01-09-2015, 08:24 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Originally Posted by ruthio
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I don't think Patsy means that at all.She's talking about a single thread, surely, not a forum?
I think I understand EXACTLY what Patsy is saying and I agree with Jem.
It's not about a discussion thread where folk will wade in with arguments for and against and every which way...it's more about a thread sharing experiences where everyone is on a level playing field, as it were, and those that disagree with their beliefs one would imagine would keep away...but there's usually one or two who like to gate crash and stir just for the hell of it, and that's a shame.
It makes me more inclined to think that FOR THIS PARTICULAR SUBJECT there might actually be a call for a closed thread as was suggested in the first place and the title of this thread.
I might've been converted
P.S. just to add that it's very confusing when posters get the words forum and thread muddled.
That would negate the point in having a forum.
01-09-2015, 08:35 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Originally Posted by Eliza
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Im wondering if the way round this is having the Title of the Thread and adding For The BELIEVERS ONLY ..
If the NON Believers want to start a Thread on same subject ,let them add NON BELIEVERS
It could be argued that if wife beaters or anyone else want an unopposed thread they should have one.
01-09-2015, 08:46 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Originally Posted by Meg
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Mods were members before they were mods Julie and have an opinion if that is what you mean by 'agenda' .What is this stupid word 'buzzing'.
Are you suggesting Mods should not take part in discussions?
01-09-2015, 08:51 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Originally Posted by Meg
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Shall we have a thread for 'Wife beaters only ' (just as an example) too if not why not.It could be argued that if wife beaters or anyone else want an unopposed thread they should have one.
01-09-2015, 08:55 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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No that wasn't what I meant at all and I am now out of here as it's getting too silly for words, I didn't start the buzzing it seems ok for some to use the word but not me ?
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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The problem with things like this subject is the mods have their own agenda and join in the buzzing (happens on all forums no worse here than anywhere else).
01-09-2015, 09:15 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Originally Posted by Meg
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Shall we have a thread for 'Wife beaters only ' (just as an example) too if not why not.It could be argued that if wife beaters or anyone else want an unopposed thread they should have one.
if you want one one titled Wife Beaters meg than thats your choice ..
from what i can see a few want to discuss a subject while others want to debate it.
I think now even I can see why the OP asked it to be a closed thread .
01-09-2015, 09:25 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
This is turning into a weird thread.So to encapsulate ... if I've got the gist right?
Some members are now in favour of closed groups because in essence what they want is not a debate or exchange of ideas for everyone but just want people to join in who agree or share or reinforce their viewpoint?
I can't actually name one forum I'm a member of who have closed groups because the owners have probably realised, or learnt from experience, that they can be divisive at worst.. or reduce the content on the public forum at best, which doesn't really attract new members.
01-09-2015, 09:27 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Originally Posted by wishbone
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sorry Meg but you are starting to sound like someone who's just lost the argument.......you'r clutching straws as they say.
I thought I was supporting the view of those who do not want to see this site fragmented into threads where only some members are allowed to post and where putting forward an alternative opinion is not allowed.
01-09-2015, 09:52 PM
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Re: forming a closed group for sharing experiences
Why all these plurals?Why talk of groupS and threadS?....it was simply a suggestion, surely, to have ONE thread about a subject that interests a few like minded posters.
It most likely bores the crap out of others, and for that reason they would be politely asked to stay away than spoil it for those that want to share their experiences.
I really can't see the problem.
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