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espadrille 31-03-2005, 07:08 I was wondering (as I have heard people outside the Forum mention it and that it had stirred up lots of campaigns), how famous is The Forum.? I know that people outside the UK post threads from places like USA and Australia
Are organisations within Sheffield aware of it.
I assume that all the political parties are and was wondering if organisations are maybe a bit wary of it, if they feel that people are voicing ( rightly so) their opinions on things that may actually affect that organisation and sometimes how people perceive the different ways that things can work.
It really does represent the opinions of the people of Sheffield as it is a really good mix of people from all walks of life, so I think that organisations should take much more notice of what is said on here.
Maybe some will even reply to my post
To our knowledge there is no other similar forum in the UK. SF really is an amazing phenomenon. At the time of posting this we have an incredible 10,706 members
We do have a few of the local politicians that are registered and have posted under their own name, like the Hallam MP richardallan (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=420) and local Councillor jgharston (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=7134) who is very active and recently provided us with a great running update from the Great Hillsborough Flood of 2005 (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&postid=335439#post335439). There are probably a few others that I can't remember, and no doubt some who post under pseudonyms.
It would be nice for others to join in debates on SF, but as you suggest, I think that they are wary at actually entering into dialogue with the great unwashed ;)
espadrille 31-03-2005, 07:26 Originally posted by Tony
To our knowledge there is no other similar forum in the UK. SF really is an amazing phenomenon. At the time of posting this we have and incredible 10,706 members
We do have a few of the local politicians that are registered and have posted under their own name, like the Hallam MP richardallan (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=7134) and local Councillor jgharston (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=7134) who is very active and recently provided us with a great running update from the Hillsborough Flood of 2005. there are probably a few others that I can't remember, and no doubt some who post under pseudonyms.
It would be nice for others to join in debates on SF, but as you suggest, I think that they are wary at actually entering into dialogue with the great unwashed ;)
I do like that expression.I think we would appreciate them all a lot more if they were willing to take part in the debates.
On GMTV this am , in a debate about charging to get our own money from Cash machines, all the Big 4 banks were invited to sit on the sofa. Not one accpeted the offer.
People would respect them more if they did.
I guess however that some organisations are not really bothered about being respected!
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 07:38 Originally posted by espadrille
...It really does represent the opinions of the people of Sheffield as it is a really good mix of people from all walks of life, so I think that organisations should take much more notice of what is said on here...
Originally posted by Tony
...SF really is an amazing phenomenon. At the time of posting this we have an incredible 10,706 members...
Not wanting to rain on any-ones parade, but...
...is the SF really representative, I think not...
...just took a look at the "Members List", first page, 20 members, average posts 2 each.
There are some very vocal members, but the vast majority aren't...
...and of the 10,000 + members, just how representative are we of a city of 500,000+...
...I would suggest the racial mix is poor for a start.
Ah well, let the flaming begin...
youwhatref 31-03-2005, 07:38 Totally agree. It's similar to Tony Blair who appears to be doing more of this sort of thing. I think it proves popular with people as we know they are listening.
Dont get me wrong everyone just pulls him to bits but i think it does him the world of good and can be fun to watch!
Although i'm sure having councillors and company bosses on here would keep the mods busy!
Originally posted by Tony
To our knowledge there is no other similar forum in the UK. SF really is an amazing phenomenon. At the time of posting this we have an incredible 10,706 members
We do have a few of the local politicians that are registered and have posted under their own name, like the Hallam MP richardallan (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=420) and local Councillor jgharston (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=7134) who is very active and recently provided us with a great running update from the Great Hillsborough Flood of 2005 (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&postid=335439#post335439). There are probably a few others that I can't remember, and no doubt some who post under pseudonyms.
It would be nice for others to join in debates on SF, but as you suggest, I think that they are wary at actually entering into dialogue with the great unwashed ;)
I wonder if there are any management representatives of the local bus companies who are members of the Forum?
espadrille 31-03-2005, 07:53 Originally posted by foo_fighter
Not wanting to rain on any-ones parade, but...
...is the SF really representative, I think not...
...just took a look at the "Members List", first page, 20 members, average posts 2 each.
There are some very vocal members, but the vast majority aren't...
