John , you can stay back after school and write out 100 times "this thread is not about me" and you can't go home till youve finished .
Look , in all seriousness the reason I started this topic is simply ,as I've already stated, I know people who won't join in on this or most other forums for the very reason I outlined in my first post. I am certain that this forum and other's are worse off because their absence.
What can we do ? I dont know , probably nothing , I just find it frustrating.
And one last time , this is NOT about Rock Lizard , Brikies , cowboy or any other individual .
Cheers Al
Felicia said
07:28 PM Jan 31, 2016
I'm on 3 other forums that have nothing to do with travelling Australia. I find on this forum I feel vulnerable. On 2 occasions that I posted I felt attacked, other forum members did come out and defended me, but I sometimes have an opinion on a subject but I will never post. There is a lot of good information on here that I appreciate.
Lynda
jules47 said
08:58 PM Jan 31, 2016
It makes me unhappy to hear that people feel intimidated by some on this forum - I have never felt that way, have been on for going on six years now, and log in every day - some people who have taken offense on this thread, are maybe being a bit sensitive - as someone said earlier - there is no voice inflection when you use the written word - if I think a thing is a bit "sus" I read it to myself with differing inflections - putting emphasis on different words - and if it still sounds "pushy" - I will have my say - or ask the poster what they mean - politely, and on the open forum, not through the private message system.
The forum is full of terrific information as Felicia says, and it is a shame that some people are missing out. I know we have had some confrontations occasionally, but I have found that most of them are big boys beating their chests, if you know what I mean.
It makes me unhappy to hear that people feel intimidated by some on this forum - I have never felt that way, have been on for going on six years now, and log in every day - some people who have taken offense on this thread, are maybe being a bit sensitive - as someone said earlier - there is no voice inflection when you use the written word - if I think a thing is a bit "sus" I read it to myself with differing inflections - putting emphasis on different words - and if it still sounds "pushy" - I will have my say - or ask the poster what they mean - politely, and on the open forum, not through the private message system.
The forum is full of terrific information as Felicia says, and it is a shame that some people are missing out. I know we have had some confrontations occasionally, but I have found that most of them are big boys beating their chests, if you know what I mean.
Great post Jules
Aussie Paul.
the rocket said
10:25 AM Feb 1, 2016
Much nicer to just answer the question again. maybe the asker has simply forgotten they posted that question previously. happens to some as they age. Have a good day n don't sweat the small stuff. If seeing a question asked a second time is the worst thing to happen to u today then u r doing ok. Keep smiling, stay happy everyone. Rocket
-- Edited by the rocket on Monday 1st of February 2016 10:26:36 AM
03_Troopy said
11:07 AM Feb 1, 2016
jules47 wrote:
It makes me unhappy to hear that people feel intimidated by some on this forum - I have never felt that way, have been on for going on six years now, and log in every day - some people who have taken offense on this thread, are maybe being a bit sensitive - as someone said earlier - there is no voice inflection when you use the written word - if I think a thing is a bit "sus" I read it to myself with differing inflections - putting emphasis on different words - and if it still sounds "pushy" - I will have my say - or ask the poster what they mean - politely, and on the open forum, not through the private message system.
The forum is full of terrific information as Felicia says, and it is a shame that some people are missing out. I know we have had some confrontations occasionally, but I have found that most of them are big boys beating their chests, if you know what I mean.
Great post Jules, and I agree.
And yes, by all means answer the question if you have relevant information, but it also helps to point out the search function, where it is a common, often asked question. Also some new members may not be aware of the search function, and there may be other information, that has been posted previously, by some of the more knowledgeable members who are no longer with us.
Swoffer made a good point in another thread about opening older posts, and tacking onto the end of them with questions or updated information. It helps to bring that info back up and makes it easier when doing searches. You don't get a whole series of topics with minimal information, but rather, fewer threads with more meaningful information and less repetition.
Another good idea when starting a thread is to use tags. This also enhances the search function.
hako said
11:33 AM Feb 1, 2016
03_Troopy wrote:
Another good idea when starting a thread is to use tags. This also enhances the search function.
