This community...

[DocEvi1]

...has become too young and it's not to my tastes at all I'm afraid.

I'm having to ignore posts by too many people to make entering the community forum worth my while, and this is what was pulling me back here time and time again.

I shall be saying toodle ooo, until an older and more mature attitude arises. for the sake of the community I hope Sysopt turns from an after-school place to a technical discussion board. And soon.

[neverwhere]

bye bye. Sorry if we want to have some fun with our work

[fishybawb]

I agree it has gone downhill slightly (and I haven't really been active here that long), but if you're not happy please (no, PLEASE) start some intelligent, mature threads and with a bit of luck the rabble will stick to their own threads :t

[mireland]

What do you expect in the community forum(and possibly the gaming fourm)???:t

[DocEvi1]

Personally I don't care anymore, just so long as the members who are ruining the community (IMHO) change their attitude when answering or asking questions in the adult section!

Cya all around, Jakk, Steve, ND, BB and the mods take care and try to make the community forum a better place! It needs it desperatly!

[fishybawb]

Let's face it, those who make the Community forum a playground every so often realise that they might be construed as "Community lurkers". I assume they're eager to deny that label, so they post some half-arsed "technical" posts. That's fine by me, as long as everyone else agrees to ignore those posts :)

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Aye, i can see where he's coming from on this one.

Drop us an email or PM soem time Stefan

Cya'fter marrer, hopefully you'll be back sooner rather than later

--Jakk:t

[cwin]

not directly referring to me are you :(
cya lr m8, :t

[Billforce]

In defense of Doc, the age level and the mentality that goes with it has dropped to an all time low. Somewhere between infant and teeny bopper. My only complaint...part of the time, I haven't any idea [*-deleted word-*] they are posting about. Most of the ulta young crown is GLUED to a PC and have the outside world experience of Tibetan Monk.

(*** Polite language only please *** - WSUA (http://www.internet.com/corporate/legal.html) 3. a.)

[j.m@talk]

Doc scoots off to get his OAP bus pass ;)

[fishybawb]

Originally posted by Billforce
and have the outside world experience of Tibetan Monk.

Sorry be to over-critical, but a Tibetan monk is likely to be following the teachings of the Dalai Lama, and therefore "outside world" experience is (mostly) irrelevant :p

[Billforce]

Which validates my post....a Tibetan Monk for all practicle purposes has NO outside, world experience. DUHHHH

[j.m@talk]

This is a grey area for me :cool:

[gibsinep]

I agree, not to name names but some people ( I wont name names but you know who you are, if you don't just look at the main posters in the community forum ) bring nothing to this forum except mindless news articles about people getting their testicals crushed or what not, I also have all but given up on coming here becuase it seems the community BS doesn't stay in the community, many a threads in other sections get turned into "playgrounds" I have always been for the removal of the community forum, if you want to play chit chat get on IRC or somthing else, but hey thats just my opinion.


edit, I by no means am old, actually no one knows my true age here, so I don't want to hear any old bag stuff. And Bill I am one fo these 'young people' you talk off and I can almost guarentee I do more outside physical activity than 99.9% of the forum users here. SO DONT STEREOTYPE!


Peace

[fishybawb]

Originally posted by Billforce
Which validates my post....a Tibetan Monk for all practicle purposes has NO outside, world experience. DUHHHH

Sorry, I was referring to their mindset once they join a monastery. Previously many of them have led active lives in the "outside world" and had plenty of "world experience".

[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by gibsinep
bring nothing to this forum except mindless news articles about people getting their testicals crushed or what not,


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[gibsinep]

I know this my 2nd post in the thread in like 1 minute, but I don't want to edit my last one as it isnt the last on the page this minute, Just an example of the threads currently going on in the Community forum.

Is It Fashionable For Women To Be Bisexual

The thread about nothing

Mohahaaa!

color vs colour

'Too fat for Harrods' woman to sue

Man Dies After Wife Crushes Gonads

All extremely immature,stupid, pointless, and any other word that relates to to the previous.