...and of the 10,000 + members, just how representative are we of a city of 500,000+...
...I would suggest the racial mix is poor for a start.
Ah well, let the flaming begin...
Yes well, can I ask how do you know that the racial mix is poor.
Do we know about peoples ethnicity.How can this be measured without doing a poll which would be unadvisable.There may be a great racial mix.
The beauty of an online forum is that we all have a point of view and it is welcomed,whatever race you are from.Compared to other Forums this is more representative and people are encouraged to put forward their opinions.
The fact is that the service is there to be used,whether people choose to post one post or 2000 posts does not matter.They know that it is available to them
Originally posted by foo_fighter
Not wanting to rain on any-ones parade, but...
...is the SF really representative, I think not...
...just took a look at the "Members List", first page, 20 members, average posts 2 each.
There are some very vocal members, but the vast majority aren't...
...and of the 10,000 + members, just how representative are we of a city of 500,000+...
...I would suggest the racial mix is poor for a start.
Ah well, let the flaming begin...
Fair points that deserve comment.
You should remember that a lot of people just lurk around and read the forum without joining...
There are currently 43 members and 66 guests online. |The record was 556 on 24-01-2005 at 12:12 PM.
Some of these will be bots, but there are lots of people who just read the forum rather than participate.
As for the racial mix, I don't see who you come to that conclusion - you don't even know the sex of most people, never mind their ethnicity.
Representative? Well what are you looking for? SF appears to have members from all walks of life, the rich, the poor, the fit, the disabled, male, female, young, old, etc. At the end of the day, the only bar to participating in SF is access to a computer.
Of course SF isn't representative. It's not meant to be - it's not a think tank or focus group, just a place where people can get together and form a community.
As for ethnic mix, well, I have no idea whether most people on here are black, white, red, yellow, green, whatever. I don't particularly care. It's what they say that counts.
The very fact that we're an online forum immediately means that you bar people who aren't online - however, that's the only bar there is.
I for one use SF as a jumping off point for other projects - special interest groups, other projects, etc. It can act as a central place to come to to meet a wide range of people who's interests may exceed those of the vast majority of people - if I want to attract writers or web designers, I'm more likely to get hits from SF than from putting a post card in a shop window and hoping.
As for it's fame, don't know and don't particularly care - it's nice to be well known but it's nicer to be effective, and I think SF has been very effective at what it does - providing a place where people can come and meet other people - both online and then, if they wish, offline.
Joe
Just like to add that Sheffield Forum is a Godsend to me personally as I work in a part of the world where the post takes a long time , is a bit unreliable and I have to travel 10 kms. to get to a Post Office that deals with foreign mail. I haven't even tried to tackle the 'phone "system " yet.
But , amazingly , we do have internet access and hence access to Sheffield Forum. It's really great to think you are part of a "community " , no matter how electronic it is. !
I'd no idea that Sheffield Forum was unique-----I assumed that every large city had something similar-----so , although I've criticised Sheffield for a few things in the past , this is one thing , at least of which we can be proud and pleased.
Also , it must be a tremendous morale booster for anyone house-bound or isolated in other ways.
Representative ? Probably not---of the whole of Sheffield. It can't be representative of those who don't have computers and , of course not everyone bothers to voteon issues or contribute a lot----but it is still an interesting "meeting " place and provides entertainment , stimulation and practical advice on loads of subjects. One aspect of modern life to applaud.
Aren't I a crawler ?
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 08:06 Originally posted by espadrille
Yes well, can I ask how do you know that the racial mix is poor.
I don't know what the mix is, but my suspicion, from reading lots of threads (including those on the now defunct political forum), is that while we have a lot of white liberals here, that minorities are quite poorly represented (at least by the vocal elements of the forum).
Regarding number of posts per user, yes they may be registered, but they aren't representing themselves if they aren't posting. Heck, how do we even know if they still "tune-in", they probably don't if the truth be told.
Sorry, I still contest that it cannot be claimed that this forum is in any way truly representative of the views of the citizens of Sheffield...
...and yes the minor bar of needing a computer is very significant, it does tend to mean that the elderly will be under represented too
Please carry on...
foo_fighter,
See my post above - since when has ANYONE claimed it's supposed to be representative?
