How did it go this far?

[Scarlett.]

10 or so months ago, we would have been happy to call this forum a community, nearly everyone got on well, and wasnt afraid of posting something contrevertial.

10 months later, divides split us all up and members hate each other.


So, what the hell happened here?:conf2:

[MarkWaldorf]

Certain people joined

[Magic]

Hmm, I think its kind of got better than it was a month or so back, or have I missed something?

For me its better now, I think you will always get people 'excluded', last year this time I was a TiBB reject (More than I am now :laugh:)

[\PJ/]

I dont' hate everyone sometimes people need putting in there place.

[Matt]

Originally posted by Markus
Certain people joined

Yes... certain people. :pat:

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Magic
Hmm, I think its kind of got better than it was a month or so back, or have I missed something?

For me its better now, I think you will always get people 'excluded', last year this time I was a TiBB reject (More than I am now :laugh:)
A TIBB REJECT i don't get that part of your comment,how are you a reject??

[Morphology]

I joined yesterday and this site has been one of the most unwelcoming places I've ever been to. I disagreed with someone's point yesterday and they started calling me argumentative and started arguing with me as if I don't have a right to be here. Then later on I got called "dumbass" for no good reason. I've never been to a forum like this. Is this how all new members are treated?

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Morphology
I joined yesterday and this site has been one of the most unwelcoming places I've ever been to. I disagreed with someone's point yesterday and they started calling me argumentative and started arguing with me as if I don't have a right to be here. I've never been to a forum like this. Is this how all new members are treated?

Who was that?! I'm not surprised LOL

Seriously, be lucky this isn't the Britney forum. If you posted something negative you'd be told to go kill yourself. :hugesmile:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Morphology
I joined yesterday and this site has been one of the most unwelcoming places I've ever been to. I disagreed with someone's point yesterday and they started calling me argumentative and started arguing with me as if I don't have a right to be here. Then later on I got called "dumbass" for no good reason. I've never been to a forum like this. Is this how all new members are treated? Aye, I know what you mean

Some people dont even give people a chance

[Tom]

Compare the members from now to this time last year and you've got your answer

[DamonJ]

TiBB has changed for the worse in such little time, mostly because of younger members joining I think (mind you, I can't talk, I'm only 14) but I agree that TiBB has become tripe in recent months.

[pinkmichk]

not been here that long but i have noticed it becoming more and more like a playground with a lot of the petty arguements etc all over peoples opinions :rolleyes:

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Tom
Compare the members from now to this time last year and you've got your answer

So 2008 members are to blame? :laugh: Oh I could name a few!

[Christina]

Originally posted by Morphology
I joined yesterday and this site has been one of the most unwelcoming places I've ever been to. I disagreed with someone's point yesterday and they started calling me argumentative and started arguing with me as if I don't have a right to be here. Then later on I got called "dumbass" for no good reason. I've never been to a forum like this. Is this how all new members are treated? Ahh sorry to hear that.. im sure this was always quite a friendly place? Anyways, welcome to tibb :)

And yeah ive deffo disliked tibb more than i did a few months ago. I noticed certain members have changed and become quite unfriendly. And some people bite your heads off for having an opinion. Fair enough debates are healthy but dont take them too far. I know i only joined in January so i havent even been here a year yet but i still notice things. And i know other members have been upset by certain people on here too.

[Magic]

Originally posted by PJ
Originally posted by Magic
Hmm, I think its kind of got better than it was a month or so back, or have I missed something?

For me its better now, I think you will always get people 'excluded', last year this time I was a TiBB reject (More than I am now :laugh:)
A TIBB REJECT i don't get that part of your comment,how are you a reject??

hehe thanks, that was more of a joke, but last year kind of time I wasn't very liked because of Sam & Crew :tongue:

[AngRemembered]

Tell me about it..

All I done was introduce my daughter to this site, post a greeting and let people know how I was doing in hospital...

That was'nt just, that was 4 months ago, and she and I were villified and almost thrown out, neither of us posted anything insulting to any other member, in fact quite the reverse.
So its not just new members or old members coming back after assuming new identities, its the same old MSN cliques that gather on the same evenings and for one reason or another decide amongst themselves to "target" someone or some other clique, and then bring it here to the forum.

