Forum Cliques

[Tom]

A couple of them around at the minute but the majority tend to avoid them. How do you feel about them? Do you find them annoying and uncomfortable in threads when cliques take over for their general chat or are you part of one/want to be in one?

[Scarlett.]

One thats starting to get old is the Mean Girls (?) moving thingys

[LemonJam]

I've noticed alot of people who like Britney are pretty close, but I don't feel they're threatening or uncomfortable to be around...

[Magic]

I hope I am not in one, but yeah, it does get annoying.
I think one was reunited earlier this year?

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Chewy
One thats starting to get old is the Mean Girls (?) moving thingys

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v2v7o1.jpg

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by DamonJ
Originally posted by Chewy
One thats starting to get old is the Mean Girls (?) moving thingys

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v2v7o1.jpg I have to admit that was funny :thumbs::hugesmile:

[Arneldo]

I don't mind them so much. People have theri mates and thats great. But it does annoy me when people start bringing MSN convos and just stupid private jokes onto the fourm. Thats what msn is for..

[Hugo]

Originally posted by DamonJ
Originally posted by Chewy
One thats starting to get old is the Mean Girls (?) moving thingys

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v2v7o1.jpg

LOL Boo you ***** x

And how is there a Britney clique?!

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Magic
I hope I am not in one, but yeah, it does get annoying.
I think one was reunited earlier this year?
LMAO sam Dancing exam.You know who i mean.

[AngRemembered]

I havent even noticed, maybe its me being old :conf:

Hope I'm not considered in one without being aware of it, and if its caused any trouble then I really hope not.:wink::blush2:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Angiebabe
I havent even noticed, maybe its me being old :conf:

Hope I'm not considered in one without being aware of it, and if its caused any trouble then I really hope not.:wink::blush2:

Huh. Whatever.
Your the start of all trouble :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
And yeah Pj.

[Hugo]

I think there are people who suck up on this forum though.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by LemonJam
I've noticed alot of people who like Britney are pretty close, but I don't feel they're threatening or uncomfortable to be around...

I hope not. :S I don't wanna upset someone because I like Britney Spears.

[Benjamin]

Not all cliques are bad, and I wouldn't call them all cliques. I tend to stick to the ones where we have good banter, make me laugh and can talk absolute tripe about the most random of things all day long. It's the only place I can, if I were to talk to my freinds about stuff that I ramble on about on here this is how it would go:

*cough, blink, uncomfortable silence, another cough, itches nose, yet another cough*


All that because all i mentioned a country they never heard of, like Uzbekistan. lol. :tongue:

[Billy]

I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

[Hugo]

Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:

[Locke.]

Not sure if there are any, I only really post BB-Related stuff and there don't seem to be any on the Big Brother boards, maybe there are some on the chat and games and general chat?

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Chewy
One thats starting to get old is the Mean Girls (?) moving thingys
I don't mean to be a geek but there called animated gif's.lol

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

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I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:


hey, am I part of that elimination clique? I like the new members and Glad Melanie stayed.


But that annoys me more than anything here when people post stuff in their banners about people on here in subtle jibes.

Just say to there face (or messge) without being insulting rather than have a banner or a signature about it.

[Scarlett.]

I also dont like the overuse of this smiley :blush:




haha:hugesmile:

[LemonJam]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:

:sad: What've we done?

[Hugo]

Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:


hey, am I part of that elimination clique? I like the new members and Glad Melanie stayed.

Just a few of them not all, I like Melanie :love:

[AngRemembered]

Originally posted by Magic


Huh. Whatever.
Your the start of all trouble :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


I do??:bawling: oh hell....... I shall stop I promise :whistle:

[Tom4784]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:

:cloud: You're off the christmas card list this year! :joker:

I think these 'cliques' are harmless and I really don't see the problem with them.

[Hugo]

Originally posted by Dezzy
Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:

:cloud: You're off the christmas card list this year! :joker:

I think these 'cliques' are harmless and I really don't see the problem with them.

Your not new LOL

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:


hey, am I part of that elimination clique? I like the new members and Glad Melanie stayed.

Just a few of them not all, I like Melanie :love:



oh, ha ha ha. I read it wrong. lol. I thought you meant you are not a fan of the peolple that don't like the new memebers of elimination.

But why do you not like us in Elimination? We're not harming anyone or offnding anyone, we have our own thread so don't bug everyone else with the game.

[Tom4784]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Dezzy
Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:

:cloud: You're off the christmas card list this year! :joker:

I think these 'cliques' are harmless and I really don't see the problem with them.

Your not new LOL

OH I thought you meant generally everyone lol. What a misunderstanding lol.

You're back on the christmas card list! :joker:

[Spike]

I have noticed them alot, there are a few on here and some really annoy me.

[Hugo]

Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by Billy21
I really dislike people who have imaginary moderator status, that annoys me even more than Forum Cliques.

Agreed

_______________________

I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:


hey, am I part of that elimination clique? I like the new members and Glad Melanie stayed.

Just a few of them not all, I like Melanie :love:



oh, ha ha ha. I read it wrong. lol. I thought you meant you are not a fan of the peolple that don't like the new memebers of elimination.

But why do you not like us in Elimination? We're not harming anyone or offnding anyone, we have our own thread so don't bug everyone else with the game.

Its just like they have all of their jokes from the thread and then take them into other threads.

[Billy]

In all fairness though I dont think its the fact its cliquey I just think it's some members in general.

[DamonJ]

I'd hate to think that I am in a forum clique, and I want all members to think if they ever have a problem or just want a general chat, I'm always here for them, I don't want people to think I belong to one group.

[SiaSiaSia]

erm there are a few but I'm not in any of them ...

x

[Noel]

I've noticed a few cliques, but as long as they play nice and stuff, it's fine. But the problem with cliques is that "outsiders" can often feel they can't talk to some members because they are in a certain clique, but I'm sure that doesn't happen here. I try best to stay out of cliques and just be a neutral member. There's nothing wrong with a group of friends, but when they begin to maybe gang up on other members, that's when it gets nasty.

[AngRemembered]

what I cant understand is... if people annoy anyone so much,, why not ignore them?

Its a simple enough button to click on,, I have 3 on ignore I never ever wanted to, but since I have and I cant see or read there messages, life here still goes on nicely and its less stressfull not being wound up all the time.

Why dont all the people who dont like these "cliques" do the same?
or is it a cry for help for not being in one that you really really want to...
If thats the case why not ask to be involved more?

either way making a thread to whinge about other people use of the forum just seems a silly and useless waste of time.

Come on, some people need to grow up a bit:blush:

[Benjamin]

yeah if somebody has a problem with me I'd rather they politely say so rather than use messages in signatures etc. I would rather know so I can amend the problem.

But I don't know many that go out of their way to insult or annoy other members.

[DamonJ]

My signature sorts me out =D

[SiaSiaSia]

Originally posted by Angiebabe
what I cant understand is... if people annoy anyone so much,, why not ignore them?

Its a simple enough button to click on,, I have 3 on ignore I never ever wanted to, but since I have and I cant see or read there messages, life here still goes on nicely and its less stressfull not being wound up all the time.

Why dont all the people who dont like these "cliques" do the same?
or is it a cry for help for not being in one that you really really want to...
If thats the case why not ask to be involved more?

either way making a thread to whinge about other people use of the forum just seems a silly and useless waste of time.

Come on, some people need to grow up a bit:blush:

yeah I ignore one person because they're posts always irritate me SO much, I don't get into slagging matches with them or anything. I doubt they even have noticed tbh :/

x

[Hugo]

Originally posted by DamonJ
I'd hate to think that I am in a forum clique, and I want all members to think if they ever have a problem or just want a general chat, I'm always here for them, I don't want people to think I belong to one group.