This is like the 'Free Speech' argument we had some time ago. This isn't a representative, third-way, focus group oriented, publically funded talking shop where the powers that be can field test their theories.
It's a community of people who have gravitated to a privately funded bulletin board that they find fun and interesting.
The argument of not having a PC is valid - you can, of course, use the PCs in the libraries. However, it's like a social club - if you can't physically get there - age, disability, social constraints such as no buses or cultural restrictions - you're equally 'barred' from participation.
Joe
espadrille 31-03-2005, 08:14 A visit to Best Training in a busy period will tell you just how many of our older citizens are accessing training now on Computers.
They really are taking it onboard and once they master the basics, it is really easy for them to get on to the forum and take part.
The older people really do have a lot to contribute through their rich experience of life so I am sure that their views are welcomed.
They also have more time than a lot of us so can contribute more
I have to agree, some of our best and most incisive posts come from our older members - at least those who let on that they are older ;)
It's a bit of an aside, but I have been stunned by some of the history posts, especially those from Hazel in her reminicences (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?postid=163890#post163890) of Sheffield in WW2 as a young girl. I'm not one for sentimentality for 'the old days', but she really showed how the ordinary is made extraordinary.
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 08:27 Q: Originally posted by JoePritchard
See my post above - since when has ANYONE claimed it's supposed to be representative?
A: Originally posted by espadrille
It really does represent the opinions of the people of Sheffield as it is a really good mix of people from all walks of life, so I think that organisations should take much more notice of what is said on here.
I'm just discussing that assertion.
Originally posted by espadrille
The older people really do have a lot to contribute through their rich experience of life so I am sure that their views are welcomed.
They also have more time than a lot of us so can contribute more
If fully agree that older people have lots to contribute, and yes, they may have more available time, but in reality do they spend that time in front of a PC, while the facilities may be available, I think that the majority do not.
Fair enough, ff, but in that respect SF is probably as representative as our representative democracy that gives us a new government every 5 years. I get invites to some local development group run by the Council for Hillsborough / Walkley. I've yet to go but again I assume that the make up of that panel is again not exacty representative - I get the invites because I've been involve din other social and community projects.
It's not the purpose of SF to be representative - that's where I was coming from.
I'd agree with espadrille that it can provide a sounding board. But more importantly it can be instrumental in setting up grass roots groups of like minded people 'in the real world', people who might not otherwise have realised that folks with the same views, interests and concerns existed.
For that, being 'representative' of the community is not necessary - you're spawning off other communities that can create themselves and be more representative. What you do want in a community like this, IMP, are people who participate, at any level.
Participative vs Representative - that's where the differences lie, not whether SF is truly representative or not.
Joe
espadrille 31-03-2005, 08:40 Originally posted by foo_fighter
Q:
A:
I'm just discussing that assertion.
If fully agree that older people have lots to contribute, and yes, they may have more available time, but in reality do they spend that time in front of a PC, while the facilities may be available, I think that the majority do not.
When I started the thread, I really did not think it was going to invoke such strong opinions.
I was merely wondering how widely know the Forum is to the wider Spectrum in Sheffield.
I had come to think that it was unlike other Forums as there had previously been a mention of one in London that is hardly used,so ours seems a really good one.When I made the comment about it representing peoples views, I feel that as people are allowed to put forward their opinions,irrespective of Race,background,age sexual orientation etc,
then it is as good as you can get as a cross section without being selective,which is not what the Forum is about
As a %, there ,may not be as many old people who use the Forum.There may be more students than housewives.There may be Desperate Housewives, as I am getting now!!
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 09:17 Just to be clear...
...I agree that the forum allows lots of people to represent their views, and is definitely a good thing...
...it's just I thought the claims to represent the population of Sheffield were a little strong, it only represents the people who use it, and specifically, those that are most vocal (or should that be "type-al").
:)
Originally posted by espadrille
When I started the thread, I really did not think it was going to invoke such strong opinions.
Surely the fact that it provokes strong opinions is the beauty of the forum, and why it is so addictive.
Foo said
"I fully agree that older people have lots to contribute, and yes, they may have more available time, but in reality do they spend that time in front of a PC, while the facilities may be available, I think that the majority do not".
