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Post by Pilch on Aug 31, 2006 18:07:16 GMT 1
people have come and gone on here from time to time what annoys me is those who are obviously attention seekers and announce they are going but are actually just hoping for everyone to beg them to stay i could name names but there is no point ps i would like to welcome back shysophie who re-registered yesterday welcome back (you see myddle, it is possible to come and go on here without making a big fuss)
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Post by WindsorShrew on Aug 31, 2006 18:21:00 GMT 1
Absolute tosh about a clique.... Stevey P was born in Germany only attended about 20 games up until we moved back to Salop in 2002, he is not the finest footballer in the world and guess what he lives in Telford. He has without doubt over the last 3 years become fully integrated within the B&A and ASFC community. He is treated as equally as everybody else, I have personnally experienced many people off this board of various ages (stalwarts !) going out of their way to assist Stevey time and time again. I ask myself why and come up with the following conclusions, Stevey lives and dies for football, STFC and near as damn it for ASFC. The other reason is I feel that members of this board and ASFC in general and decent people who recognise that and such have fully welcomed him into the community. So I say we are a community not a clique, what do you need to do to be in the community ? Simple really you just need to love football.
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Post by Bordershrew on Aug 31, 2006 18:21:55 GMT 1
Good decision Myddle. The back slapping B&A clique just ain't worth it. They're so far up their own arses they don't know if it's night or day. Correct. It's as if they formed the club.
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Post by monkeechicken on Aug 31, 2006 18:39:55 GMT 1
I dont know if it is a clique on here, some of the people on here know each other well and will look after each other but isnt that what being friends is all about? I have only been on here a few months and have found most people alright.I have had some abuse, but as you have said people are braver on a message board (myself included)and you should take that into consideration. Kl8 gave me some sh!te the other day and i just laughed it off, didnt know he was a kid at the time but it explains lots about him.
P.S. Myddle, are you on any painkilling medication such as dihydracodiene? i was a while ago, and it messed with my moods terribly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 18:51:48 GMT 1
He's probably more typical of Town fans than a lot of the fund raising, profile raising, general do-gooding types who seem to regard themselves as the clubs official fans ie, he goes down the Meadow with his mates and enjoys watching the match and having a good chat about the game over a few drinks afterwards. That's a fantastically stereotypical sentence. Dom - cheers for the continued support ;D
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Post by shrewsace on Aug 31, 2006 19:15:06 GMT 1
Who are you accusing me of stereotyping? 'Typical' Town fans or the B&A Crew? At least you think my sentence was fantastic though, cheers!
I buy every issue of the Blue and Amber fanzine and although I don't think it's quite as good as ALS in it's heyday, I enjoy reading it and recognise those of you that are involved in producing it put in a lot of effort in to it and also do other work that is beneficial to the club.
My main point is that all supporters groups / organisations should surely be inclusive by nature - B&A can give the impression of being exclusive.
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Post by The Anticlique on Aug 31, 2006 19:18:19 GMT 1
Same old clique, still in denial.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 19:24:17 GMT 1
If there's a clique can I join?
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Post by guest on Aug 31, 2006 19:25:11 GMT 1
people have come and gone on here from time to time what annoys me is those who are obviously attention seekers and announce they are going but are actually just hoping for everyone to beg them to stay i could name names but there is no point ps i would like to welcome back shysophie who re-registered yesterday welcome back (you see myddle, it is possible to come and go on here without making a big fuss) Yeah i agree but i think we both left on diffarant circumstanes i was mocke for summit i am very ashamed of and have had it all my life! so can if i join back can i make snide comments about any asians or blacks or gays on here!!
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Post by WindsorShrew on Aug 31, 2006 19:26:45 GMT 1
Same old clique, still in denial. I am interested in your opinion Anticlique, it is of course your choice to remain anonymous. If there is a clique could you please explain to me the joining criteria. I am not interested in names etc just what the rules for "being in" are. Thanks in advance.
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Post by jaytee on Aug 31, 2006 19:38:34 GMT 1
I tried to start a one man clique, but I finished up one short and had to abandon the project.
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Post by jamo on Aug 31, 2006 19:51:12 GMT 1
Myddle lad, if you feel that you have had enough of this forum then you should just quietly move on, It's a football messageboard, nothing more, nothing less.
Alternatively, if you wish to stay around then just ignore those that annoy you and continue to give your slant on the topics of the day.
Any forum worth it's salt needs two important ingridients, a). good moderators who understand the rules and who are mature in their enforcement, and b). contributors who offer different opinions and viewpoints.
I hope you stay because you stimulate responses.