YOU *****! You changed your sig! :shocked:
You aint in my clique no more byotch.

[Billy]

Originally posted by Angiebabe
what I cant understand is... if people annoy anyone so much,, why not ignore them?

Its a simple enough button to click on,, I have 3 on ignore I never ever wanted to, but since I have and I cant see or read there messages, life here still goes on nicely and its less stressfull not being wound up all the time.

Why dont all the people who dont like these "cliques" do the same?
or is it a cry for help for not being in one that you really really want to...
If thats the case why not ask to be involved more?

either way making a thread to whinge about other people use of the forum just seems a silly and useless waste of time.

Come on, some people need to grow up a bit:blush:

Maybe people dont want to ignore them? People can be nice on their own and stuff but then in a group can be totally different.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Angiebabe
what I cant understand is... if people annoy anyone so much,, why not ignore them?

Its a simple enough button to click on,, I have 3 on ignore I never ever wanted to, but since I have and I cant see or read there messages, life here still goes on nicely and its less stressfull not being wound up all the time.

Why dont all the people who dont like these "cliques" do the same?
or is it a cry for help for not being in one that you really really want to...
If thats the case why not ask to be involved more?

either way making a thread to whinge about other people use of the forum just seems a silly and useless waste of time.

Come on, some people need to grow up a bit:blush: YOU USED THE BLUSH SMILEY!!!!!!!!!!!

Why do people do it :blush:



:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::joker::mad:

[Tom]

Originally posted by Angiebabe
what I cant understand is... if people annoy anyone so much,, why not ignore them?

Its a simple enough button to click on,, I have 3 on ignore I never ever wanted to, but since I have and I cant see or read there messages, life here still goes on nicely and its less stressfull not being wound up all the time.

Why dont all the people who dont like these "cliques" do the same?
or is it a cry for help for not being in one that you really really want to...
If thats the case why not ask to be involved more?

either way making a thread to whinge about other people use of the forum just seems a silly and useless waste of time.

Come on, some people need to grow up a bit:blush:

The ignore thing is pointless because some people make valid points whether they're in a clique or not and you would just miss those points. But in threads they often can be uncomfortable when they go waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay off topic to discuss an inside joke or something, and someone wants to add their opinion but its just pointless because people will overlook it because of this other conversation going on.

I'm not saying I dislike the cliques, which I don't, but they can get pretty irritating.

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Originally posted by DamonJ
I'd hate to think that I am in a forum clique, and I want all members to think if they ever have a problem or just want a general chat, I'm always here for them, I don't want people to think I belong to one group.

YOU *****! You changed your sig! :shocked:
You aint in my clique no more byotch.

http://i34.tinypic.com/2mebexv.jpg

[Conor]

They don't annoy me unless the whole thread starts to get invaded. I'm not in any. The members who I talk to on MSN from here aren't either. Thats probs why.

[AngRemembered]

Originally posted by Billy21


Maybe people dont want to ignore them? People can be nice on their own and stuff but then in a group can be totally different.

true enough Billy, I just hope people havent got me down on some forum "clique" because aprt from having cow dung thrown at me I couldnt think of anything worse :tongue:

** edit** that reply goes to Tom too:wink:

Oh and Chewy, I pressed the wrong smiley it should have been :rolleyes: now will you stop sending me hate mail LOL

[Callum]

I have noticed a lot lately. All over the place.

[pinkmichk]

have noticed it a bit on here but not no where near as bad as on some forums i go on (where on there the main clique use a lot of bully tatics) also new members shy people etc can feel very intimidated by visiable cliques

[SiaSiaSia]

Originally posted by pinkmichk
have noticed it a bit on here but not no where near as bad as on some forums i go on (where on there the main clique use a lot of bully tatics) also new members shy people etc can feel very intimidated by visiable cliques


omg, bullying shouldn't be tolerated on ANY forum!

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Angiebabe
Originally posted by Billy21


Maybe people dont want to ignore them? People can be nice on their own and stuff but then in a group can be totally different.

true enough Billy, I just hope people havent got me down on some forum "clique" because aprt from having cow dung thrown at me I couldnt think of anything worse :tongue:

** edit** that reply goes to Tom too:wink:

Oh and Chewy, I pressed the wrong smiley it should have been :rolleyes: now will you stop sending me hate mail LOL
:blush::laugh3::laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by pinkmichk
have noticed it a bit on here but not no where near as bad as on some forums i go on (where on there the main clique use a lot of bully tatics) also new members shy people etc can feel very intimidated by visiable cliques
Sorry if im wrong but arn't you retbliss or whatever the username is because if you are your not allowed to make double accounts and you could get into trouble?

[Callum]

Originally posted by pinkmichk
have noticed it a bit on here but not no where near as bad as on some forums i go on (where on there the main clique use a lot of bully tatics) also new members shy people etc can feel very intimidated by visiable cliques

If you're feeling intimidated the best thing to do is to report the incident to a member of the moderating patrol group.

[pinkmichk]

nope it shouldnt be allowed but some of the mods turn a blind eye on there
and no thats not me i have no idea who you are on about

[Shaun]

Darenn and Z will remember from a few nights ago my analysis on forum-cliques using the Mean Girls terminology :tongue:

The sex-obsessed teens, the wash-outs, the plastics, the best people you'll ever meet :tongue:

Obviously can't repeat it because I slagged off a LOT of people lmao.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Shaun
Darenn and Z will remember from a few nights ago my analysis on forum-cliques using the Mean Girls terminology :tongue:

The sex-obsessed teens, the wash-outs, the plastics, the best people you'll ever meet :tongue:

Obviously can't repeat it because I slagged off a LOT of people lmao.

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v2v7o1.jpg

[Shaun]

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Shaun
Darenn and Z will remember from a few nights ago my analysis on forum-cliques using the Mean Girls terminology :tongue:

The sex-obsessed teens, the wash-outs, the plastics, the best people you'll ever meet :tongue:

Obviously can't repeat it because I slagged off a LOT of people lmao.

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v2v7o1.jpg

Don't worry dear, you weren't one of them :tongue:

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/catping.gif

[Amy]

Cliques - Tough one as I know most forums do not suggest that you ever talk to people away from the forum. Reason for that being that you could think you're talking to Gill and really you are talking to Gerry a 50 old guy from swizzledon. But in the real world we all know regardless of any of that we all do it.
As long as people can keep talk that happened on a msn convo away from a forum and not pick on people for their own amusement then it's fine I guess. The only problem with forums are that people think they are being funny and having a good laugh at someone else's expense but that in turn can turn out to hurt the other person or turn into a nightmare forum war.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Shaun
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Shaun
Darenn and Z will remember from a few nights ago my analysis on forum-cliques using the Mean Girls terminology :tongue:

The sex-obsessed teens, the wash-outs, the plastics, the best people you'll ever meet :tongue:

Obviously can't repeat it because I slagged off a LOT of people lmao.

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v2v7o1.jpg

Don't worry dear, you weren't one of them :tongue:

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/catping.gif

LMAO :laugh2:

[James]

There is two major downsides of forum cliques for this forum as I see it... one is it can make the forum look like a bit of a private club which is off-putting for new members wishing to join and get involved.

And second is that it can lead to arguments as rival cliques turn on each other - again bad for the forum.

But on the other hand with any virtual community that is relatively successful you are going to get members that become friends with other members. (Of course be wary about who you are communication with online and the type of information you give out).

