Off-Topic Discussion

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22.02.2015, 09:10

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jamjon wrote:To me this forum has become stale and repetitive, hence why I have not shared much lately. Would love some new content or thread ideas. I am racking my brain trying to think of something to liven it up. Hopefully some people could share some ideas and we could help bring this forum back to its former glories.

There are a number of reasons why it seems to become stale 1, for some reason few join in and could be that someone or a group don't like or trust the Mods (just a possible for no new blood) 2, Most, me included are lacking time on the forum as real life comes first!! So need time away and the forum can be quite time consuming. 3, Older members joined just to talk about live shows and all other topics (including UK section) could be seen as off topic and so not willing to join in!!! 4, Some will view that all discussion about any of the channels as now become repetitive and so again, why keep saying the same thing. 5, People used to enjoy the shows but now think they have become stale and predictable (usually those who watched shows most of the years they have been running) and so live their lives away from forums or even bothering checking the shows on TV. 6, The members favourite as left and so WTF is the point of being around.

To a point I think there's a bit of everyone covered in these reasons. On a friday night the forum is normally quietest for members being online as it's drinking session and winding down time.

Regarding the channels other than new members creating new request threads for content. There is little reason for new threads. Regarding off topic threads then, this is more about finding a topic that others may find of interest. It's not always that simple if most know the topic and are interested but, have little or no interest in joining in. I post what I enjoy and rather than looking at it as a topic where I hope others will like, I view as if they like then it's up to them if they want to join in.

Once you say you're thinking of topics to post then, it becomes work. A hobby is not a job and unlike other sites I know, I treat it as an hobby but does need work some times Blush

My thoughts are that if people want to join in then that's great Smile and if not Cry then that's their choice. But at the end the site is still here if they change their minds Smile

21.02.2015, 16:48

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To me this forum has become stale and repetitive, hence why I have not shared much lately. Would love some new content or thread ideas. I am racking my brain trying to think of something to liven it up. Hopefully some people could share some ideas and we could help bring this forum back to its former glories.

18.02.2015, 14:56

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Hey guys, where Galahad is lost?

14.02.2015, 11:18

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HI Guys!!..I have been let out!!! That was a bit too close for comfort!!!Sad
Thank you ALL so much for your great messages of support and wishes!!
I feel good now, but tired!!I...I see Andrew kept you up to date!!,,He also
brought me all your welcome messages, all written down!! must have taken
him Ages!!... Hey thanks for caring about an old man,and taking time to
wish me well....I am humbled by your actions, you ALL have my complete
Respect and thanks!! It Is good to be here again!!
BigalSmileSmileThumb up

12.02.2015, 23:27

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Hi Andrew,
good to hear he's on a good way, I wish All the Best and a quick recovery for Al Thumb up

Regards
Joker

12.02.2015, 22:17

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Hello, Andrew here, Alan is good, and getting stronger!!
The Doctors at the Hospital, have found the problem and
put it right, Dads blood was too thick and not circulating correctly
that was making him ill, they have thinned his blood now and it is
now flowing as it should!! I have just left the hospital and they
said they should release him over the weekend sometime!!
He thanks you all for your concern and the messages of goodwill
you all sent him!! Peace will soon again be shattered!!!!
thank you Friends, for what you have taken the time to do,it
made it easier for us here!!!
Andrew

12.02.2015, 11:10

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bigalathome wrote:Hello Friends, Alan had a good night, he is awake and stable!!
He wants' out of there already!! Many thanks for all your kind
messages, I have written them all down and will take them to the
hospital with me this morning, I know Dad will be humbled by them!!
thank you so much for caring at this difficult time, we appreciate
this very much, and so will Dad I will keep you updated!!
Andrew

Hello AndrewSmile
Many thanks for keeping us informed about the health status of Alan. I hope that your news is and will be
as beautiful as this you've just given.Thumb upThumb upThumb up All of us expect here in better shape than before,
but first of all Alan you must take all the time necessary for a good recovery.Smile
Good luck, Alan and ... see you soon.SmileThumb up

Kind regards.
Passion

12.02.2015, 07:05

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Hello Friends, Alan had a good night, he is awake and stable!!
He wants' out of there already!! Many thanks for all your kind
messages, I have written them all down and will take them to the
hospital with me this morning, I know Dad will be humbled by them!!
thank you so much for caring at this difficult time, we appreciate
this very much, and so will Dad I will keep you updated!!
Andrew

11.02.2015, 23:38

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GET WELL SOON BIG AL = SIR NATURE.

I keep my fingers crossed as tight as I can and hope to see you back pretty soon.
But first get recovered well again my friend and take all time needs for it.
Hello Andrew, thank you very much for keeping up the contact.

Many Sincerely Regards
Nighthawk

11.02.2015, 20:23

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Just have read the news about our fellow member/friend bigalathome Sad . Like everyone els here i wish Alan a full speedy recovery !!! Take the time that you need bigalathome because we all want you to be 100% fit again !!! We will all be waiting here for your return Cool Thumb up
It's Always a bigger schock when you know the person Sad , so before we all go to bed tonight let us all prey for our friend here Cool !!!!

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Kind Regards
Shaky

11.02.2015, 17:44

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Oh, this is sad to hear.
My best wishes Al. I hope that you’re back in the swing very soon.
We need your daily nature pics! Smile

11.02.2015, 12:11

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6 years ago my father too had a heart attack and now he' s doing well SmileSmileSmile
I' m sure our friend Al will be back in full health Thumb upThumb upThumb up
You will find us here Al, waiting for your beautiful posts SmileSmileSmile

11.02.2015, 11:27

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Al, my dear friend.Smile
I am very sad about this news.
My best wishes for a quick recovery.Thumb upThumb upThumb up

Passion

11.02.2015, 11:25

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I wish a speedy recovery and hope you continue in the forum, healing, hoping the mountain.

11.02.2015, 11:14

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bigalathome wrote:Hello, Andrew here, Alan's son-in-law,
At 4o'clock this morning he had a Heart Attack
he is ok but poorly he asked that i should let you
know i shall be here for the next couple of days
and will leave the laptop open in case anybody
wants to send a message to him here i shall pass them on
Andrew

Hi Andrew, Please pass on and i'm sure not just from myself. I wish Al well and I hope for a speedy and full recovery.

Best wishes
daz
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