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Sharky
27-03-2010, 05:05 PM
Dear FSi users,
Why don't we...use the forum first and use the chatroom as a back up, in case the site struggles?
The help given in the chatroom is lost very quickly in things like "Sharky is a wanker and logs in", "Sharky is a wanker and logs out". If it's on the forum it's always there, thus enabling people to scroll through the feedback and find the working links.
The chatroom (as I understand it) was there as a back up for when the server is struggling. Now you have the site on a decent server, which doesn't struggle, surely the forum should be the busiest place for people to exchange information on working links for the reason I describe above.
Love,
Sharky.
bazzer
27-03-2010, 05:22 PM
On match day if you have not got a fast speed comp useing the forums all but stops your comp ,it drags and hangs ,it,s far simpler for some member to use the chatroom for links and a gab ,I for one enjoy the chatroom it's a great edition to the site and well used ,think it should be up to the members where they get there links on site
joe2jacks
27-03-2010, 05:36 PM
On match day if you have not got a fast speed comp useing the forums all but stops your comp ,it drags and hangs ,it,s far simpler for some member to use the chatroom for links and a gab ,I for one enjoy the chatroom it's a great edition to the site and well used ,think it should be up to the members where they get there links on site
i would tend to agree with you berb but sharky makes a very valid point its the forums that are the mainstay of this site, i think that any good working links should be posted on the forum as well as the chatroom,
accieturk
27-03-2010, 08:53 PM
have voiced my thoughts before on this
i tend to agree the forum should be the main and preferred place for anything and everything to be posted ,but i have got to like the chatroom as well it is a quick handy way to communicate however i remeber the old chatroom when site was down and we were busy , nothing posted was worth it as soon as ypou posted a link it would vanish with a blast of requests
what we did do was have a static page with all the links hosted ona file store page and just gave out a link to it in the end but it was still chaos most of the time most of the mods wouldnt go near it ,
the forum is quiet ,deadly quiet but the oncoming world cup could change that if we get busy enough to crash the server here ,if the chatroom handles the flood of those from here then it will be caos
revolver
28-03-2010, 11:34 AM
Forums are inconvenient and, lets face it, noone will reply to anyones request in the feedback thread. So people use the chatroom as they usually get an instant reply.
accieturk
28-03-2010, 12:43 PM
sorry Rev i cant agree mate
let me respond to your reasons ,not personell honest just the alternative viewpoint
"forums are inconvenient"
for who .. us?
what is more inconvenient logging on to a forum looking at a single page and getting 50 links to 5 games then scrolling down a few posts to get al relevant news
or
logging on to a chatroom having to compete with everyone else on it posting requests and getting a single link posted at a time imagine it with 100 or 200 people on
no one replies to requests in feedback
thats our fault no other reason its up to us to monitor the feedback thread during match times and respond instantly
chat usually instant response
yes as long as its reasonably quiet as have said imagine it with say 100 people on 50 logging on and off all askung for links and/or needing help with why sopcast and veetle for eg have crashed
no chat is fine as a back up for quick replies or to link either a single match or to a static page but when things get busy enough to threaten to crash the site then the numbers involved would be far better served in a forum format than a chat format antyime
just ask those who had to handle 300 screaming yanks when tvu and sopcast went down last world cup if a chat room would have worked i can tell you no but the forum did caotic as it was
Sharky
28-03-2010, 12:48 PM
You used to get an instant response on the forum, difference is it stays there for all to read.
accieturk
28-03-2010, 12:52 PM
You used to get an instant response on the forum, difference is it stays there for all to read.
the point i was making Sharky exactly
"forums are inconvenient"
for who .. us?
no one replies to requests in feedback
thats our fault no other reason its up to us to monitor the feedback thread during match times and respond instantly
oh and why the fook you not at wembley :) enjoy the final mate
revolver
28-03-2010, 02:16 PM
What'd be more convenient would be to recolour the working links to green or something.
A very small handful of folks put which links work, and which don't. The rest of the feedback thread is extra browser links or veetle links.
The reason people use the chatroom is because they're hugely impatient - asking a question and then having to wait 3-5 mins for a reply is not favourable to just hitting the chat room, asking and leaving.
Simply adding pages of browser links, with intermittent information regarding working links is why no one bothers to use the feedback thread any more. People are lazy, don't wanna click through 3 or 4 pages and wanna be spoon fed.
