The grumpy thread

[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?

[SierraMikeHotel]

 

 

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?

I used to get like this, but at a much slower pace - changing cars every few months rather than every few weeks.

 

I don't regret doing it because it means I've owned some interesting stuff, but there's no way I could have kept it up forever. If you're getting sick of it, just stop doing it. Maybe hold on to the BMW for a bit? I know you don't find it very inspiring but it should just work for while until you get your mojo back.

 

Typing this, I'm getting a flashback to the way I felt when I had my CX. I loved that car but I used to feel sick when I looked at it: "You're costing me money that I don't have just *sitting* there!"

[BorniteIdentity]

Looks like we’re hovering over the old self destruct button again. I think it’s seasonal; not enough motoring going on + seasonal disorder x cold weather to the power of Christmas = mutiny.

 

It’s supposed to be the season of good will, not all having a fucking pop at each other.

 

Go fuck about with some shitty cars. Failing that, come and fix mine. I’ve got plenty.

[dozeydustman]

I've noticed over the last couple days people are getting worked up over thread removal and combining. TBH I'd normally ignore the rants and raves everyone has been going on about, but it's making my blood boil because it's hijacking the forum.

 

Moderating a forum is fucking difficult, especially if it's a voluntary role - been there done that. Not in any rush to do so again. If a thread attracted ONE complaint, then the team's answer was "don't read it". If a thread attracted 100, 500 or even 1000 complaints we might have had a different answer. I currently run the moderator panel for a local Freecycle group where you have to be over the top PC and have some quite strict rules to apply and adhere to.

 

Anyone remember the "Page 8 Mate" in the Sun? One of the reasons it got pulled was because the hairy arsed manly men who read the paper found having a Chippendale type in their daily rag distasteful, so did some women. I didn't give a toss about it at the time, wasn't my thing, I didn't look at the picture. I was in my teens when the feature was a thing, and knew plenty of friends both girls and boys who loved page 8 mate, and probably did some unsavoury acts over the picture.

 

If the thread does get reinstated, then maybe a simple "no exposed boobs, bums and fannies" rule. I likewise don't have a problem with a "men we'd like to sausage jockey" for those so inclined.

 

I understand not allowing religion, politics and general proselytising because people get really over the top and will soon overtake a general discussion, the exception being if it is something that would affect our hobby of home car maintenance.

 

I don't know what the second thread that got removed was. 'twas probably something I don't have an interest in.

 

If there are threads about subjects or cars I'm not interested in, then I don't open or read the thread. When I'm done with a thread, I unfollow it, especially if I have nothing worthwhile left to offer or suggest. It's simple. I know when to be an adult, I know when to be puerile. We're all grown ups, take it on the chin and get on with it.

[anonymous user]

Sorry Bramz, it is an affliction some are born with, you could try a pcp cold turkey, but it doesn't work for long. If you do ever find something you like for more than a few weeks, you'll soon get bored with it. In some cases buyer's remorse has kicked in before I've even got things home. I currently have it with the Land Rover, I got rid of the one I liked to replace it with one that should suit me better, unfortunately I don't like it and so far, despite throwing thousands of pounds at it, don't think that I ever will. Still at least whoever buys it off me when I inevitably sell it at a loss will get a bargain, with all the horrible jobs done.

[BorniteIdentity]

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?

I don’t think you’re getting Buyer’s Remorse - but I think you’re addicted to the thrill of the chase. The search, the deal, the collection, the early days. My mate is the same with women.

 

You need to try and enjoy the things that longer term ownership can bring. Seeing the mileage creep up, putting things right, getting stuck in (and getting yourself into that cars story). It’ll feel different, but just as rewarding.

 

You don’t bond with a car in a couple of weeks, so of course it’s easy to sell and move on. Once you’ve done a good few road trips tho, been some places, made some memories - the (right) Car will stick.

 

Good luck.