I just performed a search for "tags" and from the results I'm still in the dark simply because the majority of replies in the threads went all over the place never actually describing them and how to use them to (possible?) advantage. They were like a family gathering with the questions never being directly answered or more accurately like asking a politician a direct question.
Maybe that's why people ignore the search button plus if you ask a direct answer it avoids having to read all the chit-chat that most threads found in a search seem to end up being.
Good Luck
03_Troopy said
11:53 AM Feb 1, 2016
Sorry, forget the bit about "tags" it seems the search function is rather more cludgy than I thought. On many forum, adding tags to your threads when you start one, enhances the search function. Tags are words that you add in the section at the bottom of the "Start a new Topic" page.
Edit: and re the "chit chat" that's why many of us grumpy old men get ticked off when posts degrade into general chatter, especially in the thechies subforum. Although these days you just expect it to happen. Especially since this is a very informal forum without the strict posting rules of more serious forums.
-- Edited by 03_Troopy on Monday 1st of February 2016 11:57:56 AM
rockylizard said
11:59 AM Feb 1, 2016
Incorrect information ... OOPS gone now
-- Edited by rockylizard on Monday 1st of February 2016 12:00:52 PM
03_Troopy said
12:01 PM Feb 1, 2016
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
I guess there are also problems depending on the device and/or operating system being used to access the forum as well.
This is what my "Start a New Topic" screen looks like. As you can see it is quite different to what you seem to see on your device/pooter.
There is no ability to 'tag'.
Cheers - John
John, see the box just below Show Preview" and just above Attach Poll...
Edit: ahahahaha... sorry too late
-- Edited by 03_Troopy on Monday 1st of February 2016 12:02:09 PM
rockylizard said
12:02 PM Feb 1, 2016
Gday...
Yeah I know, Bob ... see the edited post now
03_Troopy said
12:28 PM Feb 1, 2016
Actually, using Google, as suggested by Dorian back here
is the best way to search the site.
Example: type this into Google search - site:thegreynomads.activeboard.com - followed by what you want to search for
Bryan said
04:42 PM Feb 1, 2016
Felicia wrote:
I'm on 3 other forums that have nothing to do with travelling Australia. I find on this forum I feel vulnerable. On 2 occasions that I posted I felt attacked, other forum members did come out and defended me, but I sometimes have an opinion on a subject but I will never post. There is a lot of good information on here that I appreciate.
Lynda
Exactly Lynda.
Aus-Kiwi said
06:42 PM Feb 1, 2016
What's the best exhaust on motorhome or caravan ? What's the best solar package ? What ?? Lol
Phil C said
06:50 PM Feb 1, 2016
Has anyone found my marbles yet??
Sorry guys, I think we are way off subject, BUT its a good thread.
Cheers
Swoffer said
08:28 PM Feb 1, 2016
Phil C wrote:
Has anyone found my marbles yet??
Sorry guys, I think we are way off subject, BUT its a good thread.
Cheers
Its a bit like chinese whispers isnt it
Still , needed to be talked about imo.
Rock Lizard , you finished those lines yet ?
rockylizard said
08:57 PM Feb 1, 2016
Swoffer wrote:
Rock Lizard , you finished those lines yet ?
Gday...
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Cheers - John
Felicia said
07:20 PM Feb 2, 2016
Rock Lizard,
What a good boy, made my laugh out loud as soon as I saw it.
Lynda
Bevandy2 said
09:43 PM Feb 2, 2016
I think the Grumpy old men thread is a few further up, chaps. Just listen to yourselves!
But I know you all have a smile on your dial, good fun, hey!
John , you can stay back after school and write out 100 times "this thread is not about me" and you can't go home till youve finished .
Look , in all seriousness the reason I started this topic is simply ,as I've already stated, I know people who won't join in on this or most other forums for the very reason I outlined in my first post. I am certain that this forum and other's are worse off because their absence.