Sharky
28-03-2010, 02:41 PM
What'd be more convenient would be to recolour the working links to green or something.
A very small handful of folks put which links work, and which don't. The rest of the feedback thread is extra browser links or veetle links.
The reason people use the chatroom is because they're hugely impatient - asking a question and then having to wait 3-5 mins for a reply is not favourable to just hitting the chat room, asking and leaving.
Simply adding pages of browser links, with intermittent information regarding working links is why no one bothers to use the feedback thread any more. People are lazy, don't wanna click through 3 or 4 pages and wanna be spoon fed.
Bullshit rev. In the forum you used to get a reply in a few moments. The mods choose to use the chatroom now. Answers are lost in "Rev the wanker logs in" "Rev the wanker logs out". On the forum the answers are always there.
Are you thick as fuck or you cannot see what I'm saying?
Sharky
28-03-2010, 02:45 PM
This forum is dying, it's about time we (all of us) did something about it. Sacking off the chatroom until it's needed should be the first step in my opinion.
Raff67
28-03-2010, 02:49 PM
The chatroom has and always was meant to be used as a back up only if the site went down. It's up to the linkfiddlers/mods if they want to communicate through that with working up-to-date links or use the forum which is our bread and butter, there has been no slow downs for a while now.
My own view on the chatroom whenever I have viewed it(its been a while ago now since) is it's full of leeching bastards that add nothing to site, it's the want it now mentality that frigs me off, the same type of people that post 'seed seed' 1 min after a new torrent has been posted on torrent sites. Things may have changed since but from what I've heard I doubt it.
glenman
28-03-2010, 02:53 PM
Only been in the chatroom a couple of times-went in when site was slammed on a Saturday-no longer have any issues on a Saturday so no need for the chatroom?
accieturk
28-03-2010, 03:01 PM
the only good thing about the chat room is its a quick easy way for us mods/linkfinders to communicate
the rest well Raff summed it up ,dont get me wrong some really good folk on there at times but as we are doing nowtrying to direct tem to forum must be a priority
one more thing
Stateside please understand this is not being unthankfull for all you did and provided the chatroom is appreciated and has its own vital role its the role we are disputing not the existing of the chat room
Sharky
28-03-2010, 03:03 PM
It's as quick and easy to do it on here through the quick reply button accie.
Begbie
28-03-2010, 03:07 PM
It sounds as though this is a chicken and egg situation regarding Shark's and Rev's points. Are people using the Chatroom because they aren't getting good, up-to-date info in the Feedback or are people not posting in the Feedback because they can get all their info in the Chatroom?
I'm with Raff. I won't go near a chatroom because of previous experiences. Having said that, I haven't seen the new Chatroom for this very reason.
It seems to me that there is more likelihood of people posting in other Forum threads if they are 'navigating' through the Forum to find what they want. They might read something by mistake and decide to comment on it. I know that I can't keep my mouth shut at times. :lol:
accieturk
28-03-2010, 03:12 PM
It's as quick and easy to do it on here through the quick reply button accie.
have you saw my (books) posts Sharky :D
yes and no there depends if a few of us on at same time i think not much difference to be honest only thing replies lost after a few minutes a big draw back as well to chat
Begbie i agree with you if they in here they will see things and may reply resuting in a response by others etc etc etc
Sharky
28-03-2010, 03:14 PM
People are using the chatroom because they aren't getting up to date information on the forum, Jade.
manUdave
28-03-2010, 03:33 PM
People are using the chatroom because they aren't getting up to date information on the forum, Jade.
that true its the only reason I use it on match days. in th week when its quiet it something to do:lol::lol:
accieturk
28-03-2010, 03:45 PM
your right Sharks and Dave
i know i for one will be doing all i can to get those in chat back in here
god even if it means starting a quiz thread just for scorer :)
revolver
28-03-2010, 03:46 PM
I am obviously thick as fuck as you so eloquently put it as i don't see any advantage in forcing people to post in the feedback thread.