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Aug 31, 2006 19:57:24 GMT 1
Post by El Presidente on Aug 31, 2006 19:57:24 GMT 1
Myddle lad, if you feel that you have had enough of this forum then you should just quietly move on, It's a football messageboard, nothing more, nothing less. Alternatively, if you wish to stay around then just ignore those that annoy you and continue to give your slant on the topics of the day. Any forum worth it's salt needs two important ingridients, a). good moderators who understand the rules and who are mature in their enforcement, and b). contributors who offer different opinions and viewpoints. I hope you stay because you stimulate responses. well said Jamo... notworthy
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Post by pawlo on Aug 31, 2006 20:20:55 GMT 1
P.S. Myddle, are you on any painkilling medication such as dihydracodiene? i was a while ago, and it messed with my moods terribly. Im on dihydrocodeine at the moment and its really messed up my bowels. I cant see for the life of me that this board is any different to any other group / community. There are some people who have stronger personalities than others, loads of different and often opposing opinions, some people who like to gob off, some who behave like 3 years olds with little concern for other peoples opinions or feelings. Within any group, there are always sub groups who get on and socialise together, share a particular point of view or tend to have a few more things in common. None of this is a clique, its called life. I tend to agree with Pilch here a little, if people want to leave for whatever reason, then just leave. This farewell posting bit is a bit too dramatic for my liking. No one has to post on here, we all know what its like and we all take a pasteing now and then. i am a member of 3 message boards, Net Weather, The Cloud Appreciation Society and B&A, and i can honestly say that this is easily the most open, tolerant and welcoming of em all.
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Post by jamo on Aug 31, 2006 20:24:29 GMT 1
`Cloud appreciation society`.....you are not a well man
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Post by nli on Aug 31, 2006 21:10:39 GMT 1
Can i jus point out, KL8 has gone very quiet
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 21:13:00 GMT 1
Can i jus point out, KL8 has gone very quiet. And you’d like me to say what, exactly? Oh, and log-in. Coward.
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Post by glasgowshrew on Aug 31, 2006 21:14:28 GMT 1
quote] Yeah i agree but i think we both left on diffarant circumstanes i was mocke for summit i am very ashamed of and have had it all my life! so can if i join back can i make snide comments about any asians or blacks or gays on here!! I went Awol for a while since the board was overrun by guest posters who tried to ruin any constructive post (but i came back) this is the best STFC messageboard around (at the moment) One thing you should not be ashamed of being dyslexic (i assume that is what you meant), it doesn't mean you are stupid, unconstructive or that your views are less worthy than anyone else’s - if anything it can drive you on to using different methods of communicating and expressing yourself (especially verbally& body language) There was a B&A member on here who worked with dyslexic children and i am sure that they can give great examples of successful people who have proved their mockers wrong. On a personal note anyone who thinks it is funny to take the mick out of anyone who is dyslexic then they should remember that 1 in 4 people 'suffer' from this in the UK (all to differing levels) and it may even be themselves All I say thank god for spell checker it has helped me one hell of a lot! ;D
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Post by nli on Aug 31, 2006 21:17:27 GMT 1
Can i jus point out, KL8 has gone very quiet. And you’d like me to say what, exactly? Oh, and log-in. Coward. I was just pointing out that you had gone quiet, you upset me sometimes
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Post by harmerhillshrew on Aug 31, 2006 21:22:51 GMT 1
There was a B&A member on here who worked with dyslexic children and i am sure that they can give great examples of successful people who have proved their mockers wrong. Wiganshrew, www.dyslexia.com/qafame.htmMy son suffers from dyslexia and ADHD. He starts at Uni at the end of September. Dyslexia is not an excuse for anything.
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Aug 31, 2006 21:39:36 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 21:39:36 GMT 1
It is understandable why some people see B&A as a clique. It’s largely a bunch of people who get on very well, many of whom know each other in person as well as online and many of whom will share personal jokes and banter.
Yes some people will feel that B&A is not the place for them and yes some will not agree with the banter that others will write; B&A is not for everyone.
However there are so many examples of why B&A is not the clique that a few suggest it is.
Firstly, take a look at the so called members of the clique. How many of them met outside of B&A or were friends before signing up?
Speaking from my personal experience I continue to meet people through B&A whom I have had no idea they existed before hand and there are very few people whom use this board who I knew before they were members on this board. These include people who have gone on to help me find a job, become my girlfriend, become team mates with me or simply become very good friends.
These include those who I have immediately shared a view with but at the same time those who I have argued verbosely with about certain subjects. Take for example ‘shrewforever’, I remember having a massive argument with him about the merits of Kevin Ratcliffe as manager in the relegation season a few years ago; now I stand by him at every home game and consider him to be a very good friend.
You only have to look at the current hot topics on the messageboard and see the mixture of those contributing to it, and having their views listened to and respected by others. For example netoftheback, indianwells and jaytee, I believe, don’t know many other B&A members personally yet all are regular and important members of the board.
Every week new members sign up, people join in and give their views and get involved in what B&A has to offer. This year we’ve seen more football matches and cricket matches etc than ever before and every year new faces appear and are welcomed into joining activities.
