking' and lots of jovial banter punctuated by lots of 'joker' and 'laugh' emoticons - which, perhaps, support the general brevity and light-heartedness of the majority of posts.

Anyway, I have never bullied anyone in my life, deplore all forms of bullying, and sincerely hope that I was NOT included in any allegation or suggestion of 'bullying' because I was not.

Personally, I do not see where the majority of members were either.

[bots]

I've seen plenty threads where a "pack" will appear and basically troll and disrupt the thread with the usual crass one word, pseudo hip put downs, picking arguments for the hell of it

[Black Dagger]

I just have to laugh that some of the people that have such an issue with him were extremely ****ing annoying when they first joined the forum

and still are now but we shall leave it at that.

[Ashley.]

sorry

[Crimson Dynamo]

I am baffled by all this.

I was nice to GPF on the few times we had contact and I had/have no problem with him, but our paths did not cross really.

As to the other thread, I spontaneously laughed out loud at the video cover (whether it was GPF or not who was featured) in the same manner that I often laugh out loud at LT's posts or Marsh's - because I have a very broad and deep sense of humour and it was genuinely funny. I make no apologies for that.

I really do not understand where the 'bullying' aspect comes in as far as the other thread is concerned, but I am not au fait with GPF and his relationship with other 'young' game-playing members, so perhaps there is some 'sinister' aspect to some of the posts - singularly or collectively - that I do not recognise.

I see only mild 'mickey-taking' and lots of jovial banter punctuated by lots of 'joker' and 'laugh' emoticons - which, perhaps, support the general brevity and light-heartedness of the majority of posts.

Anyway, I have never bullied anyone in my life, deplore all forms of bullying, and sincerely hope that I was NOT included in any allegation or suggestion of 'bullying' because I was not.

Personally, I do not see where the majority of members were either.

:clap1:

[arista]

Who is gamepodfan?


A new poster
who was warned - I even watched the warnings
on active threads
but it kept ignoring Admin advice
and has been banned many times


This Thread will have to be Deleted
like the one , yesterday

[arista]

I've seen plenty threads where a "pack" will appear and basically troll and disrupt the thread with the usual crass one word, pseudo hip put downs, picking arguments for the hell of it


yes its normal.


But on this subject
is getting out of hand,
Josy or James have a Tough Job.

[arista]

"Anyway, I have never bullied anyone in my life, deplore all forms of bullying"

But Kirk its the Young Uns of Tibb
so it will not effect you as much

[Cherie]

"Anyway, I have never bullied anyone in my life, deplore all forms of bullying"

But Kirk its the Young Uns of Tibb
so it will not effect you as much

:clap1:

[Ashley.]

He only acts up because people on here give him the attention for it. If you really dislike him, then ignore him, rather than feeding him.

[Cherie]

He only acts up because people on here give him all the attention he wants. If you really dislike him, then ignore him, rather than feeding him.

You don't know that for sure, weren't you also saying he was M21?

[Jøsh]

I just saw TiBB on another forum in a photo and thought I'd show you the photo.

I only said mental as in madness,so it would say This is Mental.

I do like him really.

[Ashley.]

You don't know that for sure, weren't you also saying he was M21?

I'm sure if everyone stopped throwing shade at him then he'd give up and perhaps try to show a different side to him. It's like a child isn't it, when they know they are getting attention they are more likely to play up. He's not the problem, the people who constantly fall into the trap are.

[Josy]

My comment wasn't just about gamepodfan btw, I saw the exact same thing happen to someone else the day before and this is just 2 examples, the fact is there is a group of members on this forum that do very much have a pack mentality and at times they resemble a bunch of vultures sniffing out their next meal, of course they will deny it but it's clear to see and been noticed by more than myself, We wont stand for it, it's one of the worst types of behaviour and will be clamped down on.

[Ammi]

..I don't think the thing is about one member/gamepodfan but the pack mentality, which has not been specific to just this...

[Cherie]

My comment wasn't just about gamepodfan btw, I saw the exact same thing happen to someone else the day before and this is just 2 examples, the fact is there is a group of members on this forum that do very much have a pack mentality and at times they resemble a bunch of vultures sniffing out their next meal, of course they will deny it but it's clear to see and been noticed by more than myself, We wont stand for it, it's one of the worst types of behaviour and will be clamped down on.

Bravo for Josy!

[Ammi]

My comment wasn't just about gamepodfan btw, I saw the exact same thing happen to someone else the day before and this is just 2 examples, the fact is there is a group of members on this forum that do very much have a pack mentality and at times they resemble a bunch of vultures sniffing out their next meal, of course they will deny it but it's clear to see and been noticed by more than myself, We wont stand for it, it's one of the worst types of behaviour and will be clamped down on.

..I didn't see you again..:laugh:..I'm having stupid laptop/delay issues atm...

[Ashley.]

My comment wasn't just about gamepodfan btw, I saw the exact same thing happen to someone else the day before and this is just 2 examples, the fact is there is a group of members on this forum that do very much have a pack mentality and at times they resemble a bunch of vultures sniffing out their next meal, of course they will deny it but it's clear to see and been noticed by more than myself, We wont stand for it, it's one of the worst types of behaviour and will be clamped down on.

