[Josy]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Where the idea that it is going to be in some way restricted has come from I don't know...

There was list of members who had joined the 'club' in the op, that to me makes it seem like you had to be on that list to be able to take part in the debate and I think it could possibly have put newer members off taking part.

[Locke.]

Usually check the football forum and the chambers thread first, then just go through new posts

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Josy

There was list of members who had joined the 'club' in the op, that to me makes it seem like you had to be on that list to be able to take part in the debate and I think it could possibly have put newer members off taking part.

It was more like everyone who said they wanted to take part gets put on the list, and then those in the list get on with the debate kinda thing. Sort of like a book club thing Nobody would be excluded because everyone had the option to say if they wanted to take part or not.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by InOne

It was more like everyone who said they wanted to take part gets put on the list, and then those in the list get on with the debate kinda thing. Sort of like a book club thing Nobody would be excluded because everyone had the option to say if they wanted to take part or not.

Except Michael21

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Josy

There was list of members who had joined the 'club' in the op, that to me makes it seem like you had to be on that list to be able to take part in the debate and I think it could possibly have put newer members off taking part.

There was no club...I was just interested, and I was a new member josy.
Like I said it was kates idea im sure she will be able to clarify when she comes on.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Except Michael21

I'm sure if he put his name down he would've been included.

Put that wooden spoon away Niamh

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by InOne

I'm sure if he put his name down he would've been included.

Put that wooden spoon away Niamh

He asked to be put in and he was told no

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

He asked to be put in and he was told no

I'm pretty sure that's not the way it happened. It was just politely suggested it might not be his thing. I'm sure when the debate came around he'd start typing normally which we all know he can do

[Josy]

I re read that thread earlier no one said it couldn't go ahead, the thread was left opened and nothing ever came of it BUT it was stated in the thread at the time that anyone could take part yet within minutes of that being posted someone was told it wasn't their thing.

[Josy]

Originally Posted by kizzy

There was no club...I was just interested, and I was a new member josy.
Like I said it was kates idea im sure she will be able to clarify when she comes on.

Ok then Kizzy it wasnt a club it was a debate society, regardless of the title though it still came across as being exclusive to a certain bunch of members IMO and 1 new member doesnt speak for every new member that joins the forum.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Josy

I re read that thread earlier no one said it couldn't go ahead, the thread was left opened and nothing ever came of it BUT it was stated in the thread at the time that anyone could take part yet within minutes of that being posted someone was told it wasn't their thing.

That's not very nice.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Josy

Ok then Kizzy it wasnt a club it was a debate society, regardless of the title though it still came across as being exclusive to a certain bunch of members IMO and 1 new member doesnt speak for every new member that joins the forum.

Who were this bunch, Was it the ones who are interested in serious debates?
I can't see how it would put any new member off tbh as there was no exclusivity from what I remember....Anyhoo its a hypothetical as it never happened anyway.

[MTVN]

You said yourself kizzy it would be a group where "members had to request to join to debate", does that not suggest a certain level of exclusivity? Nobody should have to request to offer their 2 cents in a debate, they should just be free to do so as they wish

[Stu]

It sounds like a cumbersome, needless convention. And it's spawned this boring debate right here which quite frankly sucks a dick and a half.

[GypsyGoth]

This is a mass debate.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

I think Kate's intention was more like a small group, similar to a book group, who hold a daily debate on a subject of somebody in the groups choosing. That's how I saw it anyway.

Just read through this, plenty valid comments, not gonna bore by quoting loads however, this one is the closest to how I envisioned it and the list was for people who specifically wanted to choose topics, although everyone could join in the debates. I shelved it because I was concerned that it would just become a free for all, nobody said we couldn't do it,.quite the opposite, I just didn't feel confident enough as the organiser. I'm better at the lighthearted stuff, but feel free to revive it anyone. The other stipulation I think I pistedbat the time was that topics shouldnt be too contentious. First offering was going to be should school uniform be abolished?

[michael21]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

This is a mass debate.

look like i got here just in time

[Stu]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

This is a mass debate.

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Except Michael21

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

Just read through this, plenty valid comments, not gonna bore by quoting loads however, this one is the closest to how I envisioned it and the list was for people who specifically wanted to choose topics, although everyone could join in the debates. I shelved it because I was concerned that it would just become a free for all, nobody said we couldn't do it,.quite the opposite, I just didn't feel confident enough as the organiser. I'm better at the lighthearted stuff, but feel free to revive it anyone. The other stipulation I think I pistedbat the time was that topics shouldnt be too contentious. First offering was going to be should school uniform be abolished?

Hello Kate! Good to see you back!

[Shaun]

There's no need for a debating thread when we have a debating forum.

End of debate.

[GypsyGoth]

Originally Posted by Stu

[michael21]

Originally Posted by InOne

I'm pretty sure that's not the way it happened. It was just politely suggested it might not be his thing. I'm sure when the debate came around he'd start typing normally which we all know he can do

[Kate!]

Oh and it was myself who said to Michael that I didn't think it would be his thing, but as stated nobody was excluded, the list was specifically for people who wanted to choose the topics for debate. Other than that it was for everyone, no club

[michael21]

i don't think there should be mass debate all over the forum think of the mess