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 wrote:

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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.

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Great post Jules 

Aussie Paul. 

jules47 wrote:

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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.

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 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.

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.

rockylizard wrote:

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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

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 John, see the box just below Show Preview" and just above Attach Poll...

Edit: ahahahaha... sorry too late

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

Phil C wrote:

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Has anyone found my marbles yet??

Sorry guys, I think we are way off subject, BUT its a good thread.

Cheers

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 Its a bit like chinese whispers isnt it 

Still , needed to be talked about imo.

Rock Lizard , you finished those lines yet ?