Once you don’t like a poster for their political view, it is then rare that you fully appreciate their Charlton view, even if it is something you would agree with if posted by someone else. Straight away, there is a difference that provides an unwanted backdrop.
Away from that, some of the other key repeated things people liked the least were “Abuse and Swearing”, “Aggressive/sarcastic posters who have to be right, or always have to have the last word” and “Attention whores and those who only post to wind others up”. .
These two bits really made me think about how I view and use the site. On reflection, I'm guilty of deciding that some people on here are dicks, purely on the basis of a few posts that I found unfunny, aggressive, intolerant or just deliberate wind-ups. This has affected my enjoyment of the site, including causing me to often avoid getting involved in debates. So I now resolve to pack in this childish behaviour. You're all alright really and we all like the same football team too! Maybe it's me who's the dick after all!
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Good post LordR, however there is one poster on here who irritates the life out of me, he is not funny and quite sad and obviously has a massive inferiority complex. I would like to think if we met in real life he would be a decent chap, but because of the contributions he makes and cheap shots he takes whenever I see his user name a think 24 carat gold dickhead and consequently ignore him and his posts. CL is still a cracking forum though!
Once you don’t like a poster for their political view, it is then rare that you fully appreciate their Charlton view, even if it is something you would agree with if posted by someone else. Straight away, there is a difference that provides an unwanted backdrop.
Away from that, some of the other key repeated things people liked the least were “Abuse and Swearing”, “Aggressive/sarcastic posters who have to be right, or always have to have the last word” and “Attention whores and those who only post to wind others up”. .
These two bits really made me think about how I view and use the site. On reflection, I'm guilty of deciding that some people on here are dicks, purely on the basis of a few posts that I found unfunny, aggressive, intolerant or just deliberate wind-ups. This has affected my enjoyment of the site, including causing me to often avoid getting involved in debates. So I now resolve to pack in this childish behaviour. You're all alright really and we all like the same football team too! Maybe it's me who's the dick after all!
:-)
Good post LordR, however there is one poster on here who irritates the life out of me, he is not funny and quite sad and obviously has a massive inferiority complex. I would like to think if we met in real life he would be a decent chap, but because of the contributions he makes and cheap shots he takes whenever I see his user name a think 24 carat gold dickhead and consequently ignore him and his posts. CL is still a cracking forum though!
We've all got one or two of those Greenie and the best thing is to do exactly what you're doing. Nature of the beast I'm afraid.
I've only hit the Ignore button once so far but have a watching brief on a couple of others. You do all have the Ignore option enabled on your settings don't you?
Just realised if Greenie doesn't reply that means I must be the one!
Good post LordR, however there is one poster on here who irritates the life out of me, he is not funny and quite sad and obviously has a massive inferiority complex. I would like to think if we met in real life he would be a decent chap, but because of the contributions he makes and cheap shots he takes whenever I see his user name a think 24 carat gold dickhead and consequently ignore him and his posts. CL is still a cracking forum though!
Think I know EXACTLY who you mean by that description.
Good post LordR, however there is one poster on here who irritates the life out of me, he is not funny and quite sad and obviously has a massive inferiority complex. I would like to think if we met in real life he would be a decent chap, but because of the contributions he makes and cheap shots he takes whenever I see his user name a think 24 carat gold dickhead and consequently ignore him and his posts. CL is still a cracking forum though!
Think I know EXACTLY who you mean by that description.
I thought this would be a serious discussion about the survey results and the future of this site. Some constructive help or criticism. Not at all. It's back to the in crowd again with there silly in jokes and it's all getting so very very boring on this thread. How sad
You can only have a serious debate if people are interested enough to add a serious comment, and its no ones fault if people are not really interested enough to do so.
But forums and communities can't just be serious debate. There has to be humour as well, and in jokes will always play a part in that.
Interesting that the issue of swearing/abuse had come out. I know that this is a particular bug bear of mine but I really do think the two are linked to the issue of overly aggressive posters, wum, and the 'attention whores'.
It is the intolerance to swearing and abuse that is the single biggest difference on this site and enables us to have the discussions about the contentious issues and I'm fully supportive of admin taking a stronger line still.
One thing I've learnt in life is that people will moan about the bad and flock like flies round a cow pat. When something is good little is ever said often.
The fact that the replies on the early part of this thread were mainly flippant in nature suggests to me that people are broadly happy.