The last few times i've been in the chatroom there isn't much activity anyway and with brief activity in the feedback thread I don't think closing the chatroom will make much difference.
accieturk
28-03-2010, 03:57 PM
guys can we try and keep it non personnel please
we all have the same thing at heart the well being of the site and taking it forward
or back to how it was perhaps more appropriate
we all have different views and opinions
each is valid and respected (or should be)
the fact so much has been posted on this shows it does require discussion
but lets keep it as should be eh (civil and friendly)
Sharky
28-03-2010, 04:29 PM
Erm accie, he is thick as fuck. You can't force anyone into anything regarding message boards. But I believe for the good and overall health of this site the chatroom should be the third place we visit for information on working links, 1st Static page, 2nd Feedback, then lastly chatroom (if the site is struggling). Not only will this revive the forum, but it may encourage casual users to post more.
accieturk
28-03-2010, 04:41 PM
see i dont even like the static page for same reason
i know it was set up when traffic was too much for that heap of swiss s**t we were using once upon a time of a server
almost same idea as chat was set up for
so i would swap that order from 1 2 3 to 2 1 3
revolver
28-03-2010, 04:45 PM
I think people should have the freedom to do what they want. If they want to use the chatroom primarily then let them do it.
People are more than capable of using the forum, they just choose not to.
Raff67
28-03-2010, 04:45 PM
People are using the chatroom because they aren't getting up to date information on the forum
If that's the case then that needs looking at. As you, begs, most that have posted in this thread and all the current mods/linkfinders should know the priority has always been with links updates...
Links & Feedback thread -> static links page ->if the site is rammed, chatroom.
Raff67
28-03-2010, 04:47 PM
People are using the chatroom because they aren't getting up to date information on the forum
If that's the case then that needs looking at. As you, begs, most that have posted in this thread and all the current mods/linkfinders should know the priority has always been with links updates...
Links & Feedback thread -> static links page ->if the site is rammed, chatroom.
People are more than capable of using the forum, they just choose not to.
Then they may have to again.
accieturk
28-03-2010, 04:49 PM
if they choose not too its a sad day for us
we need to make the place somewhere they want to not only visit but participate in again
this was the busiest streaming forum on the web (have saw figures) we need to try and get it back to that or as close as we can again
we owe it to all our members especially those who have stood by us over the long years
manUdave
28-03-2010, 05:09 PM
its easy to solve. Just dont post links in chatroom unless site as a problem!
Sharky
28-03-2010, 05:13 PM
I think people should have the freedom to do what they want. If they want to use the chatroom primarily then let them do it.
People are more than capable of using the forum, they just choose not to.
Because they don't get a reply because every fucker is in a chat room held elsewhere.
Can you really not see the benefits of having a busy forum again....or are you thick as...can't even be arsed to complete the rest of this post.
Sharky
28-03-2010, 05:16 PM
its easy to solve. Just dont post links in chatroom unless site as a problem!....and just post them on the feedback thread instead.
And the voice of reason shines through.
revolver
28-03-2010, 05:27 PM
Yes i can see the benefit of having a busy forum. But you cant make a forum busy. People either choose to use it or choose not to. That's what a forum is and its well out of anyone's control as to how successful it is.
You've moaned enough about how rubbish My-P2P is yet there are loads of people on there. Why? Who knows, they just are.
Shutting the chatroom wont make those people use the feedback thread by default. How many people were in the chatroom today?
accieturk
28-03-2010, 05:32 PM
hate to say it but reason our dutch friends site is so busy is simple
no chatroom links to most leagues using a variety of players and gives each new member a free pair of cloggs and each poster a tulip
still a s**t hole though new design or not
one thing you dont get there is the friendly banter between members they wouldnt have it have you saw how streamers are spoke too as well bloody cheek at times
Sharky
28-03-2010, 05:55 PM
You cant make a forum busy?
You wanna bet?
joe2jacks
28-03-2010, 06:01 PM
i must admit this has ben a very interesting thread, the debate is fierce with both sides making good points
i personally use the chatroom and enjoy it, i usually go on it while i'm watching a game because you normally have a nice bit of banter there, but in my opinion i believe that the site must come first, it is imperative that we try and encourage people to join in the forums rather than just popping in and out of the chatroom when they need a link, i agree with the suggestion that we should only post links to games on the forum, if any wants a link on the chatroom they should be directed to either the front page or the feedback thread, i believe that this would be the best way forward for the site, if anyone couldn't be arsed to go to the site then fook them the lazy sods, i believe that every one that puts in an effort on this site would want the site to be strong and not end up being replaced by a chatroom, any way thats my tuppence worth,
Sharky
28-03-2010, 06:23 PM
I think we should all take responsibility to make this forum busy again and getting the feedback thread busy again should be the first step.
