New board?

Andy McAvoy's Bleached Barnet · **Joined:** Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:46 am **Posts:** 357

I'm also not a very regular poster but pop on here every day. Please send me an invitation too!

Chesssington · **Joined:** Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:36 pm **Posts:** 900

Chip Fireball wrote:

I don't agree with the idea of a board which excludes people who don't post very often, or don't post at all. Nor do I agree with people having to log in to read. The main reason being that some of the most valuable contributors are fans of other clubs who pop in once in a while to cyber talk with us.

At the same time this board is not only free to use, it is advert free. It's run by a small group of people who give up a lot of time and money to keep it functional, and there are times when you genuinely wonder why we bother.

Friday night was a classic example. A bloke openly states on Facebook he is going on the Bunker to cause some bother, then Moderators have to piss about for a couple of hours locking threads, and deleting posts.

Its not unique to this board because Admin had to close ITB on Friday altogether.

We are in a no win situation here, a bit like the organisers of the Fancy Dress in that 2 or 3 individuals spoil things for the vast majority. If you ban these individuals they then go elsewhere and call you worse than shite, and you even end up getting shite when you go to games. Which frankly I don't need, and I'm sure other Mods feel likewise.

You also get smartarse fuckers who slag the board off left, right, and centre, yet seem to be on here more than the Moderators, then twist like fuck if it isn't available 24/7. One of whom has posted his usual " lets slag off the people running the board rather than try and see their point of view " guff on this thread.

At the end of the day Mr I has to decide whether he wants to fund and run a board that everyone can see or use, or whether he wants to run a board restricted to people he likes and who he can trust not to become abusive every time they have a drink. Looks like he has chosen the second option. Like I say I don't think its the way forward, but 100% understand why he has done it.

Would like to know Mr I's thoughts having reflected overnight.

You just need to look at the number of members signing in that I have never seen post to know how vital this medium is for fans to maintain there 'fix' of pools during the week.

Kevin Dixon · **Joined:** Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:04 am **Posts:** 1432

I personally think it will be the end of the bunker if new one set up, a message board is what it is. Like said above just ban the idiots.

KeithNobbsBigToe · **Joined:** Wed May 01, 2013 11:32 pm **Posts:** 1057

Chip Fireball wrote:

I don't agree with the idea of a board which excludes people who don't post very often, or don't post at all. Nor do I agree with people having to log in to read. The main reason being that some of the most valuable contributors are fans of other clubs who pop in once in a while to cyber talk with us.

At the same time this board is not only free to use, it is advert free. It's run by a small group of people who give up a lot of time and money to keep it functional, and there are times when you genuinely wonder why we bother.

Friday night was a classic example. A bloke openly states on Facebook he is going on the Bunker to cause some bother, then Moderators have to piss about for a couple of hours locking threads, and deleting posts.

Its not unique to this board because Admin had to close ITB on Friday altogether.

We are in a no win situation here, a bit like the organisers of the Fancy Dress in that 2 or 3 individuals spoil things for the vast majority. If you ban these individuals they then go elsewhere and call you worse than shite, and you even end up getting shite when you go to games. Which frankly I don't need, and I'm sure other Mods feel likewise.

You also get smartarse fuckers who slag the board off left, right, and centre, yet seem to be on here more than the Moderators, then twist like fuck if it isn't available 24/7. One of whom has posted his usual " lets slag off the people running the board rather than try and see their point of view " guff on this thread.

At the end of the day Mr I has to decide whether he wants to fund and run a board that everyone can see or use, or whether he wants to run a board restricted to people he likes and who he can trust not to become abusive every time they have a drink. Looks like he has chosen the second option. Like I say I don't think its the way forward, but 100% understand why he has done it.

Can't disagree with anything you've posted Chip, Nor Mr I's current position - Hope Mr I is OK in himself - whatever he decides, we must respect that decision.