I'm going to assume I'm part of this "pack" and I'd like to say that I honestly haven't noticed that I've been doing this. Looking back, I see how I may have caused trouble but at the time I really didn't think anything was wrong, like when the chat threads got closed and stuff I was very confused, but now I notice that we were being a bit silly. I just need to use my head a little bit more when I get myself into these situations. I don't think we mean the harm that we cause.

[Ammi]

..it's so easy when someone is not deemed to be such an 'in person', to go along with it and follow the flow and not even be aware of what's happening or how a person is being made to feel...

[Crimson Dynamo]

tbh you cant really do the things gpf did and not get a certain amount of hate on "any forum"

you have to learn the rules.

Some, like myself, see at as a little eccentric and obviously age related but we can afford to do this from the benefit of age but if you are around his age I can understand how things can develop.

[Ashley.]

tbh you cant really do the things gpf did and not get a certain amount of hate on "any forum"

you have to learn the rules.

Some, like myself, see at as a little eccentric and obviously age related but we can afford to do this from the benefit of age but if you are around his age I can understand how things can develop.

He's still popular though. He's all some people seem to go on about. Maybe he likes that and that's why he keeps on doing it.

[Ammi]

tbh you cant really do the things gpf did and not get a certain amount of hate on "any forum"

you have to learn the rules.

Some, like myself, see at as a little eccentric and obviously age related but we can afford to do this from the benefit of age but if you are around his age I can understand how things can develop.

...it really isn't about gamepodfan though or learning of rules...in chat threads etc, their have been many people either excluded/ignored/prodded at or ridiculed and poked fun at for a very long time...

[Crimson Dynamo]

He's still popular though. He's all some people seem to go on about. Maybe he likes that and that's why he keeps on doing it.

Yes he likes the attention and the forum needs all characters and not just those that fit in.

Members need to understand whats going on and not just react with da hate

[Crimson Dynamo]

...it really isn't about gamepodfan though or learning of rules...in chat threads etc, their have been many people either excluded/ignored/prodded at or ridiculed and poked fun at for a very long time...

thats life Ammi, you need to be able to deal with the good and bad.

[Jøsh]

Yes he likes the attention and the forum needs all characters and not just those that fit in.

Members need to understand whats going on and not just react with da hate


I agree for sure,otherwise the problem will get worse and worse.

[Drew.]

My comment wasn't just about gamepodfan btw, I saw the exact same thing happen to someone else the day before and this is just 2 examples, the fact is there is a group of members on this forum that do very much have a pack mentality and at times they resemble a bunch of vultures sniffing out their next meal, of course they will deny it but it's clear to see and been noticed by more than myself, We wont stand for it, it's one of the worst types of behaviour and will be clamped down on.

Eat them alive Josy

[Ammi]

thats life Ammi, you need to be able to deal with the good and bad.

..no, I'm sorry but that's completely wrong..it's a moderated forum/a community forum and has rules and structure and like anything like a school for instance, no one would allow this type of thing to happen because to all intents and purposes it is actually a form of bullying...

[Jøsh]

Eat them alive Josy
Christ.
:dog:

[Ashley.]

thats life Ammi, you need to be able to deal with the good and bad.

Why should we just "accept" these things though? Surely we should be minimising the bad in life as much as possible. If we just go through life accepting that bad things happen that what have you really achieved? You go out the same person as you came in.

[Drew.]

..oh and it's not just members either who are deemed 'irrelevant'...how irrelevant was Riggins Retreat or The Lounge in terms of a chat thread until behaviour has got the other one closed...well their irrelevance was because they have never ever contained packs but they're very relevant now it seems...seriously, try to step back and look at this because it's a very real thing atm and has been for a little while ...it's not big, it's not clever and it's extremely grim ...and it most definitely does not make someone part of a 'cool crowd' because it's far from being cool...

So much truth

[Ashley.]

..oh and it's not just members either who are deemed 'irrelevant'...how irrelevant was Riggins Retreat or The Lounge in terms of a chat thread until behaviour has got the other one closed...well their irrelevance was because they have never ever contained packs but they're very relevant now it seems...seriously, try to step back and look at this because it's a very real thing atm and has been for a little while ...it's not big, it's not clever and it's extremely grim ...and it most definitely does not make someone part of a 'cool crowd' because it's far from being cool...

But it's not just about being "cool", I enjoy speaking with the people that I'm supposedly in a "pack" with and I can't be bothered to not speak to them just to please the odd few. And it's not like we're isolating ourselves either, it's actually others isolating us because of this pack business. That's how I feel anyway. The only people who associate us together are those who aren't us.

[Crimson Dynamo]

i think we need to gang up on these pack members and get them and attack them and get them banned

that would learn them

:nono:

[Cherie]

i think we need to gang up on these pack members and get them and attack them and get them banned

that would learn them

:nono:

You need to call an Extraordinary Knitting Club meeting, I will get the digestives

[Ammi]

But it's not just about being "cool", I enjoy speaking with the people that I'm supposedly in a "pack" with and I can't be bothered to not speak to them just to please the odd few. And it's not like we're isolating ourselves either, it's actually others isolating us because of this pack business. That's how I feel anyway. The only people who associate us together are those who aren't us.

...yeah, that really is part of it, that there has for a long time been an 'us' thing in one chat thread and not everyone is made to feel welcomed in the same way and sometimes in a very 'pack' way so not just a thing of a personality clash just between two people and allowing them to sort that out just themselves...it's just good for people to step back and get some perspective because I'm sure that many aren't even aware it's happening...

