Site Manager Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 How p*ssed off will you be if I clear out the test area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 entirely, or just reset the counter? if entirely, reasonably inconvenienced, I would say. If just the counter, not bothered. size isn't everything Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Wilson Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Don't see as that's a problem. There's nothing in here Hoopy couldn't repost in an evening . Peardrop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 😬 Mr Site Manager, sorry, I thought you meant forever (nuclear-stylee). If you just mean a complete clearout, then we can start again, also no problem Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper nut Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 dont see any problems there You're only suppose to blow the blo*dy doors off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Fine by me - the Bikesheds could do with a good tidy 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 As previously suggested 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 i'd like to rescue my fettling list though ❗ and did you delete my first post on this topic 🤔 and how many MB are we 🤔 and can we have an actual bikesheds as well 🤔 and a separate rating sytem and all 🤔 and and and 😬 HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Manager Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 Hoopy, 1) there's a search button you know, you should be able to find your fettling list. 2) No, it's still there 3) No Idea 4) Haven't decided what to do yet 5) No Many ands make light work 😬 Edited by - Site Manager on 11 Aug 2003 22:29:52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 As discussed last week, happy to help out but can really only do network stuff in a tech environment, but happy to help out if needed Barry 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Wilson Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 In deleting the test area contents, will we find our post counts reduced 🤔 Peardrop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Prefect Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 May I venture to make a few comments? IIRC, The "bikesheds" started to gain popularity when some people in the ChitChat area became upset at a few windups/silly comments etc that were made. I think the people here would agree that in hindsight, some of those postings were 'misguided' but they were alarmed at the over-reaction of the few, and sought solace and shelter from the vitriol. After all, the area concerned is a division of BlatChat, named "Chit" and many a topic in the past had been totally non-Seven oriented, with many fatuous contributions and without dispute by those who subsequently were quite vociferous in their condemnation of the unfunny to$$ers. Hijacking became a heinous crime and yet a visit to some of the topics under discussion in recent times reveals subject matter being both regularly hijacked without comment and embellished with totally irelevant trivia. The newly formed "bikeshedders" were alienated and found themselves down here, among others who felt the same way. Since that time, the people who frequent this area have formed a club-within-a-club friendship, even to the extent of holding their own "area" meeting, with other meetings in the pipeline. Many are Seven owners; others here dream of the day when they will be able to share that joy. At times the subject matter is silly, even downright bizarre but we have the maturity to ignore anything we find unpalatable, rather than whingeing and asking for threads to be deleted/closed. The numbers of visitors continues to grow as more people become disenchanted with some of the purile topics posted on ChitChat. Some of them make this area seem both sensible and sane! I would vote for a "Bikesheds" area as an additional selection, thus allowing "Test" to revert to being just that, an area for people to test. Anyone who sabotaged a person's test would then be in line for a boll***ing from the Site Manager with possible restrictions on their ability to post further. I would also mourn the loss of an area such as this, (which can be ignored by those who only wish to "ChitChat"). It was mooted, I believe, that this motley crew could set up their own message board through MSN or suchlike. However, access to that would be restricted to those already in the "bikeshed" area and newcomers would never be able to find the 'shedders' and share the moment. The Bikesheds gathers large amounts of detritus on a regular basis and I think the shed caretaker would be glad of the Site Manager's help in keeping the place tidy. As Mav reminds us, we suggested a regular "delete" as a method of assisting Blatchat's overload problems some while ago. I see no reason why it shouldn't be spring cleaned at whatever intervals the Site Manager deems necessary. Thank you for the space. Please delete this post if it is considered inappropriate Anyone care to join me for a wee dram in the Prefects' Room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asker of daft questions Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Yes, I would like to join you Sir or Madam Foot prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 I'll raise a glass to that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FH Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Ooh! Did someone say wee dram? I'll bring the sixteen men of Tain Oi Mav! YHM FH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Ross are you joining in this dram biz ? Paul aka the peasant who doesn't like Whiskey Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 nope. I'm a bit f**ked off a the mo. Ross Very Black 6spd SuperSport (WHICH IS NOW FOR SALE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Paul, Who said anything about whiskEy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 It could be from Ireland or Kentuckeeeey and yes you got me on the spelling last time Supercheese R250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Sir, what do you mean by clearing it out then 🤔 If I can still find things by searching then you've not deleted anything *confused* ah ❗ we BOTH have a topic called "counter". that explains that one and I think head prefect is quite brainy. and that pun was really quite bad 😬 ❗ HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Sees why Head Prefect is head prefect - well said. I think Hoopy should have his own column - Ask Hoopy - it would be great 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 barry, to second comments, i'd be upset if this channel went. other than some disk space, we don't do here what goes on in others parts of the forum. i know that you do a lot of work supporting us lot, so if there's something we can do to help please let us know...i'm sure you'd have plenty willing to help. *idea*what if the old server just had the bikesheds on it, would that help you out 🤔 Steve B Faster than the Speed of Dark Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Boonie = what sort of things would you ask HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Dear Hoopy, How can I get my hands on a second hand Caterham without ending up in the divorce courts - would be my first. Secondly - I need a car that I can use everyday to travel at least 60 miles a day but I can't spend too much, which car would you suggest? I can't get my dog to bring back the sticks I throw - any suggestions? To name but three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 I found a partner who wanted a seven BEFORE marriage was mentioned. I'm not sure that helps... OTOH when I need marriage advice I'll be sure to ask the friendly married shedders for what i need to do 😬 I'd recommend a seven. if you need something cheaper then get a fiat 500 (the original type) and we'll help you fit a fireblade engine use some long lengths of elastic and a bit of imagination HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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