The Future of this Forum

**hamish** · 12/06/2005, 3:54 PM

Originally Posted by aido_b

I second the nomination for Sirhamish, he always seems to make sense!

Thanks aido b - not sure if you're right about making sense unless you add "non" before the word.

Lads, I can be confident about operating the on/off button on this contraption but as for editing out offensive remarks and all other technology that goes with moderating, I'm a non starter. Sorry about that

**Plastic Paddy** · 12/06/2005, 7:04 PM

Originally Posted by sirhamish

Lads, I can be confident about operating the on/off button on this contraption but as for editing out offensive remarks and all other technology that goes with moderating, I'm a non starter. Sorry about that

Rubbish. If I can do it, then anyone can, I promise you. Age and incompetence are no longer the excuses you wish they were, sirhamish!

PP

**hamish** · 12/06/2005, 9:31 PM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

Rubbish. If I can do it, then anyone can, I promise you. Age and incompetence are no longer the excuses you wish they were, sirhamish!

PP

Get up the yard PP.

I really haven't a clue about this internet thingy - when it comes to technical stuff, I rely on my godson to sort things out and even he has given up on me. Anyway, he's in China at the moment so I'm totally lost.
I can post and work the edit button that's it. I tried pasting but the less said about that the better.
Stop trying to goad me into doing it, you pup!!!

**dahamsta** · 18/06/2005, 10:02 PM

FYI, 12th man has been appointed as mod of this forum. I haven't decided on a second mod yet.

Also FYI, I'm turning off moderation of the forum for the moment, however I'm going away for a few days next week so if there's any messing in the meantime, I'll turn it back on again. Which means you'll be without a forum until I come back. Self-policing folks, remember?

adam

**magic_man** · 19/06/2005, 6:48 AM

[QUOTE=dahamsta]FYI, 12th man has been appointed as mod of this forum. I haven't decided on a second mod yet.

is there any chance of the limerick junior league forum operating again,it would be a shame for it to remain closed cos of a minority of idiots whose sole aim was to disrupt this site,also the topic that seemed to bring most of the animosity to the site[carew westport]is well and truely gone,now people can stick to the topic and not worry about others trying to change back to the same boring

**dahamsta** · 19/06/2005, 9:21 AM

If you mean the Limerick thread, no, I won't open it again because I'd have to strip out all the abuse and petty rivalry, which would take too long. I'd note that you were a contributor in that regard, so you'd do well to keep your head down. Try starting another thread and keeping your temper in check.

adam

**magic_man** · 19/06/2005, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by dahamsta

If you mean the Limerick thread, no, I won't open it again because I'd have to strip out all the abuse and petty rivalry, which would take too long. I'd note that you were a contributor in that regard, so you'd do well to keep your head down. Try starting another thread and keeping your temper in check.

adam

i was voicing my opinion ,and it was frustration more than temper as certain topics were being abused to facilitate petty ones

**FahyForever** · 22/06/2005, 6:20 PM

As an avid follower and sometime contributor to this forum I feel obliged to say the following with regard the contents of the Junior League forum in general; the single thing that offends me most is the condescending manner in which the authority figures (Op's, moderators or whatever) address the people who take the time to be part of this whole thing. I realise that there are certain elements which most be eliminated for the enjoyment of the majority, but surely there is a considered, intelligent manner in which to go about this rather than the use of threats of closure. I have a very limited knowledge of technology in general and even less of law, so I may be overly simplistic regarding the whole thing but I think using lines like "call me a name.. I dare you" just makes things worse. Football is great because people are passionate about it. Sometimes this causes arguments or hostility, but ,as a rule, nothing that cant be dealt with sensibly. The people involved in instigating havoc during the "Semi-Final-that-dare-not-speak-it's-name" have absolutely no right whatsoever to be allowed to continue taking part in any forum as they are below social communication. However, when someone gives their opinion, however biased, it seems a practice of their freedom of speech and as long as it is not libellous or inflammatory it should be fair game.

Making snide remarks only brings Op's down to the level of the perpetrators they are trying to admonish. Even if somebody doesn't "look like a people person" they can still act like one.

Finally, I am not trying to upset anyone with this post. On the contrary, I would hope this forum continues to raise interesting issues and that it thrives to the benefit of both the fans and the people who appraise our opinions.