Suggestion for a new forum

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Originally Posted by growler2058

I don't get it :(

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Get back in your corner and eat another chilli :bananarock:

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Originally Posted by NP99

Boobs.......

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Ahhhhhhh


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Originally Posted by growler2058

Ahhhhhhh

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*insert* facepalm emoticon here.....

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Originally Posted by trekster

Get back in your corner and eat another chilli :bananarock:

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Actually wife's auntie gave me some of her homegrown to try 7/10............pffft was like capsicum ate me all straight


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Originally Posted by trekster

*insert* facepalm emoticon here.....

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Can't on tap n crap


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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

As much as I don't mind a few pics posted from Pearcy when the Clipsal is on of some hot looking women, this is a four wheel drive forum not a porn site and is no need for boobs here, Plenty of porn sites out there if you want to look at boobs

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For the same reason I wouldn't expect Patrols at a porn site. I never said I wanted boobs on this site (women's breasts or idiots)

'If it ain't broke don't fix it' is what comes to mind for me. I don't know quite how a separate 'less moderated' section might impact on the rest of the forum, but I do think it is a possibility that it could. It is often said around here that this forum stands out from the rest & I agree that it is a far better forum than many, & wouldn't want to see this put at risk in order for folks to be able to 'kick up' a bit.

Cuppa

What growler thinks he does:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum.../2013/04/4.jpg

What growler wants us to think he does
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum.../2013/04/5.jpg

what growler's wife thinks he does
http://www.bangkokpost.com/media/con...518/389245.jpg



What we know growler does
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum.../2013/04/6.jpg

I'm on this forum to avoid that stuff the other forum I'm sure they would be happy to abuse you if that's what you want but I don't see the point really of a sub forum and if its not about the abuse, nudes or any of the other stuff that's not on this forum then what's the point of a sub forum

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Originally Posted by Cuppa

'If it ain't broke don't fix it' is what comes to mind for me. I don't know quite how a separate 'less moderated' section might impact on the rest of the forum, but I do think it is a possibility that it could. It is often said around here that this forum stands out from the rest & I agree that it is a far better forum than many, & wouldn't want to see this put at risk in order for folks to be able to 'kick up' a bit.

Cuppa

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Good comment Cuppa, but I think 'If it ain't broke don't fix it'is not for me, I enjoy the challenges of change. (Not being smart)

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Originally Posted by healy

I'm on this forum to avoid that stuff the other forum I'm sure they would be happy to abuse you if that's what you want but I don't see the point really of a sub forum and if its not about the abuse, nudes or any of the other stuff that's not on this forum then what's the point of a sub forum

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Mate, I don't want abuse, far from it......
Sometimes being in a pub is better than the bistro......

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Originally Posted by NP99

Mate, I don't want abuse, far from it......
Sometimes being in a pub is better than the bistro......

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I understand that who wants to be abused lol I just don't get it then. You talking language restrictions?

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Originally Posted by healy

I understand that who wants to be abused lol I just don't get it then. You talking language restrictions?

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As we would talk in a pub :)

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Originally Posted by NP99

some people like an area where you can have a more robust discussion, others don't and that's fine, that's why it's subscribe only optional

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I quite enjoy a 'robust discussion' & see no reason why this cannot occur on the forum as it is, provided said robust discussion remains respectful & focuses on the issue being discussed & not on the individuals doing the discussing.

Cuppa

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Originally Posted by Cuppa

I quite enjoy a 'robust discussion' & see no reason why this cannot occur on the forum as it is, provided said robust discussion remains respectful & focuses on the issue being discussed & not on the individuals doing the discussing.

Cuppa

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I have seen and read your discussions. They are well thought out, concise and knowledgable. Your posts play the ball never the man.

OK i have just read this thread in one sitting as it is laid out over the 6 pages.

I have thanked those that made the most sense along the way.

I simply see no reason why we would need a Sub Forum for a "Pub Like" discussion. Our members get along very well. if there is an issue then it goes into a pm and these pages are left alone while that happens. The Chat feature in this forum is rarely used and i dont see the point. As it stands every thread is a Chat thread for this lot anyway so why on earth would we want a Closed Doors section.

The Mods have a Closed Door section and even we rarely use it. occasionally we need to discuss something and it is just easier than a group pm.

