Can the first post in each of the threads in the Naughty Corner be duplicated on the main forum, so that non members of the corner can have the opportunity to discuss the topics that at the moment, are being dealt with behind closed doors?
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a lot of the topics arent started on the main forum because they would be against main forum rules.
and the door would be open if you wanted it to be. you don't want to be part of it, that is fine, but you are trying to take away someone else's toy because you don't want to play with it. that is selfish
Speaking as someone who can see the Naughty Corner (as a mod), but having chosen not to join, I don't really think members who don't join are missing a huge amount. As in, missing useful information about Downsizery topics.
The supermarkets thread is probably the first instance since the Naughty Corner was set up.
I also started a thread about veggie/vegan recipes for Xmas that came out of a differently-slanted NC thread - potentially useful info for everyone.
However, I'm not intending to keep reading NC threads and starting parallel ones in open forum, just to find stuff that might possibly be useful to everyone.
For me, it's enough work to have some knowledge of the DS general thread archive, and of past threads and where to find them, when the need for the info arises.
jema Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 28235 Location: escaped from Swindon
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 10 2:59 pm Post subject:
I was in the sceptics corner to start with and still feel the naughty corner might not last the test of time....
But it has been reasonably okay so far, and I really can't see the need for anyone to get in a Tiz over it.
a lot of the topics arent started on the main forum because they would be against main forum rules.
and the door would be open if you wanted it to be. you don't want to be part of it, that is fine, but you are trying to take away someone else's toy because you don't want to play with it. that is selfish
Be fair, Bodgers contention is that the kids playing football on the end of the terrace keep banging on the wall and making a racket. The toy is causing a problem, he's asked whether they could play with it differently. Its a fair question. It isn't selfish.
I don't believe that there is a big problem, but I do see his concern.
I don't believe that there is a big problem, but I do see his concern.
his 'concern' is based on ignorance and selfishness. he doesn't want to look and because it is something he does not want, he wants others not to have it either. if he had genuine concerns that he was missing out on anything, he could go have a look. he doesn't want to though, he wants to stand outside and whinge and sulk.
done this before, with bodger and he chose the same path then. he is far better at hissy fits than solutions.
I don't believe that there is a big problem, but I do see his concern.
his 'concern' is based on ignorance and selfishness. he doesn't want to look and because it is something he does not want, he wants others not to have it either. if he had genuine concerns that he was missing out on anything, he could go have a look. he doesn't want to though, he wants to stand outside and whinge and sulk.
done this before, with bodger and he chose the same path then. he is far better at hissy fits than solutions.
Toggle, thats uncalled for. He's suggested a solution, and accepted on discussion that it probably wouldn't work. And on analysis it turns out that others who have posted here can see his point, even though they don't see that there is a problem. No need to be so robust with him in response to his request.
T.G
Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 7280 Location: Somewhere you're not
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 10 3:22 pm Post subject:
As I read it the NC is like the tap room of a pub, you can choose to go in or sit in the lounge.
If people can be bothered to check out my posting history, they'll find that my posts in the main have been constructive and helpful . Thats not only on the chat section but over wide range of sections.
Ignorance and selfishness eh ? I suppose talking to someone in that manner is acceptable in the Naughty Corner.
To say that I'm seeking to take someones toy away, simply trivialises what is the very valid point that I've been trying to make. Its your appraisal of the situation that shows ignorance not mine. Thankfully, a number of people have recognised the concerns that I have.
Toggle, you style of posting and ability to hold a grudge is one of the reasons why I'd never join the NC. We've both been warned to stay away from each other, so please just try and ignore me.
Downsizer is about new members joing the forum, not just one particular band of old hands.
Last edited by Bodger on Wed Dec 22, 10 3:33 pm; edited 1 time in total
it might be uncalled for if this was the first time we've been down this path. it isn't. he has a bee in his bonnet about something that he has repeatedly been told hes welcome to join,but has chosen to whine about instead.
Your comment s are born from a personal dislike that you have for me rather than logical reasons. You've been told to lay off before.
I've as much right as anyone to make a point and shouldn't have to contend with your attempt at bullying.
Last edited by Bodger on Wed Dec 22, 10 3:37 pm; edited 1 time in total
If people can be bothered to check out my posting history, they'll find that my posts in the main have been constructive and helpful . T
your repeated and unproven accusations of grudge holding and stalking against female ds members who disagree with you are also there as part of your posting history.
so, if you don't want to play, butt out.
Jo S
Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 5174 Location: Somerset
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 10 3:36 pm Post subject:
*passes round the chill pills*
Given that we live in a world where people, animals and the very planet are still enduring untold suffering as a result of the actions and abuse of others, getting so het up about one tiny corner of the internet seems like a rather futile waste of energy to me.
it might be uncalled for if this was the first time we've been down this path. it isn't. he has a bee in his bonnet about something that he has repeatedly been told hes welcome to join,but has chosen to whine about instead.
And that is why it so often seems that people are treading on eggshells...
Toggle, he's not being unreasonable here. I don't think he's right, but he's not being unfair.
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