[hannah.]

markus why are you undermining these threads? ross has realised what's going on on this forum [YES WE KNOW ITS A FREAKING FORUM], and is trying to encourage change.
I don't see why you have such a problem with that.

[KKBL]

Originally posted by Ross
Markus I do feel you aren't grasping what this thread is about.

I am talking about HOW some members feel like they can't reply to a topic, purely on the basis that they're going to get mauled. They know themselves they shouldn't care what people think, but this thread is about how they do care. I'm just saying they shouldn't worry, it's their opinion. You are kind of slipping away from what this thread is all about, that is my opinion ofcourse.

yes,i think alot of members feel like this at times.sometimes i wont bother posting my opinion in a thread just because of the member/s in it purely because i have'nt gotten on with them in the past.this is a very good point your making Ross

[rayheartbliss]

Originally posted by hannah.
markus why are you undermining these threads? ross has realised what's going on on this forum [YES WE KNOW ITS A FREAKING FORUM], and is trying to encourage change.
I don't see why you have such a problem with that.

i think he just misuderstood it.

[Ross]

Originally posted by KKBL

yes,i think alot of members feel like this at times.sometimes i wont bother posting my opinion in a thread just because of the member/s in it purely because i have'nt gotten on with them in the past.this is a very good point your making Ross

Thanks KKBL. Nah, I know members feel like it. It isn't nice to hear that someone is scared to post their opinion.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by hannah.
markus why are you undermining these threads? ross has realised what's going on on this forum [YES WE KNOW ITS A FREAKING FORUM], and is trying to encourage change.
I don't see why you have such a problem with that.

Considering most of the stuff he's talking about he used to do himself?

I have no problem with Ross wanting change. I'm just giving my opinion, which this thread is about.

[Tom]

LOL having an opinion everyone disagrees with is fun

[hannah.]

Originally posted by Markus

Considering most of the stuff he's talking about he used to do himself?

I have no problem with Ross wanting change. I'm just giving my opinion, which this thread is about.

surely he's posted this because he realises that, and this is him trying not to any more, and trying to encourage something positive happening here?

[Ross]

Originally posted by Markus

Considering most of the stuff he's talking about he used to do himself?

I have no problem with Ross wanting change. I'm just giving my opinion, which this thread is about.

Again, I do feel you are turning this thread into an arguement.

I have said that I have made people probably feel scared to reply to my posts and yes I did use to just reply to the same people.

I feel you are just skimming through my original post, picking out the bits you can use, and turning them out to be bad things. Which I don't see the need of.

[Brad*]

I am quite worried of posting sometimes for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I only joined a few days ago and secondly because I am one of the younger members of the forum.

Although I am mature for my age I am still a lot younger than some of the other members and am sometimes worried that the 15-21 year olds will strongly disagree with my opinion or ignore it.

I think that people should show more respect for new members as well. Just because I am new doesn't mean that my opinion is worthless and that is especially important seeing as CBB6 has just started and lots of newbies are arriving.

I hope that people can treat others equally and leave arguments and previous disagreements behind them when they post.

[lily.]

Ross is a better person since I came back.. heh.

[lily.]

Originally posted by darky
I am quite worried of posting sometimes for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I only joined a few days ago and secondly because I am one of the younger members of the forum.

Although I am mature for my age I am still a lot younger than some of the other members and am sometimes worried that the 15-21 year olds will strongly disagree with my opinion or ignore it.

I think that people should show more respect for new members as well. Just because I am new doesn't mean that my opinion is worthless and that is especially important seeing as CBB6 has just started and lots of newbies are arriving.

I hope that people can treat others equally and leave arguments and previous disagreements behind them when they post.

Never mind the 15-21 yr olds.. it's the 30-somethings that matter.. and I think yer alright! hehe

[Bells]

If a member feels uneasy, they should at least contact a mod/admin even if it takes some time for the problem to be resolved, because at least that way we know what's going on and can moderate it.

That aside, I think the issue is more that members can't be bothered with people jumping on them for having an opinion rather than the other way round. It's more them being annoyed with it instead of afraid of it, I think - as there really is nothing to be scared of when discussing things (as has been mentioned). My advice would be to just post it though. Threads are there for discussion, opinions and debate - which is what makes a forum fun in the first place. If people are willing to pick up on what you've said, it's no big deal - just stand by your views and explain them. Things would be a whole lot easier if everyone adopted this approach.

[hannah.]

Originally posted by darky
I am quite worried of posting sometimes for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I only joined a few days ago and secondly because I am one of the younger members of the forum.

Although I am mature for my age I am still a lot younger than some of the other members and am sometimes worried that the 15-21 year olds will strongly disagree with my opinion or ignore it.