I for one would have a complete blanket ban on MSN chat here, and keep my fingers crossed it helps cool a few people down, but blaming new members is wrong they if anything have nothing to do with problem this at all

[Z]

If you learn to not get so emotionally involved on here, it's fine. By that I mean don't declare somebody on here as your best friend, don't get into arguments, don't be rude, don't post your feelings etc. because all of those things are open to other people who can do whatever they like with the information you give them. People throw strops and "leave" then come back because they want to see how much attention people paid to them, or they have a "best friend" who's "upset" they left. It's a load of nonsense - I've left before, but not in a "I hate ___ so I'm leaving way" - about a month after I joined, I was ill and didn't come on for a month, and then between Big Brothers' I've left for months at a time. People didn't care I left, and I didn't care that people didn't care.

Moral of the story: don't get emotionally attached!

[Sam!]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by PJ
Originally posted by Magic
Hmm, I think its kind of got better than it was a month or so back, or have I missed something?

For me its better now, I think you will always get people 'excluded', last year this time I was a TiBB reject (More than I am now :laugh:)
A TIBB REJECT i don't get that part of your comment,how are you a reject??

hehe thanks, that was more of a joke, but last year kind of time I wasn't very liked because of Sam & Crew :tongue:

Sam as in SamSam not me yeh lol :P

[Morphology]

Originally posted by Zee
If you learn to not get so emotionally involved on here, it's fine. By that I mean don't declare somebody on here as your best friend, don't get into arguments, don't be rude, don't post your feelings etc. because all of those things are open to other people who can do whatever they like with the information you give them. People throw strops and "leave" then come back because they want to see how much attention people paid to them, or they have a "best friend" who's "upset" they left. It's a load of nonsense - I've left before, but not in a "I hate ___ so I'm leaving way" - about a month after I joined, I was ill and didn't come on for a month, and then between Big Brothers' I've left for months at a time. People didn't care I left, and I didn't care that people didn't care.

Moral of the story: don't get emotionally attached!
Are you joking? People actually get attached to members on a TV forum? That's ridiculous!

I have noticed it being very cliqey around here, people gang up on new members like happened to me yesterday for having a counter opinion.

[Magic]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4
You could say TiBB has become a Mad World :tongue:

[Z]

Originally posted by Morphology
Originally posted by Zee
If you learn to not get so emotionally involved on here, it's fine. By that I mean don't declare somebody on here as your best friend, don't get into arguments, don't be rude, don't post your feelings etc. because all of those things are open to other people who can do whatever they like with the information you give them. People throw strops and "leave" then come back because they want to see how much attention people paid to them, or they have a "best friend" who's "upset" they left. It's a load of nonsense - I've left before, but not in a "I hate ___ so I'm leaving way" - about a month after I joined, I was ill and didn't come on for a month, and then between Big Brothers' I've left for months at a time. People didn't care I left, and I didn't care that people didn't care.

Moral of the story: don't get emotionally attached!
Are you joking? People actually get attached to members on a TV forum? That's ridiculous!

I have noticed it being very cliqey around here, people gang up on new members like happened to me yesterday for having a counter opinion.


Yep. It's a minefield of sorts on here sometimes, there are a lot of members on here who are still quite young and really highly strung because they've not matured yet (I don't mean that in a condescending way!) so there are a lot of "fights" and so on.

[Billy]

Originally posted by Zee
If you learn to not get so emotionally involved on here, it's fine. By that I mean don't declare somebody on here as your best friend, don't get into arguments, don't be rude, don't post your feelings etc. because all of those things are open to other people who can do whatever they like with the information you give them. People throw strops and "leave" then come back because they want to see how much attention people paid to them, or they have a "best friend" who's "upset" they left. It's a load of nonsense - I've left before, but not in a "I hate ___ so I'm leaving way" - about a month after I joined, I was ill and didn't come on for a month, and then between Big Brothers' I've left for months at a time. People didn't care I left, and I didn't care that people didn't care.

Moral of the story: don't get emotionally attached!


:bawling::bawling::bawling:

[30stone]

Me andy and david all joined about 4 - 6 months ago lol.

[Ross]

*joined in 2007* so don't blame me :tongue:

[andyman]

Not like the good old days eh plus in the past many have brought their msn tripe into the forum, people come and go but we should ask the old skool members if the forum is any better or worse.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Morphology
Originally posted by Zee
If you learn to not get so emotionally involved on here, it's fine. By that I mean don't declare somebody on here as your best friend, don't get into arguments, don't be rude, don't post your feelings etc. because all of those things are open to other people who can do whatever they like with the information you give them. People throw strops and "leave" then come back because they want to see how much attention people paid to them, or they have a "best friend" who's "upset" they left. It's a load of nonsense - I've left before, but not in a "I hate ___ so I'm leaving way" - about a month after I joined, I was ill and didn't come on for a month, and then between Big Brothers' I've left for months at a time. People didn't care I left, and I didn't care that people didn't care.