One thing that I think is relevant and needs to be pointed out is that although we don't mind chit-chat and banter threads between people who know each other they should only be posted in the Chat and Games forum. The distinction with the General Chat forum as I see it is that it should be for specific topics that anyone - not just long-standing members - could potentially want to have an opinion on.

You only have to put yourself in the position of a new member to see that cliquey topics can put people off.

[Nurse57]

"Come on, some people need to grow up a bit"

Yes they do Angie.

The only problem I have with cliques is that the people in them will tend to follow each other stand point in an argument and not look at the facts and think for themselves.

[Fom]

I dont think I am in a "Cliques" and if I am I really dont care, to me all that matters is that I am enjoying myself having a good debate about things and just talking to some nice people.
I dont come on this forum to be 'Popular' or to be in a cool group. I just like to talk to people and pass the time talking about some fun things. If that means I am in a "Cliques" well then so be it, I would rather be in one then not.

And people that call us 'Elimination people' annoying... get over it because we aint gonna stop because we are enjoying ourselves. Sorry to place the truth on you like that, but if I am having fun. And no one should have the right to stop me.

And to add to the 'New members' thing. Elimination has brought alot of new people out of their shell, Gavin and Joshua always seemed quiet in my opinion but now they talk loads, so yes in one circumtance they can make people feel left out but tbh... in the other circumstance it makes people feel accepted and makes them more involved in the thread. I rest my case.

[Chrizzle]

A few points to make on my behalf:

1) I hope people dont refer to me saying 'Elimination people' because in my opinion being in a group of '? people' isnt a bad thing. I mentioned it in the Nominations thread, because it was a point a few people have put towards me. I dont neccessarily think people having a group of friends and having fun is a bit thing, it just doesnt work when nominating in the TiBB Nominations.

2) I am not in a 'clique' yet I still manage to have friends and speak to people, because I give everyone a fair chance. We had a little group last year, but the difference with us was we never at all had 'matching avatars, matching signatures' and never even nominated eachother in the TiBB Nominations, we just had fun. I do think some people take things to far on TiBB and make others uncomfortable.

3) I agree with Billys point about 'imaginary mod status' is worse. Theres one person in particular who seems to think they are a mod, and its very cringeworthy. I just think what happened to having fun?

[Lauren]

I dislike the idea of a "clique" as such, but that doesn't include forum friendships.

There's a clear difference.

Clear friendship on a forum will obviously happen, because people associate and get on with other people moreso, and so will obviously favour some members over others in that respect. I think 99% of the time, groups are just friendships, and banter being thrown around. This is totally fine, and fun.

However, I personally have noticed a steady increase in "cliques". Now, set apart from just general friendships I think these are possibly a bad thing. The cliques usually make "in joke" threads. I know I sound boring, but they all say "but these are fun" etc... yeah, they're only fun to the people that know what they're about! For everyone else, they can't reply in it because i/ They're not involved in what's being discussed ii/ They don't understand it, and iii/ Most likely will be ignored.

This, I feel, is bad enough - but then the cliques usually start chatting in general interest/general topic threads and take over THEM with in jokes too, so other members can't (or feel intimidated to) reply to them for the reasons listed above.

But, my main issue is this. When one member of the clique forms an argument with another member, then the others will join in and "back them up" just because they're cliquey. They don't bother forming their own opinions, or daring to go against the clique, or just not getting involved at all - they all just follow and jump controversial bandwagons. Not only does this separate them, but I can totally understand why newer members may be then weary about joining in conversation and banter for this reason.

Edit: One more point. There was a thread on here recently about how people bring MSN onto the forum too much, and in some respects I agree. Like with my point on in-jokes. Usually someone will make a thread after something was said on MSN, and then only the people involved will obviously reply. Could this not just be taken back to msn then? It's not very welcoming to other members, cos they can't get involved. It's not an "issue" as such, it's just annoying.

[Emzy-!!]

I am not part of one.... I don't think.

[MrGaryy]

I absolutely DETEST when a decent thread just becomes one big in joke. There are certain members who definetly do that. I also am nto too fond of the sorta 3 month old members clique.

[Rocko]

Why don't everyone just name names?

Seems to be a lot of egg-shell treading "people do this, people do that" when you are aware of which exact members are doing it. It's not to be intimidating, it's just a mature thing to reason it out with the person you have a problem with rather than being vague and letting conclusions form on their own about what it is you're on about.

[Lauren]

I'd just like to say - people shouldn't name names cos it will end up in a slanging match and personal insults will end up being thrown. At the moment it's a general discussion about forum cliques as a whole, we don't want to go around mass-offending.

[Z]

Originally posted by Shaun
Darenn and Z will remember from a few nights ago my analysis on forum-cliques using the Mean Girls terminology :tongue:

The sex-obsessed teens, the wash-outs, the plastics, the best people you'll ever meet :tongue:

Obviously can't repeat it because I slagged off a LOT of people lmao.

:laugh: It was very funny though.


As for Lauren's point about a gang mentality - I've felt the effects of that and it wasn't nice, I had something of a disagreement with Chrizzle and found myself added into a conversation with four or five members who were friendlier with Chrizzle than they were with me, and every time I tried to be reasonable, I got a wall of text from people who weren't willing to listen to anything I had to say.

Of course there are cliques on TiBB, and I consider myself as a member with very few connections with other members on here - I am a fairly regular poster yet I have very few friends on here that I regularly speak to, so I find it hard to get involved with a lot of things. This "midnight crew" thing that I've seen going around is a prime example of it - I'm often online past midnight, but I'm not a part of the "midnight crew" and, while I know it's not meant to offend intentionally, it is a bit of a kick in the teeth to see people with signatures declaring they are part of a group, and I'm sitting here thinking "so what have I done that's so bad I'm being 'left out' all the time?"



Just some observations. I've tried to avoid "walking on eggshells" as somebody said earlier, but without being offensive (sorry if I have been!!)

[Annie]

What do you mean about these 'cliques' - Maybe having a blonde moment but what are you talking about??????

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Annie
What do you mean about these 'cliques' - Maybe having a blonde moment but what are you talking about??????

It's kinda like a group of people that always speak to each other and have in-jokes all the time... kinda like a gang.

But like I said in my first post - I think we need to form a distinction between just people who are friends with each other, and cliques (whom I feel ignore other members, and, as Z said, have a "gang mentality").

[Annie]

Oh I am totally in one of these things then... I'm always involved in wee threads like that.

Not in a gang way though - just in banter. And normally other people join in and just have a laugh! :rolleyes:

[Z]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Annie
What do you mean about these 'cliques' - Maybe having a blonde moment but what are you talking about??????

It's kinda like a group of people that always speak to each other and have in-jokes all the time... kinda like a gang.

But like I said in my first post - I think we need to form a distinction between just people who are friends with each other, and cliques (whom I feel ignore other members, and, as Z said, have a "gang mentality").

Yeah.

I honestly think that it's unintentional, but it happens a lot and people are unaware of the consequence of their actions. If you walked past a group of 15 people who were all "loud" (i.e. post in lots of topics) and "taking up space" (i.e. post a lot) in the street, you would find it intimidating if you were by yourself, most likely. Well, transferring that logic onto a forum, it's the same idea, even though it's unintentional, it's slightly intimidating, especially if you offend one member of the group, because there are a dozen other users who will jump in the line of fire and defend their friend.