I agree that the older ones do have a lots to contribute (apart from me) and one of the reasons we don't get more senior people on here is that a lot of them are still unable to get their heads around being able to communicate via a machine that to many is still something out of Dr Who.
However times are changing and I can see a point when the numbers will be more balanced between the students, the 30/40 something techies and the more mature members of the community at large are fairly well matched, and that will lead to any even better and stronger forum.
The big problem I see on the forum is intolerence to other people's views. (apart from Students, Bus Drivers and Chavs, who shouldn't be allowed to have opinions)
Come on folks you didn't expect it to be all serious, that would ruin my image ;)
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 09:33 Interested to see Cyclone has started a number of "polls" to get an idea what the spread of certain demographics are on the board.
This brings up an interesting point on the representative nature of the forum...
...of the previous 5 polls, the average number of voters was 47.
Hardly representative of the 10,000 forum members, let alone the 500,000+ Sheffielders.
Oh yeh, and just out of interest the most responses (100) was to the question "Who do you fart in front of?" (in the "Farting - is it really that serious" thread).
Encouraging eh.
:D
espadrille 31-03-2005, 09:33 Maybe I chose a subject that has invited a good debate, so that can only be a good thing.
Not sure if it has answered my original question, which was
How Famous is Sheffield Forum?
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 09:38 Originally posted by espadrille
Maybe I chose a subject that has invited a good debate, so that can only be a good thing.
Not sure if it has answered my original question, which was
How Famous is Sheffield Forum?
Good point espedrille, the thread title is very misleading, please change it.
;)
Originally posted by espadrille
Maybe I chose a subject that has invited a good debate, so that can only be a good thing.
Not sure if it has answered my original question, which was
How Famous is Sheffield Forum?
Very famous, in our house anyhow :)
espadrille 31-03-2005, 09:44 Originally posted by foo_fighter
Good point espedrille, the thread title is very misleading, please change it.
;)
The thread title is what the original question was all about.
I do not want to change the title as it was my intention to get an answer to it,which as the thread is relatively new, I may well do.
the fact that part of it was taken on another debate is Ok, but the original question still stands.
I'm wondering of the 10.000 registered users how many are actually active,there must be loads of people who do not use the service anymore but are still registered.
And looking at the help pages there does not seam to be anywhere to cancel your registration to the forum.(but i may be wrong)
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 10:59 Originally posted by espadrille
Not sure if it has answered my original question, which was
How Famous is Sheffield Forum?
Hiya!, dark depressing rain cloud here again. :D
OK, since no-one else will proffer a response to your eminently reasonable question, here goes...
...not famous at all.
Sorry, but that is the case really, out side Sheffield, it has only been found by a very few people (it seems), and in Sheffield, well, despite Geoffs sterling attempts, it's even only been in the Star (that fountain of all that's good in South Yorkshire) a couple of times.
So, in summary, no it's not really what you could call famous is it?
We still like it a lot though (those select few of us that regularly grace it's cyber-pages anyway). :)
Originally posted by foo_fighter
despite Geoffs sterling attempts, it's even only been in the Star (that fountain of all that's good in South Yorkshire) a couple of times.
While you so sound confident, you're not actually right. SF has also been in the Guardian, Sheffield Telegraph, Sunday Times (although I never saw that one), Hallam FM, BBC Radio Sheffield, several regional (i.e. within Sheffield) newspapers/newsletters, etc... and these are just the ones that I've been told about or involved in!
Having said that, I never wanted either the forum or myself to become too 'famous' (I like keeping a low profile as regular users will know) and I think being able to attract around 200 new users (with no advertising) each and every week is 'famous' enough for me!
:cool:
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 12:02 Originally posted by Geoff
you're not actually right.
Erm Geoff, I said "outside Sheffield, it has only been found by a very few people (it seems)", and "in Sheffield... ...only been in the Star... ...a couple of times", I never said it hadn't been reported elsewhere.
OK so it's been mentioned in some national papers, I didn't say otherwise, I said that the forum couldn't be classed as famous.
C'mon, surely even you agree with that.
:)
Originally posted by foo_fighter
only been in the Star
I was merely proving that statement to be wrong (unless the meaning of 'only' has changed recently) - surely you can agree with that ;)
And yes I agree it's not famous nationwide, but then why would it be?! It's a local forum aimed purely at people in Sheffield.