Chrissy Stevo · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:20 pm

Would like to be invited also

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shilts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:32 pm **Posts:** 1575

There must be some kind of mistake Mr I, I don't seem to have access

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22676

All,

Been busy so haven't got anywhere near populating it. This isn't about elitism, its about controlling the numbskulls who are pedalling shite and slagging off the board on facebook and ITB. If they hate it so much I'm not sure why they are such avid readers. This particularly applies to those with several faces. There are a small number of people who are just gutless shit bags and are nice to your face but slag you off at any opportunity. If you have reason to think this applies you you then you're probably right.

More to follow but I'm cooking dinner.

ed-t-ball · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:09 pm

Good luck with it and thanks.

The J Dizzle · **Joined:** Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:21 pm **Posts:** 342

Please may I be allowed onto the new board?

Loid Haw-Haw of Sussex · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:50 pm

We've still got a few tubs of Aloe Vera moisturiser left from our our last trip to Spain if you need them Mr i ..

blocksands · **Joined:** Fri Feb 06, 2015 11:54 am **Posts:** 25

agree with much of whats been posted already - i've read this board for a few years without joining up, did that this year but still read more than i post. wont make the 100 post cut off i'm sure but would ike to continue reading.

Sandman · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:14 pm

I have never posted on here before but would also like to be part of the new board.

Poolieontour · **Joined:** Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:18 am **Posts:** 46

Me too please

mr plow · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:35 pm

I don't post often, but have got over 100, so would like an invite. Mr Fireball can vouch for me!

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22676

mr plow wrote:

I don't post often, but have got over 100, so would like an invite. Mr Fireball can vouch for me!

Thats a recommendation???

Dalton'sHaircut · **Joined:** Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:26 pm **Posts:** 1013

Would also like to join if selected

Only Pools & Horses · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:05 am

Didn't even realise I had over 100 posts! Invite if poss. Ta

tonyparry · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:38 am

I don't post much, but it is part of my routine, get to work, cup of coffee and a read of the bunker.
Pretty much a life line as to what is going on for me given I live in Asia.

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

Think you'll have an invite Mr Parry..

Merlin · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:03 am

First post,Pools supporter since 1960,avid Bunker follower.Would appreciate an invitation.

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:33 am

alleztfc · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:34 am

Where's me invite???

Blue and White · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:42 am

I wouldn't mind one as well

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

No invite if you can see the forum you're in

pooliecrab · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:31 pm **Posts:** 6028

I can see it but don't have permission to read topics. Does that mean that I'm not sensible according the Bunker? Flattering in a sense, but not being able to read these 'sensible' ramblings of Bunkerites will make days at work a lot longer.

Soma · **Joined:** Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:29 pm **Posts:** 574

I want to play in the new board too please! I'm dead sensible honest..

Warwick Hunt · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:39 pm

Invite for me too please.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12383

And me.

Faceache · **Posted:** Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:26 pm

I should have posted more, no invite

Oh hang on, I've posted more than I thought...

Can I have an invite?

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22676

I will, just been busy. Sorry

ukanttouchme · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:12 pm **Posts:** 225

Why is it easier to set up a new board rather than block people who cause trouble? Have I missed something?

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:03 pm

Jolley · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:52 pm **Posts:** 18

I can see the reasoning behind a new "idiot" free board but I would be disappointed if I could not read whats going on anymore. As someone previously stated it fills the midweek pools void, plus working in Saudi theres not a lot else to do other than twiddle my thumbs or read the bunker.

Whilst I appreciate that I haven't posted much at all, an invite to the new board would be very much appreciated, especially if this one is to close at some stage in the future ...

pooliecrab · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:31 pm **Posts:** 6028

Is it possible to make the new board read only for the idiots/new members/occasional posters?

Can see the benefits but can also see it alienating new members and make the board cliquier than ever!

pooliecrab · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:31 pm **Posts:** 6028

But one of them might have information on fancy dress.

ed-t-ball · **Posted:** Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:10 pm

Has POK posted on there?