bazzer
28-03-2010, 06:48 PM
why not take the links off the front page ,then everyone has to sign into forums to get a link , it would also make it harder for other sites to lift all the links
accieturk
28-03-2010, 06:54 PM
i agree Berbs not as if we getting rammed and crashing server every time a game on
Admin types could come out there coffins (some say they know 2 things about ducks both wrong) and check the numbers for us to see if forum could handle the hits from front page ok
nice Admins :lol::D:D
joe2jacks
28-03-2010, 06:56 PM
why not take the links off the front page ,then everyone has to sign into forums to get a link , it would also make it harder for other sites to lift all the links
good idea that berbs
Sharky
28-03-2010, 07:16 PM
why not take the links off the front page ,then everyone has to sign into forums to get a link , it would also make it harder for other sites to lift all the links
What a crap idea.
99% of people who visit the site only look at the front page (I think, if I remember right it's about 1.2million per hour, when the site is busiest) and don't visit the forum. If a few of those are stealing links it's unfair to punish the rest. If anything I think sign ups should be discouraged unless people want to chat on the forum, and they should be given the choice.
Not really what the thread is about; it's about whether the regular users should be using the forum over the chat room? Use the chatroom as a back up. Two pages on the feedback thread this weekend...it used to be in double figures. If you took every entry out of the chatroom and put it on the forum it would be about that ...but may also get people digging around the other threads and posting opinion, as used to happen.
As I said, I think we all have a responsibility to get this forum busy again.
fishtoast
28-03-2010, 07:16 PM
Ive done that the odd time,and left it off fp on purpose [not for weeks & weeks tho-got bored of leaving them off fp-just do everything at same time as ever] but then they have been added to the front-ive always said dont add to the front page for that reason,unless say like man utd,liverpool etc are all playing at same time-sometimes F/P cannot be updated as it wont log in-example yesterday-latest links i added to the feedback part and sten had to update F/P at around 3.40ish as it would not work.
Raff67
28-03-2010, 07:18 PM
The static links page is one of our mainstays, it has no affect on the forum, if the forum is rammed it is/should be the main place to look next, it has hardly ever been affected by the forum going down.
The links & feedback thread is non-visible to people not signed in, this was done as when it was visible to all no-one bothered to add feedback or sign in. Begs and sharky who were the main linkfinders at the time were knocking their heads against a wall for nothing imo. Same situation as what we are talking about now, deja vu from last season but now it's the chatroom option that is imo being used not what it was intended for.
It's up to the linkfinders/mods to what they want to do, where they choose to update the links first etc. It's also up to the members to tell the mods/linkfinders what they want. This is the idea behind having an idea section ! :D
fishtoast
28-03-2010, 07:32 PM
Everything should stay as it is right now everywhere on this site with the season still been on,then decide in the summer what you lot want.
bazzer
28-03-2010, 07:35 PM
Good idea fishtoast ,but lets make it when sharky is on holiday :lol:
Sharky
28-03-2010, 07:45 PM
Look fellas. I just want a busy forum again.
This used to be the first place to read on the net. I think if we sacked off the chatroom it would be again.
Begbie
28-03-2010, 08:02 PM
Good idea fishtoast ,but lets make it when sharky is on holiday :lol:He's probably going to an aquarium in Florida again. It's all-in, as many fish as you can eat. :lol:
From my point of view, I'd like to see the forums busy again too. If I have a link for my game (that isn't posted) I'll continue to post it in the Feedback thread. If get my link here, I'll post feedback on the best one (for me).
stenelly
28-03-2010, 08:19 PM
a few questions i need answering
sharky why the sudden interest in the fsi site again. it wasn't long ago you walked away leaving us in a mess, your reason was you wouldn't have said you would link find if you knew beggs was leaving?
why have you suddenly got all the time in the world for fsi,before you wasn't on for weeks?
is this sudden posting from you because you don't like the idea the site has carried on without you?
why do you find it ok to swear at people if there opinion doesn't tally with yours?
why do you think its ok to belittle people calling there ideas stupid?
i understand your Passion but it comes across as you are trying to dictate to people. i for one enjoy the banter in the chatroom. its a mini forum in itself as you said, but one or two good ideas, links and friendships have been made in there.
one point no one has stated about the chatroom is you can still watch the match and reply without affecting the stream you are watching.as said before on these forums mods went years not seeing a match because they was sorting out the feedback rooms.i for one want to watch the match. we work hard getting the links i want to reap the reward of seeing the stream.