Fame is relative. My uncle John is famous within our family.
:)
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 12:28 Actually
Originally posted by foo_fighter
in Sheffield... …it’s… ...only been in the Star... ...a couple of times
I never said it’s only ever been in the Star.
Please don't edit me to make me appear wrong, while as the owner you have editorial privileges, this isn't a "red top daily".
As I've said, I like the forum, and I’m glad it's going well for you, and us, I just don't think it's famous in the sense the question was asked.
:)
One sec... ok... maybe I got the wrong end of the stick :)
Anyway, to cut a long story short, fame is relative - the original question should have been more specific.
*rushes off*
:clap:
alchresearch 31-03-2005, 12:36 Originally posted by Geoff
And yes I agree it's not famous nationwide, but then why would it be?! It's a local forum aimed purely at people in Sheffield.
I'll get me coat <sniff> :cry:
Don't forget your hat :o
I should have put "with an interest" in Sheffield ;)
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 13:12 Originally posted by Geoff
One sec... ok... maybe I got the wrong end of the stick :)
Anyway, to cut a long story short, fame is relative - the original question should have been more specific.
*rushes off*
:clap:
Hmmm, re-reads his original post...
...could have been clearer I suppose.
Sorry about the confusion, didn't mean it to cause this much agro.
All the best.
:thumbsup:
x_LoUiSe_x 31-03-2005, 13:13 Originally posted by Geoff
One sec... ok... maybe I got the wrong end of the stick :)
Anyway, to cut a long story short, fame is relative - the original question should have been more specific.
*rushes off*
:clap:
can it be nemore specific? and why was it moved to the ask an expert bit?
Because it would require an expert to come up with a universal definition of 'fame' in terms of a web site? (Joking).
I just didn't really think it was related to Sheffield specifically - more about this web site and we don't currently have a feedback section (*reminds self to get on with restoring in*) so I moved it here as the nearest match.
As for the original question, I would have assumed he meant how famous is it locally. In which case I would say it was quite famous, but the only way of telling would be to survey a cross section of Sheffield's population - and like I said earlier on, attracting 200 users a week is 'famous' enough for me (and my wallet).
x_LoUiSe_x 31-03-2005, 13:46 Originally posted by Geoff
attracting 200 users a week is 'famous' enough for me (and my wallet).
do you get paid for it like? didnt know that :P
p.s i know its off topic, but did u get my pm about problems with the time in the chat room, i tried to email but it got rejected as spam?
espadrille 31-03-2005, 14:07 [QUOTE]Originally posted by Geoff
[B]Because it would require an expert to come up with a universal definition of 'fame' in terms of a web site? (Joking).
I just didn't really think it was related to Sheffield specifically - more about this web site and we don't currently have a feedback section (*reminds self to get on with restoring in*) so I moved it here as the nearest match.
As for the original question, I would have assumed he meant how famous is it locally. In which case I would say it was quite famous, but the only way of telling would be to survey a cross section of Sheffield's population - and like I said earlier on, attracting 200 users a week is 'famous' enough for me (and my wallet).
All this moving of threads causes me doubt my memory
I'd only just worked out what demographics meant wnen it disappeared causing me to have a serious senior moment.
Hazel
espadrille 31-03-2005, 14:13 Sorry.
I was trying to edit my post.I was trying to reply to Geoffs post.He obviously thinks I am a he!
What I was asking originally, was how well is the forum known to others such as the media,maybe Calendar, Radio Hallam, the papers, the estate agents, Schools and colleges, etc, etc, etc.
I know that the word spreads amongst users, but I assume that there are people who know all about The Forum and how it works but have no desire to join in
One thing I like is that when you search for something (on Google for example) about Sheffield, you'll often get a few hits pointing towards this forum. In fact quite often non-Sheffield related stuff brings up hits for this forum. I know a lot of people who have stumbled upon SF this way. I suppose it makes sense as this forum covers such a broad range of topics.