[Marsh.]

..oh and it's not just members either who are deemed 'irrelevant'...how irrelevant was Riggins Retreat or The Lounge in terms of a chat thread until behaviour has got the other one closed...well their irrelevance was because they have never ever contained packs but they're very relevant now it seems...seriously, try to step back and look at this because it's a very real thing atm and has been for a little while ...it's not big, it's not clever and it's extremely grim ...and it most definitely does not make someone part of a 'cool crowd' because it's far from being cool...

I don't think the chat threads are about being relevant or irrelevant.

The reason Riggins Retreat was used less was because it's only frequented by people who use the chat threads a lot less and didn't like to use the main lounge or the other because they don't associate much with the members who use it.

(For example, hence Drew's move from Riggins to the Lounge once the other members came in).

[Ammi]

I don't think the chat threads are about being relevant or irrelevant.

The reason Riggins Retreat was used less was because it's only frequented by people who use the chat threads a lot less and didn't like to use the main lounge or the other because they don't associate much with the members who use it.

(For example, hence Drew's move from Riggins to the Lounge once the other members came in).

..no actually Marsh, I've seen many snipes myself about Riggins..(because I don't do hearsay and gossip/type thing..).. and why it's needed just because it's not always posted in as regularly and I think we're all aware of the fuss about The Lounge when it was re-made by Lily and even after it was explained that it was something that could be used for people who haven't yet got the post count for the private section...and I've also seen the term 'irrel' used quite regularly to describe some members on the forum...also, you know yourself too well how you're welcomed back after a 'break' and that's good and how it should be but the same welcome is not extended to all and far from it, sometimes the complete opposite and very hostile thing...

..anyways, I'm going to have to go try and sort my laptop out so will bow out for the moment...

[Will.]

Paris is always a good idea :love:

[Marsh.]

Actually, considering the chat threads have been brought into the discussion more than once in here, I'll presume I'm in this "pack" as a regular user of them? (also the reference to several bans but we won't quibble :hee:)

I'd actually say, the group comes across as an "isolated pack" due to other members not wanting to engage in discussion in the chat thread rather than the "group" purposely excluding anyone. As I mentioned earlier, Drew removing himself from Riggins and moving over to the Lounge and posting that he'd moved over was to exclude himself. Did he feel driven out? Was he purposely driven out? No, he chose to do that and that's all there is to it.

The frequent users like Luke, Jay, Lostie, Tom, Ashley, Dollface, etc are not the type of users to pounce on a new member who doesn't 'have enough posts' or whatever either.

I feel a tonne of problems with the forum are being applied in one area and blamed on the same people and it's unwarranted IMO.

[Ashley.]

Actually, considering the chat threads have been brought into the discussion more than once in here, I'll presume I'm in this "pack" as a regular user of them? (also the reference to several bans but we won't quibble :hee:)

I'd actually say, the group comes across as an "isolated pack" due to other members not wanting to engage in discussion in the chat thread rather than the "group" purposely excluding anyone. As I mentioned earlier, Drew removing himself from Riggins and moving over to the Lounge and posting that he'd moved over was to exclude himself. Did he feel driven out? Was he purposely driven out? No, he chose to do that and that's all there is to it.

The frequent users like Luke, Jay, Lostie, Tom, Ashley, Dollface, etc are not the type of users to pounce on a new member who doesn't 'have enough posts' or whatever either.

I feel a tonne of problems with the forum are being applied in one area and blamed on the same people and it's unwarranted IMO.

.

[Marsh.]

..no actually Marsh, I've seen many snipes myself about Riggins..(because I don't do hearsay and gossip/type thing..).. and why it's needed just because it's not always posted in as regularly and I think we're all aware of the fuss about The Lounge when it was re-made by Lily and even after it was explained that it was something that could be used for people who haven't yet got the post count for the private section...and I've also seen the term 'irrel' used quite regularly to describe some members on the forum...also, you know yourself too well how you're welcomed back after a 'break' and that's good and how it should be but the same welcome is not extended to all and far from it, sometimes the complete opposite and very hostile thing...

..anyways, I'm going to have to go try and sort my laptop out so will bow out for the moment...

Well, I can't comment on the Riggins thing because I've never actually engaged in any kind of actual discussion over it. Much less heard it called 'irrel' so I can only presume it's done by members I don't talk to as much as others.

As for the welcome not being extended to all, you'll have to be more specific. Do you mean new members, other banned members? :laugh:

[Liam-]

Ammi, you're my favourite person in the world.

[Marsh.]

And if people are being driven away from the chat threads because they don't want to engage in the same discussions or it's not to their tastes, then isn't that the nature of the beast and the reason for more than one chat thread in the first place?

That's not pack mentality or "cliques", that's simply like-minded members getting along.

It's like sitting with a separate group of kids in the dinner hall, it's not because you hate everyone else but because you gravitate towards the people you get along with. Everybody does it.

[Daniel.]

WHO is this pack? I'm not a part of anything anymore . :nono:

[Drew.]

