[J.C.]

Originally posted by Sticks
Sorry if I have offended any one of the new generation, and I was not discouraging new members. My original piece was done on the snippets site, and I tried to make it fit in with the interchange there and keep the same style and go with the flow of how the snippets were being produced.

It was also done on the morning when two posters managed to get into what I understand was a vitriolic spat. I understand they later made up.

My observation came when we had CBB going and I came into the fray to put another side in the Shilpa V Jade issue, because I had studied Jade's form from her first time. I tried to be as reasoned as I could and trying to cite examples and precedent, but the tone of debate from some members became quite personal, which I could not recall happening amongst those who are sadly no longer with us. Seeing the vitriolic posts there, was quite depressing and was reminiscent of another forum where someone did make threats of physical violence against me. (I also had some unsavoury phone calls that may have been generated because of that.)

In the old days we did have fun, sort of like the E-nuptials, where we had virtual trips with Floss and Bunty, but those were in the days before Paul and Helen broke up. The interchange was genteel. So is this a generational thing with the next generation more robust than our generation

BTW Alma Mater (I concede the spelling) if I recall correctly is Latin for "ones old university"

So in short, I am a bit too long in the tooth?

I really don't think you have offended anyone,and I`m certain you are a valued member of TIBB. Personally all I have felt is that some of your very recent posts have been a bit kamikaze in that they were certainly controversial. You even said yourself that you were going to regret coming out of retirement to be Devil's advocate to Jade.In truth,defending Jade the first time round was very different to the second !! and you obviously knew it ? And then there was the spelling issue which I think was odd because you must know that some people have a real issue with that ,and some people want to post fast and furious and rightly don`t give a damn about spelling.All I can say is that i'm over the moon about that one as I now have Firefox spell check because of it!!! so no complaints from me. You must stay around Sticks coz you offer more than you think!! Yes, coz was underlined ,but wtf.
I think TIBB has real character, a reasonable sized community and a lot of fun. 'Stick' around !!

[rachb]

Oh Sticks you managed to get me again I actually thought we'd made the paper for a second.Just like back in the days when we had endless posts about P & H spottings and we all dashed in the thread to see new pics of your vans
I wish I was able to get on here before when this topic was starting to get misunderstood.
I like to think that every change over the years has been good and there is still a sense of family here that there always was.As part of that 'family' you have to learn a valuable lesson abut Sticks he has a sense of humour that takes a while to understand but once you get him you'll see he's a legend.He would never intentionally offend anyone (although his santa claus grave once came close)
anyway I'd just like to add my thoughts that after being away for a while it's clear that things have moved on which I am sorry about.That's not to exclude any new member I've always done my best over the years to try and make everyone welcome.But to remember some of the past members that were essential to making the forum what it is today.
It may not be real life but real friendships were formed and I'm sad to see many of them have moved on.
It would be lovely to hear that people were ok.having had problems getting on the forum myself I do wonder if people are lurking somewhere trying to get to talk again

[tinkerbell]

I dont think TIBB is friendly here anymore. If someone has a problem with someone they all gang up and critisize in their little groups!!

[Emilee]

Originally posted by tinkerbell
I dont think TIBB is friendly here anymore. If someone has a problem with someone they all gang up and critisize in their little groups!!

aww

[zachary]

Originally posted by Emilee

aww

I agree with Tinkerbell!! There are HORRIBLE people on here (one person in particular)

They make tiBB a crappy crappy place....they should know 'it's only a site...calm down'

[tinkerbell]

[Emilee]

Originally posted by zacharybinx

I agree with Tinkerbell!! There are HORRIBLE people on here (one person in particular)

They make tiBB a crappy crappy place....they should know 'it's only a site...calm down'

hahaha.

[tinkerbell]

What is so funny Emilee?

wha i said was true

[tinkerbell]

And if you dont stop picking on me im going to tell my mummy!

[zachary]

Originally posted by tinkerbell
And if you dont stop picking on me Im going to tell my mummy!

Aww you gonna tell Paris Hilton, Tink? *woof*

[James]

Keep this arguing off the forum.

[tinkerbell]

Originally posted by zacharybinx

Aww you going to tell Paris Hilton, Tink? *woof*

what is wrong with YOU!!!!!!!!! stop talking to me!!!!!

[zachary]

Originally posted by tinkerbell

what is wrong with YOU!!!!!!!!! stop talking to me!!!!!

No arguing, Tinkerball. Kepp to topic pls. tut tut

[tinkerbell]

Can i hurt you?

[Emilee]

Nope.


Well i think this forum is awesome.

[Bells]

This is the friendliest forum I've been on - we have really nice, friendly members and plenty open to discussion. Obviously there's going to be the odd person who doesn't have the same train of thought. And there will always be differences of opinion as well because that's what a forum's about - it's healthy and good to hear different takes on things and as a result end up with a good all-round knowledge of what people are like, the sorts of things people agree/disagree on etc. What is the most important IMO is the WAY in which people choose to convey their opinions, i.e. either in a respectful manner, or just resorting to arguing, insults, and blatant ignorance of any other argument or justification.

I really don't think TiBB is becoming worsened as time goes on and by the arrival of new members and things like that; rather, it opens up more minds and encourages more people to get talking!

[Emilee]

Originally posted by ice_maiden02
This is the friendliest forum I've been on - we have really nice, friendly members and plenty open to discussion. Obviously there's going to be the odd person who doesn't have the same train of thought. And there will always be differences of opinion as well because that's what a forum's about - it's healthy and good to hear different takes on things and as a result end up with a good all-round knowledge of what people are like, the sorts of things people agree/disagree on etc. What is the most important IMO is the WAY in which people choose to convey their opinions, i.e. either in a respectful manner, or just resorting to arguing, insults, and blatant ignorance of any other argument or justification.

I really don't think TiBB is becoming worsened as time goes on and by the arrival of new members and things like that; rather, it opens up more minds and encourages more people to get talking!

WOW! Your posts are always so interesting Ash.

[Bells]

LOL... aww thanks Emilee, but I was just saying exactly what I felt.

TiBB's such a good forum, I love it and am probably addicted!

[Emilee]

Originally posted by ice_maiden02
LOL... aww thanks Emilee, but I was just saying exactly what I felt.

TiBB's such a good forum, I love it and am probably addicted!

Probably???

LOL well im addicted.

[Bells]

We're both addicted! I'm sat on here when I should be doing other stuff, but the weird thing is, I don't really feel guilty about it - I just talk!

[Emilee]

I noo its soo weird. Im meant to be doing things like coursework and stuff but i cant pull my self away from Tibb. And my mom and dad get annoyed coz im always sat up here on the computer and dont spend enough time with them.

Thats really the only thing i feel guilty about.... soo For my birthday im asking for a laptop with wireless internet so then i can spend time with them but still be on the compurter.

[Bells]

Aww cool idea!!

[Emilee]

Hell yer! *Booies on down*