The Forum has to be famous because some people in Chesterfield know about it, and a lot of them still think the world is flat and they would fall off the edge if they passed Dronfield :D
foo_fighter 31-03-2005, 15:00 Originally posted by owdlad
The Forum has to be famous because some people in Chesterfield know about it, and a lot of them still think the world is flat and they would fall off the edge if they passed Dronfield :D
LMAO :D
PS Does anybody know how I can get all this coffee out of my monitor and keyboard?
rubydazzler 02-04-2005, 08:26 hey look what i just found on Friends Reunited discussions board ... this:-
Added by A***** P******* on 01/04/2005 08:23
Dale
Just had a search about the new Mosque - found a forum where it was being discussed. These are just a few of the comments:
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The new Mosque in Heeley - progress report
nick2
Walked past there yesterday on the way to the gym, it is going to be realy big. The scaffold is up already. The minaretts are going to be very tall.
Should be nice building when it's finished, it's a shame there isn't enough room for a bit of a courtyard or something infront of it though.
nick2
It won't be an eyesore, the original building was horrible and falling down, this will be a vast improvement.
Mattski
I find it very difficult to understand why people object to this building on aesthetic grounds. Even though i'm staunchly anti-religion I would much rather have the landscape dotted with mosques or churches than mobile phone masts or advertising hoardings. One thing I cannot deny is the power of religious buildings. Over millenia they have been developed to inspire awe and I think they succeed.
Tony
From a purely architectural POV, purpose designed mosques can be truly beautiful. A look at Istanbul or Jerusalem will confirm this.
I'm not too keen on a lot of mosques that used to be factories or other such buildings, but new ones... well, bring them on I say!
feargal
Is there a link somewhere so we can check out how it's going to look?
cgksheff
There is a sketch on the BBC site.
I may be wrong, but I think that there are drawings at the building site too.
feargal
Wow! That looks amazing! I'm going to have to drive past and have a little pike now.
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So - some people seem to be welcoming it.
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But is this FAME? ... I was so surprised as I ran down the thread to see these familiar names .. and then i realised it was a c n p direct from HERE!! but she didn't mention us by name! :o
I have just conducted a rigourous and testing experiment and I am glad to confirm that SheffieldForum is indeed famous.
You may view the results here (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=sheffieldforum+famous&word2=sheffieldforum+not+famous)
:D
Nomme
I just 'out of interest' typed 'forum' in Google. (without clicking UK only) and it is 6th on the list! Blimey:hihi:
Sheffield is on the map:banana:
Ok this is an old thread, but I used the search facility as told:gag:
:hihi:
p.s I didn't read any of the thread first, I judged it on the title.:P
(I've read now) Actually it's quite a good thread!! :hihi:
I consider myself lucky, first to be a Sheffielder, and then to have found this connection to my hometown. It has brought me up to date with how the city is today as well as the opinions of its citizens. I think the best part of it is that you talk to people without being concerned how hey look, how they talk, or what colour and sex they are. We're a bunch of disembodied typists, and none the worse for it. To my American compatrriots I would have written color just to prove I'm bilingual.
To our knowledge there is no other similar forum in the UK. SF really is an amazing phenomenon. At the time of posting this we have an incredible 10,706 members
We do have a few of the local politicians that are registered and have posted under their own name, like the Hallam MP richardallan (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=420) and local Councillor jgharston (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=7134) who is very active and recently provided us with a great running update from the Great Hillsborough Flood of 2005 (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&postid=335439#post335439). There are probably a few others that I can't remember, and no doubt some who post under pseudonyms.
It would be nice for others to join in debates on SF, but as you suggest, I think that they are wary at actually entering into dialogue with the great unwashed ;)
All we need now is for JOEP to stop banning people when he doesnt agree with their views:)
lostsoul 07-09-2007, 07:17 SF is famous i was sent an email a few weeks ago containing an excerpt from the BORN IN THE 40s,50sand 60s thread. This email had done a good tour of Australia before arriving in my inbox.
SF is a way of keeping intouch with what,s going on in Sheffield.
All the best.
Lostsoul,from here in Oz.
The Forum has to be famous because some people in Chesterfield know about it, and a lot of them still think the world is flat and they would fall off the edge if they passed Dronfield :DI went to Chesterfield once. It was closed.