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
A few points to make on my behalf:

1) I hope people dont refer to me saying 'Elimination people' because in my opinion being in a group of '? people' isnt a bad thing. I mentioned it in the Nominations thread, because it was a point a few people have put towards me. I dont neccessarily think people having a group of friends and having fun is a bit thing, it just doesnt work when nominating in the TiBB Nominations.

2) I am not in a 'clique' yet I still manage to have friends and speak to people, because I give everyone a fair chance. We had a little group last year, but the difference with us was we never at all had 'matching avatars, matching signatures' and never even nominated eachother in the TiBB Nominations, we just had fun. I do think some people take things to far on TiBB and make others uncomfortable.

3) I agree with Billys point about 'imaginary mod status' is worse. Theres one person in particular who seems to think they are a mod, and its very cringeworthy. I just think what happened to having fun?



My god it's like the first Tibb War. lol. Were you referring to me in number 3? I'm sorry if I come across a bit patronising and rude towards people, that is never my intention, and I don't ignore members or insult them, I don't think. Me and Rayheartbliss have our moments of a spat, but we still keep it civil. Again I am sorry If I offend anyone, if I do, just say to me. :sad:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Annie
Oh I am totally in one of these things then... I'm always involved in wee threads like that.

Not in a gang way though - just in banter. And normally other people join in and just have a laugh! :rolleyes:

Often people can't just join in, cos the jokes are usually things that don't involve them and they don't understand, so it automatically means they're not involved in it.

It's fair enough having a laugh, but sometimes it's actively causing a divide cos of it.

Z mentioned the midnight group or something? (Lmao, I'm not "up with" the gossip atm). Well, like he said... this names specific members, in a specific game or something and so others can't just get involved.

Also not to mention that if a group of people are discussing banter and in-jokes then it's intimidating for one single person to just "join in" even if they do understand the jokes.

I do think it only happens occasionally, though, but it's happening more often than it did.

[supernoodles!]

imo cliques are nothing new on tibb they`ve been around ever since i joined and before im sure.I don`t have a problem with them other than in some thread such as the gameshows or tibb nominations.im starting to think that those type of threads shouldn`t even be alloud on here becuase as fun as they can be they seem pretty pointless when a clique of people just nominate/vote each other and the whole thing just seems to get taken over by a certain clique.

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Annie
Oh I am totally in one of these things then... I'm always involved in wee threads like that.

Not in a gang way though - just in banter. And normally other people join in and just have a laugh! :rolleyes:

Often people can't just join in, cos the jokes are usually things that don't involve them and they don't understand, so it automatically means they're not involved in it.

It's fair enough having a laugh, but sometimes it's actively causing a divide cos of it.

Z mentioned the midnight group or something? (Lmao, I'm not "up with" the gossip atm). Well, like he said... this names specific members, in a specific game or something and so others can't just get involved.

Also not to mention that if a group of people are discussing banter and in-jokes then it's intimidating for one single person to just "join in" even if they do understand the jokes.

I do think it only happens occasionally, though, but it's happening more often than it did.

But the midnight crew (lol) me included was never a mean thing, it was just a name cos we were generally the only ones on here that late at night. We don't bully people, and I like when people come and join in banter. I always try and start a convo with people. Am I digging myself a deeper whole. If I have offended anyone or annoyed them please U2U me and I'll send a personal apology. :sad:

[andyman]

:dog: If i was the TiBB Caesar i would ban the lot of you!!

[Z]

Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Annie
Oh I am totally in one of these things then... I'm always involved in wee threads like that.

Not in a gang way though - just in banter. And normally other people join in and just have a laugh! :rolleyes:

Often people can't just join in, cos the jokes are usually things that don't involve them and they don't understand, so it automatically means they're not involved in it.

It's fair enough having a laugh, but sometimes it's actively causing a divide cos of it.

Z mentioned the midnight group or something? (Lmao, I'm not "up with" the gossip atm). Well, like he said... this names specific members, in a specific game or something and so others can't just get involved.

Also not to mention that if a group of people are discussing banter and in-jokes then it's intimidating for one single person to just "join in" even if they do understand the jokes.

I do think it only happens occasionally, though, but it's happening more often than it did.

But the midnight crew (lol) me included was never a mean thing, it was just a name cos we were generally the only ones on here that late at night. We don't bully people, and I like when people come and join in banter. I always try and start a convo with people. Am I digging myself a deeper whole. If I have offended anyone or annoyed them please U2U me and I'll send a personal apology. :sad:

This is why I hesitated in mentioning the midnight crew, because honestly, you guys haven't done anything wrong other than be friends, but because it's very upfront and in your face on TiBB (that is, all the members involved in it tend to reply to each other and have exclusive topics) it's quite noticeable. Nobody's accusing anyone of bullying!

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by andyman
:dog: If i was the TiBB Caesar i would ban the lot of you!!

:laugh2:


Maybe we should vote for A president of the United Network of TiBB? My vote would go to you.:thumbs: lol.

[Annie]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Annie
Oh I am totally in one of these things then... I'm always involved in wee threads like that.

Not in a gang way though - just in banter. And normally other people join in and just have a laugh! :rolleyes:

Often people can't just join in, cos the jokes are usually things that don't involve them and they don't understand, so it automatically means they're not involved in it.

It's fair enough having a laugh, but sometimes it's actively causing a divide cos of it.

Z mentioned the midnight group or something? (Lmao, I'm not "up with" the gossip atm). Well, like he said... this names specific members, in a specific game or something and so others can't just get involved.

Also not to mention that if a group of people are discussing banter and in-jokes then it's intimidating for one single person to just "join in" even if they do understand the jokes.

I do think it only happens occasionally, though, but it's happening more often than it did.

Well there are threads where maybe a bunch of people are having a lil bit of banter and they all kinda bounce off each other personality wise but then in other threads it can be different people and others cant get involved either. It will happen on everything. For example, I dont have a clue about the olympics - so I couldnt join into a thread about it. Or I dont watch eastenders who I couldnt join in about that. So there are going to be threads where people do not fit in.

I know the kinda threads you are talking about now though - but for me thats what makes this forum so fun. Its the fact that you can just mess about with people and enjoy yourself. I do not think its intended to be a gang thing. I know what you mean about the midnight group as well.. as i have been involved on the odd occasion but its just people enjoying themselves and chatting to people.

Its "general chat" - thats meant to be anything and everything. Dont you think?

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by Z
Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by Annie
Oh I am totally in one of these things then... I'm always involved in wee threads like that.

Not in a gang way though - just in banter. And normally other people join in and just have a laugh! :rolleyes:

Often people can't just join in, cos the jokes are usually things that don't involve them and they don't understand, so it automatically means they're not involved in it.

It's fair enough having a laugh, but sometimes it's actively causing a divide cos of it.

Z mentioned the midnight group or something? (Lmao, I'm not "up with" the gossip atm). Well, like he said... this names specific members, in a specific game or something and so others can't just get involved.

Also not to mention that if a group of people are discussing banter and in-jokes then it's intimidating for one single person to just "join in" even if they do understand the jokes.

I do think it only happens occasionally, though, but it's happening more often than it did.

But the midnight crew (lol) me included was never a mean thing, it was just a name cos we were generally the only ones on here that late at night. We don't bully people, and I like when people come and join in banter. I always try and start a convo with people. Am I digging myself a deeper whole. If I have offended anyone or annoyed them please U2U me and I'll send a personal apology. :sad:

This is why I hesitated in mentioning the midnight crew, because honestly, you guys haven't done anything wrong other than be friends, but because it's very upfront and in your face on TiBB (that is, all the members involved in it tend to reply to each other and have exclusive topics) it's quite noticeable. Nobody's accusing anyone of bullying!