I'm sorry if you don't like this post sharky but i have thought hard and long over this. everyone has a right to there opinion but if yours doesn't tally with mine I'm not about to swear at you, or call you stupid. in my humble opinion you were in the wrong for calling people for voicing there opinion.
is this why people wont post on this forum they might be swore at or called stupid?
just a thought
Sharky
28-03-2010, 09:06 PM
a few questions i need answering
sharky why the sudden interest in the fsi site again. it wasn't long ago you walked away leaving us in a mess, your reason was you wouldn't have said you would link find if you knew beggs was leaving?
Nope, I left for personal reasons. Things were at the point that the site was interfering with my work and personal life so I decided to reassess what was important. I thought I'd made this clear to you.
why have you suddenly got all the time in the world for fsi,before you wasn't on for weeks?
Because my personal circumstances have changed.
is this sudden posting from you because you don't like the idea the site has carried on without you?
No, I love this site and was still checking it daily, and always will. I am trying to propose a way where when I (or anyone) looks and there is more than 10 new posts in 24 hours.
why do you find it ok to swear at people if there opinion doesn't tally with yours?
Because I've always seen this section of the site (The Pub) as a place for pub chat.
why do you think its ok to belittle people calling there ideas stupid?
It's called debate, and it wasn't belittling. Come back with a counter arguement if you don't agree.
i understand your Passion but it comes across as you are trying to dictate to people. i for one enjoy the banter in the chatroom. its a mini forum in itself as you said, but one or two good ideas, links and friendships have been made in there.
one point no one has stated about the chatroom is you can still watch the match and reply without affecting the stream you are watching.as said before on these forums mods went years not seeing a match because they was sorting out the feedback rooms.i for one want to watch the match. we work hard getting the links i want to reap the reward of seeing the stream.
I'm sorry if you don't like this post sharky but i have thought hard and long over this. everyone has a right to there opinion but if yours doesn't tally with mine I'm not about to swear at you, or call you stupid. in my humble opinion you were in the wrong for calling people for voicing there opinion.
is this why people wont post on this forum they might be swore at or called stupid?
just a thought
None of this is a question.
EDIT: oh, the last one is...erm, I have rarely posted for a few months and the post count hasn't changed, so how you can blame it on my, I don't know.
stenelly
28-03-2010, 09:21 PM
i suppose if i was as well educated as you i would have a brilliant reply to your post. i would also be able to think of as many reasons as to why your replies are wrong.
just remember your opinion is not the only opinion that is correct,I'm voicing an opinion.
but of coarse your Superior knowledge gives you the right to talk down to people doesn't it.
this has been voiced many times, your I'm Superior to you attitude is wearing a little thin now.
bazzer
28-03-2010, 09:28 PM
Carlile has nae chance of beating Manchester united , just my opinion :lol:
Sharky
28-03-2010, 09:30 PM
i suppose if i was as well educated as you i would have a brilliant reply to your post. i would also be able to think of as many reasons as to why your replies are wrong.
just remember your opinion is not the only opinion that is correct,I'm voicing an opinion.
but of coarse your Superior knowledge gives you the right to talk down to people doesn't it.
this has been voiced many times, your I'm Superior to you attitude is wearing a little thin now.
Ok, thanks.
stenelly
28-03-2010, 09:33 PM
why do you think its ok to belittle people calling there ideas stupid?
It's called debate, and it wasn't belittling. Come back with a counter argument if you don't agree.
if you was in the chatroom more often, the person you called stupid, has had a lot of personal problems I'm not prepared to discuss here.
the last thing he needs is to be called stupid.
before you comment on things, be sure you are aware of all the circumstances known to others before you make a rash comment about them.
remember when i had to warn you in the chatroom a member had learning difficulties so lighten up on him?
stenelly
28-03-2010, 09:34 PM
Carlile has nae chance of beating Manchester united , just my opinion :lol:
well said berb
Sharky
28-03-2010, 09:42 PM
why do you think its ok to belittle people calling there ideas stupid?
