Sooper Steve's shin Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Decent player, potential big money signing, concrete links to Leicester - seems like just the kind of character a fans' forum should be discussing. What on earth is the point of closing TWO of the most popular threads of the summer? Who cares if there hasn't been news for a couple of days? Does it matter if people are not producing pearls of wisdom or "inside information" with every posting? Just because one or two people with the power to lock a topic get "bored" of it, who are they to say people should not be discussing it on this board? The ultimate judge of whether a topic is interesting or not is when it slides down the list and people stop posting. The forum should be a fun place for people to discuss what they want. There are far, far too many thread nazis on Foxestalk - so what if we have a thread about the same topic? Does it matter if something is in the "wrong" forum or you cannot immediately detail the source of your information? IMO, the control freakery is crazy - why even have separate Transfer Talk and Leicester City threads? Surely these things are one and the same. I also fail to see any reason why people complain about having to trawl through pages and pages to find any news. If you want updates, go to a blog or official news site. A messageboard is all about threads of conversation and (just like in real life) these may waver and stray from the original topic. It doesn't matter! Back on topic (if we have to), is Nicky Maynard the answer to our striking problems? Presumably he would be signed to play in the centre of our front three, although at 5'11 he's not exactly a Big Steve or Yakubu target man. And how do people think he compares to Shane Long (in terms of style of play etc)? I can't say I saw too much of either last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themotivator Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 2 threads closed... OVERULED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 I agree in one part, I dont see the problem with having a thread open and discussing players, if the thread annoys you dont bother clicking it, however, it does get annoying seeing new posts in the thread and thinking there is some sort of news announced only its just random blabbering on about nothing. /sitting on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petchy Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 This is Foxes Talk, discussion isn't allowed unless there are some 'facts' (otherwise known as bullsh*t Tweets) to go by... Forums should allow topics to just die out... you shouldn't have to lock them, unless there is flaming etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_Fox Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 It's obvious he won't sign, and the "bid tabled plus waggy, heard it here first" then repeated 10 days later is tedious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Decent player, potential big money signing, concrete links to Leicester - seems like just the kind of character a fans' forum should be discussing. You think there is something new that can be added that wasn't already touched upon in the previous 260 pages? What on earth is the point of closing TWO of the most popular threads of the summer? Who cares if there hasn't been news for a couple of days? Does it matter if people are not producing pearls of wisdom or "inside information" with every posting? Just because one or two people with the power to lock a topic get "bored" of it, who are they to say people should not be discussing it on this board? The ultimate judge of whether a topic is interesting or not is when it slides down the list and people stop posting. I agree The forum should be a fun place for people to discuss what they want. There are far, far too many thread nazis on Foxestalk - so what if we have a thread about the same topic? Does it matter if something is in the "wrong" forum or you cannot immediately detail the source of your information? IMO, the control freakery is crazy - why even have separate Transfer Talk and Leicester City threads? Surely these things are one and the same. This place is the most popular city forum for a reason, and the rules are there to protect it. Without them it would just be another mess like bentleys roof. Don't like the rules, then feel free to start your own forum. That is what Mark the owner of this site did when he had run ins with the talking balls mods Back on topic (if we have to), is Nicky Maynard the answer to our striking problems? Presumably he would be signed to play in the centre of our front three, although at 5'11 he's not exactly a Big Steve or Yakubu target man. And how do people think he compares to Shane Long (in terms of style of play etc)? I can't say I saw too much of either last season. Dunno, have a browse of the previous 260 pages of opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Completely agree with you mate. If people want only concrete facts, then they shouldn't bother coming into the transfer section, they should stick to official sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 The Maynard thread had become ridiculous. 260 pages on a player who hasn't signed for us is a bit silly don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydos Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 You think there is something new that can be added that wasn't already touched upon in the previous 260 pages? The point is people just want to discuss the situation, which there is no harm in, it's all kept in one thread so if you aren't fussed you don't have to look at it. I couldn't care less tbh but I can understand that other people want to continue chatting about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 The point is people just want to discuss the situation, which there is no harm in, it's all kept in one thread so if you aren't fussed you don't have to look at it. I couldn't care less tbh but I can understand that other people want to continue chatting about it. Which is why I didn't close it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themotivator Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 im going to start a petition to get all the treads merged together to create the maynard mega thread. MODS!