Eventhorse · **Joined:** Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:53 pm **Posts:** 63

Ditto, first post, retired too many years ago, a poolie since 1951. Who remembers the the best half back line we ever had of bunch, punch and crunch aka Newton, Moore and Stamper?

sam collin's ugly brother · **Joined:** Wed May 09, 2012 3:57 pm **Posts:** 734

Chip Fireball wrote:

I don't agree with the idea of a board which excludes people who don't post very often, or don't post at all. Nor do I agree with people having to log in to read. The main reason being that some of the most valuable contributors are fans of other clubs who pop in once in a while to cyber talk with us.

At the same time this board is not only free to use, it is advert free. It's run by a small group of people who give up a lot of time and money to keep it functional, and there are times when you genuinely wonder why we bother.

Friday night was a classic example. A bloke openly states on Facebook he is going on the Bunker to cause some bother, then Moderators have to piss about for a couple of hours locking threads, and deleting posts.

Its not unique to this board because Admin had to close ITB on Friday altogether.

We are in a no win situation here, a bit like the organisers of the Fancy Dress in that 2 or 3 individuals spoil things for the vast majority. If you ban these individuals they then go elsewhere and call you worse than shite, and you even end up getting shite when you go to games. Which frankly I don't need, and I'm sure other Mods feel likewise.

You also get smartarse fuckers who slag the board off left, right, and centre, yet seem to be on here more than the Moderators, then twist like fuck if it isn't available 24/7. One of whom has posted his usual " lets slag off the people running the board rather than try and see their point of view " guff on this thread.

At the end of the day Mr I has to decide whether he wants to fund and run a board that everyone can see or use, or whether he wants to run a board restricted to people he likes and who he can trust not to become abusive every time they have a drink. Looks like he has chosen the second option. Like I say I don't think its the way forward, but 100% understand why he has done it.

Seems fair enough really. Just out of interest, how much does the board cost to run monthly?

Also what about StellingJ? Will he be excluded for having less than 100 posts?

Seagull, Seagull, Seagull. · **Joined:** Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:44 pm **Posts:** 477

Any chance of the retained list having a threshold of 81posts or above?!

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:55 am

I just don't see the point in a new Board!!!! confised

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22676

Its gone. Kindly all stop plaguing me!

The Colonel · **Joined:** Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:49 am **Posts:** 4891

No no. plague the fucker.

Lord_of_Stranton · **Joined:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:48 pm **Posts:** 1852

Yeah I can still see it.

If you can't, just drop Mr I a few PMs and I'm sure he'll sort it for you.

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

You'll have to wade through the 7 other bunker threads on there to find it.

But yeah the bunker is hated.

Shall we play ITB lottery n take bets on who will slag me off first for this?

1908goldendays · **Joined:** Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:57 am **Posts:** 11

happy to hear it's back to normal service if I've read this right. I do appreciate that admin must be a nightmare at times but I would have been absolutely gutted without my daily fix of the bunker. Can't get it at work as its a company laptop that blocks it so I log on at some weird times day and night just for read. Wouldn't dream of abusing someone just because I didn't agree but some of the banter is top grade comedy. THANKS to ALL MODERATORS.

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:47 pm

I like it when an olive branch is offered and is accepted by both 'sides'....then a few hours later the slagging starts again!!!! stpid

And it's The Bunker that is always blamed!!!!

offshorepoolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:32 pm **Posts:** 6011

Its getting silly now.. The thing is Kev's a canny bloke and an out n out Poolie... Must be all the dodgey grub he keeps eating... Chair thread anyone?

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22676

Exactly what he said.

Spender · **Posted:** Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:34 pm

Chip Fireball wrote:

Yubep wrote:

You'll have to wade through the 7 other bunker threads on there to find it.

But yeah the bunker is hated.

Shall we play ITB lottery n take bets on who will slag me off first for this?

There was a classic on there the other day from their Chinese correspondent . When in doubt, they just make shit up. :laugh:

Was there? I've been on holiday since the 20th.

What was that then? I only signed on to see the results on Saturday night.

I do everything on WeChat now. It's kerunt free.

Tex Ritter · **Joined:** Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:47 pm **Posts:** 943

Dear me there some there must be a few ears burning tonight.

New board?

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