Actually, considering the chat threads have been brought into the discussion more than once in here, I'll presume I'm in this "pack" as a regular user of them? (also the reference to several bans but we won't quibble :hee:)

I'd actually say, the group comes across as an "isolated pack" due to other members not wanting to engage in discussion in the chat thread rather than the "group" purposely excluding anyone. As I mentioned earlier, Drew removing himself from Riggins and moving over to the Lounge and posting that he'd moved over was to exclude himself. Did he feel driven out? Was he purposely driven out? No, he chose to do that and that's all there is to it.

The frequent users like Luke, Jay, Lostie, Tom, Ashley, Dollface, etc are not the type of users to pounce on a new member who doesn't 'have enough posts' or whatever either.

I feel a tonne of problems with the forum are being applied in one area and blamed on the same people and it's unwarranted IMO.

Steady on Marsh, I only posted in there twice. I haven't removed myself from it, I'm just taking my discussions elsewhere because it's impossible to hold a conversation for more than 2 posts before they get swarmed up in gifs, song lyrics or other people's discussions about things we don't have in common.

[Marsh.]

Steady on Marsh, I only posted in there twice. I haven't removed myself from it, I'm just taking my discussions elsewhere because it's impossible to hold a conversation for more than 2 posts before they get swarmed up in gifs, song lyrics or other people's discussions about things we don't have in common.

Yeah, we won't quibble over semantics. :laugh:

But we agree why you did it. It wasn't pack mentality or "clique". You simply chose yourself to move over. No one's fault. The nature of the beast.

The point of me using you as an example was just to highlight you removed yourself, you weren't forced out or "excluded".

[Liam-]

I myself find myself constantly being sniped at and having rude comments thrown at me for no reason, all over the forum, not just in the chat threads but it of the time in there and people don't say anything about it, but when someone makes the tiniest comment about someone they like, it's all jumped on like a tramp on a sandwich as if a puppy had been kicked in the face.

[Marsh.]

I myself find myself constantly being sniped at and having rude comments thrown at me for no reason, all over the forum, not just in the chat threads but it of the time in there and people don't say anything about it, but when someone makes the tiniest comment about someone they like, it's all jumped on like a tramp on a sandwich as if a puppy had been kicked in the face.

Is it a "pack" insulting/attacking you?

[Jake.]

Yeah I certainly don't feel 'driven' out of anything, I just find myself posting less in the second lounge/asylum/whatever it's called now out of preference. It does feel like there's a pack mentality on here but I wouldn't say it applies to the chat thread.. I think anybody knows which type of chat suits them and there isn't much more to it

[Niamh.]

Yeah I certainly don't feel 'driven' out of anything, I just find myself posting less in the second lounge/asylum/whatever it's called now out of preference. It does feel like there's a pack mentality on here but I wouldn't say it applies to the chat thread.. I think anybody knows which type of chat suits them and there isn't much more to it

I would agree with that too

[LukeB]

I've noticed a tiny pack mentality(one is banned now) but as i've never seen the gamepod drama i dont know what happened but i have saw comments thrown at him on another thread saying he shouldn't be unbanned...

[Drew.]

Yeah, we won't quibble over semantics. :laugh:

But we agree why you did it. It wasn't pack mentality or "clique". You simply chose yourself to move over. No one's fault. The nature of the beast.

The point of me using you as an example was just to highlight you removed yourself, you weren't forced out or "excluded".

I didnt really want to get involved in this but if you've got a history with another member where they've done something towards you or attacked you in some kinda way or you're being surrounded by members that are known for doing things offsite and have bans to prove that then in some ways it does feel like you're being forced out of threads like Riggins. I'm not saying it's intentional or that's a reason I don't post in there when other people do but i can imagine it plays a part in people posting less.

[Liam-]

Is it a "pack" insulting/attacking you?

No, 1 or two people, but I have them on ignore, so how do you think I see it? People quoting and laughing along with it :laugh:

[Daniel.]

There's quite a few different friendship groups on here so i have no idea which one your all talking about :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Why should we just "accept" these things though? Surely we should be minimising the bad in life as much as possible. If we just go through life accepting that bad things happen that what have you really achieved? You go out the same person as you came in.

No we have to accept that if you spam the forum like gpf does you will get negative stuff and people will post comments and agree with each other

Some will see it for what it is and laugh but others will get cross

[Marsh.]

Yeah I certainly don't feel 'driven' out of anything, I just find myself posting less in the second lounge/asylum/whatever it's called now out of preference. It does feel like there's a pack mentality on here but I wouldn't say it applies to the chat thread.. I think anybody knows which type of chat suits them and there isn't much more to it

I agree with this tbh.

[Marsh.]

No, 1 or two people, but I have them on ignore, so how do you think I see it? People quoting and laughing along with it :laugh:

Oh I'm not having a go (or god forbid attacking :omgno:) I was genuinely curious if you felt ganged up on at all or anything? :laugh:

[Jøsh]

Whose in the pack?

[Marsh.]

I didnt really want to get involved in this but if you've got a history with another member where they've done something towards you or attacked you in some kinda way or you're being surrounded by members that are known for doing things offsite and have bans to prove that then in some ways it does feel like you're being forced out of threads like Riggins. I'm not saying it's intentional or that's a reason I don't post in there when other people do but i can imagine it plays a part in people posting less.

Well, the only members I'm aware of getting into trouble for offsite things have only recently slowly been unbanned and the rest are permabanned. :shrug: I wasn't one of them so I suppose I can't make much comment on that.

