Memory Loss Strikes Small Town in Canada

[JosephGibbons]

Still fresh from my "Political Warfare" debate, I thought I'd raise another (potentially) divisive issue, to whit:

The other day, I received a PM and the following is "partial, edited" transcript from same:
"Back then, lots of people used to write long postings about many things, though mainly Georgetown-related. The submissions were really interesting then- not the [...] one-liner-say-nothing-at-all-crap of today.

Or maybe we just ran out of memories."

The PM went on to ask how we might somehow get back to those days and I must confess, I don't know how.

I certainly haven't run out of memories, but challenging the "positively rivetting" topics like "Gilligan's Island", (I do remember an island in the Credit, but never knew the name of it), "Chucky's Real Identity", or any of the other pseudonyms that seem to be the vogue, or .. the "Sistah" hood, is an impossible task.

I guess, if this the extent of what G'townians want to talk about, then it's no wonder people no longer post about their memories.

People like Don, who lives and dies for this board and Bonnie who keeps trim maintaining (i.e. she works her bum off) the Vault must despair and wonder what they have to do. Before you ask, the PM did NOT come from either of them and it's origin might surprise many.

For mine, only one person on this board needs a pseudonym and that's for privacy reasons (well maybe PB too, but only because it barely qualifies as "pseudo").

One way might be to "hide" all the [Number of Posts] data. Folks, it's QUALITY, not quantity.

Please think about your posts and ask yourself "How does this contribute to what this board is really all about?"

My "Force Field" is active, so fire away.

Just what this board needs. Another manifesto!

[Al Darby]

Still fresh from my "Political Warfare" debate, I thought I'd raise another (potentially) divisive issue, to whit:

People like Don, who lives and dies for this board and Bonnie who keeps trim maintaining (i.e. she works her bum off) the Vault must despair and wonder what they have to do. Before you ask, the PM did NOT come from either of them and it's origin might surprise many.

Ok I know my butt is alittle skinny but I'm working on it...I've come to the conclusion that it will never look like J-Lo's but did you really have to tell everyone?

Oooops My Bad, but in my defence, I've never seen anything other than your face on your Avatar.

[Al Darby]

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Actually I'm stuck in a rut noone is sending anything...hint hint., and I'm pretty sure that someone on here has a bunch of pics that HE can share, as a matter of fact I've already asked HIM a few months ago to look and HE said HE would...hmmmmm wonder what happened with that...AL any Idea?????

B, I know there's a subtle hint in there somewhere and I've forgotten what I promised, so pls remind me.

[Al Darby]

If people have memories to share then who is stopping them? And how does a thread "clutter" up the board? I can see the thin end of a wedge here slipping in, is your point on topic-are you interesting enough to read- are you writing a bit too much or not enough. How restrictive are we going to get here anyway, does everthing have to be G'town related, of historical or memorial purpose? Will all posts have to be vetted before they are posted up for public view? Sorry Al but if you find some threads not funny or boring do what I do-stay away from them. I am probably one of the worse for spouting nonsense here anyway but if the board is going more restrictive and restrained then a lot will be lost, mostly interest..........

Thanks J12. Can't say that I disagree and I took part in the "Chucky" thread by posting the pic of a car with [CHUCKY] licence plates, but when JenG suggested that it had gone on long enough I agreed.

I started this post, as I was asked how to get the board back to what it used to be and hoped we might get some suggestions, instead I get bombed by the Chucky-ites for agreeing with JenG and Don.

Now they want to wage war in this thread, which is, after all, only about how can we raise the quality of the posts. I've never said don't post, I've only ever advocated for better quality.

[Al Darby]

Still fresh from my "Political Warfare" debate, I thought I'd raise another (potentially) divisive issue, to whit:

The other day, I received a PM and the following is "partial, edited" transcript from same:
"Back then, lots of people used to write long postings about many things, though mainly Georgetown-related. The submissions were really interesting then- not the [...] one-liner-say-nothing-at-all-crap of today.

Or maybe we just ran out of memories."

The PM went on to ask how we might somehow get back to those days and I must confess, I don't know how.

I certainly haven't run out of memories, but challenging the "positively rivetting" topics like "Gilligan's Island", (I do remember an island in the Credit, but never knew the name of it), "Chucky's Real Identity", or any of the other pseudonyms that seem to be the vogue, or .. the "Sistah" hood, is an impossible task.

I guess, if this the extent of what G'townians want to talk about, then it's no wonder people no longer post about their memories.

People like Don, who lives and dies for this board and Bonnie who keeps trim maintaining (i.e. she works her bum off) the Vault must despair and wonder what they have to do. Before you ask, the PM did NOT come from either of them and it's origin might surprise many.

For mine, only one person on this board needs a pseudonym and that's for privacy reasons (well maybe PB too, but only because it barely qualifies as "pseudo").

One way might be to "hide" all the [Number of Posts] data. Folks, it's QUALITY, not quantity.

Please think about your posts and ask yourself "How does this contribute to what this board is really all about?"

My "Force Field" is active, so fire away.

Just what this board needs. Another manifesto!

Thanks Jo, and do you have anything to offer beyond sniping criticism?

Is there something intrinsically "bad" about asking for more "quality" in the posts.

Something for you to consider while you're bagging me, you're also bagging the others that have agreed with the concept of "better" posts, including the originator.

I suspect you could care less about the topic, rather you just saw an opportunity to sling off at me.

It would be far more productive if you stopped trying to best me and put as much effort into making this Message Board a model for all other Community Boards.

I don't need to see threads showing stuff about posting word counts or about Beavis and Butthead smacking each other around. Don't you know that the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce are watching? And maybe the CBC? Come on guys.

Joseph Gibbons

Sound familiar?

[Guest]

IMHO, it is very easy to resolve!
I feel there are many places (FORUMS) that can entertain everything from the very silly to the most mind provoking debates. We need just to respect the others point of view and realise (thank goodness, we all do not think a like and the same things do not turn everyones crank), take part in what does and avoid what does not. Rather then HI JACKING someone else thread, start your own, If it is slow and boring sometimes, rather then complain, post something that we help get it going again. Life is way to short to bicker among ourselves. Let's enjoy, while we can.
Whether it is sharing old memories, having a laugh or spreading the news, if it pleases you, please share, it might just please someone else as well!

[BonnieC]

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Actually I'm stuck in a rut noone is sending anything...hint hint., and I'm pretty sure that someone on here has a bunch of pics that HE can share, as a matter of fact I've already asked HIM a few months ago to look and HE said HE would...hmmmmm wonder what happened with that...AL any Idea?????

B, I know there's a subtle hint in there somewhere and I've forgotten what I promised, so pls remind me.

Ok first of all...gees don't ask me to remind you of anything I swear I have the worst memory going. I have notes all over the house. I think you had pics of you and Bud and Bill Hardman..

[Al Darby]

[...]
Actually I'm stuck in a rut noone is sending anything...hint hint., and I'm pretty sure that someone on here has a bunch of pics that HE can share, as a matter of fact I've already asked HIM a few months ago to look and HE said HE would...hmmmmm wonder what happened with that...AL any Idea?????

B, I know there's a subtle hint in there somewhere and I've forgotten what I promised, so pls remind me.

Ok first of all...gees don't ask me to remind you of anything I swear I have the worst memory going. I have notes all over the house. I think you had pics of you and Bud and Bill Hardman..

Bonnie,

Can't think what would've made me promise that, as I don't recall that I have any pics of either (beyond big GHS picture on web), but will look through what I have, which is not a lot.