Fair point but that is not all of us. And even before elimination/midnight crew stuff, that was going on loads. And we do tend to stick to the convos about this in elimination thread, which others not from game can and do join in on. But I do see where you are coming from, but we don't mean to be intimidating. Honestly.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Shaun
Darenn and Z will remember from a few nights ago my analysis on forum-cliques using the Mean Girls terminology :tongue:

The sex-obsessed teens, the wash-outs, the plastics, the best people you'll ever meet :tongue:

Obviously can't repeat it because I slagged off a LOT of people lmao.

LMFAO
I remember that =P

I totally agree.
There are A LOT of cliques, and it's more noticeable in the chat&games, general chat, and even the proper game threads [celeb makeovers, fashion headtoheads, all those sorta games etc] as people seem to vote for their friends/clique rather than the people that deserve it.

I don't mind cliques so much, it's when it's everywhere, and starts to spoil the site for me, then it matters IMO. I'll admit it's annoying but there's not really much I can do.

Most of what I wanna say has been covered really well by Lauren/James/Z.
The whole midnight club thing and those sorta groups are hard to join in as no-one really knows what's going on except the people involved. Friends are obviously gonna be made on a forum but when it starts to turn into little/mediumsized groups, it ruins the fun.

[Billy]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
A few points to make on my behalf:

1) I hope people dont refer to me saying 'Elimination people' because in my opinion being in a group of '? people' isnt a bad thing. I mentioned it in the Nominations thread, because it was a point a few people have put towards me. I dont neccessarily think people having a group of friends and having fun is a bit thing, it just doesnt work when nominating in the TiBB Nominations.

2) I am not in a 'clique' yet I still manage to have friends and speak to people, because I give everyone a fair chance. We had a little group last year, but the difference with us was we never at all had 'matching avatars, matching signatures' and never even nominated eachother in the TiBB Nominations, we just had fun. I do think some people take things to far on TiBB and make others uncomfortable.

3) I agree with Billys point about 'imaginary mod status' is worse. Theres one person in particular who seems to think they are a mod, and its very cringeworthy. I just think what happened to having fun?
I LOLd hard.

[supernoodles!]

im sure this 'midnight crew' wouldn`t be against any new additions its when cliques get together and exclude or look down on others that problems occur

[supernoodles!]

what the hell is an imaginery mod lol!?

[gavinh2008]

Originally posted by supernoodles!
Im sure this 'midnight crew' wouldn`t be against any new additions its when cliques get together and exclude or look down on others that problems occur

The Midnight Crew is just a few people from Elimination having fun on an online game. We dont look down on anyone at all

[supernoodles!]

Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by Shaun
Darenn and Z will remember from a few nights ago my analysis on forum-cliques using the Mean Girls terminology :tongue:

The sex-obsessed teens, the wash-outs, the plastics, the best people you'll ever meet :tongue:

Obviously can't repeat it because I slagged off a LOT of people lmao.

LMFAO
I remember that =P

I totally agree.
There are A LOT of cliques, and it's more noticeable in the chat&games, general chat, and even the proper game threads [celeb makeovers, fashion headtoheads, all those sorta games etc] as people seem to vote for their friends/clique rather than the people that deserve it.

I don't mind cliques so much, it's when it's everywhere, and starts to spoil the site for me, then it matters IMO. I'll admit it's annoying but there's not really much I can do.

Most of what I want to say has been covered really well by Lauren/James/Z.
The whole midnight club thing and those sorta groups are hard to join in as no-one really knows what's going on except the people involved. Friends are obviously going to be made on a forum but when it starts to turn into little/mediumsized groups, it ruins the fun.


which category did you fall into?:laugh:

[supernoodles!]

Originally posted by gavinh2008
Originally posted by supernoodles!
Im sure this 'midnight crew' wouldn`t be against any new additions its when cliques get together and exclude or look down on others that problems occur

The Midnight Crew is just a few people from Elimination having fun on an online game. We dont look down on anyone at all

I know i didn`t mean the midnight crew do it i just ment cliques in general

[andyman]

Nah the midnight crew are not the bad guys... Its the other lot! iNiT...

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by supernoodles!
which category did you fall into?:laugh:

*cough* too gay too function :whistle:

LOL joke.
I don't think I'm in a particular group. =|
I wouldn't say I am xD

[Annie]

Oooooo who are the groups from mean girls and where did I fall into with who???? :shrug: :xyxwave:

[LemonJam]

Originally posted by tooperfect
I also don't like the 'Semi - new member Elimination clique' excluding JDIZZLE :love:

Originally posted by Gazbo
I also am nto too fond of the sorta 3 month old members clique.

Originally posted by supernoodles!
imo cliques are nothing new on tibb they`ve been around ever since i joined and before Im sure.I don`t have a problem with them other than in some thread such as the gameshows or tibb nominations.Im starting to think that those type of threads shouldn`t even be alloud on here becuase as fun as they can be they seem pretty pointless when a clique of people just nominate/vote each other and the whole thing just seems to get taken over by a certain clique.

Originally posted by Darenn

The whole midnight club thing and those sorta groups are hard to join in as no-one really knows what's going on except the people involved. Friends are obviously going to be made on a forum but when it starts to turn into little/mediumsized groups, it ruins the fun.

I feel so loved right now :laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

[Z]

Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by supernoodles!
which category did you fall into?:laugh:

*cough* too gay too function :whistle:

LOL joke.
I don't think I'm in a particular group. =|
I wouldn't say I am xD

You're with me in the "incredibly hot, intelligent superheroes" clique, unfortunately they were too hot to show on Mean Girls.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Z
Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by supernoodles!
which category did you fall into?:laugh:

*cough* too gay too function :whistle:

LOL joke.
I don't think I'm in a particular group. =|
I wouldn't say I am xD

You're with me in the "incredibly hot, intelligent superheroes" clique, unfortunately they were too hot to show on Mean Girls.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9564/laceychabertmeangirls3bb.gif

[Benjamin]

Before complete slating of people occurs, none of us want it to get nasty, we all come here to have fun, you should read the pledge and sign it. I am prepared to wipe the slate clean and give evryone a second chance. I think we all should.

[Z]

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Z
Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by supernoodles!
which category did you fall into?:laugh:

*cough* too gay too function :whistle:

LOL joke.
I don't think I'm in a particular group. =|
I wouldn't say I am xD

You're with me in the "incredibly hot, intelligent superheroes" clique, unfortunately they were too hot to show on Mean Girls.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9564/laceychabertmeangirls3bb.gif

>__> I don't understand, but I laughed.

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Z
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Z
Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by supernoodles!
which category did you fall into?:laugh:

*cough* too gay too function :whistle:

LOL joke.
I don't think I'm in a particular group. =|
I wouldn't say I am xD

You're with me in the "incredibly hot, intelligent superheroes" clique, unfortunately they were too hot to show on Mean Girls.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9564/laceychabertmeangirls3bb.gif

>__> I don't understand, but I laughed.

Why were you talking to Janis Ian? :rolleyes:
http://i36.tinypic.com/2h7jp5y.jpg

[AngRemembered]

Originally posted by Chrizzle


Theres one person in particular who seems to think they are a mod, and its very cringeworthy. I just think what happened to having fun?

I just want to know who that is, then go back to using the forum on a far less regular basis, this is all getting a little to much for me.

To have friends is one thing but it seems there are a group of people out there that see this as some sort of threat, i dont personally know what to do about that only use the place less frequently till the dust settles.

