r c ole Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 As most shedders know this date is the AOs conf. One of the subjects up for discussion is Blatchat and CONTROL!!!!! Can all shedders who know their AO lobby him ASAP, Obviously Shedders who are AOs will be there in force. The only issue we need to apologise for is the 2 in the shower threads and the subject of refreshing the page to increase the counters.[ and the effect this had on the servers and it's cost implication] This in my opinion has been delt with. As regards any other form of control I suggest we squeal and squeal loudly Blatchat is a free forum and open to anyone not just Club members, any form of control stinks of Big Brother. the Sheds are also a sacred area wher we can be ourselves and not upset other Chit Chatters. Do we agree 195BHP Dry Sumped K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Agreed. I'll be discussing topics with the MADs bunch this Weds...... See you there Regards, Martin Joint M.A.D AO 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I'll cheat and try to get V7 (Worcs) and Snapper (Warks) on the case - but I think they are anyway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r c ole Posted October 27, 2003 Author Share Posted October 27, 2003 V7 is definatly going and is on the case 195BHP Dry Sumped K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 it's simple really, if big brother objects to the shed, we'll take it somewhere else and the L7CGB community will be the worse for it. anyone for www.thebikesheds.com? 😬 www.megabird.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Bill Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I was going to pop in on you all at the MAD meet, but it isn't looking likley at the mo'... 🙆🏻 Don't let them lock the shed! BB *smile*Vorsprung Durch Armco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Is Alex going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Doesn't the issue of BC come up pretty much every year at the AO Conference. I don't imagine this year will really be any different. There are lots of issues here, and I don't think (although I'm probably wrong) that closing the test area, is going to be something that is generally requested/discussed. As long as everyone here behaves themselves, i.e. not posting on threads when someone is genuinely testing, then I don't see that us being here is a problem. I expect Mr Barry has plenty else to be worrying about. Crikey, that was all a bit serious - Rach Edited by - Rachael on 27 Oct 2003 13:42:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Boonie, Yes, he is. Feel free to mail him about any issues you have, so that he can be sure to raise them. Rach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r c ole Posted October 27, 2003 Author Share Posted October 27, 2003 Rach yes it does come up the wording that worries me this year in the agenda is CONTROL [ that smacks of big brother ] and the pressure every year from a certain quarter to restrict Blatchat to Club members only. 195BHP Dry Sumped K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Iced gems? Those little things on biscuits...? Where did you find them Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Yes, I saw the agenda. I would be surprised though if they do decide to restrict it to members only - even if they do, it won't solve most of the problems. I bet most shedders are club members and certainly some of the issues that arose upstairs were started/perpetuated by club members. I guess we just have to see what happens, but given that at least 4 of the AOs who are going are shedders, it should be ok. Rach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Myles, Yes, they are - full of sugar, but really yummy 😬 Sainsbury's Edited by - Rachael on 27 Oct 2003 13:50:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Control of blatchat was brought up at last years AO meeting as well. There was some discussion regarding limiting access to club members only, or limiting the ability to post on threads to club members only. As you can see, the site was left alone and a number of legal disclaimers added. The test area can only be a good thing for the club, I mean, look at the fine bunch of folk it brings together. This is definitely in the spirit of se7en ownership, and in the spirit of the club. Whereas threads like the Arrowstar topic in Chitchat a year or two back could have wiped out the club completely. We are all very harmless down here, if only there was this kind of friendly atmosphere in Chitchat ❗ Cheers Alex S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I don't know any AOs, nor have I any clue about the internal workings of the club, but here's my twopenneth..... I suspect that there are some areas where control may be welcomed. There have been some frankly scary threads on BC over the last few months. The club are understandably concerned to avoid any liability for offensive and defamatory postings and of course to avoid any additional cost caused by silliness, as Igor has mentioned. People hiding behind alternative monikers seems to have caused some emotions to run high. I'd be surprised if wibbling is their chief concern at the moment. We're not harming anyone and our postings enrich the lives of fellow shedders Let the sheds live. Ice cream anyone 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Tam, you know me .... and Mav ... we are both AO's 😬 S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asker of daft questions Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Gulp 😳 Bah humbug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 In that case, I appeal to you, Alex, and to Mav to save our sheds 😬 YoN - you perhaps have the most to lose of all of us -what will there be left to rant about if the sheds go 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asker of daft questions Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I could rant about you YoN Bah humbug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Tam, you and Mr. C should drop Jeff an email as i just did. Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 dont fret Mr Nemesis I have a petition signed by 2000 club members I've kept it quiet until now so as not to distract you from your good work dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 That's about 2/3rds of the membership... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I'll be buying beer for Sir to bribe him at the curry meet on Wednesday in London HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Fear not - your sheds are safe 😬 S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 If he's amenable I'll pay up my membership for another year as well. If the sheds get shut down then I won't.... HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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