It seems that what your actually chasing is a Relaxed rules area?? Well the Rules are simple and a Fundamental for this forum and probably why this is such a great place with a Great bunch of guys.

A Sub Section as you describe would be a Floor in our Forum rather than a Feature and i just cant see why we would want to Reinvent the wheel when it is doing so well.

As it stands our members behave very well and there is little need to Moderate as it were. But sometimes for the good of the threadd and or forum we need to step in and have a quiet word. NOT VERY OFTEN.

This is a Great Place just the way it is i reckon. ;)

As I said earlier.......
I'm out numbered and accept AB's decision as he mentioned at the start
It was good to see/hear what the members want
Happy for the mods to close this topic off.

No harm done mate we all want this forum to be at its best and welcome all sugestions.
I was the one that suggested the live chat "chatbox" to ab a while back as it worked a treat on another forum, it hasn't quite caught on here for some reason but I know how your thinking however I think I'm with the majority on this one as I can see it putting tension between people and spilling into the family forum.

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Originally Posted by megatexture

No harm done mate we all want this forum to be at its best and welcome all sugestions.
I was the one that suggested the live chat "chatbox" to ab a while back as it worked a treat on another forum, it hasn't quite caught on here for some reason but I know how your thinking however I think I'm with the majority on this one as I can see it putting tension between people and spilling into the family forum.

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Thanks mate, I have a couple of other ideas ill put forward later on.
Cheers

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Originally Posted by NP99

As I said earlier.......
I'm out numbered and accept AB's decision as he mentioned at the start
It was good to see/hear what the members want
Happy for the mods to close this topic off.

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It's not a case of being out numbered mate it's just a case of what works for this forum and why people come back to it on a daily basis.

As I've said before, there are other threads that we can run amuck in, with out the need for a sub forum. Yes we still adhere to the forum rules but maybe test the boundaries from time to time.

I like your idea an in no way knocking it, just don't think it's required.

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

I'm more of an "onlooker" than a participant. Don't seem to find the time some of you muster up, but I still like to drop by when I can. Mostly just enjoy reading the banter and make a mental note of some of those special ideas that I'll come back to and find with the search one day.

Obviously found the forum on google looking for something specific, but it was the fam friendly or maybe just plain friendly attitude that made me think of hanging around. I like that it's not just loud and crude, but can still be a lot of fun.

There must be many others like me that hang around the edges for the same reason. It's still good to think about "why?", but leave it like it is I reckon.

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Just wonder if this was an April Fools Thread, I did

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Originally Posted by AB

the targeted audience for this website is males aged 20-40 l

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Well I meet one of those criteria but appear to be discriminated against because of my Age
and it discriminates against the fairer Sex

Perhaps there should be a new Sub Section for us silly old buggars

RAFLMAO

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Originally Posted by Bob

Perhaps there should be a new Sub Section for us silly old buggars

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Wouldn't that be a Sob section? :D

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Originally Posted by Bob

Well I meet one of those criteria but appear to be discriminated against because of my Age
and it discriminates against the fairer Sex

Perhaps there should be a new Sub Section for us silly old buggars

RAFLMAO

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Youve got the thought for the day section all to yourself Bob;-)

FanTapstic!

Know where we sit now Bob.
We dont fit the Criteria lol

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Originally Posted by Cuppa

Wouldn't that be a Sob section? :D

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That is good Cuppa and perhaps within that section a further sub-section CRAFT (And I am not explaining that)

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Originally Posted by Bob

That is good Cuppa and perhaps within that section a further sub-section CRAFT (And I am not explaining that)

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I think I know what that is but I can't remember???

FanTapstic!

On another forum of which I am an ADMIN on, we did have a Closed Chat Section, just for members, as being a public forum just like this one, needed to be closed off.
It worked well for sometime, but started to get out of hand and Moderation of that section was becoming constant as constant breach's of our ToU's were happening. With that, we as Admin were not keeping up with the moderation of the overall Forum and so we decided to close down that part of the forum.
That was a hard decision and some of the usual members chucked a wobbly, but to be honest, it has now been a year down the track that we closed off that section and the overal forum is a much better place for everyone concerned and now runnin gmuch smoother. We Admin have just over 12800 members in our forum and is growing at an average rate at the moment of 8 new members per day.

