So what would make NSC better?

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I think it's a good idea but open to abuse from some

I also think that the info should have to be seen on a persons profile like their age

I tend to sort of agree, however...

I have seen people's youth used against them on NSC in throwaway 'what do you know, you spotty teenager' type comments. I think that may well get worse given that post counts have now been removed if age was to be displayed instead.

Perhaps an age band system could be introduced? 15-20, 20-30, 30-40 etc?

 

[Gazwag]

A lot of forums have an 'Introduce yourself' forum for newbies. Should we have one of those? I'm always inclined to think 'no'.

how many people actually look at the other forums though, I know I dont

 

[Gazwag]

Perhaps an age band system could be introduced? 15-20, 20-30, 30-40 etc?

Cos everybody on the internet tell the truth about their ages

 

[steward 433]

how many people actually look at the other forums though, I know I dont

I only ever use new new posts so i don't miss anything across all the forums so it will show up anyway

 

[mr sheen]

Perhaps an age band system could be introduced? 15-20, 20-30, 30-40 etc?

Why would you want to/need to/feel you have the right to know someone's age though? You can always ask them if it matters to you.

 

[steward 433]

I tend to sort of agree, however...

I have seen people's youth used against them on NSC in throwaway 'what do you know, you spotty teenager' type comments. I think that may well get worse given that post counts have now been removed if age was to be displayed instead.

Perhaps an age band system could be introduced? 15-20, 20-30, 30-40 etc?

True maybe a banding would be a better system

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

What a load of old toilet.

I am very much a member of the 'NSC has always been like this' camp. There's ALWAYS been good stuff in amongst a LOT of crap. However the volumes of posting mean the crap is much more appparent these days.

People have different needs/wants from NSC - and the current board represents this. Some people may like it, some people may not, but i'd bet that this board has gained a LOT more new posters than it's lost.

So if you don't like pseudo-gay Loft threads, then please sod off.

(Having said that, no post counts is brilliant!)

 

[Titanic]

What a load of old toilet.

I am very much a member of the 'NSC has always been like this' camp. There's ALWAYS been good stuff in amongst a LOT of crap. However the volumes of posting mean the crap is much more appparent these days.

People have different needs/wants from NSC - and the current board represents this. Some people may like it, some people may not, but i'd bet that this board has gained a LOT more new posters than it's lost.

So if you don't like pseudo-gay Loft threads, then please sod off.

(Having said that, no post counts is brilliant!)

Why don't you run along and play with the traffic... the grown-ups are talking.

 

[Bozza]

Why would you want to/need to/feel you have the right to know someone's age though? You can always ask them if it matters to you.

Or click on the user name and view their profile. If they provided a Date of Birth, their age will be displayed in technicolour before you.

 

[withdeanwombat]

The problem is that any thread about any subject can descend into complete binfests

Even if the thread title is Brighton vs Ipswich Town, or What is the best formation to play with turns into bitch fighting


Maybe we should turn threads aimed at specific posters into tactical discussions for the 1st half against Barnet at Home

Once again a useful thread is turned into a pointless discussion about football.

We want more pictures of ladies bosoms,not this kind of drivel.

 

[supaseagull]

Despite what Uncle Buck say, I do think smilies are a good way of making sure that posts aren't misconstrued...I've often seen people make completely innocent posts without smilies and they've been shouted down because the person reading the post has misunderstood the way the post has been written...

What do you think?

 

[Skint Gull]

Despite what Uncle Buck say, I do think smilies are a good way of making sure that posts aren't misconstrued...I've often seen people make completely innocent posts without smilies and they've been shouted down because the person reading the post has misunderstood the way the post has been written...

What do you think?

(rolleyes) Or if you put too many smilies people will be confused by what you mean! (salute) I may be agreeing with you (nono) or disagreeing? (thumbsup) but if I use the wrong smilies it could be misconstrued, especially if i was trying to ironic!