But in terms of the recent move from the closed "asylum" thread to Riggins, the majority of those members (Lostie as an example) have never been banned so I'm confused about which alleged pack the thread is focussing on.

It appears to me everyone has a certain issue on the forum (some very well warranted) but this thread is making it appear it's all the same people or a "group" and thus it's becoming very confusing too focus in on any one area. :laugh:

As Luke mentioned on the last page, I think more of the recent chat threads sourness is down to a couple of individuals who have actually not been involved in offsite stuff but drama has certainly decreased in their absence.

[Cherie]

No we have to accept that if you spam the forum like gpf does you will get negative stuff and people will post comments and agree with each other

Some will see it for what it is and laugh but others will get cross

Can you explain why Niamh gets no grief for spamming quizzes?

Btw I have no issue with Niamh just giving it as an example :nono:

[Marsh.]

Can you explain why Niamh gets no grief for spamming quizzes?

Btw I have no issue with Niamh just giving it as an example :nono:

Depends what you mean by spamming.

Posting a lot of threads isn't spamming.

Posting a lot of threads with nothing in them is spamming. :laugh:

I don't think we can argue that GPF wasn't spamming considering, I assume, that is the reason he is banned.

(Although can I join this anti-buzzfeed clique you're forming? :fan:)

[Crimson Dynamo]

Can you explain why Niamh gets no grief for spamming quizzes?

Btw I have no issue with Niamh just giving it as an example :nono:

That is not spamming that is contributing fun to the forum and entirely different. Spamming is not just repetition its repetition of stuff that has no merit to the forum and cannot be added to or enjoyed by all.

[Daniel.]

I feel like different people are talking about different members.

The only pack these days imo is from moaners who act innocent but are actually horrible. One is banned atm.

[Crimson Dynamo]

i did not know the asylum was closed

[Cherie]

That is not spamming that is contributing fun to the forum and entirely different. Spamming is not just repetition its repetition of stuff that has no merit to the forum and cannot be added to or enjoyed by all.

Fun is subjective though :laugh: I just don't see why people can't ignore what they don't want to participate in rather than rushing into the thread to complain about it

[Marsh.]

i did not know the asylum was closed

Did you not wonder what all the screaming and people running around in torn straight jackets was about?

[Drew.]

Well, the only members I'm aware of getting into trouble for offsite things have only recently slowly been unbanned and the rest are permabanned. :shrug: I wasn't one of them so I suppose I can't make much comment on that.

But in terms of the recent move from the closed "asylum" thread to Riggins, the majority of those members (Lostie as an example) have never been banned so I'm confused about which alleged pack the thread is focussing on.

It appears to me everyone has a certain issue on the forum (some very well warranted) but this thread is making it appear it's all the same people or a "group" and thus it's becoming very confusing. :laugh:

I wouldn't say it's the main reason or the only reason.. It might only apply to a few people who don't feel comfortable on here around certain members.. But it applies to the feeling forced out of threads topic. I have no idea what goes on offsite but you and I know that there's probably a lot goes on offsite that members don't get banned on here for, you could see why some people don't feel comfortable in certain threads.

But like Jake said, there's that reason too.. There's probably loads of different reasons. I think it's a good idea there's always two chat threads though. I don't know how the mods can make it work because ones always getting closed but on a site with as many mixed personalities as there are it's not a good idea to have everyone stuck to just the one chat thread.

[Marsh.]

I wouldn't say it's the main reason or the only reason.. It might only apply to a few people who don't feel comfortable on here around certain members.. But it applies to the feeling forced out of threads topic. I have no idea what goes on offsite but you and I know that there's probably a lot goes on offsite that members don't get banned on here for, you could see why some people don't feel comfortable in certain threads.

But like Jake said, there's that reason too.. There's probably loads of different reasons. I think it's a good idea there's always two chat threads though. I don't know how the mods can make it work because ones always getting closed but on a site with as many mixed personalities as there are it's not a good idea to have everyone stuck to just the one chat thread.

Now, on that I totally agree.

[Marsh.]

Fun is subjective though :laugh: I just don't see why people can't ignore what they don't want to participate in rather than rushing into the thread to complain about it

True, there's no need to complain, might as well ignore things you're not interested in. But the complaints can't have been unfounded if GPF has been banned for spamming. He constantly had to have threads closed in the games section for trying to start random games. :laugh:

[Cherie]

Did you not wonder what all the screaming and people running around in torn straight jackets was about?

It was very aptly named, it should never change :fan:

[Cherie]

True, there's no need to complain, might as well ignore things you're not interested in. But the complaints can't have been unfounded if GPF has been banned for spamming. He constantly had to have threads closed in the games section for trying to start random games. :laugh:

I thought he was fine, he would have settled if people didn't jump on his threads every opportunity

[Marsh.]

I thought he was fine, he would have settled if people didn't jump on his threads every opportunity

TAKE THAT JOEY

[Will.]

Why was he banned last time?

I heard it was something to do with GamePod threatening a mod with uploading a rant video of them on YT?

[Amy Jade]

I honestly don't mind the friendship groups or the cliques, I know they're not official or anything but I can see them and don't find them intimidating - if I want to post somewhere I will.

In fact the only thing that will stop me is if a convo is going on with a fair few people on my ignore list are posting but that's down to me not them.

[Marsh.]

Why was he banned last time?

I heard it was something to do with GamePod threatening a mod with uploading a rant video of them on YT?