It seems tibb is like life itself, great while your half having fun, a complete nightmare if you dare say your having to much fun :shrug::whistle:

[Z]

http://www.shareapic.net/preview3/008767415.gif (http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=8767415&owner=)

I know she's socially retarded and weird, but she's my friend... :hugesmile:

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Z
http://www.shareapic.net/preview3/008767415.gif (http://www.shareapic.net/content.php?id=8767415&owner=)

I know she's socially retarded and weird, but she's my friend... :hugesmile:

no1 currr about cady
its all bout regina, gretchen & karen

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v2v7o1.jpg

[Lauren]

Can I remind members not to ask for names, nor to name names. It will target specific members and cause upset and arguments.

[SexualHeroics]

They're the scourge of any good forum. The fly in the soup, the piss in the swimming pool, the s*** on your cornflakes.

There's quite a few on here unfortunately.

[Callum]

I also feel there's one person in particular who knows their popular but then brags on it and think's there queen bee.

[Chrizzle]

Its not really relevant anymore, Angie, seeing as he doesnt really come on the forum much- and when he does hes actually alright.

I know one person in particular thinks that I think I am popular. He told Mark on MSN that I think im the best and that I own TiBB, and I hope no one else thinks this because I dont think Im even slightly 'popular'

I dont come on TiBB for friends, thats just an added bonus. I would never want to be popular on an internet forum, I have real life to worry about friends and stuff. I come on here for discussion, debate, news, games, and everything else. Not to be 'the best' because thats just pathetic. And I really hope Callum, you weren't referring to me.

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by Callum
I also feel there's one person in particular who knows their popular but then brags on it and think's there queen bee.


I don't know who the Queen bee is but come on guys lets just leave it now, I'm sure everyone knows who they are and don't need to be made to feel worse.


Lets just move on and have fun, the whole point of this Forum is that.


:tongue::wavey::wink::banana::cheer::dance::dance2 ::hello::joker::thumbs2::thumbs: (I would put more fun smileys but I think I overdosed already, lol).

[Billy]

Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by Callum
I also feel there's one person in particular who knows their popular but then brags on it and think's there queen bee.


I don't know who the Queen bee is but come on guys lets just leave it now, I'm sure everyone knows who they are and don't need to be made to feel worse.


Lets just move on and have fun, the whole point of this Forum is that.


:tongue::wavey::wink::banana::cheer::dance::dance2 ::hello::joker::thumbs2::thumbs: (I would put more fun smileys but I think I overdosed already, lol).

If you want to have fun et stuff no-one is forcing you to look at the thread.

[Callum]

No Chrizzle I wasn't, I like you actually. :thumbs:

[Ross]

I don't know wether I'm in any cliques or whatever and I don't really care.

I talk to everyone except for people who annoy me and I let them know they annoy me.

There's some members I can't stomach half of the time but I just ignore them.

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by Callum
I also feel there's one person in particular who knows their popular but then brags on it and think's there queen bee.


I don't know who the Queen bee is but come on guys lets just leave it now, I'm sure everyone knows who they are and don't need to be made to feel worse.


Lets just move on and have fun, the whole point of this Forum is that.


:tongue::wavey::wink::banana::cheer::dance::dance2 ::hello::joker::thumbs2::thumbs: (I would put more fun smileys but I think I overdosed already, lol).

If you want to have fun et stuff no-one is forcing you to look at the thread.


Fair do's but slating people is just as bad a cliques. If you have a problem with somebody in particular, and it is clear some do, then discuss with that person, not slate them in a thread. Thats just as bad a cliques ignoring people or shutting people out.

[Chrizzle]

Originally posted by Callum
No Chrizzle I wasn't, I like you actually. :thumbs:

OK LOL ty:thumbs:

[DamonJ]

It's not me either, cause I'm far higher than that slut of a Queen Bee. :tongue:

[Jen]

Originally posted by DamonJ
It's not me either, cause I'm far higher than that slut of a Queen Bee. :tongue:

I LOL'd

:) :love:

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Callum
I also feel there's one person in particular who knows their popular but then brags on it and think's there queen bee.

Would you say this person is enthusiastic?

[AngRemembered]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Its not really relevant anymore, Angie, seeing as he doesnt really come on the forum much- and when he does hes actually alright.

I know one person in particular thinks that I think I am popular. He told Mark on MSN that I think Im the best and that I own TiBB, and I hope no one else thinks this because I dont think Im even slightly 'popular'

I dont come on TiBB for friends, thats just an added bonus. I would never want to be popular on an internet forum, I have real life to worry about friends and stuff. I come on here for discussion, debate, news, games, and everything else. Not to be 'the best' because thats just pathetic. And I really hope Callum, you weren't referring to me.

Thats exactly the reasons I use and love the forum Chrizzle, absolutely word for word.
Although its lovely to have nice things said, and have the support, Ive always said how much I appriciate whats been done and siad in my favour.

However when that then becomes a problem for people its time to re-evaluated what "real" and whats "nice"
I too hope that the "queen bee" isnt reffering to me either...

[supernoodles!]

Originally posted by Gazbo
Originally posted by Callum
I also feel there's one person in particular who knows their popular but then brags on it and think's there queen bee.

Would you say this person is enthusiastic?

me thinks me knows whom one is refering too.
also...what is an imaginary mod!i want to know lol.
and just to clarify i like everyone on this forum,alot of you i don`t really know but you all seem COOOOOL:dance:I could pick out people who are very cliquey but that doesn`t mean i like them any less

[Billy]

It means people who insist on referring people to rules, generally acting like a mod, I swear, half the time I expect someone to hit out with "Warning Issued".

[supernoodles!]

awww right thanks billy

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Billy21
It means people who insist on referring people to rules, generally acting like a mod, I swear, half the time I expect someone to hit out with "Warning Issued".

Well I have pulled that joke once or twice, or a few hundred times. :blush:

[Noel]

Shutup, Damon. :tongue:

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Bradley!
Shutup, Damon. :tongue:

ew.
who do you think you are?
go away
the floors in KFC need scrubbing

:tongue:

[Noel]

They don't! I checked last week! :)

[DamonJ]

http://www.fge.org.ec/images/Img_KFC.jpg

[Noel]

:O Where'd you get that picture?!
*hides*

[Shaun]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/29/goingplaces.jpg

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Bradley!
:O Where'd you get that picture?!
*hides*

I found it on http://prostitutes.net :tongue:

[supernoodles!]

Originally posted by Shaun
http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/29/goingplaces.jpg


shaun love that avatar lmao!:joker:

[Noel]

:O I told mother not to put that picture up!

[Lauren]

Back on topic.

[Noel]

Lol. Sorry.
I'm glad I'm not part of any clique, because I would imagine I would sort of feel restricted to talking to only the people in my clique. They can be dangerous, but I don't think the ones here are dangerous. :D

[Adamw92]

i'm not in any cliques, i'm a bit of a loner lol

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Adamw92
i'm not in any cliques, i'm a bit of a loner lol

*lures to clique*

[Adamw92]

Originally posted by DamonJ
Originally posted by Adamw92
i'm not in any cliques, i'm a bit of a loner lol

*lures to clique*

ahahaha, lol who's in this clique or yours?

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Adamw92
Originally posted by DamonJ
Originally posted by Adamw92
i'm not in any cliques, i'm a bit of a loner lol

*lures to clique*

ahahaha, lol who's in this clique or yours?

It's just me & my old pal Britney Spears. :wink:

[Adamw92]

Originally posted by DamonJ

It's just me & my old pal Britney Spears. :wink:

i see...lol no one else?

