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  1. #111
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    I think that's mostly just your perception, but I do know where you're coming from. I think that perception largely stems from the banter amongst the mods and some of the 'Scottish mafia'!

    And yes, there are a reasonable number of 'mods' here, but that's only because we like to reward those who contribute greatly to the success of the forum and selflessly offer their help and advice, so they become a 'Moderator', but not because there's much moderating to be done.

    It's more about them being part of a 'team' who shape the development of the forum and help run it. Unfortunately, the software doesn't allow for 'promoting' members any other way, so in order to be given any authority (ability to move or delete posts/threads, etc), members of the team have to become 'Moderators'.

    There are also rather more than a small number of regular posters (several hundred in that category in fact), although like most forums the 'active membership' is a small percentage of the total members registered. The key stat for any successful forum is the number of different members, outside of that category, who pop in for a look or to post something, so the names in the 'Users Online' list are constantly changing on a daily basis.

    Like I said, the perception of the "small number of regular posters"/'clique' thing comes largely from the input of the mods (team leaders), and the most prolific regular posters, and the fact that in most cases we all know each other (have a similar sense of humour) and are good friends. However, as I'm party to the stats, I can assure you that there's a lot more going on than that, often in areas of the forum and in discussions that may not be of any interest to you personally

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    That "banter" often seems intent on de-railing threads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTH K10A View Post
    That "banter" often seems intent on de-railing threads.
    That's a fair point but it isn't intentional. Nevertheless I think we could use a little more awareness in that respect. I'm as guilty as anyone.
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  3. #113
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    Quote Originally Posted by BTH K10A View Post
    That "banter" often seems intent on de-railing threads.
    That's never the intention, Andy. It's simply something that happens 'organically', and is also a part of what gives the forum its relaxed and informal vibe. If the thread topic is strong or popular enough, then the "de-railing" will only be temporary.

    The place for having a dour and 'rigidly-controlled information database' is The Knowledge. Outside of that, we like to be human!

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  4. #114
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    That's never the intention, Andy. It's simply something that happens 'organically', and is also a part of what gives the forum its relaxed and informal vibe. If the thread topic is strong or popular enough, then the "de-railing" will only be temporary.

    The place for having a dour and 'rigidly-controlled information database' is The Knowledge. Outside of that, we like to be human!

    Marco.
    Marco, if it wasn't for the fact it's the same little clique every time I might agree with you.

  5. #115
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    As they say in American movies: 'Whaddya gonna do?'

    Every forum's got its good and bad points FOR YOU, so if you want to enjoy the former, then you have to put up with the latter. Honestly, you want to try keeping everyone here happy and see how you get on

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  6. #116
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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    That's a fair point but it isn't intentional. Nevertheless I think we could use a little more awareness in that respect. I'm as guilty as anyone.
    I think part of the problem here is double standards. Sometimes, it seems it's OK to go 'off-topic', when it's seen as 'banter'/acceptable thread drift; sometimes it's slapped down with 'any further off-topic posts will be deleted without warning'.

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    Decisions have to be made re that at times, and when it is decreed, then that is that. Its pretty much what you would expect anywhere imo, ..... Marco makes the rules mostly as its his forum, but he does listen, and tries to give folk plenty scope. Not really sure what the complaint is here, but I will refer folk to my last post. I am happy to bugger off if I am in any way causing this, but tbh, without a bit of fun in life then it becomes tedious. Thats my view anyway.
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  8. #118
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe View Post
    I think part of the problem here is double standards. Sometimes, it seems it's OK to go 'off-topic', when it's seen as 'banter'/acceptable thread drift; sometimes it's slapped down with 'any further off-topic posts will be deleted without warning'.
    Yes, but the latter only occurs when someone's taking the piss/being a nuisance. Like Grant says, someone's got to call the shots and stop circular arguments or unwanted behaviour.

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    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


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  9. #119
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe View Post
    I think part of the problem here is double standards. Sometimes, it seems it's OK to go 'off-topic', when it's seen as 'banter'/acceptable thread drift; sometimes it's slapped down with 'any further off-topic posts will be deleted without warning'.
    I think it depends on the OP.

    Some (who shall be nameless --- but they know and we know who they are) are a bit sensitive if a thread they've started gets any drift or excess chat on it. Bit silly and I suppose somewhat selfish in my view.
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  10. #120
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    But there's seems no reason for the differing treatment; either thread drift is OK because it's natural, organic etc etc, or it's not OK because it derails discussion. There just seems to be a fairly random choice of when thread drift is or is not deemed not OK.

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