And making multis wasn't it?

You can't say he wasn't a menace. :smug:

[Cherie]

And making multis wasn't it?

You can't say he wasn't a menace. :smug:

:fan:

[LukeB]

This forum is getting a bit negative and it's a bit off putting! I hate the thought of people being in a pack mentality as this is only a forum not a playground. I dont see myself in a group because i make effort with loads of people not just the same and refuse to talk to others because they are not in the group im in

[Will.]

And making multis wasn't it?

You can't say he wasn't a menace. :smug:

Was TopGearFan a GamePod multi?

[Denver]

Tbh I kind of know what GPF is going through because I myself have been attacked and made feel unwelcome on this forum multiple times

[AnnieK]

I don't feel intimidated by people on a forum, bored or uninterested sometimes but not intimidated :laugh: i don't go in the chat threads any more because the people I used to chat with in there aren't there any more but most people are lovely when you do engage them and if they're not, I just don't take them on either.

[Will.]

I love everyone on this forum :love:

[Niamh.]

Was TopGearFan a GamePod multi?

No

[Niamh.]

I don't feel intimidated by people on a forum, bored or uninterested sometimes but not intimidated :laugh: i don't go in the chat threads any more because the people I used to chat with in there aren't there any more but most people are lovely when you do engage them and if they're not, I just don't take them on either.

Yeah, I think it's just the conversations there just don't suit me either but I really like most of the people who post in there anyway

[Ashley.]

Yeah, I think it's just the conversations there just don't suit me either but I really like most of the people who post in there anyway

aw tanks

[Marsh.]

Was TopGearFan a GamePod multi?

No

Jeremy Clarkson needs a job.

[Amy Jade]

Tbh I kind of know what GPF is going through because I myself have been attacked and made feel unwelcome on this forum multiple times

With all due respect you kind of bring some of that on yourself - I remember when you were Adamski (or smthing) and I honestly felt like I had been friendly towards you and helped you with gifs etc but then you didn't make the top 100 of Most Loved and you got really tetchy and I felt you started sniping. You did my head in during Summer Countdown too if I am honest.

[Niamh.]

Jeremy Clarkson needs a job.

:fan:

[arista]

..I didn't see you again..:laugh:..I'm having stupid laptop/delay issues atm...


Try a Chrome Book

[Will.]

Does anyone when their bored start clicking on Niamh's spoiler gif to the right and go all way down to reveal the picture? :laugh:

[Ashley.]

Does anyone when their bored start clicking on Niamh's spoiler gif to the right and go all way down to reveal the picture? :laugh:

Not really no

[Niamh.]

Does anyone when their bored start clicking on Niamh's spoiler gif to the right and go all way down to reveal the picture? :laugh:

It's worth the wait tbh

[Will.]

I do it all the time lol

[arista]

I don't feel intimidated by people on a forum, bored or uninterested sometimes but not intimidated :laugh: i don't go in the chat threads any more because the people I used to chat with in there aren't there any more but most people are lovely when you do engage them and if they're not, I just don't take them on either.


Yes AK
You Are Most Wise

[Marsh.]

Which mod put Cosima suck in Ashley's sig? :fan:

[Niamh.]

I do it all the time lol

I miss Marc :'(

[Will.]

I miss Marc :'(

<3

[Ashley.]

Which mod put Cosima suck in Ashley's sig? :fan:

They ought to love themselves :fist:

[Niamh.]

Which mod put Cosima suck in Ashley's sig? :fan:

They ought to love themselves :fist:

It genuinely wasn't me this time :laugh:

[Denver]

With all due respect you kind of bring some of that on yourself - I remember when you were Adamski (or smthing) and I honestly felt like I had been friendly towards you and helped you with gifs etc but then you didn't make the top 100 of Most Loved and you got really tetchy and I felt you started sniping. You did my head in during Summer Countdown too if I am honest.

I have never purposely offended anyone yes at a time I was being irritable but that doesn't mean I deserved what I had on here in the past like a few nights ago everyone ganged up on me because I believe we should do more for people who can't celebrate xmas

[Marsh.]

I have never purposely offended anyone yes at a time I was being irritable but that doesn't mean I deserved what I had on here in the past like a few nights ago everyone ganged up on me because I believe we should do more for people who can't celebrate xmas

I don't want to drag a past topic up and derail this thread but now you've mentioned that thread, although it did go too far by its end, you did do more than "believe we should do more for people who can't celebrate xmas" you were insulting towards those who were discussing buying/celebrating it.

[Denver]

I don't want to drag a past topic up and derail this thread but now you've mentioned that thread, although it did go too far by its end, you did do more than "believe we should do more for people who can't celebrate xmas" you were insulting towards those who were discussing buying/celebrating it.

I said one thing to 1 member of your pack and i was punished for it but how do you expect me to react with 10 members attacking me? Also lets not forget you brought that up immediatley on one of my next threads as a way to try a rile me

[Marsh.]

I said one thing to 1 member of your pack

:umm2:

[Cal.]

I follow no hoe.

[Will.]

I follow no hoe.

We follow you Chanel1 <3

[Cal.]