:and i couldn't even prove my point properly because of your stupid bloody rules:


Very important though, can we please give people LESSONS in the correct use of CAPITILISATION! (or should that be 'USE'?)

 

[Bad Ash]

An alternative to having different forums would be to have a post tag which people are forced to select when posting. These could include football, cricket, sport, o/t, nsfw, etc to give an indication of what to expect in the post. It would also allow people to apply a filter to include/exclue cerain ones if they wished.

I would also suggest that people shouldn't just c&p news stories (from the BBC, Argus, etc), especially when they don't then follow them up with their own thoughts/opinions.

 

[Hiney]

I GENUINELY don't think there is much wrong with the way the board is set up and I think too much tinkering with the forums would take away much of what is great about NSC.

There has always been a near obsession with post counts and I'm glad that that has now all gone. I'm sure there are a few people who (deliberately or otherwise) post a load of bollocks JUST to get their post counts up and as well as that, there is a certain amount of superiority from some of the people who are on here more often than others and can SWOOP on the slightest indiscretion with the pathetically infantile use of the word 'fixtures'.

I also think some people love to poke their nose into threads and love to start arguments just for the sake of it, rather than any real reason. If you were in a PROPER pub you'd just walk away, muttering about 'that TWAT who keeps talking bollocks'. It's not all that difficult to just not open a thread you know is full of shit.

Speaking as a fairly new MOD, I think the whole process works pretty well but I guess slightly more structured guidelines to cover infractions would help everyone. I wouldn't want to go too far down that road though - over-policing is just as SHIT as no policing at all.

Much of the GOONERY that is around at the moment is due to the lack of proper match action. I'm sure things will calm down once 9th August comes around.

Some of us are lovers, some of us are fighters.

 

[El Presidente]

I think NSC is fine as it is. If there is some football gossip taking place about the Albion it ALWAYS takes precedence through weight of posters. Alternatively, if there is a fallow period (as at present), then the debate widens as the boredom grows.

As for the infractions, I think it is too time consuming and ultimately will lead to more arguments as there will be endless debates on what constitutes a particular number of points. Should, for example, Algie's signature and avatar constitute a racist infraction, and if not why not (four pages of debate follows).

NSC is THE Brighton messageboard because of its liberal attitude and belief that MOST (not all) posters know the difference between right and wrong. Heavy handed moderation on other sites has led to a reluctance to post and tumbleweed level of daily interaction.

One of NSC's strengths is the sheer variety of topics, which tend to reflect our thoughts on a daily basis, sometimes these are football focused, on other occasions they are dominated by other sports, social, music, economic or other events.........just as in real life.

In my OPINION (not fact), NSC ain't broke, so don't try to mend it

 

[magoo]

i'll also be controversial and say i don't think there's anything wrong with the board. You just get the odd wally, myself included, that likes to be deliberatley provocative and have a laugh. You also get the odd genuine twat which makes it even better. And no matter what you do you'll never get away from tossers. Don't change anything.

 

[Skaville]

It would be nice if we had a better football team

 

[British Bulldog]

NSC is THE Brighton messageboard because of its liberal attitude and belief that MOST (not all) posters know the difference between right and wrong. Heavy handed moderation on other sites has led to a reluctance to post and tumbleweed level of daily interaction.

You dont need heavy handed moderation but what you do need is sensible, fair and consistant moderation, I get the feeling sometimes that moderating decisions are based less on what is posted and more on who has posted it.

 

[El Presidente]

It would be nice if we had a better football team

Are you trying to join the NSC Allstars XI there JS? We have a pretty good record against Doncaster, just a shame we're not playing them this season.

On a separate topic, does anyone fancy a match this season against another team, I'm happy to organise as best I can.

 

[Skaville]

Are you trying to join the NSC Allstars XI there JS? We have a pretty good record against Doncaster, just a shame we're not playing them this season.

On a separate topic, does anyone fancy a match this season against another team, I'm happy to organise as best I can.

No, I meant the Albion. I'm utter gash - I've got a dodgy ankle which makes my left foot look like David Cameron's.