Moos Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sounds like I'm in the minority on this one, but I think the DR has really taken off, with quite a wide section of posters contributing to it these days after a very slow and worthy start.The Lounge is a pile of crap, but I don't think it's because of the DR. Why haven't any of us started, joined in on, lost tempers in, made friends on, giggled about, any really good new threads in there? I don't know the answer, but I do think that's the right question. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oi....Back away from the "ve H icle" or.....I WILL REVIVE THE SHOES THREADYeah...* checks hair *W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 In where - the Lounge or the DR? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brum Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Funny how the problems are down to other forumites and not those complaining on this thread. We all have a share Of responsibility in this little communal venture of ours.... If you want to change it then do something about it and stop yer whining. *goes for a lie down after uncharacteristic angry outburst* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 By it's nature and separation from 'the rest', the DR attracts a small percentage of people who know a large percentage of facts. Many of the threads progress by fact, by figure, by stat and by fisk. Unfortunately, a large percentage of people, including myself, hardly know any facts at all. And given the choice, most people just don't want to expose themselves as the ill-read and uninformed retards that they know themselves to be. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 It's never stopped me *Bob* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 What, exposing yourself? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpetuousVrouw Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Ok, if it's lively threads and controversy you want, then it's IV to the rescue. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 intravenous? Vrouw, you suggesting we all get smacked up and then we can shoot the shit more interestingly? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpetuousVrouw Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Great idea, but think speedballs may be more productive. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 brum Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Funny how the problems are down to other forumites> and not those complaining on this thread. We all> have a share Of responsibility in this little> communal venture of ours.... If you want to change> it then do something about it and stop yer> whining. > > *goes for a lie down after uncharacteristic angry> outburst*brum, you're absolutely right but that's kind of what I was trying to say. I'm not sure anyone is blaming other forumites, the Lounge is collectively 'us', generally regular contributors. It's definitely our own fault - but I don't really understand what's changed or how to make it more fun. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brum Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Moos I agree with you, I don't think anyone is blaming other individuals, it's just the collective 'them' and 'us' syndrome that's at work here. In reality we are all 'us' and so share the responsibility. How to change things is a tricky one. My personal view is that I've never enjoyed reading posts that criticise how others post, because it leads to division and can affect how people post to conform with others. This form of restraint can mean posts can lack individuality and creativity and so are, effectively, dull.Perhaps if the self-imposed leash is loosened somewhat, we can see individuality return once more. Woof is the notable exception here as his posts are superlatively individual, even though I often don't understand them!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Cool - so I think we agree :)-D. I guess it comes down to the hazy ground between thinking 'we' should all be more fun and knowing that it's impossible to be more fun on your own.. somehow the collective spark needs to be generated and we can all respond - but that's ducking out of personal responsibility, isn't it?As for criticizing others' posts, you and I have disagreed on that point before, and I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, hopefully amicably.. I think if someone is spoiling the whole forum or a whole section for you, then you should be able to say so. 'Just don't read it' doesn't really work - is self-imposed exile really a better option? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliecharlie Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 perhaps it's just that the human mind is a restless and fickle thing... doing the same thing over and over, how ever much fun it seems at the start, soon becomes somewhat lackluster. We are, as a society, over-stimulated so our boredom thresholds kick in sooner...http://www.glogster.com/media/1/2/1/49/2014951.gif Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Just to say: GREAT THREAD DAIZIE.Just what the Doctor ordered. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 charliecharlie Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> perhaps it's just that the human mind is a> restless and fickle thing... doing the same thing> over and over, how ever much fun it seems at the> start, soon becomes somewhat lackluster. We are,> as a society, over-stimulated so our boredom> thresholds kick in sooner...______________________________________________Noooooooooo...I "like toootallyTM " disagreeThe more I do this, the "funner" it gets( for me that is anyway )And as for the "don't have to read it" option...well.....hmmmReally , no one makes anybody read anything If say, you walk into the news agents to buy the "Teleguardian Times" ( or whatever news paper you like ) it's no good having a butchers at "The Star" & rolling your eyes & "tutting" at what's contained in it.Worse still " hoping beyond hope " the news seller won't stock it in the shop , so as not to upset the broadsheet buyers, is a pipe dream...Though having 100's of copies of said "red top" in the shop could be ever so slightly irritatingBut there again so is hayfever...Lastly can we have an icon which shows disapproval, like a big fat black X( can I say big, black & fat in the same post ? )Oh well....W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenED Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 As I see it, three identifiable things happened to change the Forum.1) Keef, Mockney and Sean stopped posting so much. 2)The Forum expanded from 5? sections to the current 11.3) Some really lovely people stopped coming to the drinksOh, and we are talking about the Forum being The Lounge-Gossip-Drimks arn't we, not all that crazy buying, lending, selling gumtree kinda stuff. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 citizenED Wrote:------------------------------------------------------- > 1) Keef, Mockney and Sean stopped posting so much.And MickyP. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 citizenED Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> As I see it, three identifiable things happened to> change the Forum.> > 1) Keef, Mockney and Sean stopped posting so much.> > > 2)The Forum expanded from 5? sections to the> current 11.> > 3) Some really lovely people stopped coming to the> drinks> > Oh, and we are talking about the Forum being The> Lounge-Gossip-Drimks arn't we, not all that crazy> buying, lending, selling gumtree kinda stuff.__________________________________________________Keef & Mockers...Both are in the new Dad mode, so "poos" not "posts" are their bag now..( check out the "Family room" for Keef's work, he's big on breast feeding. Mockers is in the words of the "Grinch"..."staring into the abyss" )Where as Sean is "The All Seeing Eye" and hold keys & ropes & the "RULE BOOK" Mike P la la...Is making curry..or something like thatSoooooooo rhymes go with reasonsNext...W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 RosieH Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Well there's a can of worms and no mistake...------------------------------------------------------------------Yeah sure....And there's more to come...http://larcho.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/can_of_worms_ahead.jpgOh yes....W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Huguenot Wrote:------------------------------------------------------- > I'm also guessing that Daizie's taste in men may> be more easily satisfied in Middlesbrough. ;-) Wrong . Im unable to tolerate accents. Aren't they poor up there as well ? Sod that . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Actually the Family Room is where it is at nowadays...lots of support and fun and the occasional MAJOR 'off' like the MIND spraying breastfeeder thread which made it into the national media (er...the Mail) and Radio 5...most regular lounge posters were tottaly oblivious to this I suspect, certainly the ones at the Clockhouse drinks were. The Familyroom has its own drinks (Mockney attends) and Keef is all over the gaff like nappy rash! You kidless are missing out big time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 ????'sSHhhhhhhhh....* hums lullaby "W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL9000 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I?ve been on a break, but if anyone thinks it will perk up the Forum a bit, I'm prepared to resume harassing the moderators, fisking Huguenot and other clique insiders like an obsessive compulsive, stalking RosieH and other Femme Fatales, campaigning for BBW?s return and defending lost causes like LadyMuck and Woof? Anyone? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Perhaps the lounge should be closed for redecoration for the summer, and resume in September along with the drinks night.Then see what happens. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11370-what-has-become-of-the-edf/page/4/#findComment-325262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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