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydos Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Which is why I didn't close it. Fair enough. Just throwing in my two pennies. Was just addressing whoever did close it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooper Steve's shin Posted 4 August 2011 Author Share Posted 4 August 2011 You think there is something new that can be added that wasn't already touched upon in the previous 260 pages? Maybe. The point of a discussion forum is to allow people to find out. This place is the most popular city forum for a reason, and the rules are there to protect it. Without them it would just be another mess like bentleys roof. Don't like the rules, then feel free to start your own forum. That is what Mark the owner of this site did when he had run ins with the talking balls mods 100 pages posted after the original thread was locked suggests there are more people than me who don't like this particular rule. Dunno, have a browse of the previous 260 pages of opinion. 260 pages is a lot of opinion - makes you think people want to talk about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Would be a great signing. Haven't heard much about him though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooper Steve's shin Posted 4 August 2011 Author Share Posted 4 August 2011 im going to start a petition to get all the treads merged together to create the maynard mega thread. MODS!? Sensible. 100 pages of conversation in the second thread and several responses on this one in the last few minutes suggest it's still a live topic - it made no sense to close the first one and even less to allow the second to continue for 100 pages without merging that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkon84 Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 260 pages isnt alot of pages of opinion. it was 260 pages of ridiculous drivel. If it was trimmed to actual opinions and worthwhile discussion, it would probably be only 30 pages long. I, for one, can see why they were closed. Now can we all just concentrate on making Shane Long's thread 261 pages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Just relax in the knowledge that the transfers section of the forum will be closed completely shortly after deadline day. No we're gonna sign Maynard, Long, Hargreaves, Beckham or Kim Jong Ill related threads. Down side is the ****** will move back to the main and general chat areas and numerous 'Sven out' debates will be appearing (I know I'm thinking of making one at 15:01 on Saturday) but hey ho, that's our forum for you and I for one enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 MAYNARD IS NOT COMING, GIVE IT UP FOR GODS SAKE !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkon84 Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 MAYNARD IS NOT COMING, GIVE IT UP FOR GODS SAKE !!!! Now why did you have to go and say something like that? You've just made half of the forum cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluearmyfox23 Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozleicester Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Power crazed Mods. Webbo for Mod! Edit. I fail to understand the point of closing the thread/s there are dozens of threads that are stupid, or pointless or of no consequence, but isnt this a forum?, isnt it about discussion? Would the person who closed them care to explain his/her reasoning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam6 Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Are we now talking about Maynard or about the closing of threads? Either way, wouldn't mind Maynard, be a good addition Closing threads, not a great idea, let them die out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_Fox Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Only another 158 pages to go of him not coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Maybe. The point of a discussion forum is to allow people to find out. You could have found out your Maynard/Long question by posting it in the Long thread. 100 pages posted after the original thread was locked suggests there are more people than me who don't like this particular rule. Errr you mentioned more than just the closing of one thread. Perhaps you could all club together your money and start a forum? As an aside, have you made a donation to the running of this site at all? Because it doesn't run itself, people give up a lot of time and money to keep this place running, so it might be a good idea to actually send a polite PM to someone stating your views, rather than an attention seeking thread that will only serve to annoy those who are giving up time and money for the good of the site. 260 pages is a lot of opinion - makes you think people want to talk about it. 260 pages of nonsense and repeating the same stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petchy Posted 4 August 2011 Share Posted 4 August 2011 Power crazed Mods. Webbo for Mod! Edit. I fail to understand the point of closing the thread/s there are dozens of threads that are stupid, or pointless or of no consequence, but isnt this a forum?, isnt it about discussion? Would the person who closed them care to explain his/her reasoning? Woah, quieten down. I made a topic about the moderation of topics like Maynard etc earlier in the year and everyone used it as a chance to suck up to the mods rather than consider my different point of view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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