These people aren’t hand picked! They join and make friends because they feel the community is something which is worthwhile to be a part of, and because they feel welcome. There are numerous examples of people joining B&A and making friends from it.
The demographics of the B&A community can’t be rivalled. There are men, women, pensioners, school children, the religious and the atheist, the pessimists and the optimists.
The only thing which connects us is our love for one football club (and for some members even that isn’t applicable!!); there are no other entry requirements.
B&A is something I’m very passionate about. I’ve met so many people on here who have gone on to inspire, help or befriend me in the seven or so years I’ve been a part of it. As a result of B&A I know people from all corners of the Globe and from so many backgrounds that I don’t feel you can find in any way.
B&A is never going to be the answer to all, but my God there’s so much to get out of it if you’re willing to get involved.
Enjoy it.
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Post by SeanBroseley on Aug 31, 2006 21:44:53 GMT 1
Oh yes, I’m absolutely terrified. Cuyahoga - You may well have a point, but this is not the thread to discuss such issues. If you feel that strongly about it, feel free to contact me. Thanks. "Outside"
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Post by barrynic nli on Aug 31, 2006 21:48:53 GMT 1
Probably one of the best posts of all time notworthy
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Post by jaytee on Aug 31, 2006 21:58:48 GMT 1
And you’d like me to say what, exactly? Oh, and log-in. Coward. I was just pointing out that you had gone quiet, you upset me sometimes If we allow guests, why should they have to log in? I'm not that keen on "guests" as anyone can use a name that someone else has used. Name-calling is all a bit childish, if you don't know the other person, and to call somebody a coward is insulting. I can't help wondering if we're suffering from cold turkey, as we have a non-football weekend. I know I have a bit of a wind-up session now and again, but I don't name-call, and I don't take insults personally. Is it time to put this to bed now?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 22:08:06 GMT 1
Name-calling is all a bit childish, if you don't know the other person, and to call somebody a coward is insulting. This guest insulted me only a page back. Open your eyes.
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Post by jaytee on Aug 31, 2006 22:15:59 GMT 1
Name-calling is all a bit childish, if you don't know the other person, and to call somebody a coward is insulting. This guest insulted me only a page back. Open your eyes. I've been insulted loads of times. It's just I don't get into a stupid slanging match. You are usually very entertaining, but grow up.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 22:20:08 GMT 1
Who are you accusing me of stereotyping? 'Typical' Town fans or the B&A Crew? At least you think my sentence was fantastic though, cheers! I buy every issue of the Blue and Amber fanzine and although I don't think it's quite as good as ALS in it's heyday, I enjoy reading it and recognise those of you that are involved in producing it put in a lot of effort in to it and also do other work that is beneficial to the club. My main point is that all supporters groups / organisations should surely be inclusive by nature - B&A can give the impression of being exclusive. You clearly stated that there are a bunch of do-gooders on here who see themselves as the 'official fans' of the club. MyddleShrews on the other hand you believe to be the guy who goes to the game and has a few beers with his mates afterwards. And thus is typical of the fanbase. That's your argument yeah? If so, I'd suggest you've never met any of these 'do-gooders' and have also never read any of MyddleShrews posts about the EBF.
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Post by jaytee on Aug 31, 2006 22:30:48 GMT 1
Who are you accusing me of stereotyping? 'Typical' Town fans or the B&A Crew? At least you think my sentence was fantastic though, cheers! I buy every issue of the Blue and Amber fanzine and although I don't think it's quite as good as ALS in it's heyday, I enjoy reading it and recognise those of you that are involved in producing it put in a lot of effort in to it and also do other work that is beneficial to the club. My main point is that all supporters groups / organisations should surely be inclusive by nature - B&A can give the impression of being exclusive. You clearly stated that there are a bunch of do-gooders on here who see themselves as the 'official fans' of the club. MyddleShrews on the other hand you believe to be the guy who goes to the game and has a few beers with his mates afterwards. And thus is typical of the fanbase. That's your argument yeah? If so, I'd suggest you've never met any of these 'do-gooders' and have also never read any of MyddleShrews posts about the EBF. Ah, you're part of THE CLIQUE!!!!!!!!! Only joking ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 22:50:39 GMT 1
Some interesting posts on this thread. Ant - as per usual a fantastic post notworthy I'm afraid to say I'm not going to be so polite. Anyone who goes out in this fashion ie PPP, JP etc.... are just attention seekers. Stop throwing your toys out of the pram. If you can't take a couple of people taking the p**s, how on earth will you be able to cope with proper problems in real life? Regards, Loyalshrew
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Post by Pilch on Aug 31, 2006 22:54:50 GMT 1
Geoff i deleted your last post you probably know why deliberate bypassing of a censored word is punishable by death don't do it again i was just about to make you a mod too
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