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The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

On a Forum that I have been involved with for some time, John has kindly allowed me to post a link to my board.

We're not in competition as our radio section is much smaller and originally our board came about because of the direction Radio 5 was going and just like Radio 2 they closed the messageboards but in doing so the section that was pleasent and where posters were friendly but respectful of each other had to go through the same problems of trying to stay in contact.

It would be great if we could support each others forums and swell the numbers so if you would like to at least have a read...

Here's a link...

Cheers

http://apoliticalparty.org.uk/GavinCorder/index.php

And no the forum is not political(I don't know why our forum's creator decided on this name for the site) Razz

Rachel · Guest

Black background and cat's eyes- looks a bit oppressive to me Smile

The Poltics section is quite politcal too. Exclamation

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Sorry that you think that Rachel...

I think it might've been once but like all boards you can avoid sections and topics you are not keen on and I think that you may notice the areas that are most popular/unpopular.

I don't think I post in that area much...but like John and his board we are open to suggestions and have added sections at members requests...

Next time Gavin is around I must ask why he had the cat's eyes put on the home page(I think he has a cat as a pet)

Thanks for looking it over Very Happy

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

I see Peta posted on your boards. Something that never, to my knowledge, happened on here.
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The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Yes that was surprise and it was not for long...

I seem to remember it happened when the Radio 2 boards started again.

I think some members felt that people from the BBC were also popping over to read what was being said about their boards too(but not posting)

Toggy · Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 1239

Soulsister · Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:00 pm Post subject:

I signed up at the same time I signed up here, and have been made to feel very welcome at both forums - as both were posted up on the Radio 2 board.

There are some really good threads at Gavin's, but not all are visible to non-members. I think Gilders will confirm that some only appear when you are actually signed on?

I do agree about the colour though and have mentioned it. I find it very harsh on the eyes and the text becomes difficult to read after a bit.

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

I had a look and it is very hard to read the quoted message where posters have used the quote button when replying, black text on a darkish grey background.
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The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

I have made note about the colour scheme and if/when Gavin returns will see if something can be done...I have eye troubles(floaters)so if something is too light I can be affected so I appreciate what you are saying in the opposite direction.

Soulsister is also correct in that some areas are only readable to members to try and protect their safety.

But like John's board we try to be light in our touch and prefer to trust our members to behave.

Thanks for signing up Toggy.

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The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

Great Gildersleeve
Can you solve a mystery for me please?
I looked into Gavin's just now with the intention of registering, but thought I would check to see that "Horatio" was not there and found someone with my name registered there already
As this is in Poet's Corner, and poems are often what I post, I find this strange, any thoughts, for as far as I know I have not registered.
Maybe oldtimer's diesase has kicked in.

Thanks
Sadie Su

Toggy · Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 1239

I have not received the activation email but it's not beyond the realms of possibility that I got the email address wrong. Embarassed

Angela W · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 7183 Location: North Yorkshire

I've just had a look and there is no way that I could join this with my dodgy eyesight! Sad

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The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

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Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

I would like to sign on but it seems someone has signed on in my name.
thinking of joining as
The Genuine Sadie Su

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

The Genuine Sadie Su, Very Happy

Bad news that you were impersonated, the good news is we can delete the imposter who was deactivated anyhow and if you'd like to join(and thank you for doing so)the Genuine Sadie will be more than welcome. Wink

Some names at our site may be familiar to you already.

Toggy the problem might be the e-mail addy after talking with the other mods, if we can get that sorted you too can be a member.

I think a few members are or have been coming over here in the opposite direction Razz

I hope so...

The change of the boards colour might be a bit of a problem from what I understand(There was an attempt to change the colour scheme a few years ago I am told)but we'll see.

If people sign up its a start and one day it may just happen.

Gavin kindly opened and paid for our site when Radio 5 went the same way as Radio 2(change of format)and the boards closed. He tends to leave us to run it ourselves and rarely interferes.

Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

Great G
I am trying to register but finding it a bit like the crypton factor, as cannot understand the authorisation bit, sorry but ze leetle grey cells are having a hard time of it.

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Hmmm, that's got me baffled too, I'm a mod and I still have to call on my fellow mods when it gets techical...I have been told that the way is open for you to join but this problem is a new one to me...I wonder if it's similar to Toggy's problem?

I must away and investigate...