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Adamw92
Originally posted by DamonJ

It's just me & my old pal Britney Spears. :wink:

i see...lol no one else?

Well Christina Aguilera & Rihanna pop in from time to time. :whistle:

[Benjamin]

I think overall though the cliques on here are no way near as bad as other forums because we still are friendly with each other, which is good. I hate it when cliques target people and make them feel like poo.

We come on here to have fun and discussions, we all share that in common. So overall we are one of the friendliest forums going. :wink:

[SexualHeroics]

Originally posted by ukturtle
I think overall though the cliques on here are no way near as bad as other forums because we still are friendly with each other, which is good. I hate it when cliques target people and make them feel like poo.

We come on here to have fun and discussions, we all share that in common. So overall we are one of the friendliest forums going. :wink:

LOL. That's one way of putting it.

There's no skirting round the issue. Cliques are cliques, they gang up for a reason and they're all pretty much from the same box. Obviously they'll all lie and say "tee hee, my cliques actually really nice and friendly to everyone kthxby!", but that's to be expected.

[Benjamin]

what annoys me is when people ruin threads to get them personally locked because they have nothing else better to do than cause trouble. Grow up and get a life. If you want to cause trouble then go find a fight in the real world.

[SexualHeroics]

Originally posted by ukturtle
what annoys me is when people ruin threads to get them personally locked because they have nothing else better to do than cause trouble. Grow up and get a life. If you want to cause trouble then go find a fight in the real world.

People start threads knowing they'll cause trouble, then like to sit back smugly, pretending they were being friendly.

Seen it all before.

Not saying that was your game, but you weren't helping by making the silly pledge thread. It was proper gay mate, big time.

[Billy]

Originally posted by ukturtle
what annoys me is when people ruin threads to get them personally locked because they have nothing else better to do than cause trouble. Grow up and get a life. If you want to cause trouble then go find a fight in the real world.


If your talking about me then LOL. Some people have nothing better to do than make up pathetic pledges as if TIBB is some sort of family my god.

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by SexualHeroics
Originally posted by ukturtle
what annoys me is when people ruin threads to get them personally locked because they have nothing else better to do than cause trouble. Grow up and get a life. If you want to cause trouble then go find a fight in the real world.

People start threads knowing they'll cause trouble, then like to sit back smugly, pretending they were being friendly.

Seen it all before.

Not saying that was your game, but you weren't helping by making the silly pledge thread. It was proper gay mate, big time.


It was called having a joke mate. To chill people out, just because you don't approve of it, But why criticise it? It wasn't harming you?

People on here read too much into things (this isn't aimed at you) and assume somebody is trying to cause trouble by having a joke. Yes some jokes can cause offense and people are right to stand up to it if it is offensive, but that pledeg thng was not offensive what so ever.

I just don't understand some people on here. If people are rude they start. If people are having fun, they start. If people are being friendly, they start.

If all people want to do is cause animosity and negativity then they should go do it somewhere else, not slam us lot on here that just want to chill.

[DamonJ]

Where's all this hate spun from? Last time I checked I was laughing with members and having fun U2U'ing people and now I just looked at all the threads and it looks like creatures from hell have broken loose on the forum. Can we just all chill out? :kiss:

[SexualHeroics]

Originally posted by ukturtle
Originally posted by SexualHeroics
Originally posted by ukturtle
what annoys me is when people ruin threads to get them personally locked because they have nothing else better to do than cause trouble. Grow up and get a life. If you want to cause trouble then go find a fight in the real world.

People start threads knowing they'll cause trouble, then like to sit back smugly, pretending they were being friendly.

Seen it all before.

Not saying that was your game, but you weren't helping by making the silly pledge thread. It was proper gay mate, big time.


It was called having a joke mate. To chill people out, just because you don't approve of it, But why criticise it? It wasn't harming you?

People on here read too much into things (this isn't aimed at you) and assume somebody is trying to cause trouble by having a joke. Yes some jokes can cause offense and people are right to stand up to it if it is offensive, but that pledeg thng was not offensive what so ever.

I just don't understand some people on here. If people are rude they start. If people are having fun, they start. If people are being friendly, they start.

If all people want to do is cause animosity and negativity then they should go do it somewhere else, not slam us lot on here that just want to chill.

This forum has an awful lot of cliques, so there's going to be alot of animosity, bitching and general bad atmosphere, but on the "upside", the forum gets plenty of posts through it. Maybe you're not understanding why things are the way they are and why peace pledges aren't exactly top of the agenda.

[andyman]

No change then, forever Cliques.

[Stu]

Why is there even a thread like this here? I can solve all your problems with one little piece of advice, I would imagine...

This is a forum and the internet is not real life.

Now go back to bed, TiBB, everything is under control. Dont worry, be happy! People really do invest emotion in this place. Why, im not sure. Go and play bowling or something.

[Tom]

^bowling is crap, well unless its on the wii

[MarkWaldorf]

Bowling is boring. It takes ages to complete at least one round, and then you realise you've paid for two and its all one fat waste of money.

[Stu]

You know what else is boring? Digruntled people using the word 'Clique' where most people would use the word 'Mates' :wink:.

[Novo]

" Clique " is probbaly the most used word on this forum along with " britney " and " spears "

[Tom]

Originally posted by Stu
You know what else is boring? Digruntled people using the word 'Clique' where most people would use the word 'Mates' :wink:.

And you know whats a bit weird? People who call others on the forum mates. Those ought to get out a bit more and get mates in the real world :pat:

Stick online before it and its fine though :whistle:

[Stu]

Originally posted by Tom
Originally posted by Stu
You know what else is boring? Digruntled people using the word 'Clique' where most people would use the word 'Mates' :wink:.

And you know whats a bit weird? People who call others on the forum mates. Those ought to get out a bit more and get mates in the real world :pat:

Stick online before it and its fine though :whistle:
Seriously, who are you and what did you do with Tom? Of course people can have 'mates' on the forum. And of course they are different from your real world 'mates'. Now on behalf of all of us, grow up a bit and recognise the place for what it is, a place where you can have a wee bit of chat.

Mates, online mates, real mates, really who gives a ****?

[Fom]

I agree, when did 'Mates' turn into a 'Clique'

[Tom]

Originally posted by Stu
Originally posted by Tom
Originally posted by Stu
You know what else is boring? Digruntled people using the word 'Clique' where most people would use the word 'Mates' :wink:.

And you know whats a bit weird? People who call others on the forum mates. Those ought to get out a bit more and get mates in the real world :pat:

Stick online before it and its fine though :whistle:
Seriously, who are you and what did you do with Tom? Of course people can have 'mates' on the forum. And of course they are different from your real world 'mates'. Now on behalf of all of us, grow up a bit and recognise the place for what it is, a place where you can have a wee bit of chat.

Mates, online mates, real mates, really who gives a ****?

Eh?

And anyway I don't use the word 'mates' loosely so I wouldn't stretch it to anyone I've met off a website. Clique doesn't translate into mates, not for me anyway :conf2:

[Stu]

Originally posted by Tom
Originally posted by Stu
Originally posted by Tom
Originally posted by Stu
You know what else is boring? Digruntled people using the word 'Clique' where most people would use the word 'Mates' :wink:.

And you know whats a bit weird? People who call others on the forum mates. Those ought to get out a bit more and get mates in the real world :pat:

Stick online before it and its fine though :whistle:
Seriously, who are you and what did you do with Tom? Of course people can have 'mates' on the forum. And of course they are different from your real world 'mates'. Now on behalf of all of us, grow up a bit and recognise the place for what it is, a place where you can have a wee bit of chat.