We follow you Chanel1 <3

http://media.giphy.com/media/rRioplEUo3IuA/giphy.gif xoxo

[LukeB]

I still don't know why people would want to be in a pack mentality on a big brother forum as I said before it's not a playground and no one achieves anything from it just a ban. Vileness annoys me and I do think just because someone is 'annoying' doesn't mean that member should feel like they are not welcome on this forum. Some threads are not for everyone because not having much in common so I agree with what Jake said.

[Liam-]

Oh I'm not having a go (or god forbid attacking :omgno:) I was genuinely curious if you felt ganged up on at all or anything? :laugh:

At times I have yes.

[Daniel-X]

I have never purposely offended anyone yes at a time I was being irritable but that doesn't mean I deserved what I had on here in the past like a few nights ago everyone ganged up on me because I believe we should do more for people who can't celebrate xmas

The other night I got involved in something to do with you which I admit now was COMPLETELY out of order and it didn't have anything to do with me and for that I'm really sorry. I certainly have felt personally both attacked and ganged up on by you and another member in the not so long ago past.

[Daniel-X]

I follow no hoe.

Apart from Lauren Murray <3333

[LukeB]

The other night I got involved in something to do with you which I admit now was COMPLETELY out of order and it didn't have anything to do with me and for that I'm really sorry. I certainly have felt personally both attacked and ganged up on by you and another member in the not so long ago past.

Same here(but not by adam), but this post is so mature so good on you :love:

[Daniel-X]

Same here(but not adam), but this post is so mature so good on you :love:

Luke :love: If people are including you in this pack then they honestly don't know you. You are one of the loveliest members on here and welcome every new member with open arms as you did with me when I first joined

[Denver]

The other night I got involved in something to do with you which I admit now was COMPLETELY out of order and it didn't have anything to do with me and for that I'm really sorry. I certainly have felt personally both attacked and ganged up on by you and another member in the not so long ago past.

I cant remember that situation but if i have made you feel like your being ganged up on i truly am sorry because it is certainly something i dont want to be part of and this goes for anybody i have upset as i dont go out of my way to offend people and i know i sometimes say things i shouldnt in the heat of the moment but i never want to hurt anyones feeling and im sorry for anbody who feel i may have treated them like that.

[LukeB]

Luke :love: If people are including you in this pack then they honestly don't know you. You are one of the loveliest members on here and welcome every new member with open arms as you did with me when I first joined

I don't think i am :worry: I doubt it anyway, but thank you :flutter: I felt you had such a hard time before because of your opinions and there was no need for people to attack you. I always defend myself and others.

[Daniel-X]

I cant remember that situation but if i have made you feel like your being ganged up on i truly am sorry because it is certainly something i dont want to be part of and this goes for anybody i have upset as i dont go out of my way to offend people and i know i sometimes say things i shouldnt in the heat of the moment but i never want to hurt anyones feeling and im sorry for anbody who feel i may have treated them like that.

Honestly, Adam I'm fine with it now and I hope we both can move on from this because I don't want bad vibes for either of us on a forum. It's a place where you are supposed to relax and enjoy your time there. :love:

I don't think i am :worry: I doubt it anyway, but thank you :flutter: I felt you had such a hard time before because of your opinions and there was no need for people to attack you. I always defend myself and others.

Thank you Luke, I did feel certainly ganged up when I joined this forum but luckily the main culprit seems to have been permanently banned. Thank you for defending me I never really said thanks :blush2: :love:

[Kizzy]

I had hell on at first here, but the pack accepted me..... :laugh:
Well I say accepted me, tolerate is probably closer.

[Jamie89]

Luke :love: If people are including you in this pack then they honestly don't know you. You are one of the loveliest members on here and welcome every new member with open arms as you did with me when I first joined

I don't know what this thread is all about because I can't be bothered to read it all :hehe: but I noticed this post and wanted to back it up because I remember you made me feel welcomed when I first joined too, Luke. I don't think everyone appreciates it can be a bit intimidating when you first join, especially if you've never been on a forum before. So if people are saying you have a pack mentality they're wrong.

[Niamh.]

Is there really "packs" though? the way it seems to me is there are people who generally agree with eachother, on all sides, not just one group, any of those could be called "packs" :shrug:

[Liam-]

Is there really "packs" though? the way it seems to me is there are people who generally agree with eachother, on all sides, not just one group, any of those could be called "packs" :shrug:

There are many friendship groups on here yes, but there's only one or two that continuously make people feel unwelcome whether it be intentionally or not.

[Kyle]

I'd say so. When people get together in other places away from this forum then it's pretty easy to form little groups and stuff.

Not saying there's anything wrong with socialising away from here in any way just that an us and them and mentality can form pretty quickly.

I don't think this has any bearing on gamepodfan though, as far as I'm aware he doesn't belong to any group. He's just a case of being an easy target cos he has nobody to back him up.

[LukeB]

Is there really "packs" though? the way it seems to me is there are people who generally agree with eachother, on all sides, not just one group, any of those could be called "packs" :shrug:

I think you are bound to talk to people who you have more in common with etc so i agree but i've always welcomed people(many others has well) no harm in getting to know new people is there :p

[arista]

Is there really "packs" though? the way it seems to me is there are people who generally agree with eachother, on all sides, not just one group, any of those could be called "packs" :shrug:



Thats LT viewing them as a Pack of Dogs
http://www.arkcharities.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dog-pack-in-street.jpg
Watch Your back

[Ammi]

..group friendships are different and yeah there will always be those...pack mentalities can also sometimes be present in groups of people, they're not something that are continuous necessarily and aren't something that every member of a group necessarily actively participates in ...