One thing I've learnt in life is that people will moan about the bad and flock like flies round a cow pat. When something is good little is ever said often.
Love that quote.
One other related aspect that has given us much food for thought recently is that often when someone writes something that "says it all" it is hard to think of things to add other than "this" or "well said" etc. which get's tedious fast. That means that someone with a great comment is left with no feedback and wondering what they've said wrong! How many times have you gone to follow up a great comment, then abandoned the idea because there's really not a lot more to say? Or, someone else has followed up and it just seems silly to keep adding. Much of the positive feedback is lost in this way.
Now, if you say something "outrageous" or "silly", you'll get more than your share of attention.
We're working on addressing that, so that there are other ways to "reward" good contributions.
Good post LordR, however there is one poster on here who irritates the life out of me, he is not funny and quite sad and obviously has a massive inferiority complex. I would like to think if we met in real life he would be a decent chap, but because of the contributions he makes and cheap shots he takes whenever I see his user name a think 24 carat gold dickhead and consequently ignore him and his posts. CL is still a cracking forum though!
Once you don’t like a poster for their political view, it is then rare that you fully appreciate their Charlton view, even if it is something you would agree with if posted by someone else. Straight away, there is a difference that provides an unwanted backdrop.
Away from that, some of the other key repeated things people liked the least were “Abuse and Swearing”, “Aggressive/sarcastic posters who have to be right, or always have to have the last word” and “Attention whores and those who only post to wind others up”. .
These two bits really made me think about how I view and use the site. On reflection, I'm guilty of deciding that some people on here are dicks, purely on the basis of a few posts that I found unfunny, aggressive, intolerant or just deliberate wind-ups. This has affected my enjoyment of the site, including causing me to often avoid getting involved in debates. So I now resolve to pack in this childish behaviour. You're all alright really and we all like the same football team too! Maybe it's me who's the dick after all!
:-)
Good post LordR, however there is one poster on here who irritates the life out of me, he is not funny and quite sad and obviously has a massive inferiority complex. I would like to think if we met in real life he would be a decent chap, but because of the contributions he makes and cheap shots he takes whenever I see his user name a think 24 carat gold dickhead and consequently ignore him and his posts. CL is still a cracking forum though!
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CL is still a cracking forum though!
Hang on, it's not me is it?
:-O
I've only hit the Ignore button once so far but have a watching brief on a couple of others. You do all have the Ignore option enabled on your settings don't you?
Just realised if Greenie doesn't reply that means I must be the one!
Curb-It- I know you are.
BA- The Ignore button sound great! Where do I get one?
Not at all. It's back to the in crowd again with there silly in jokes and it's all getting so very very boring on this thread.
How sad
You can only have a serious debate if people are interested enough to add a serious comment, and its no ones fault if people are not really interested enough to do so.
But forums and communities can't just be serious debate. There has to be humour as well, and in jokes will always play a part in that.
'88% believed it is roughly pitched about right,
6% believe it is too harsh
6% believe it to be too soft.'
Feel the ying/yang....CL must have incredibly good karma!
It is the intolerance to swearing and abuse that is the single biggest difference on this site and enables us to have the discussions about the contentious issues and I'm fully supportive of admin taking a stronger line still.
The fact that the replies on the early part of this thread were mainly flippant in nature suggests to me that people are broadly happy.
Well done to the Management!
One other related aspect that has given us much food for thought recently is that often when someone writes something that "says it all" it is hard to think of things to add other than "this" or "well said" etc. which get's tedious fast. That means that someone with a great comment is left with no feedback and wondering what they've said wrong! How many times have you gone to follow up a great comment, then abandoned the idea because there's really not a lot more to say? Or, someone else has followed up and it just seems silly to keep adding. Much of the positive feedback is lost in this way.
Now, if you say something "outrageous" or "silly", you'll get more than your share of attention.
We're working on addressing that, so that there are other ways to "reward" good contributions.
It was a small taste of what the elite must have on a day to day basis...
Prawn sandwiches and all...
D'oh !
Good post LordR, however there is one poster on here who irritates the life out of me, he is not funny and quite sad and obviously has a massive inferiority complex. I would like to think if we met in real life he would be a decent chap, but because of the contributions he makes and cheap shots he takes whenever I see his user name a think 24 carat gold dickhead and consequently ignore him and his posts.
CL is still a cracking forum though!
Sorry.
Sorry.