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[Nickbat]

This thread has caused more problems than all the politics threads put together, IMHO.

It should never have been started in my view. Indeed, I admit that I PM'd another member when it was started and stated my view that OOF had pressed the self-destruct button.

Sadly, I think that may be the case.

 

[PhilRich]

This thread has caused more problems than all the politics threads put together, IMHO.

It should never have been started in my view. Indeed, I admit that I PM'd another member when it was started and stated my view that OOF had pressed the self-destruct button.

Sadly, I think that may be the case.

 

That's precisely why it was started and steered in the direction it has ultimately taken!

[Rods2]

This thread is beginning to read like Salems Lot. So who is going to be accused of witchcraft next? 

Just don't mention, that he is a wizard at repairing Omegas or a dunking stool, a pile of logs and a stake will appear faster than you can say "he's a druid".   

PS: A nameless OOFer told me they had a lovely stew tonight and PM'd me with the recipe, so I thought I would share the ingredients with you: "8 eyes of newt, 3 tails of frog... but he told me the potent bit is that it has to be stirred by somebody nameless who posts on this very forum with a real life name of Bazablebub and everybody would be too shocked for she / him / them to possibly reveal their OOF name". 

As this forum is primarily a car repair forum, with an all things goes general general discussion area bolted on, I'm having problems with the head on my broomstick err Omega, any suggestions on what is wrong. 

[cem_devecioglu]

This thread has caused more problems than all the politics threads put together, IMHO.

It should never have been started in my view. Indeed, I admit that I PM'd another member when it was started and stated my view that OOF had pressed the self-destruct button.

Sadly, I think that may be the case.

 

all agreed Nick

[Kevin Wood]

And there would still be meets, of course, but, from what I can gather, they are becoming sparsely attended.

After attending one way back, I think I know why

It's odd that you say that, because meeting up with members of this forum in real life has to be the best part of it, for me. Whether it be people popping round for a Tech 2 session and a cuppa, a few of us locals heading out for a curry every so often, the larger cam belt meets or the camping trips, I've made some great friends, had a good laugh and can't recall a single word said in anger.

 

[05omegav6]

And there would still be meets, of course, but, from what I can gather, they are becoming sparsely attended.

After attending one way back, I think I know why

It's odd that you say that, because meeting up with members of this forum in real life has to be the best part of it, for me. Whether it be people popping round for a Tech 2 session and a cuppa, a few of us locals heading out for a curry every so often, the larger cam belt meets or the camping trips, I've made some great friends, had a good laugh and can't recall a single word said in anger.

 

Fully agree Kevin sure you can have a bit of banter with people over tinterweb, but you can't beat actually meeting up with those people and putting names to faces

Looking forward to the Wycombe meet and the anticipated curry afterwards...

[SIR Philbutt]

I have been happly busily reading this thread and initially thought WHY? when it first started but now I am going to add my 10 bob's worth

Now that the postal votes  have been counted the poll is still at 50/50 (ish) and that is still not a mandate to ban them so ,sorry, "end of"

There seems to be some opinion that there is some form of hidden agenda with this thread. No one will ever find there is one as that would be tantamount to admitting there is and (probably) have been others. If I am honest whatever the reason for all this just please get on with it.

In the time I have been on here there have been a number of these "searching" threads started and as other's have mentioned it is the usual suspects that have risen to the bait whilst the other usual suspects have rightly tried to make it a little "lighter".

This particular thread, which was down to it's dying ember's a couple of days ago and has since been re-stoked, is now imo regrettably the cause of some friendly and amusing members hitting the now famous "delete" button. Although even after which their ghosts are still at it.

Ah well spent my 50p now. To end on a positive, I like enjoy coming on here, including the political/tyre/youtube/joke/happy/tragic/informative/argybargy contribution's. I appreciate the help this forum has given me, directly and indirectly. If parts of it radically change then it will inevitably reduce my enjoyment and force me back onto facebook and twitter (ohhhhh noooooo)

Phil

[05omegav6]

Phill, your closing sentence gives two fantastic reasons to stay put the mere thought of facebook and twitter is horrific at best

[SIR Philbutt]

Phill, your closing sentence gives two fantastic reasons to stay put the mere thought of facebook and twitter is horrific at best

Know what you mean. Don't need reason to stay but if they become more enjoyable, nudge nudge wink wink 

[paul.lovejoy]

ssssssssssh wifeys asleep and ive sneaked back on

what the hell you lot been up to theres rattles, dummies and toys everywhere. Blimey cant leave you kids alone for 5 mins, get thsi mess cleaned up

conspiricies, having a pop at admin stmo going AWOL at this rate playtime will be cancelled.