[Denver]

I'd say so. When people get together in other places away from this forum then it's pretty easy to form little groups and stuff.

Not saying there's anything wrong with socialising away from here in any way just that an us and them and mentality can form pretty quickly.

I don't think this has any bearing on gamepodfan though, as far as I'm aware he doesn't belong to any group. He's just a case of being an easy target cos he has nobody to back him up.
And this is what I believe needs to change we need to try and welcome him more and not get on his case if he irritates any of us

[Marsh.]

Is there really "packs" though? the way it seems to me is there are people who generally agree with eachother, on all sides, not just one group, any of those could be called "packs" :shrug:

Yeah, and if ever there's a new discussion people start disagreeing with the people they previously agreed with.

We're one giant dysfunctional family rather than packs tbh. :smug:

[Niamh.]

Yeah, and if ever there's a new discussion people start disagreeing with the people they previously agreed with.

We're one giant dysfunctional family rather than packs tbh. :smug:

Very dysfunctional :hehe:

[Smithy]

.....did I miss something?

[Ashley.]

There are many friendship groups on here yes, but there's only one or two that continuously make people feel unwelcome whether it be intentionally or not.

Not really. I joined in May and they instantly made me feel welcome. In fact, they were the only ones who made me feel welcome. :idc:

[LemonJam]

this thread just confirms how out of the loop I am with TiBB drama :joker:

oh well. :idc:

[Jay.]

Actually, considering the chat threads have been brought into the discussion more than once in here, I'll presume I'm in this "pack" as a regular user of them? (also the reference to several bans but we won't quibble :hee:)

I'd actually say, the group comes across as an "isolated pack" due to other members not wanting to engage in discussion in the chat thread rather than the "group" purposely excluding anyone. As I mentioned earlier, Drew removing himself from Riggins and moving over to the Lounge and posting that he'd moved over was to exclude himself. Did he feel driven out? Was he purposely driven out? No, he chose to do that and that's all there is to it.

The frequent users like Luke, Jay, Lostie, Tom, Ashley, Dollface, etc are not the type of users to pounce on a new member who doesn't 'have enough posts' or whatever either.

I feel a tonne of problems with the forum are being applied in one area and blamed on the same people and it's unwarranted IMO.

thank god we have a sweet young man like marsh backing us up

[reece(:]

IMO, for the most part it's far less cliquey than it used to be. I agree with Marsh's thoughts :clap1:

[Daniel.]

Still waiting for the reveal of the pack because this duck is confused

[Jake.]

Still waiting for the reveal of the pack because this duck is confused

Are you actually confused though? For the most part I'd say it's pretty obvious who is being referred to

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

this chick would like a summary of the last 8 pages because she cba reading them

[Jake.]

this chick would like a summary of the last 8 pages because she cba reading them

Basically, Ashleigh is the biggest two faced bitch in this house

[Marsh.]

Are you actually confused though? For the most part I'd say it's pretty obvious who is being referred to

Question is, how long will Cherie be permitted to continue with this behaviour?

[Ashley.]

Basically, Ashleigh is the biggest two faced bitch in this house

:o

[kirklancaster]

:o

Not you love - You're Ashley NOT Ashleigh. :laugh:

[kirklancaster]

Question is, how long will Cherie be permitted to continue with this behaviour?

:laugh:

Run Marsh, run.:dog:

[Dominic]

Ex****ingscuse me ashleigh is queen

[kirklancaster]

Ex****ingscuse me ashleigh is queen

Yes - You tell 'em Brenda.

[Cherie]

Question is, how long will Cherie be permitted to continue with this behaviour?

The monthly payments to Josy help :fan:

[Glenn.]

Not more drama

[Ashley.]

Not more drama

...drama that finished ages ago and wasn't even that dramatic

[Glenn.]

I agree with Drew. I don't like the idea of having people back on here that have proven themselves to be vile. One by one they've been allowed back and where they congregate, I stay away from.

[Ninastar]

I agree with Drew. I don't like the idea of having people back on here that have proven themselves to be vile. One by one they've been allowed back and where they congregate, I stay away from.

Totally agree.

[Daniel.]

That isn't the group people are referring to though.

[Daniel.]

,

[Daniel.]

The drama starts these days are a complete different group and have proven themselves to be horrible people despite acting all innocent when it comes to other drama.

[Smithy]

Honestly have I been in a coma what did I miss

[MB.]

Well that was five minutes wasted

[Denver]

Honestly have I been in a coma what did I miss

Basically Josy closed a thread yesterday because most people were attacking GamePodFan for what he said on another forum and some saying he shouldnt be allowed back and they have done the same to other members in the past so basically this is where this thread came from but as always the culprits portray there innocence but thats something I'd rather not get into.

[Josy]

I agree with Drew. I don't like the idea of having people back on here that have proven themselves to be vile. One by one they've been allowed back and where they congregate, I stay away from.

Well to be fair here Glenn there's people that haven't been away from the forum at all that have been just as vile both on and offsite and I have personally witnessed this happening.

People do change, some make mistakes that they do regret afterwards, and we feel that some people deserve a second chance.

And I would also like to point out that a lot of pack mentality I have noticed lately hasn't been coming from members that were previously banned in fact some have never been banned at all.