Moral of the story: don't get emotionally attached!
Are you joking? People actually get attached to members on a TV forum? That's ridiculous!

I have noticed it being very cliqey around here, people gang up on new members like happened to me yesterday for having a counter opinion.

You're a very funny guy you know. You were the one who was rude towards me in the first place. You come from nowhere and telling me I shout crap and I'm not objective, and not in a nice way, you're the one to blame. Period.

And as a lot of new members, you think that, when you're in a debate, it's actually an argument.
I thought you said this forum was that awful that you didn't want to stay. :rolleyes: I call that an attention seeker.

I agree with Mark and Matt, some people joined and put me off. I don't post that much since this summer because the forum was terrible during Big Brother.
I feel like Chewy, it's getting a bit complicated to 'speak' out loud like we used to do.
After all, it's a forum, nothing more, nothing less.

[Indierock&roll]

i only come on to talk about big brother/ x factor ect anyway..
i dont see any arguments or anything:/

[Z]

Originally posted by Indierock&roll
i only come on to talk about big brother/ x factor ect anyway..
i dont see any arguments or anything:/

Exactly. I just stay out of the majority of this stuff, and I think I've only ever participated in one TiBB game, and it was more hassle than it was worth. If you stay out of things like that, you don't get involved in any arguments. It works for me!

[Scarlett.]

I stay out of TiBB games;
A. Because of arguements
and
B. Cause I simply cba having to do them

[LemonJam]

-feels somewhat targetted- :|

[30stone]

Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :|

You dont seem to argue too much and i doubt this would be aimed at you...

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :|

No need, you iz a good member :thumbs:

[andyman]

Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :| tut tut always gotta be about you :tongue:

[LemonJam]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :|

You dont seem to argue too much and i doubt this would be aimed at you...

I know, but when people say like "Its the people who've joined this year" it does feel like it. :sad:

and thanks Chewy :hugesmile: haha

[30stone]

Originally posted by LemonJam
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :|

You dont seem to argue too much and i doubt this would be aimed at you...

I know, but when people say like "Its the people who've joined this year" it does feel like it. :sad:

and thanks Chewy :hugesmile: haha

not to offend anyone but id say its probably people like:

edited by mark: please don't 'name and shame' like that, it'll just cause problems.

[Morphology]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Message original : Morphology
Originally posted by Zee
If you learn to not get so emotionally involved on here, it's fine. By that I mean don't declare somebody on here as your best friend, don't get into arguments, don't be rude, don't post your feelings etc. because all of those things are open to other people who can do whatever they like with the information you give them. People throw strops and "leave" then come back because they want to see how much attention people paid to them, or they have a "best friend" who's "upset" they left. It's a load of nonsense - I've left before, but not in a "I hate ___ so I'm leaving way" - about a month after I joined, I was ill and didn't come on for a month, and then between Big Brothers' I've left for months at a time. People didn't care I left, and I didn't care that people didn't care.

Moral of the story: don't get emotionally attached!
Are you joking? People actually get attached to members on a TV forum? That's ridiculous!

I have noticed it being very cliqey around here, people gang up on new members like happened to me yesterday for having a counter opinion.

You're a very funny guy you know. You were the one who was rude towards me in the first place. You come from nowhere and telling me I shout c**p and I'm not objective, and not in a nice way, you're the one to blame. Period.

And as a lot of new members, you think that, when you're in a debate, it's actually an argument.
I thought you said this forum was that awful that you didn't want to stay. :rolleyes: I call that an attention seeker.

I agree with Mark and Matt, some people joined and put me off. I don't post that much since this summer because the forum was terrible during Big Brother.
I feel like Chewy, it's getting a bit complicated to 'speak' out loud like we used to do.
After all, it's a forum, nothing more, nothing less.
I admit that I possibly had a slightly uncompromising undertone but you started the hostility by accusing me of saying things that I hadn't - that's very unfair in my book.

[Hugo]

It's a forum. Don't take it so seriously.

[lily.]

Originally posted by andyman
Not like the good old days eh plus in the past many have brought their msn tripe into the forum, people come and go but we should ask the old skool members if the forum is any better or worse.