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Sadie,
I suspect it is an answer to a question to stop spammers...Are you seeing a box with letters and numbers in it that you have to copy? As a mod who was automatically authorised I have never seen any of the things you mention Razz

RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

As well as the box with letters in it there was a question - to name the child of woe who was the offspring of Mr and Mrs Addams. Easy to look up if you don't know.
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The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Ron,
I hate those boxes as I rarely get them right until a few attempts,
I've PM'd Sadie with the answer Razz

Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

I think that this is the moment that I give up I would have liked to register but heigh ho, not brainy enough

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Have you not picked up the pm I sent with the answer Sadie?

Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

Aaarrgghh
I thought I was there but now it's telling me I have a deactivated account

Shocked

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Strange because your name is on the site and we've also started a thread to say welcome...hmmm Sad

After all the effort you've made it better be worth you being one of our members.

Back to the drawing board to see if we can fix things...

One of my fellow mods has already noticed you are on our members list but have disappeared somehow...isn't technology wonderful Rolling Eyes

We have Lara already to talk with you and asking if you'll be around at midnight Laughing

Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

Gildy there are those that would give up but I'm an awkward old girl

Now that I’m old I’ll do as I like
Wear unsuitable clothing whilst riding my bike
Washing up needed, well I’ll go on strike
So there

Now that I’m old I’ll do as I please
Have lots of cats and they all will have fleas
So I’ll laugh at the Vicar, who’s scratching his knees
Beware

Now that I’m old I don’t care what you think
I’ll put gin in my cocoa for my bedtime drink
And if you upset me I’ll kick up a stink
Take care

Now that I’m old I’ll leer at young men
Whatever I’ve said I’ll repeat it again
And again and again and again and again
You’ll go spare

Now that I’m old I don’t care how I look
I’ll burn all my toast when my breakfast I cook
I’ll sit on the pavement and quote from my book
Till you glare

Now that I’m old I’ll play radio two
I won’t ask permission from somebody who
Thinks he alone knows what we should all do
Let him swear

When I am gone folks will say “Well by golly
Where’s the old girl with her old shopping trolley
Was I in her will, did she leave lots of lolly?”
She had flair

And up on my cloud I’ll be having a smile
As the funeral procession drives me the last mile
For I’ll come back and haunt you in just a wee while
Raise your hair

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Sadie

That's the spirit...

You've no doubt received another PM let's hope the idea works...

SantaFefan · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:48 pm Post subject:

Excellent, excellent... I can relate to most of that!!
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Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

Yes another message to register under another name, does this mean another password, I am slowly losing the will to live,
Grinds teeth, those that I have left
Rolling Eyes

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6791

We're all rooting for you, Sadie...you go girl.... Very Happy

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

You can change the password but we don't think that you have to...once we get you registered again Angelic thinks she knows what's happened and fix the problem...

Sadie Su · Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 146

Gildy I have tried but it tells me the email adress is registered to another user

Signing off for tonight before I go mad, may try again tomorrow

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Ok Sadie...we'll put our heads together...we'll not be beaten...

BTW I posted your poem on your welcome thread at our board and it's got a positive response Very Happy

Take Care...

Toggy · Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 1239

Out of interest I just re-registered as toggy1 and it seems to have worked this time, all activated no problem.
I think I must have had a blond moment and put the wrong email address down before. Embarassed

The Great Gildersleeve · Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 249 Location: North East England

Do you want to stay as Toggy1 or risk us trying to drop the 1? Very Happy

I hope we get Sadie sorted soon, It has had our best brains working on the problem Razz

RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

Well I managed to register without any problem but being labelled with "More of a reader than a poster" below my name before I've had a chance to find my way around I consider to be less than welcoming.
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Soulsister · Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:53 am Post subject:

Goodness me! A forum that has sections on gardening, travel, food wine and beer, pets, sport. computing, culture and arts, general gubbins and chit chat, BBC, the feelgood factor .... satanic?

I can assure you that the members over there are extremely welcoming and friendly and there are some really interesting threads. Yes the colour is hard on the eyes, and yes I too was described as more reader than poster when I first joined, which personally didn't bother me seeing as I hadn't made any posts.

As Gilders has already explained the forum came out of the closure of the Radio 5 message boards, in the same way as this forum came from the original closure of the Radio 2 boards. If it's not to your liking then fair enough, but don't really understand all the negativity.