Mates, online mates, real mates, really who gives a ****?

Eh?

And anyway I don't use the word 'mates' loosely so I wouldn't stretch it to anyone I've met off a website. Clique doesn't translate into mates, not for me anyway :conf2:
Good for you. It would have helped if you had just said that the first time, instead of making patronising comments about people on forums who have no mates on the outside world.

[Tom]

I didn't explicitly say that, thats your own little spin on what I said which you're good at. Did I touch a raw nerve? :joker:

[LemonJam]

Oh the memories... the times when I was so loved... :love: :joker:

[Stu]

Originally posted by Tom
I didn't explicitly say that, thats your own little spin on what I said which you're good at. Did I touch a raw nerve? :joker:

So what were you saying then? Because it looks like you were taking a dig at people with no mates on the outside world, which is awfully low. At least, that is what I can deduct from the below quote. Of course, im sure theirs some hidden subtext about peace, love and brotherhood, but im not a mind reader are my? What did you expect me to make of the comment?

Originally posted by Tom
And you know whats a bit weird? People who call others on the forum mates. Those ought to get out a bit more and get mates in the real world

[GhettoSuperstar]

I think Tom makes a lot of sense actually.

[MarkWaldorf]

Am I the only one confused at this whole Tom vendetta people seem to have on here lately? lol

[Tom]

Originally posted by Markus
Am I the only one confused at this whole Tom vendetta people seem to have on here lately? lol

lol no

but its the same couple of people anyway, doesn't bother me in the slightest :joker:

[Sam!]

I think its fine to say like, oh yeh Tom's my mate. When its obvious that I don't mean it as an actual mate like in the real world but infact a mate in the small world on this forum or whatever.

[Jen]

I read this entire thread again..
I honestly didn't realise how much people disliked us in Elimination... James we have come a long way.. hahaha

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Scampi
I think its fine to say like, oh yeh Tom's my mate. When its obvious that I don't mean it as an actual mate like in the real world but infact a mate in the small world on this forum or whatever. Yeah, some people take some words used way out of context
Its obvious people dont mean real life mate (unless they are actually your mate who has joined TiBB :joker:)

[Tom]

Originally posted by JDIZZEL
I read this entire thread again..
I honestly didn't realise how much people disliked us in Elimination... James we have come a long way.. hahaha

Someone has more time on their hands than I originally thought :joker:

[Locke.]

I still have the same opinion as I did 5 months ago.

Originally posted by David
Not sure if there are any, I only really post BB-Related stuff and there don't seem to be any on the Big Brother boards, maybe there are some on the chat and games and general chat?

[Jen]

Originally posted by Tom
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
I read this entire thread again..
I honestly didn't realise how much people disliked us in Elimination... James we have come a long way.. hahaha

Someone has more time on their hands than I originally thought :joker:

I have essays to be writing... I'd rather read a thread.. hahaha

[Stu]

Originally posted by Scampi
I think its fine to say like, oh yeh Tom's my mate. When its obvious that I don't mean it as an actual mate like in the real world but infact a mate in the small world on this forum or whatever.
Thats pretty much the way I view things also.

[Magic]

It's worse than ever before now; its no longer Cliques its packs of 'Wolves' basically.

[MarkWaldorf]

**** sam plz thx

[30stone]

Lol sam.

Id say its less cliquey but more

one person says somthing everyone just quotes the same thing...

[James]

Originally posted by MarkWaldorf
****

People need to stop saying that on the forum. 'Exit' also.

:yuk:

[Ross]

Originally posted by James
Originally posted by MarkWaldorf
****

People need to stop saying that on the forum. 'Exit' also.

:yuk:

gtfi.
Enter.

[MarkWaldorf]

LMFA0ROSS<3

[andyman]

Where is the god dam flippin Family Guy thread?!?!

Been looking, no luck!

[Fom]

Originally posted by James
Originally posted by MarkWaldorf
****

People need to stop saying that on the forum. 'Exit' also.

:yuk:

Wishful thinking there

[~Kizwiz~]

:bigsmile:

I :love: TiBB at this moment


:whistle:

[LemonJam]

:lovedup:

[Ross]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
:bigsmile:

I :love: TiBB at this moment


:whistle:
Hey Kizwiz how you doing?

You finished having little sly digs at me through your comment, even though you don't directly say my name?

Yeah.

I love TiBB too.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
:bigsmile:

I :love: TiBB at this moment


:whistle:
Hey Kizwiz how you doing?

You finished having little sly digs at me through your comment, even though you don't directly say my name?

Yeah.

I love TiBB too.

Huh?????

what?

[Shaun]

I can't even remember what the first forum clique argument was about haha.

[Ross]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
:bigsmile:

I :love: TiBB at this moment


:whistle:
Hey Kizwiz how you doing?

You finished having little sly digs at me through your comment, even though you don't directly say my name?

Yeah.

I love TiBB too.

Huh?????

what?
Yes we can all act stupid.

[~Kizwiz~]

I came on.... DRUNK..... and got jumped on!!!!!!


NICE!!!!!


WTF have I DONE?????????????????????????

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
:bigsmile:

I :love: TiBB at this moment


:whistle:
Hey Kizwiz how you doing?

You finished having little sly digs at me through your comment, even though you don't directly say my name?

Yeah.

I love TiBB too.

Huh?????

what?
Yes we can all act stupid.



1. Treat other forum members with respect, no insults. *Important*

Please, abide by the rules. The rules are what make us good!

[Magic]

Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
:bigsmile:

I :love: TiBB at this moment


:whistle:
Hey Kizwiz how you doing?

You finished having little sly digs at me through your comment, even though you don't directly say my name?

Yeah.

I love TiBB too.

You may want to refer to Rule L you reffered me to, the way you starting to go on Ross.

[LemonJam]

Originally posted by Shaun
I can't even remember what the first forum clique argument was about haha.

Elimination group basically. =\

This is about the 2nd/3rd time I've been point out in this thread. :lovedup:

[Shaun]

Oh right :\ that was a harmless clique, if you can even call it one haha.

[Ross]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
I came on.... DRUNK..... and got jumped on!!!!!!


NICE!!!!!


WTF have I DONE?????????????????????????
Capitals please. :nono:

[~Kizwiz~]

What have I done thats is so ****ing bad huh????????????????????????

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
I came on.... DRUNK..... and got jumped on!!!!!!


NICE!!!!!


WTF have I DONE?????????????????????????
Capitals please. :nono:

Of **** off

[Fom]

The elimination group wasn't even a clique because we kept our chat to the thread for elimination, people were just upset because they weren't in the game. Whereas more recent cliques are doing chat in every thread they go in... and no one gets to join in.

[LemonJam]

Originally posted by Shaun
Oh right :\ that was a harmless clique, if you can even call it one haha.

Well apparently we were tearing the forum apart...fail.

[Dextor]

I'm sorry, this may seem a little out of place, but the way some members are acting is totally disgraceful. I may not post much, but I read EVERYTHING. (Stalker? lol.) I have never seen such sheep-like band-wagoning in all my life. And to make matters worse, these members are beginning to target others specific members? No. This is so wrong. Something needs to be done before this gets WAY out of hand, not that it has not already exceeded the limitations of sanity.
Me done. :)

[Ross]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
Originally posted by Ross
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
I came on.... DRUNK..... and got jumped on!!!!!!


NICE!!!!!


WTF have I DONE?????????????????????????
Capitals please. :nono:

Of **** off
Cool babes.

[James]

Closed.