It's always had it's problems, and there have always been members who cause problems. It's no better or worse than it was the year I joined. If members want to stay here, they just have to ride out the storm.

I've dished out a fair amount of insults in my time here, but I've taken them in return too.

My advice: Develop a thick skin, and try not to take an argument too far or you may find yourself with a 16 month ban. :laugh:

[Ross]

Originally posted by Freyja
Originally posted by andyman
Not like the good old days eh plus in the past many have brought their msn tripe into the forum, people come and go but we should ask the old skool members if the forum is any better or worse.

It's always had it's problems, and there have always been members who cause problems. It's no better or worse than it was the year I joined. If members want to stay here, they just have to ride out the storm.

I've dished out a fair amount of insults in my time here, but I've taken them in return too.

My advice: Develop a thick skin, and try not to take an argument too far or you may find yourself with a 16 month ban. :laugh:

:blush2:

[MrGaryy]

It;s the forming of cliques, people who will back someone up in an argument regardless of their personal views or vote for them in a game because of loyalty.

[lily.]

I speak the truth Rossy. I got verbally attacked within the first few days here because I dared to speak out about my dislike of Makosi. lol

[Ross]

Originally posted by Freyja
I speak the truth Rossy. I got verbally attacked within the first few days here because I dared to speak out about my dislike of Makosi. lol
Haha. I'm just glad it's not me moaning this time haha. It usually is. :blush2:

I'm keeping out of trouble.

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :|

You dont seem to argue too much and i doubt this would be aimed at you...

I know, but when people say like "Its the people who've joined this year" it does feel like it. :sad:

and thanks Chewy :hugesmile: haha

not to offend anyone but id say its probably people like



Nice of someone to say it, thats the exact list that has/does cause problems.

(BTW, I don't mean to imply that i dislike the people on that list, I like or at least respect most of them)

[Locke.]

I don't know what it was like before Big Brother 9 started, but since it finished the forum has been crap; Too many people are too attached to it, there are too many cliques, too many idiots, and some members are too young (I think you should have to be 15 to join- I'd imagine that to be the certificate to watch the last few series' of BB). And the games are getting boring now too, it's almost always the same people who take part in different games.

Anyway, I just hope it all changes again when CBB starts.

[lily.]

Re: The age limit.

One of the youngest members I ever met on here was either 11 or 12. His username is corkie and he joined about the same time as me.

He's been a brilliant member and hasn't ever caused any trouble, so I think it's unfair to blame age.

If you are looking for a reason for forum tension, you don't have to look far. Just have a scour around and you'll find that the members who's heads are so far up their own arse are the ones who cause ****, cuz they dish it out but are offended when they have to take it.

[30stone]

Originally posted by Gazbo
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :|

You dont seem to argue too much and i doubt this would be aimed at you...

I know, but when people say like "Its the people who've joined this year" it does feel like it. :sad:

and thanks Chewy :hugesmile: haha

not to offend anyone but id say its probably people like



Nice of someone to say it, thats the exact list that has/does cause problems.

(BTW, I don't mean to imply that i dislike the people on that list, I like or at least respect most of them)

its the people who ae more likely to voice their opinions also tom and aint mad atcha do to thats all

also im sorry if i offend anyone i have named.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by LemonJam
-feels somewhat targetted- :|

You dont seem to argue too much and i doubt this would be aimed at you...

I know, but when people say like "Its the people who've joined this year" it does feel like it. :sad:

and thanks Chewy :hugesmile: haha

not to offend anyone but id say its probably people like



Ye, I agree with that list. I could name others but that list pretty much sums it up.

Britney fans wouldn't be on that list if it wasn't for some people on that list, and some people on that list wouldn't be on there if it wasn' for Britney fans. Pretty much a full circle lol!

[lily.]

You realise naming names of who you think is responsible for problems is the quickest way to get this thread locked and removed for breaking forum rules and targetting individual members.

Trust me, I speak from experience.

[30stone]

Originally posted by Freyja
You realise naming names of who you think is responsible for problems is the quickest way to get this thread locked and removed for breaking forum rules and targetting individual members.

Trust me, I speak from experience.

lol which is why i just apologised if i offended anyone, think i should delete?

[lily.]

Yeah, I would, but everyone who quoted you would have to delete too.. but at least you've shown that yer trying to undo it lol

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Freyja
You realise naming names of who you think is responsible for problems is the quickest way to get this thread locked and removed for breaking forum rules and targetting individual members.