[Billforce]

Originally posted by gibsinep

edit, I by no means am old, actually no one knows my true age here, so I don't want to hear any old bag stuff. And Bill I am one fo these 'young people' you talk off and I can almost guarentee I do more outside physical activity than 99.9% of the forum users here. SO DONT STEREOTYPE!

Peace If the FOO SH!TS wear it, otherwise if it doesn't apply to you then don't. Stereotyping is pertinent if it applies. As I implied, MOST of the posters here sit in front of a PC day in and day out and the most exercise they acquire is going to and from the refrigerator.. If your offended by the actions of most....GO suck on a green slimy rock.:D :D

[j.m@talk]

As meatloaf should of sang "Two out of six ain't bad" :rolleyes:

[cwin]

whoa.. this is getting to turn into one of the threads that it is opposing :(
by all means disagree, but be nice about it :)
:t

[gibsinep]

GO suck on a green slimy rock


yet another example of the IMMATURE posters here. :rolleyes:

[j.m@talk]

Yeah! ;)

[gibsinep]

here it is again, you people are a bunch of jerks, banded together to form one of the most immature forums on the net. :mad:

[j.m@talk]

Is that bad? :(

[cwin]

Originally posted by gibsinep
here it is again, you people are a bunch of jerks, banded together to form one of the most immature forums on the net. :mad: Thats just not nice


:(



:t

[gibsinep]

I'm done, I won't stoop to your level, If the mods don't at least try and do something whether it be in saying it is ok, or isn't then I am gone forever.... Some of you guys are just ridiculous

[FrnchDp]

This is practically the funniest thread I've seen here... Thanks guys, I'm really loving it!!



:t

PS.. I think gibsinep is having a bad day.. be nice to him...

[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by gibsinep
I'm done, I won't stoop to your level, If the mods don't at least try and do something whether it be in saying it is ok, or isn't then I am gone forever.... Some of you guys are just ridiculous

All this from a guy with a User name of "gibsinep" :rolleyes:

Yeah anything you say mate......anything you say :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Billforce]

Very peculiar thing but NO ONE is holding a gun to your head to come onto the community forum...If it offends your sensitive nature, I suggest you seek something more to your liking.:t

[mireland]

Originally posted by j.m@talk21.com


All this from a guy with a User name of "gibsinep"

Yeah anything you say mate......anything you say :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Ahhh JM FINALLY makes a point about something..LOL!

Here is my opinion for what it's worth($.0000000003 cents). This is the community forum, where we are allowed to talk about whatever we want to a degree and within the rules. If something here offends you than for gods sake DON'T READ IT. I don't want to talk technical every freakin minute of every freakin hour of every freakin day, so I hang out here and get a few laughs (I tell you, That JM is one funny{you know what}):D

and to be honest, I won't miss anyone (Except Fancy:D )who chooses not to post here any more..


That was my opinion of course everyone has them just like they have{expletive deleted} holes.

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[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by mireland


Ahhh JM FINALLY makes a point about something..LOL!

Twas bound to happen sooner or later :t

[mireland]

Originally posted by j.m@talk21.com


Twas bound to happen sooner or later :t


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[chubtub]

Oh man I never thought that this day would come, but I agree with mireland.

I for one think that yes alot of the posts are wastes as of late and have served no purpose. In fact I do think that they may drive the new people away that are checking out the form. However, just because they are there does not mean one has to read them.

From what I have seen it is just a cycle. Some will leave and others will come. It maybe good it maybe bad. The fallout happens it seems every 6 months or so. It is predictable as the 4 seasons.

If you think this form has junk check out techimo, that one is flooded with crud.

[cwin]

IMHO, SysOpt is the best thing since buttered bread... okay... mabey a slight exaggeration :p.
I post serious technical replies, but it is always nice to have a chat. Have a laugh at a funny news article. Be a little silly about something. Its all fine to me. If i was always thinking buisiness, or school.... id hate my life, we all need a break.

As for the users that think were a little too imature, well fine... if you dont want to post in the community, stick to the tech forums, we'll talk buisiness there. The users that come here and start offending us.... i just ignore and let them leave or stay... its up to them.

I always thought the community forums was for goofing off. I know this has gotten a little immature here, but its better than other forums where people cant have a laugh or take a joke.

Just if you are going to disagree, dont explode in each others... err... monitors :t

[Baddog]

Originally posted by DocEvi1
...has become too young and it's not to my tastes at all I'm afraid.



One day, the so called young Cwin will be the next Bipolarbill.....
with 80,000 good post under his belt.:t

[neverwhere]

I know I [*-deleted word-*] a lot on here, but I do it in the community forum which, by the very definition of it says Give your brain a rest from the tech-talk and come discuss ALMOST anything else that's on your mind. Wow, so we are ALLOWED to have fun?! Holy [*-deleted word-*]! Some of us are young, some are old, but no matter how you look at it you cant live your life without having fun. I dont care what you guys say, I enjoy posting both technical things (on my limited knowledge base, but is expanding while reading the so called 'non-technical' posts on the technical forums...) and things for enjoyment. It is a community forum, not ment to be full of technical things. We say what is on our minds here, and blow steam. Yes, some people are immature, but I believe that everyone has their day(s) about it. Nobody can learn to grow up without a basis for improvement. If they get that from online sources, so be it. I do go outside a ton, so I dont understand why everyone automatically sterotypes us into the 'never-seen-the-sun' catagory. I do spend a lot of time on my computer, but that is for my ENJOYMENT. I ENJOY having fun with people I barely know. These people allow me to see what others actually think about how everyone interacts, how the world is going, where we are going, etc. I actually use this in my life, and apply it to how I live. If you dont see past the seriousness of life, then you can never truly live. Life is a journey, live a little.

Oh, and by saying that you wont be comming back, thats not going to change a [*-deleted word-*] thing. However, your knowledge will be sorely missed here, no matter who you are. I appreciate everyones opinion on things, and the smaller our base grows, the less we are able to see the other side of things.

~Neverwhere

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(*** Polite language only please *** - WSUA (http://www.internet.com/corporate/legal.html) 3. a.)

[cwin]

mabey i should get outside a bit



notice i didnt say more :p

[DocEvi1]

Em, at what point did the community forum become an extension to the playground?

yes you can discuss almost anything, and yes everyone is entitled to have some fun but in the community forum at the minute there is:

- Is it fashionable for women to be bisexual. Good decent thread which could invoke some proper discussion, what do we get a bunch of adolesant teenagers getting excited at the thought and not much in the way of a discussion (at least in the first page)

- woo - em, mindless babble about coasters, IE and insanity? Em, a useless and COMPLETELY pointless thread.

- aaahhh. fairly pointless to be fair.

- the thread about nothing. well at least the title was right.

Em, this is a technical support forum, if you want to give out mindless babble, chat about anything and generally flame each other why not get IRC or similar and leave this place for techies or people who need help?

Neverwhere, you need some guidance mate, there aren't hundreds of members, in fact a recent poll showed there was around 50 members who frequent the board (not counting people like me who are sick of the community thread). The people this site is alienating are the very people that need to kept.

The community forum in reality is where Sysopt exists, it has gone downhill recently, and members have been leaving for one reason or another. Sysopt itself is struggling to survive it seems (with limited updates and what-not to the main site), it's only the forums that are frequented it appears. And it's the forums where young people are destroying by their useless babble.

You want to have fun, do so by all means, in fact there are several threads that in my book are spot on - "New Windows Vulnerability Discovered!!!" was amusing, as was "funny commercial", but again, what is the point of the above threads?

If you lot showed some maturity, stopped the racial comments (that were directed at me and other Brits), proved yourselves more adult, maybe, just maybe the word "ALMOST" would be removed and we could engage in proper, adult discussions!


CJE-P, Steve R Jones and the like, if you want my advice, start moderating the community thread to be more technical based, close/lock threads like the above and start getting the main part of the site to be more fitting of a bussiness, not a school chat-room. Lets face it, if advertisers came along and saw that they are paying to place an ad on "The Thread About Nothing" do you think they will be impressed? I know I wouldn't, maybe they will appreciate the number of "hits"/views but the clientale it brings aint exactly the right people is it?

[j.m@talk]

I thought that kind off thing was moderated by the balance sheet

Still who am I to comment :t

[mireland]

I think you are being a TAD uptight, but of course you are entitled to your opinion and I respect that. I for one don't have a problem with 99% of threads that happen here and the ones that do get out of hand are dealt with(I.E closed). Just my 2 cents, I would like to say more, but I can't think of the right words to say... http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/croc.gif

[DocEvi1]

mireland, I do respect that people are entitled to their own opinions, but you have to remember, something that many people here don't, is that sysopt is owned by Jupiter Media Corp.

Maybe it is wrong to say that the mods should sort this out, because one day Jupiter Corp will come along, see this and sort it out themselves... If the young members, who in my and other people opinion's, are spoiling this thread don't moderate their own posts then they find that they spoil the whole site for everyone!

Maybe, the mods will have to become very heavy handed and make this site a much poorer place due to the orders of higher powers.

Maybe it won't but if you are willing to take that risk...

[cdroman]

DocEvi1;

If there are some people you feel are posting mindless drivel; then why not place them in your ignore list. Then if you view pages in this forum you won't have to see what they're on about.
There are still alot of mature folks lurking in the background that will post occasionally when something suits their fancy.(no pun intended):t

[Imperion1]

The forums can be used by anyone. Ya de da de da.
Re-read the forum faqs if need be.

And, as I recall, when we were closing threads, another one would start asking why we closed the previous one.

[chubtub]

start moderating the community thread to be more technical based

Umm..... nope. Once again I agree there are alot of useless posts, but just do not go there if you do not want to read them.

Are they destroying the board? They could be. Maybe that is why less and less people are coming here.

Yes it is sad to invest time into a board to see it go bad. Nothing like having a high post count on a desolate board (which it is not yet).

If the neighbors are getting bad it maybe time to move, because they will not move for you.

Jupiter Corp will come along
I am suprised that they have not shut it down already. Someone must be clicking on the ads or something.

racial comments (that were directed at me and other Brits)
I must be missing something?

[Benssax]

http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/insane.gif

[Ammok]

OH dear Lord, agreeing with mireland Jm and Cwin all in the same thread, I can't take much more........

maybe we could rename the community forum the Technical Discussion forum, that should solve the problem, and


personally I blame the administrators, cos the com forum is advertised as a place to give your brain a rest or to discuss ANY non technical topic, thats why you do not get "post credits" for posting here,

as for the childish, playground type banter and completely purile humour, I don't mind Doc, you'll become an old **** like me soon enough,LOL, anyroad Kurlyo beat ya to it in his "what happened to these forums" thread.

Good luck and be careful out there and lets hope you find a forum that suits you. All the best.

I'll just have to put up with JM, Mireland and Cwin all on me own.:eek:

[DocEvi1]

Originally posted by Ammok
anyroad Kurlyo beat ya to it in his "what happened to these forums" thread.

Good luck and be careful out there and lets hope you find a forum that suits you. All the best.


Yes, I noticed that thread pretty much after I wrote mine :( Shows how much attention I pay to the forum really. Sorry.

As for leaving, I'm leaving the community forum but will pop into the Tech bits on occasion!

[NJEnviroguy]

I agree with Doc that the "maturity" level of thread topics has hit some lows recently. But, I don't think I take it to heart as much. I wish I would see some more interesting threads and maybe more people, myself included, should feel comfortable to voice some interesting subject.

But, I honestly believe we wouldn't be down this road if certain decisions were made several months ago. I feel some of the greatest topics to be had are almost taboo here. Well, I'm not management or a mod, so what I feel probably doesn't count for much. But, right now I feel that any sensible thread could be locked down at a moment's notice because we have left the realm of "ALMOST anything."

Doc, speaking for myself, anytime I made a comment about Brits it was always in a joking context and made in defense of an American joke or two. Which I could care less about in the end.

And in between the threads of this forum that make chimps look like brain surgeons, I've learned more about other nations and the thought's of its citizens than any news program or literature. So, I don't think its completely dead yet.

Hope to see you around. :t

[Ammok]

NJ, couldn't agree with you more, if I were to now mention..................................
no, better not, spoil the thread getting it kicked off or me post edited.

If adult topics are not permitted, so be it. But the blame does not lie with the lads that are left to post "softer" topics. This forum makes me laugh out loud, and some jokes are intentional whereas some of the funniest are not. I come here after a hard day and relax, it is good for me.

And I deny saying all americans look like brain surgeons, or sumfink like that.:D

[cwin]

Originally posted by Ammok
some jokes are intentional whereas some of the funniest are not. Can you say cbh?;) He is really funny, you know when he askes is kazaa a good browser, and similar :rolleyes: :p

Jusk kidding :D:D

[Ammok]

LOL, everybody has to learn somehow.:D

I've caused a few howlers in my time and non of them intentional.:)

[cwin]

Originally posted by Ammok
LOL, everybody has to learn somehow.:D

I've caused a few howlers in my time and non of them intentional.:) Hevent we all :D

[Atomsmasher]

the form is going down hill, but that is just as people have a sense of humor and that people want to report things that make any sense.

well i have to admit i proably have some involvement in this, hovever i am only a teenager and i find some things in this post immature

[Billforce]

I agree that some of the posters could qualify for the SPECIAL OLYMPICS but for me, this is entertainment..I don't come here for rocket science and I thoroughly enjoy some of the banter tossed about.
I poke a LOT of fun at the Brits because I love them as brothers because my family originated somewhere between Scotland, Ireland and good old U.K. I'm sure most of the Limey's know it's all tongiue-in-cheek.

[herosrest]

Knowledge and self esteem often make strange bed fellows. :(

[Ammok]

I think the more youngsters that join the better, they can teach me how to fix things.:D

[neverwhere]

Originally posted by Ammok
I think the more youngsters that join the better, they can teach me how to fix things.:D :D Well, they wont join if they have to be 100% serious all the time. As was said before, nobody is forcing you to read Community posts. That is your decision, and if you dont like it, stop doing it. Its as simple as that. I know I've posted one thing that wasnt 'on the level' but I was informed by a very nice moderater that it wasnt. I've since attempted to keep everything 'on the level' but you cant set the standards too high. Restricting it to the highest standards possible would make this forum simply boring.

[Ammok]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:D

know what you mean.:D

[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by Billforce
I agree that some of the posters could qualify for the SPECIAL OLYMPICS but for me, this is entertainment..I don't come here for rocket science and I thoroughly enjoy some of the banter tossed about.
I poke a LOT of fun at the Brits because I love them as brothers

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[herosrest]

I think this has become an excellent thread. Quite a works . :)

[j.m@talk]

I do try ! :rolleyes:

[neverwhere]

jm = SPAM! http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/nospam.gif

[cwin]

cwin = vegetarian ham :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[neverwhere]

hahahaha :D:D

[cwin]

Originally posted by neverwhere
hahahaha :D:D Do i detect a hint of evilness? ;)

[neverwhere]

http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/diabolo.gif

[cwin]

Originally posted by neverwhere
http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/diabolo.gif Thought so :p

[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by neverwhere
jm = SPAM! http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/nospam.gif

Ahh sphericals :p

[mireland]

Originally posted by j.m@talk21.com


Ahh sphericals :p


a.k.a BOLLOCKS! :D

[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by mireland



a.k.a BOLLOCKS! :D

Not in polite company it isn't )-|

[Billforce]

Originally posted by Billforce
I agree that some of the posters could qualify for the SPECIAL OLYMPICS but for me, this is entertainment..I don't come here for rocket science and I thoroughly enjoy some of the banter tossed about.
I poke a LOT of fun at the Brits because I love them as brothers .