A seperate section is worth looking at, but very strict ToU's would need to be put in place and enforced, to try and keep the peace. Also you need to think about the Administrators extra work load.
What the Admin here could do is get a couple of Moderators (dedicated members) set up to just look after it for them.

Now, where did those grey hairs go this time..... Good luck......

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Originally Posted by Cowboy

On another forum of which I am an ADMIN on, we did have a Closed Chat Section, just for members, as being a public forum just like this one, needed to be closed off.
It worked well for sometime, but started to get out of hand and Moderation of that section was becoming constant as constant breach's of our ToU's were happening. With that, we as Admin were not keeping up with the moderation of the overall Forum and so we decided to close down.
That was a hard decision and some of the usual members chucked a wobbly, but to be honest, it has now been a year down the track that we closed off that section and the overal forum is a much better place for everyone concerned and now runnin gmuch smoother. We Admin have just over 12800 members in our forum and is growing at an average rate at the moment of 8 new members per day.

A seperate section is worth looking at, but very strict ToU's would need to be put in place and enforced, to try and keep the peace. Also you need to think about the Administrators extra work load.
What the Admin here could do is get a couple of Moderators (dedicated members) set up to just look after it for them.

Now, where did those grey hairs go this time..... Good luck......

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There you have it first hand.... I was talking to the guys the other day about this very topic and I like that it is not a shit fight and we are mostly a happy bunch!!!

Can we can this topic now???

Yep, some great comments here, appreciate it!

I never went ahead with it back then because of a lot of what was said here. Fear it would flow into the forum and just a lot more work involved.

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Originally Posted by np99

maybe, maybe not, it's all optional and if it did detract that's how it is! By the same token, if it died.....thats how it is. The point is, some people like an area where you can have a more robust discussion, others don't and that's fine, that's why it's subscribe only optional

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this forum speaks for its self,the membership has increased ten fold recently over the past year
so im thinking that they are not looking for a robost discussion its f/f and thats why there comming
over here to discuse four wheel drives,have discussions about 4x4s get to know other people hence meetups and trips
and treks around the country,sorry mate but i dont think this forum needs to be more robust
we saw what happened to the other robust forum i wouldnt like to see it happen here

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Originally Posted by roofy

this forum speaks for its self,the membership has increased ten fold recently over the past year
so im thinking that they are not looking for a robost discussion its f/f and thats why there comming
over here to discuse four wheel drives,have discussions about 4x4s get to know other people hence meetups and trips
and treks around the country,sorry mate but i dont think this forum needs to be more robust
we saw what happened to the other robust forum i wouldnt like to see it happen here

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Yes, mate............its a dead duck, the members have spoken, and thats what its all about :)

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Originally Posted by cowboy

on another forum of which i am an admin on, we did have a closed chat section, just for members, as being a public forum just like this one, needed to be closed off.
It worked well for sometime, but started to get out of hand and moderation of that section was becoming constant as constant breach's of our tou's were happening. With that, we as admin were not keeping up with the moderation of the overall forum and so we decided to close down that part of the forum.
That was a hard decision and some of the usual members chucked a wobbly, but to be honest, it has now been a year down the track that we closed off that section and the overal forum is a much better place for everyone concerned and now runnin gmuch smoother. We admin have just over 12800 members in our forum and is growing at an average rate at the moment of 8 new members per day.

A seperate section is worth looking at, but very strict tou's would need to be put in place and enforced, to try and keep the peace. Also you need to think about the administrators extra work load.
What the admin here could do is get a couple of moderators (dedicated members) set up to just look after it for them.

Now, where did those grey hairs go this time..... Good luck......

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but if it didnt work on your forum its not going to work here,and why would the mods want the extra responsabilty
of taking on more work as it is i feel they are over loaded now

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Originally Posted by roofy

but if it didnt work on your forum its not going to work here,and why would the mods want the extra responsabilty
of taking on more work as it is i feel they are over loaded now

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Hey Roofy,
You obviously didn't get the 'Tongue in Cheek' response.......
Do you think AB is nuts... to even think about it any further.............hehe... I hope not.....(nuts that is)...... :)

Cheers

Rick