Trust me, I speak from experience.

We all know who's responsible for what. :laugh: I don't mind my name being mentioned because I know I'm (and Brit fans) in a lot of arguments on this place. It's not like their lying....

[lily.]

haha.. yeah, but the difference between you and some others is that you can take it Markus.. :thumbs:

[MarkWaldorf]

I guess that's true! lol

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Freyja
haha.. yeah, but the difference between you and some others is that you can take it Markus.. :thumbs:

:joker:

[Tom]

I'm not so sure about the names on that list. I actually prefer the forum now tbh. When everyone likes each other and everyone gets on and agrees with each other it does get a little boring :joker:

Some people take others far too seriously on here. Has it occured to people that some people say things for a reaction?

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Tom
Some people take others far too seriously on here. Has it occured to people that some people say things for a reaction?

Yes which is why I never bother with Britney arguments anymore.

[andyman]

Is britney really that good? :rolleyes:

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Morphology
I admit that I possibly had a slightly uncompromising undertone but you started the hostility by accusing me of saying things that I hadn't - that's very unfair in my book.

Look who was it...cepb ! :rolleyes:
You were Latvian huh ? :laugh: LOL

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Tom
Some people take others far too seriously on here. Has it occured to people that some people say things for a reaction?

Exhibit A:

Originally posted by andyman
Is britney really that good? :rolleyes:

[KKBL]

the one thing that realy pisses me off is when somone is stating their opinion..for example somone with a picture of Britney Spears in their signature says that Alexandra's voice isnt that good,a few minutes later some random person quotes and says "oh well Britney's isnt either" and its just like WTF?
i would personaly blame most of this forums problems on imaturity.but y'know it would be boring without the occasional bust-up:laugh:

[andyman]

Can britney sing live tho? :dog:

[lily.]

Originally posted by Tom
Has it occured to people that some people say things for a reaction?

Yeah, like I did with you and JDizzel the other night.. :P

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by andyman
Can britney sing live tho? :dog:

http://i33.tinypic.com/692qsn.jpg

*runs*

[30stone]

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by andyman
Can britney sing live tho? :dog:

http://i33.tinypic.com/692qsn.jpg

*runs*

thats quality out of the new video right?

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by andyman
Can britney sing live tho? :dog:

http://i33.tinypic.com/692qsn.jpg

*runs*

thats quality out of the new video right?

Yeah, The Loving Kind.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by 30stone
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by andyman
Can britney sing live tho? :dog:

http://i33.tinypic.com/692qsn.jpg

*runs*

thats quality out of the new video right?

yeah the loving kind

[lily.]

Are you pair seriously guna turn this into a Britney thread!? LoL

A few years ago "Paris Hilton" was the buzzword to start a fight around here, now it seem to be "Britney" LoL

[Ross]

I think Bob and Sally are to blame personally.

[KawaiiSakura1]

I know what you mean and most of the time the arguments are about Big Brother, The X Factor etc i know because I'm not allowed stat my opinion about some things:shrug:

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Freyja
Are you pair seriously guna turn this into a Britney thread!? LoL

A few years ago "Paris Hilton" was the buzzword to start a fight around here, now it seem to be "Britney" LoL

Oh god I remember those days! When she went to jail it was inevitable that at least half the forum would be banned. :joker:

That's when me and Kiz had a real bad argument Lol

[andyman]

Britney.

[lily.]

I earned maself a yellow square in those days too haha.

[MarkWaldorf]

Haha. All the Paris ones have been deleted.

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=58425&page=2#pid724116

:blush:

[KawaiiSakura1]

I hate all the arguments about Britney:rolleyes:

[lily.]

Originally posted by Markus
Haha. All the Paris ones have been deleted.

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=58425&page=2#pid724116

:blush:


Amazingly I wasn't a big player in that one lol..

Remember "Team Playground" haha.. that all started when me had Jay had a big bust up!

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Freyja
Originally posted by Markus
Haha. All the Paris ones have been deleted.

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=58425&page=2#pid724116

:blush:


Amazingly I wasn't a big player in that one lol..

Remember "Team Playground" haha.. that all started when me had Jay had a big bust up!

Haha...I remember 'Team DamN!" or something more! God, what a rebellion that was.

[lily.]

Yeah .. good times.. haha

*gets all nostaligic for the good old days of arguing about nothing* LoL

[MarkWaldorf]

Haha! :lovedup: