The grumpy thread

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

Then close every non car related thread, simple. Autoshite is not just a car forum - you know that as well as I do. It’s an institution for all sorts of folk who have a far wider range of interests and concerns. Renaming the ‘shag’ thread was the right thing to do. Removing it is just bullshit.

[Eddie Honda]

How many complaints have we ever had in the history of this forum about genuine motors related threads? Circa none, at an educated guess. 

 

I seem to remember there being a kerfuffle about the modern section being set up. There's always a shitstorm when anything is altered. Absolutely anything, motors or not.

 

"Ask a shiter" (which I think qualifies as a genuine motors related thread) had a quite a few complaints about the re-brand, or more precisely the manner of which the rename took place.

 

To even suggest that there have been circa none is disingenuous at best.

[BavarianRetro]

I complained that the moderation of the open forum was a "fucking joke" and used the "communal list" thread to point out the inconsistencies. It was never a complaint about the thread.

 

Rather than look at the point I was trying to make, the moderators just confirmed it. Well done. The open forum really ought to be renamed - or removed altogether if you don't want any discussion on anything outside car related stuff.

[Jazoli]

And the limp dicked whingers win again, it's honestly a fucking joke, why not just remove all non car chat then? As people are not capable of ignoring stuff that may offend their precious fucking sensibilities, man the fuck up you sad twats (not aimed at the mods), it's real life, shit happens, some of the moderating decisions on here are ridiculous at times.

[loserone]

How ironic that the whingers constant whinging has given them another thing to whinge about. And that instead of noticing, they come in here to whinge.

[twosmoke300]

I try not to get involved in the whole forum politics / mods thing but how can a couple of members close threads that many hundreds read and enjoy daily ?

I didn’t even go on the current affairs thread because I knew it would be a shit storm so surely the offended parties could just do the same with any thread they don’t like ?

Nope they go moaning to the mods and force their hand . Now the mods have us moaning at them .

[Guest Hooli]

It's a thread or two on a forum, not really worth getting upset over because of its content, or because it's gone.

 

Used to be admin on a different car forum, modding isn't easy, you have your own views, everyone has theirs. No matter what you do, you're always going to piss someone off, either because you do something some folk don't agree with, or do nothing and piss off those who feel you're not tackling the issue. (Even when one doesn't exist).

 

And if you go half way, you piss off folk thinking you shouldn't meddle and those who wanted action for not doing enough.

 

TL;DR- You can't win as a mod.

 

End of a day, all you can do is what you feel is best for the site itself and clearly explain decisions.

 

I've run forums before so I know what you're saying. However when the vast majority of the membership like something I wouldn't have removed it due to one or two saddo cunts, I'd have told them to grow up.

 

The whole decision process involved in removing these threads is a microcosm of why modern society is shit.

[Guest Hooli]

My Sophia Loren photo has offended and was thus removed by our moral guardians.

 

Aye, how terrible* to have a photo of a fully clothed attractive woman.

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

I try not to get involved in the whole forum politics / mods thing but how can a couple of members close threads that many hundreds read and enjoy daily ?

I didn’t even go on the current affairs thread because I knew it would be a shit storm so surely the offended parties could just do the same with any thread they don’t like ?

Nope they go moaning to the mods and force their hand . Now the mods have us moaning at them .

Because they’re important members.

 

I doubt they’re man enough to come here and explain their grievances....

[twosmoke300]

Dot think they need / should do to be honest but surely if it’s only a couple and everyone else is happy with these threads they should be told they are in a minority and to just ignore it .

[Remspoor]

Complaints about moderation?

Third world problems.

 

[MikeR]

what .. my joyfull moment of the day has been erased !

 

gutted .

[DodgeRover]

who else remembers "Seabooke" crinckle crisps?

 

or for that matter, "lowcocks" lemonade? (and other fizzy sugary drinks)

You can still get Seabrookes crisps can't you?

 

I can't remember Lowcocks, Ben Shaws was local to me I think and whatever the pop man sold when he came round with his van.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Complaints about moderation?

Third world problems.

Turd world, surely?

[DodgeRover]

The like to shag thread could just have been renamed Pretty Ladies?

[D Spares & Tyres]

No

 

Mediocrity wins every time.

 

Besides, I don't know what you mean. I never notice how attractive a women is. That's just such an oppressive chauvinistic attitude. You should be ashamed.

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

Or just a 'people you fancy' thread. Then we can have photos of chaps as well, buffed up Tom Hardy for anyone who that might tickle. Or a young Burt Reynolds:

 

[bub2006]

I totally agree that it's starting to get a bit over moderated. I also agree that if folk don't like something then don't fuckin read it. Simple. This is my view and my opinion which hopefully I'm entitled to without being strung up for. Everything is going to hell in a handcart of late. Too many folk getting offended. Fuck sake can't folk just grow up. It's life. I am disabled and don't like some derogatory comments but I choose to carry on reading and not reporting it all the time. I've also noticed certain double standards by some. Do as I say not as I do and it is fucking stupid but it's life and folk get away with shit others get a warning for while others get drawn over the coals for saying something completely normal.

[DeeJay]

 This is my view and my opinion which hopefully I'm entitled to without being strung up for. 

 

Where's my rope?

[bub2006]

In boot of my car in case my picasso goes french.

[MorrisItalSLX]

In boot of my car for when my picasso goes french.

 

FTFY

[Lord Sterling]

Mustard mitt I am surprised that the shag thread got canned. Imo I do think it is just a tad overkill. Apologies if this offends anyone.

 

Most of us on here are fully grown men. We know what we like and I always found the shag thread light hearted entertainment. I know that some threads might be a bit explosive like politics which does unfortunately bring out the worst in us. But I never found the shag to be like this. It did to me seem to be a number of pictures of fully-clothed women we like.

 

Just as an idea, would it not possible for us to have a vote on bringing it back or canning it fully?

 

In other news. I really don't want to be at work in a lonely office arguing with French people right now. I mean really....

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

 

Is it not possible for us to have a vote on bringing it back?

 

 

 

 

I doubt it - you need to understand the motives and agenda behind its removal.

[Fumbler]

In boot of my car in case my picasso goes french.

As in spontaneously combust when parked outside a groceries? (Friends had one go that way once...)

[bub2006]

Once the chosen few have spoken us mere mortals get no say in whether we have a vote on bringing anything back. Could be likened to Brexit but I'd probably be banned for being political.

[sierraman]

Back on the subject of cars... Fucking Coil is failing on the Mondeo, limped it to work. Fortunately I’ve got a spare tucked away in the garage, for once being a hoarder has paid off.

[Jazoli]

Just as an idea, would it not possible for us to have a vote on bringing it back or canning it fully?

 

Are you having a laugh? there's no such thing as the popular vote on here, the hand wringing minority always get their way, its fucking tragic.

[BavarianRetro]

A Peoples' Vote?

 

It'd never work.

[Cavcraft]

Back on the subject of cars... 

 

Good luck with that one.

[bramz7]

I feel like I'm going insane. I keep getting buyer's remorse about two weeks after I buy a car. Now it's the turn of the Buick. The blinders I had on when I bought it have fully worn off and now I keep seeing things that are wrong with it. I'm pretty sure running old cars is beginning to seriously effect my mental health and it's making me a dick to people close to me.

 

I don't know what to do. If I sell, I'll buy again, without a doubt. If I keep...will I ever be happy?