I found the solution why i have been away Alcohol and another thing its about time we had a spell checker

from what i have just read from Tb and H21 think its really a heads up that admin are sadened by the general attitude of some members, its not for anyone to say who just take a step back now and again look at how you reply or what you write and judge yourself and like hey man chill a bit. We can all do with being a little bit more relaxed after all is that not why we come on here, I know i do, did, will

After all lets not forget this is soposed to be a car forum not face book etc although general discussion can go anywhere even dish washers, magic trees , the odd wasp sting on the bum and of course abba ( see you in another week or so)

We all have egos but no one is bigger than the forum and we are guests here and lets face it we got a complete loop holding the plug.

So group hug deep breath, lets all be a little more tolerant after all as soon as someone wants help its there in a flash thats never changed.

Stmo will be back once bail has been posted

[Entwood]

It's very sad but I find myself agreeing wholeheartedly with Phil and Paul's posts above, and this post will probably upset quite a few, but having deliberately not said anything for 5 days, but having followed the discussions with sadness, my take on things as they stand is

The last half dozen or so pages of this thread exemplify the problems that appear to beset OOF at the moment.

What started as an honest question by Broocie regarding political threads has been hijacked by the same 1/2 dozen or so who seem unable to let someone else post without instantly answering in order to repeat ad nauseum the comments already made in order to repetitively restate their position, as they must be right.

The thread has gone from a "request for opinion" to a "conspiracy theory"  about OOF closing down, who members are, and what their "agends" are.

As I see it it is almost as if certain members actually WANT either OOF, or GenDis, to be shut down simply so they can shout "I TOLD YOU SO" and  appear to have been right.......

This is fast becoming almost a self-fulfilling prophecy......   

May I suggest the following reading to all those who appear to be utterly fed up with the constant bickering, crude talk, scatological references, and the almost homophobic nature of some posts ??

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=114077.0

THAT was good old fashioned OOF banter at its best ... humorous, light hearted and clean - all the time it was in the "sales" section .....  until right near the end when it was moved to GenDis and just went downhill. ....... says something IMHO.

May I also refer the "silent ones" who are not saying much, probably for fear of being shot down, to a famous quote attributed to Edmund Burke ....... which may be a little extreme here, but gives the idea ?? The forum is a product of every single member who has the ability and desire to post, not just a few who monopolise some threads.

May I respectfully request those few to actually sit back, read what EVERYONE has said, dwell on the implications of the disparate views given, and not post instantly ?? A few days consideration of others, and their points of view, may well actually help solve the conundrum the Admin team are struggling with.....

[Lizzie_Zoom]

This thread has caused more problems than all the politics threads put together, IMHO.

It should never have been started in my view. Indeed, I admit that I PM'd another member when it was started and stated my view that OOF had pressed the self-destruct button.

Sadly, I think that may be the case.

 

You are sooooo right in what you state Nick.

You and I may have clashed due to our passion over certain issues, but this thread beats them all!!

I have woken up fresh this morning and wondered what the hell this is all about. Secret agenda's; one member trying to force other out, etc, etc. FFS!!!!!!!!!  I am now just dazed and confused by it all as all I want to do is keep my Omega going aided by the help I can gather here, along with having an interesting chat about other life subjects.  But now it has just gone stupid!!

You are right Nick, and I almost said it last night in my posts to ht21 but thought better of it in this climate of fear in saying your honest opinions now; this post would have been locked by TB at least if it had not been started by an Admin.  Yes they run the site, but why let such a contentious and disrupted thread run and run drawing out further requirements for us to comment (like I feel compelled to do again now ) when it is doing the OOF no good at all.  TB was right in stating that newbies could well be put off big time with the posts running in GenChat, but then we have this highly destructive thread running!!  For what purpose?

For Christ's sake, whoever is in charge, let's get this done and dusted.  Ban whoever you feel should not be here, including me if you feel so inclined, lay down new rules (not just "guide lines"), or let us all just carry on before.  Whatever, I am almost past caring. 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

And there would still be meets, of course, but, from what I can gather, they are becoming sparsely attended.

After attending one way back, I think I know why

It's odd that you say that, because meeting up with members of this forum in real life has to be the best part of it, for me. Whether it be people popping round for a Tech 2 session and a cuppa, a few of us locals heading out for a curry every so often, the larger cam belt meets or the camping trips, I've made some great friends, had a good laugh and can't recall a single word said in anger.

 

I'm afraid Kevin I must not comment further on this.   

[cem_devecioglu]

What started as an honest question by Broocie regarding political threads has been hijacked by the same 1/2 dozen or so who seem unable to let someone else post without instantly answering in order to repeat ad nauseum the comments already made in order to repetitively restate their position, as they must be right.

The thread has gone from a "request for opinion" to a "conspiracy theory"  about OOF closing down, who members are, and what their "agends" are.

 
yeah .. everything is conspiracy theory.. but seems like you are ignoring someone elses demands from admins to throw/delete other members..    and you very well know this persons position..
 
and besides there are newbies knowing the forum state very well and the stopped votes increasing rapidly..
 

[cem_devecioglu]

and probably I'm guilty for starting this thread , coming here with another identity and accusing others and voting multiple times..