There are exceptions of course, I'm not sure this includes IRISHMEN.:p

[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by Billforce


There are exceptions of course, I'm not sure this includes IRISHMEN.:p

[*-deleted word-*] :t

(*** Polite language only please *** - WSUA (http://www.internet.com/corporate/legal.html) 3. a.)

[mireland]

Originally posted by j.m@talk21.com


Not in polite company it isn't )-|

Therefore it would apply HERE! :rolleyes:

[DocEvi1]

thank you.



proves my point quite nicely!

[neverwhere]

wow, again Im astounded by your ability to RELAX Doc... take a breather and live your life with some enjoyment in it

[herosrest]

Wouldn't it be nice to get on wiv me neighbours,
But they make it very clear they've got no room for ravers,
They stop me from groovin, they bang on me wall,
They're doin me crust in, it's no good at all,

Lazy sunday afternoon,
I've got no mind to worry,
Close my eyes and drift away,
Close my eyes and drift away.

Here we all are sittin in a rainbow,
Cor blimey hallo missus Jones,
Hows your Berts lombago?
I'll sing you a song with no words and no tune,
I'll sing at your party, while you suss out the moon, oh yeah!

Lazy sunday afternoon,
I got no mind to worry,
Close my eyes and drift away,
Close my eyes and drift away,
Close my eyes and drift away.

A-roo de do de do
A-roo de do de doi doi!

Theres no one to see me, theres nothin to say,
And no one can stop, me from feelin this way.

Lazy sunday afternoon,
I've got no mind to worry
Close my eyes and drift away
Close my eyes and drift away
close my eyes and drift away......




Anyone remember this ole tune.

[Ammok]

yip, me for one. close my eyes and slip away...........

[cwin]

Originally posted by Ammok
yip, me for one. close my eyes and slip away........... http://www.vedantagallery.com/artists/erwinwurm/images/joint.jpg :eek:

[j.m@talk]

:rolleyes:

[neverwhere]

drugs are bad m'kay?

[cwin]

Originally posted by neverwhere
drugs are bad m'kay?
See children, drugs are bahhhd (uh-huh)
and if you don't believe me, ask ya dahhhd (put that down)
and if you don't believe him, ask ya mom (you can ask)
She'll tell you how she does 'em all the time (and she will)
So kids say no to drugs (say no)
So you don't act like everyone else does (like I do)
And there's really nothin else to say (that's right)
Drugs are just bad, mmm'kay?


EMINEM! :D:t

[neverwhere]

:D kids ... :D

[cwin]

Originally posted by neverwhere
:D kids ... :D uhu yup :D

[genesound]

Jeez.... what's all this about???? :r

Gib used to be hillarious... and not just in the community. I remember when half his posts were just smileys! Doc got off a few good ones too. :D

When did everybody start takin' themselves so seriously??? I'm sure I've missed something here, I worked 95 hours last week, but egad. :rolleyes:

[FrnchDp]

Originally posted by genesound
Jeez.... what's all this about???? :r

...

When did everybody start takin' themselves so seriously??? I'm sure I've missed something here, I worked 95 hours last week, but egad. :rolleyes:

Actually, you've missed about 2 months by the look of post dates!!

Good lord man, this thread must've been on page 38 or sommink like that.. Are u some kind of archeologist of summink??



:D

[mireland]

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[genesound]

Originally posted by FrnchDp
Actually, you've missed about 2 months by the look of post dates!!

Good lord man, this thread must've been on page 38 or sommink like that.. Are u some kind of archeologist of summink??... :D I been busy, guess I gotta ketsup :eek: