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Post by jackie on Mar 31, 2023 18:49:28 GMT 1
According to Sue56 it's a newly created section, if so then it is not visible to all, maybe it won't appear until there are posts. Will contributions to that section come up on "Active Topics"? I was wondering what our dear departed Mark would have done? I think he would have been for it if there were members who wanted it, I'm sure I recall him speaking out on another forum about not wanting to see a closed private clique but he proactively created the Chat section of this forum which was visible only to those who signed up for it. It’s not a clique it’s just a sub forum for women to talk about womens issues. What are you so afraid of? The way you are going on about this is quite worrying tbh.
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Post by pcpa on Mar 31, 2023 20:47:45 GMT 1
I know how you feel.
I did not say that it was a clique.
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Post by houpla on Mar 31, 2023 20:59:34 GMT 1
I'm not as old as all you ladies , but calling men, boys, I find a little bit patronising. Those ladies that think that, think all men act like boys? As an after thought , I suppose that we all return to whence we came ? It's a dilemma! Guys is too american, boys too infantile, gentlemen perhaps? Even if, in the strictest sense of the word, there are one or two who don't even qualify as human, let alone gentlemen
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Post by jackie on Mar 31, 2023 21:09:14 GMT 1
I know how you feel. I did not say that it was a clique. So why did you bring up Mark saying he did not want a ‘closed private clique’ then? He’s no longer with us so bringing what he said into conversations where he can no longer participate is pretty low isn’t it. You saying things and when brought up on them trying to wriggle out it of by going into ridiculous semantics is getting pretty tiresome tbh
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Post by lapourtaider on Mar 31, 2023 21:22:40 GMT 1
he proactively created the Chat section of this forum which was visible only to those who signed up for it. No, it was and still is visible to anyone who wishes to look in.
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Post by glazedallover on Mar 31, 2023 21:29:17 GMT 1
It is still a howling gale outside. I guess some farts take longer to disperse than others...........
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Post by glazedallover on Mar 31, 2023 21:54:07 GMT 1
I don't understand why 'us blokes' are even getting involved . It should be a decision (already made it seems) for the lasses only. There have been strong views in support, but also very good arguments against from the likes of houpla and limousin lady.
Just let them get on with it.
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Post by houpla on Mar 31, 2023 22:12:27 GMT 1
Yes and no, GAO. Things like this have a very direct impact on a forum in general. I well remember a similar idea being implemented on a former French forum. The net result was that the open forum died a slow, lingering death because the girlies simply didn't post much on the open forum once they'd got 'their space'. Still, as you say, let them get on with it. Time will tell
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Post by norfolk on Apr 1, 2023 5:57:22 GMT 1
I'm not as old as all you ladies , but calling men, boys, I find a little bit patronising. Those ladies that think that, think all men act like boys? As an after thought , I suppose that we all return to whence we came ? It's a dilemma! Guys is too american, boys too infantile, gentlemen perhaps? Even if, in the strictest sense of the word, there are one or two who don't even qualify as human, let alone gentlemen I like being called ‘a gentleman’ because that’s what I try to be. I open doors, give up my seat, moderate my language and refrain from farting in bed. Blimey, I should be beatified !
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Post by mysty on Apr 1, 2023 6:49:26 GMT 1
Yes and no, GAO. Things like this have a very direct impact on a forum in general. I well remember a similar idea being implemented on a former French forum. The net result was that the open forum died a slow, lingering death because the girlies simply didn't post much on the open forum once they'd got 'their space'. Still, as you say, let them get on with it. Time will tell Complete France has no private section for woman and was a very busy and informative forum but has died. Most French forums slow down due to squabbling, differences of opinion, people moving on to other forums or several other reasons. This forum has already slowed down and it has nothing to do with a section where woman can ask personal questions.
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Post by jackie on Apr 1, 2023 9:09:10 GMT 1
Yes and no, GAO. Things like this have a very direct impact on a forum in general. I well remember a similar idea being implemented on a former French forum. The net result was that the open forum died a slow, lingering death because the girlies simply didn't post much on the open forum once they'd got 'their space'. Still, as you say, let them get on with it. Time will tell If ladies were in the majority I can see that happening but I don’t think they are on here.
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Post by cernunnos on Apr 1, 2023 9:24:37 GMT 1
It could be done the other way round , like the Scottish independance . Instead of the Scots leaving the UK , just tell them to leave and close the border!
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Post by Nifty on Apr 1, 2023 10:03:10 GMT 1
It's a dilemma! Guys is too american, boys too infantile, gentlemen perhaps? Even if, in the strictest sense of the word, there are one or two who don't even qualify as human, let alone gentlemen I like being called ‘a gentleman’ because that’s what I try to be. I open doors, give up my seat, moderate my language and refrain from farting in bed. Blimey, I should be beatified ! I don’t try to be. It comes naturally.
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Post by rabbit on Apr 1, 2023 10:08:54 GMT 1
I fear that the forum will become divided and we will miss the contributions from our lovely ladies
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Post by mangetout on Apr 1, 2023 10:23:19 GMT 1
No you won't lose us. I for one will contribute to everything that interests me, and I'm sure the other girls will too. Forums are a lifeline to some. They certainly have been for me so I'm not about to shoot myself in the foot.
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