jonab 1,644 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 Despite my whinging (above), I will always be grateful to Nottsalgia to getting me back into understanding, and using, proper idiomatic English and, more specifically, Nottinghamese - which I was in danger of losing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 It's seems that my thoughts were the thoughts of many, having said my piece I'm going to forget it. So on my part here's to a peaceful new year and an even more peaceful NS. Long may she live. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 All this back biting from a small number of members can upset a lot of members, you can voice an opinion but don't insult people. Go on facebook if you want to do that. Don't like the post then don't read it, if you come on this site just to insult people then leave this site and don't come back. I myself don't post much but I like to read the post that's interesting. Happy Christmas to all. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,380 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Braddy said: Don't like the post then don't read it Not too sure how you would do this, the word oxymoron comes to mind 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 With all due respect Braddy I would suggest that what we have seen here is not just a small groupf of members. Certainly the largest group I've seen in my years here. It is also generally well known that for every vocal person in a group there are probably at least a couple more who feel the same way, but won't speak up. Often they will just leave the group or in this case, site. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 I'd like to point out, this site was set up and run by Mick, it has, and still does cost him money to keep it running, you'll notice Mick rarely logs in or posts these days. Why, he's one of those who are fed up with bickering and back biting. I might suggest those responsible cut it out or you could find the site closed down, that's not a threat by the way, just a fact. Twice I managed to persuade Mick to keep it going, I don't know how much longer I can keep him from pulling the plug, so think before you post, or we could well end "up on the street" Just my 2 cents worth. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 No need to do that John. If my observations are consideried bickering and backbiting I'l go and do it somewhere else. With my present problems I don't need to raise my blood pressure anyway. Edited to add. Looks like we're living on borrowed time anyway regardless of what any members say. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 Won't be my decision Dave, I'm just one of the hired hands, don't be fooled by my "rank", I don't make many decisions on anything, I leave all that to Mick. I just try to be a referee, I rarely pull the Yellow card and so far haven't pulled the red card either. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 TBH Dave, from all your posts I've read, you've been the perfect gentleman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 I understand that John. I have always enjoyed my interaction with you as a fellow electrician and a mod. you have always been fair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 Please everyone pass on our Christmas wishes to absent friends who havent posted lately. That is if you are in contact with them. I have missed quite a few don't know them personally but feel that I know them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 I’m sure I wouldn’t be the only one who’d make a donation through PayPal to take the financial responsibility off Mick. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Ayupmeducks said: think before you post, or we could well end "up on the street" Sad to say that over recent weeks I have often thought that there has been a cruel intention to bring the site down. I can't think of any good reason for the bad attitude posts. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 I know I’ve posted this before, but I can’t resist. For me it really brings home the spirit that lies beneath the commercialism. I’m not even a Christian but still get the sense of awe that the last few lines evoke. John Betjeman’s “Christmas” The bells of waiting Advent ring, The Tortoise stove is lit again And lamp-oil light across the night Has caught the streaks of winter rain. In many a stained-glass window sheen From Crimson Lake to Hooker's Green. The holly in the windy hedge And round the Manor House the yew Will soon be stripped to deck the ledge, The altar, font and arch and pew, So that villagers can say "The Church looks nice" on Christmas Day. Provincial public houses blaze And Corporation tramcars clang, On lighted tenements I gaze Where paper decorations hang, And bunting in the red Town Hall Says "Merry Christmas to you all". And London shops on Christmas Eve Are strung with silver bells and flowers As hurrying clerks the City leave To pigeon-haunted classic towers, And marbled clouds go scudding by The many-steepled London sky. And girls in slacks remember Dad, And oafish louts remember Mum, And sleepless children's hearts are glad, And Christmas morning bells say "Come!" Even to shining ones who dwell Safe in the Dorchester Hotel. And is it true? and is it true, This most tremendous tale of all, Seen in a stained-glass window's hue, A Baby in an ox's stall? The Maker of the stars and sea Become a Child on earth for me? And is it true? For if it is, No loving fingers tying strings Around those tissued fripperies, The sweet and silly Christmas things, Bath salts and inexpensive scent And hideous tie so kindly meant, No love that in a family dwells, No carolling in frosty air, Nor all the steeple-shaking bells Can with this single Truth compare – That God was Man in Palestine And lives to-day in Bread and Wine. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 43 minutes ago, carni said: Sad to say that over recent weeks I have often thought that there has been a cruel intention to bring the site down. I can't think of any good reason for the bad attitude posts. I'm sure you are right Carnie,, i said the same thing to someone a few weeks ago in a PM............. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 The subject of financial contributions has been mentioned a few times in the past, but I don't think such help would be necessary. The amount involved isn't great. Mick started spending his money on Nottstalgia to allow people to talk about their memories of Nottingham, the past, and life in general. Unfortunately, it sometimes seems as though he's paying to allow people to be objectionable and unpleasant. I'm pretty sure that was never part of the original plan. (Nor were word games but that's another matter) 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 I'm not complaining, but if swift action at the top had been taken months ago, we wouldn't be in this unfortunate predicament. That's my last words on the subject, but if I'm verbally abused in future, I'll react accordingly. I also fully appreciate that the Administration staff have their hands tied, and can only do so much. My thanks go out to them. 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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