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Old 22 April 2010, 07:35 PM
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In light of the up and coming elections. It has been put to me that all politically related threads should be merged in to one single thread for the next month or so.

So those in favour vote yes, those against vote no.....
Old 22 April 2010, 07:48 PM
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Ali, is there a way you can monitor who has voted? So 50+ votes don't end up from people with sub 100 posts/brand new members etc?
Old 22 April 2010, 07:50 PM
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Most certainly, until a while after the election at least. Foofin fed up with all the bo11ocks spouted by a few (Lewis the prime protagonist).

I enjoy reading the political debates, but he is just soooo tiresome. He won't stop if it's all in one thread but at least you won't come across his baiting on 50% of the threads on the front page of NSR.

Top idea.

Even Better - Just ban the gimp and all his alter ego's for about 2 months. IIRC in his previous incarnation as Lewis he was told not to post on - or start - political threads anyway,

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Old 22 April 2010, 08:01 PM
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Oi lewis might be a pain in the **** but no gimp (Is that correct sinky) ?
Old 22 April 2010, 08:19 PM
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Yes, but only if you put the Apple threads in Computer Related where they belong. Why it is certain people can't post in the right place is beyond me.
Old 22 April 2010, 08:33 PM
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Specifically Pete's droaning lol
A sensible thread im fine with, but all the "Oh Gordon did this", "Cameron is a loser", "Crime is down", "Profits are up, thanks labour" rubbish belong in a thread called "Political Trumpeting"
lol

Well look at that, the reds are in the lead, I wonder if Pete approves
Old 22 April 2010, 08:52 PM
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Pixels are winning

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Old 22 April 2010, 09:16 PM
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Seems like a good plan

Please ban me from posting on it though as I'll only end up getting into an argument with someone who is clearly wrong
Old 22 April 2010, 09:24 PM
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No. I would prefer separate policy subjects to be segregated so that rational discussion can be followed.

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Old 22 April 2010, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
Yes, but only if you put the Apple threads in Computer Related where they belong. Why it is certain people can't post in the right place is beyond me.


Sorry ALi, but to be honest, there are usually more ruddy phone threads than political ones.

I would not think merging them all would really work. Some are good and some a crud
Old 22 April 2010, 10:02 PM
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Crud
Put all politics phone watches in the bin job done
Old 22 April 2010, 10:21 PM
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I will like a third option in the poll, I am undecided
Old 22 April 2010, 10:32 PM
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I would like a fourth option, I don't give a ****
Old 22 April 2010, 10:41 PM
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Definitely NO

I don't want 20 pages to scan if I am just interest in one subject.

Can you open a separate section for a few weeks?

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...and name it "PSLewis sub forum"?

The Political threads are not the problem, it is the constant baiting/trolling/misguided attempts at a decent thread.
Old 22 April 2010, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dedrater
...and name it "PSLewis sub forum"?

The Political threads are not the problem, it is the constant baiting/trolling/misguided attempts at a decent thread.
I agree
Serious political discussion is one thing, thats why I say it should be one thread for Pete's politics.
Old 22 April 2010, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dedrater
Ali, is there a way you can monitor who has voted? So 50+ votes don't end up from people with sub 100 posts/brand new members etc?
I'll keep an eye out for any alter egos roaming around (and I'll take great delight in banning them )

Originally Posted by David Lock
Can you open a separate section for a few weeks?

dl
No I can't, as this would need admin (Stu) to set up. Although if enough people prefer that, then it could be done. Alternatively we could always move all of Pete's posts into muppets.
Old 22 April 2010, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
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Alternatively we could always move all of Pete's posts into muppets.
Or rename it "Pete, the Muppet" forum ?
Old 22 April 2010, 11:06 PM
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It's only a few people who cannot cope with my threads .... ignore my threads - simple!

Truth is, those who complain most would miss me the most .......... you all know it's true

I wouldn't move to muppets unless you are very sure in that action
Old 22 April 2010, 11:12 PM
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Very aggressive talk there Mr Lewis.
As for being missed.... can we try that theory out?
Old 22 April 2010, 11:17 PM
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Snazy ... I've actually been out tonight, had a few drinks with friends and am rather tipsy ... I respectfully suggest you do likewise tomorrow night - then come back and review your posts ..... you may find that they are as **** and boring as mine you complain about
Old 22 April 2010, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
No I can't, as this would need admin (Stu) to set up. Although if enough people prefer that, then it could be done.
Seems like a good idea to me.
Old 22 April 2010, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Snazy ... I've actually been out tonight, had a few drinks with friends and am rather tipsy ... I respectfully suggest you do likewise tomorrow night - then come back and review your posts ..... you may find that they are as **** and boring as mine you complain about
I have been out tonight too, long walks with the dogs, and relaxed.
Im pretty sure whatever I have written tonight I will stand by tomorrow.

If alcohol could be impairing your ability to hold a civil conversation, I respectfully suggest you turn in for the night
Old 22 April 2010, 11:21 PM
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Can we have a Blackberry Forum in that case, and we can get rid of Snazy - we all win
Old 22 April 2010, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Can we have a Blackberry Forum in that case, and we can get rid of Snazy - we all win
Blackberry, keep up Pete, its all about Android mate. Blueberrys are so last week !
Old 22 April 2010, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Snazy
I have been out tonight too, long walks with the dogs, and relaxed.
Im pretty sure whatever I have written tonight I will stand by tomorrow.

If alcohol could be impairing your ability to hold a civil conversation, I respectfully suggest you turn in for the night

Always good to walk the dogs ... I do that as well as mix with human beings and discuss matters ... it's the mixing with real life humans that I think you may well benefit from
Old 22 April 2010, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Always good to walk the dogs ... I do that as well as mix with human beings and discuss matters ... it's the mixing with real life humans that I think you may well benefit from
Oh why didnt you just call me a sad **** instead of beating around the bush
I socialise lots thanks But every now and then I need a dose of reality, thankfully I have SN for that
Old 22 April 2010, 11:29 PM
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I'm off to bed now ..... MOT on the Scooby tomorrow!

Happy posting waiting for me to return tomorrow .....

You do track me, don't you?
Old 22 April 2010, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis



You do track me, don't you?
But of course, Twatter, MyFace SpaceBook, Bobo, I follow you on them all.

Night night. Swing tight
Old 22 April 2010, 11:47 PM
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You need help .............

Goodnight, tomorrow you may get a real live friend


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