What can we do ? I dont know , probably nothing , I just find it frustrating.
And one last time , this is NOT about Rock Lizard , Brikies , cowboy or any other individual .
Cheers Al
I'm on 3 other forums that have nothing to do with travelling Australia. I find on this forum I feel vulnerable. On 2 occasions that I posted I felt attacked, other forum members did come out and defended me, but I sometimes have an opinion on a subject but I will never post. There is a lot of good information on here that I appreciate.
Lynda
It makes me unhappy to hear that people feel intimidated by some on this forum - I have never felt that way, have been on for going on six years now, and log in every day - some people who have taken offense on this thread, are maybe being a bit sensitive - as someone said earlier - there is no voice inflection when you use the written word - if I think a thing is a bit "sus" I read it to myself with differing inflections - putting emphasis on different words - and if it still sounds "pushy" - I will have my say - or ask the poster what they mean - politely, and on the open forum, not through the private message system.
The forum is full of terrific information as Felicia says, and it is a shame that some people are missing out. I know we have had some confrontations occasionally, but I have found that most of them are big boys beating their chests, if you know what I mean.
Great post Jules
Aussie Paul.
Much nicer to just answer the question again. maybe the asker has simply forgotten they posted that question previously. happens to some as they age. Have a good day n don't sweat the small stuff. If seeing a question asked a second time is the worst thing to happen to u today then u r doing ok. Keep smiling, stay happy everyone. Rocket
-- Edited by the rocket on Monday 1st of February 2016 10:26:36 AM
Great post Jules, and I agree.
And yes, by all means answer the question if you have relevant information, but it also helps to point out the search function, where it is a common, often asked question. Also some new members may not be aware of the search function, and there may be other information, that has been posted previously, by some of the more knowledgeable members who are no longer with us.
Swoffer made a good point in another thread about opening older posts, and tacking onto the end of them with questions or updated information. It helps to bring that info back up and makes it easier when doing searches. You don't get a whole series of topics with minimal information, but rather, fewer threads with more meaningful information and less repetition.
Another good idea when starting a thread is to use tags. This also enhances the search function.
I just performed a search for "tags" and from the results I'm still in the dark simply because the majority of replies in the threads went all over the place never actually describing them and how to use them to (possible?) advantage. They were like a family gathering with the questions never being directly answered or more accurately like asking a politician a direct question.
Maybe that's why people ignore the search button plus if you ask a direct answer it avoids having to read all the chit-chat that most threads found in a search seem to end up being.
Good Luck
Sorry, forget the bit about "tags" it seems the search function is rather more cludgy than I thought. On many forum, adding tags to your threads when you start one, enhances the search function. Tags are words that you add in the section at the bottom of the "Start a new Topic" page.
Edit: and re the "chit chat" that's why many of us grumpy old men get ticked off when posts degrade into general chatter, especially in the thechies subforum. Although these days you just expect it to happen. Especially since this is a very informal forum without the strict posting rules of more serious forums.
-- Edited by 03_Troopy on Monday 1st of February 2016 11:57:56 AM
Incorrect information ... OOPS
gone now 
-- Edited by rockylizard on Monday 1st of February 2016 12:00:52 PM
John, see the box just below Show Preview" and just above Attach Poll...
Edit: ahahahaha... sorry too late
-- Edited by 03_Troopy on Monday 1st of February 2016 12:02:09 PM
Gday...
Yeah I know, Bob ...
see the edited post now 
Actually, using Google, as suggested by Dorian back here
is the best way to search the site.
Example: type this into Google search - site:thegreynomads.activeboard.com - followed by what you want to search for
Exactly Lynda.
Sorry guys, I think we are way off subject, BUT its a good thread.
Cheers
Its a bit like chinese whispers isnt it
Still , needed to be talked about imo.
Rock Lizard , you finished those lines yet ?
Gday...
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Cheers - John
What a good boy, made my laugh out loud as soon as I saw it.
Lynda
But I know you all have a smile on your dial, good fun, hey!
Bevan