It's called debate, and it wasn't belittling. Come back with a counter argument if you don't agree.
if you was in the chatroom more often, the person you called stupid, has had a lot of personal problems I'm not prepared to discuss here.
the last thing he needs is to be called stupid.
before you comment on things, be sure you are aware of all the circumstances known to others before you make a rash comment about them.
remember when i had to warn you in the chatroom a member had learning difficulties so lighten up on him?
Thanks for the warning (well it was more a guidance).
I never called anyone stupid. But I am quite tempted now.
Sharky
28-03-2010, 09:43 PM
Carlile has nae chance of beating Manchester united , just my opinion :lol:
I agree.
revolver
28-03-2010, 09:54 PM
This isn't the pub, but you felt it necessary to act liking a relentless arsehole toward me. I couldn't really care less, but can't help but read what's been said in defence of your rigorous idea bashing.
stenelly
28-03-2010, 09:54 PM
I never called anyone stupid. But I am quite tempted now. [quote]
see your pm
stenelly
28-03-2010, 09:58 PM
if you was a mod id take that, but as your a not ill give you a warning one more and it will be a cooling off period. past laurels mean fuck all to me
Sharky
28-03-2010, 10:00 PM
see your pm
Also, lot's is done by PM. That's part of the problem.
Let's get the forum going again.
Sharky
28-03-2010, 10:02 PM
if you was a mod id take that, but as your a not ill give you a warning one more and it will be a cooling off period. past laurels mean fuck all to me
Sod off you big girl.
You've just defeated your point by swearing in your post.
stenelly
28-03-2010, 10:12 PM
you know i wish if i had your brains id be educated enough to know i was being a utter Pratt.
big girl ? i slept in the same room as you in Staffordshire if you was a man you'd have try ed to shag me. dose this mean you are gay?
swear. you'd make a saint swear.
edit why are you not on the darts site adding to there posts of of 7.5k as you bragged to me. oh that was a pm sorry they cannot be discussed here
Sharky
28-03-2010, 10:27 PM
^^^^ This post makes no sense. ^^^^
KUBLA
28-03-2010, 10:28 PM
yass fight
id knock fuck oot the lot of yees :lol:
Sharky
28-03-2010, 10:31 PM
edit why are you not on the darts site adding to there posts of of 7.5k as you bragged to me. oh that was a pm sorry they cannot be discussed here
200K in 8 months mate.
200K in the chat room? Probably. Who knows?
stenelly
28-03-2010, 10:36 PM
200K in 8 months mate.
200K in the chat room? Probably. Who knows?
whoopi do now fuck off back cos thats where you was when you wasn't causing shit on here
manUdave
28-03-2010, 10:39 PM
200K in 8 months mate.
200K in the chat room? Probably. Who knows?
Whats this?
stenelly
28-03-2010, 10:41 PM
What this?
the number of posts on the site dave
manUdave
28-03-2010, 10:42 PM
someone lock this down it getting to personal
Sharky
28-03-2010, 10:42 PM
whoopi do now fuck off back cos thats where you was when you wasn't causing shit on here
Did you know
www.stenelly.com is available?
Sharky
28-03-2010, 10:43 PM
someone lock this down it getting to personal
No!
It is funny.
stenelly
28-03-2010, 10:45 PM
Did you know
www.stenelly.com (http://www.stenelly.com) is available?
and what would i put on there you have a head start on a darts site ?
glenman
28-03-2010, 10:46 PM
I am with Sharky if he is trying to make FSI interesting and busy again. For weeks/months you could have come on here and left again without anything interesting to read or comment on whereas over the last few days there has been some signs of life. Now I know I have as much responsibility to start a thread or contribute to one as the next person but you do think whats the point when the place seems like a morgue. Personally I thought losing the supporters lounges was a backward step but hey ho they are gone.