I think that people should show more respect for new members as well. Just because I am new doesn't mean that my opinion is worthless and that is especially important seeing as CBB6 has just started and lots of newbies are arriving.

I hope that people can treat others equally and leave arguments and previous disagreements behind them when they post.

welcome to tibb
*takes under wing*

[lily.]

LoL Hannah.. that was just plain freaky.

[rayheartbliss]

Originally posted by darky
I am quite worried of posting sometimes for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I only joined a few days ago and secondly because I am one of the younger members of the forum.

Although I am mature for my age I am still a lot younger than some of the other members and am sometimes worried that the 15-21 year olds will strongly disagree with my opinion or ignore it.

I think that people should show more respect for new members as well. Just because I am new doesn't mean that my opinion is worthless and that is especially important seeing as CBB6 has just started and lots of newbies are arriving.

I hope that people can treat others equally and leave arguments and previous disagreements behind them when they post.

yerh true, and i've seen a lot of people who's posts are not being respected because they are younger.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Ross

Again, I do feel you are turning this thread into an arguement.

I have said that I have made people probably feel scared to reply to my posts and yes I did use to just reply to the same people.

I feel you are just skimming through my original post, picking out the bits you can use, and turning them out to be bad things. Which I don't see the need of.

Believe me, if this was an argument the swear words would have been drawn by now.

I read your post and took what I did from it. "Afraid of others opinions" is exactly the example I gave. Afraid of posting something incase others disagree or maul you for it. I've been there, and I can see others have too. But to feel threatened by words on the internet is kind of weird in my opinion.

[Ross]

Originally posted by Markus

Believe me, if this was an argument the swear words would have been drawn by now.

I read your post and took what I did from it. "Afraid of others opinions" is exactly the example I gave. Afraid of posting something incase others disagree or maul you for it. I've been there, and I can see others have too. But to feel threatened by words on the internet is kind of weird in my opinion.

Well... not scared. Maybe I shouldn't of used that word.

Ash has nailed it right on the head.

[Ninastar]

Originally posted by darky
I am quite worried of posting sometimes for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I only joined a few days ago and secondly because I am one of the younger members of the forum.

Although I am mature for my age I am still a lot younger than some of the other members and am sometimes worried that the 15-21 year olds will strongly disagree with my opinion or ignore it.

I think that people should show more respect for new members as well. Just because I am new doesn't mean that my opinion is worthless and that is especially important seeing as CBB6 has just started and lots of newbies are arriving.

I hope that people can treat others equally and leave arguments and previous disagreements behind them when they post.

I wanna hug you so much!

[Matt08]

I think that it's really good that Ross is addressing this. This sort of thing has been happening for a while but no one has done or said anything about it.

I'll admit that over the past few months i've been reluctant to post in some threads because of some of the members who have posted in it because of the whole Namegate incident where I said some things behind other people's backs about what I thought of them.

Hopefully now circumstances have changed and some members have changed, i'll be more active in discussions.

[Lewis.]

I am afraid to post a new thread, because i know people will just attack me because i am 13.. Very early 14! I hope that when i am 16 and over, i can greet newer, younger members, how i would have been liked to have been greeted x Anyway i'm off now... Bye x x

[Billy]

Originally posted by darky
I am quite worried of posting sometimes for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I only joined a few days ago and secondly because I am one of the younger members of the forum.

Although I am mature for my age I am still a lot younger than some of the other members and am sometimes worried that the 15-21 year olds will strongly disagree with my opinion or ignore it.

I think that people should show more respect for new members as well. Just because I am new doesn't mean that my opinion is worthless and that is especially important seeing as CBB6 has just started and lots of newbies are arriving.

I hope that people can treat others equally and leave arguments and previous disagreements behind them when they post.

Stick wit me + you'll be fine.

[Billy]

If you all hate me etc etc then I apologise but most of the time people dislike me cos I don't agree with them and challenge what they say, although sometimes I'm a ****, which I won't be anymore (well try not to)

[Brad*]

Originally posted by Matt08
I think that it's really good that Ross is addressing this. This sort of thing has been happening for a while but no one has done or said anything about it.

I'll admit that over the past few months i've been reluctant to post in some threads because of some of the members who have posted in it because of the whole Namegate incident where I said some things behind other people's backs about what I thought of them.

Hopefully now circumstances have changed and some members have changed, i'll be more active in discussions.

Excellent comment.

[lily.]

Originally posted by Matt08
I'll admit that over the past few months i've been reluctant to post in some threads because of some of the members who have posted in it because of the whole Namegate incident where I said some things behind other people's backs about what I thought of them.

You should do what I do and just say it to their face... although, maybe I'm not the best role model...

[lily.]

Originally posted by Billy
.. although sometimes I'm a ****, which I won't be anymore (well try not to)

I'll crack the jokes son.