accieturk
28-03-2010, 11:22 PM
perhaps we could revamp suporters rooms in chat room :bustingup:
good points Glenman ,thats what we are all trying to do revamp interest in the forums again might be worth looking at the suporters lounges again
just need to ban sue from the liverpool one before it even opens :)
gazza
28-03-2010, 11:59 PM
i think the chatroom is being misunderstood, most people who go into the chatroom have already got a link from the site and are just looking to chat, granted there are peeps who come on looking for links cos they can't be arsed to look for themselves but that happens in the forums also, "what link is best for united/pool/arse/chelski etc.". the forums were quiet before the current chatroom was implemented so i don't see where the argument that the chatroom is killing the forum comes from. i agree that we all, especially us mods etc. need to get the forum lively again but i don't think the chatroom is to blame
deadlywill
29-03-2010, 02:48 AM
i think the chatroom is being misunderstood, most people who go into the chatroom have already got a link from the site and are just looking to chat, granted there are peeps who come on looking for links cos they can't be arsed to look for themselves but that happens in the forums also, "what link is best for united/pool/arse/chelski etc.". the forums were quiet before the current chatroom was implemented so i don't see where the argument that the chatroom is killing the forum comes from. i agree that we all, especially us mods etc. need to get the forum lively again but i don't think the chatroom is to blame
I'm agreeing with that.
The thing I like about the chat room is it's for chatting and it's instant. I can watch a game or two on the side of the screen and talk shit in the other.
In the chatroom, I don't mind giving people asking for a link the front page link and have them get it themselves but it's exactly the same as just helping them out with a link in the first place - they will get their link and fuck off without saying anything anyway. I brought that point up long ago that that fucks me off but was assured that was ok as far as site was concerned.
So...I guess the easiest thing would be to not have the chatroom link up for the next few weeks and see what happens. My prediction is if we take the chatroom away, people will just use the front page - take a link and fuck off so i really don't see what difference it's going to make to the feedback thread. And maybe it's working better because it's not been flooded with posts saying 'cracking shot' 'he definitely dived' etc etc. I also remember hearing mods having to miss their teams game for helping others which i've said before is silly and not needed..
Begbie
29-03-2010, 04:08 AM
a few questions i need answering
sharky why the sudden interest in the fsi site again. it wasn't long ago you walked away leaving us in a mess, your reason was you wouldn't have said you would link find if you knew beggs was leaving?
why have you suddenly got all the time in the world for fsi,before you wasn't on for weeks?
is this sudden posting from you because you don't like the idea the site has carried on without you?
why do you find it ok to swear at people if there opinion doesn't tally with yours?
why do you think its ok to belittle people calling there ideas stupid?
i understand your Passion but it comes across as you are trying to dictate to people. i for one enjoy the banter in the chatroom. its a mini forum in itself as you said, but one or two good ideas, links and friendships have been made in there.
one point no one has stated about the chatroom is you can still watch the match and reply without affecting the stream you are watching.as said before on these forums mods went years not seeing a match because they was sorting out the feedback rooms.i for one want to watch the match. we work hard getting the links i want to reap the reward of seeing the stream.
I'm sorry if you don't like this post sharky but i have thought hard and long over this. everyone has a right to there opinion but if yours doesn't tally with mine I'm not about to swear at you, or call you stupid. in my humble opinion you were in the wrong for calling people for voicing there opinion.
is this why people wont post on this forum they might be swore at or called stupid?
just a thoughtBecause he's a :badger: cunt. :lol:
Ste. There's no point in having a go at Sharks. All he has done is raise a topic for discussion in his own outspoken way. Rev is big enough and ugly enough to fight from his own corner, and does.
As Accie said, don't let the discussion get personal. Rev and Sharky both want what is best for the site, if they are bitch-slapping each other, let them.
OK. I haven't been around for a while but I get Shark's point about the forums. When I first joined, the craic in the forums was what made me return to this site (several times a night). If it's just about getting a link, people should go to piss2piss or another site. There are hundreds out there, all stealing links from the established link-sites.
To me, FSi was always about the banter and providing good links.
you know i wish if i had your brains id be educated enough to know i was being a utter Pratt.
big girl ? i slept in the same room as you in Staffordshire if you was a man you'd have try ed to shag me. dose this mean you are gay?
swear. you'd make a saint swear.
edit why are you not on the darts site adding to there posts of of 7.5k as you bragged to me. oh that was a pm sorry they cannot be discussed hereI would just like to point out that Koobs, Tats and me shared a room in Stafford and at no stage did we share a bed.
revolver
29-03-2010, 10:02 AM
Out spoken is fine, but a total lack of respect is another thing. What's the point in having this kind of discussion if people are going to resort to name calling and goading.
Raff67
29-03-2010, 10:11 AM
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