BasilRathbon 07-09-2007, 13:06 All we need now is for JOEP to stop banning people when he doesnt agree with their views:)
Enjoy your holiday, mate! :hihi:
Enjoy your holiday, mate! :hihi:
I thought he was going to quote the incredible 10,706 members!:hihi:
slimsid2000 07-09-2007, 13:40 I am a legend in my own lunchtime.:D
StarSparkle 07-09-2007, 13:49 I am a legend in my own lunchtime.:D
Ain't we all, chuck :hihi:
StarSparkle
LMAO :D
PS Does anybody know how I can get all this coffee out of my monitor and keyboard?
Yeah don't sup coffee round your PC in teh first place! Then you don't risk any spills! :D
All we need now is for JOEP to stop banning people when he doesnt agree with their views:)Gah! You see... there you go... believing what other people say on other forums. :D
I see what JoeP does behind the scenes and believe me, JoeP is quite laid back when it comes to letting people have their say. Don't believe everything that you see elsewhere because the people who are banned don't always tell the truth.
On the other hand, when it comes to bans...me...! :hihi:
JoeP is quite laid back when it comes to letting people have their say.
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On the other hand, when it comes to bans...me...! :hihi:
Ah! But who wins in a GoogleFight (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=sheffieldforum+tony&word2=sheffieldforum+joep) :hihi:
Thanks to Nomme for mentioning GoogleFight in an earlier post.
All we need now is for JOEP to stop banning people when he doesnt agree with their views:)
Well, you're still here so I must be slipping.
:D
Ah! But who wins in a GoogleFight (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=sheffieldforum+tony&word2=sheffieldforum+joep) :hihi:
Thanks to Nomme for mentioning GoogleFight in an earlier post.
:hihi::hihi: JoeP wins everytime
What the heck is that all about?
From nearly 11,000 to nearly 50,000 in two years is a huge growth. And sixth on the list is impressive too. The admins and mods deserve a huge thanks for keeping all this running.
I blame tony for giving the go ahead for JOEP to ban me:hihi:
Sheffield Forum is a fantastic site, it's my online home. What makes SF great for me is the diversity of opinion on here, some I agree with some I don't but I value every one. SF has that Sheffield feel to it, we don't take crap but we're also a very welcoming lot. One thing I love about forums is it seems every one who has registered at some point has had something they wanted to say, the size of this forum to me means that us Sheffielders ( and the foreign ones ) all have a lot to say.
As for is the forum famous. That for me is a strange one, I often find myself telling people about the forum and I will always do my bit to spread the SF word but sometimes I like the fact that it's my own little secret.
As for is the forum famous. That for me is a strange one, I often find myself telling people about the forum and I will always do my bit to spread the SF word but sometimes I like the fact that it's my own little secret.
I know what you mean MMM.
I perhaps should have started a new thread. My original point was about the site being 6th on a one word google world wide search.
I blame tony for giving the go ahead for JOEP to ban me:hihi:
I ahte to break up the feelings of jollity here...
But...Mattyuk1...what is your issue with me?
If you have a serious problem with me, contact Tony, EvilDrNeil or Geoff by PM, lay it out for them and they'll pull me up if appropriate.
If you don't, I'll simply start regarding these 'humorous' posts of yours as trolling, and to be frank my usual response there is to slap on a week or two's ban.
Up to you. I suggest that we just leave this alone now. I'm very fair minded, but don't mistake that for me being willing to take crap.
Ah! But who wins in a GoogleFight (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=sheffieldforum+tony&word2=sheffieldforum+joep) :hihi:
Thanks to Nomme for mentioning GoogleFight in an earlier post.
Now that is funny ! :D I shall continue to hide my light under this 'ere bushel.
espadrille 11-02-2011, 18:13 Sheffield Forum is a fantastic site, it's my online home. What makes SF great for me is the diversity of opinion on here, some I agree with some I don't but I value every one. SF has that Sheffield feel to it, we don't take crap but we're also a very welcoming lot. One thing I love about forums is it seems every one who has registered at some point has had something they wanted to say, the size of this forum to me means that us Sheffielders ( and the foreign ones ) all have a lot to say.
As for is the forum famous. That for me is a strange one, I often find myself telling people about the forum and I will always do my bit to spread the SF word but sometimes I like the fact that it's my own little secret.
Just wondering whether we are now more famous than when I started this way back in 2005!
Agent Orange 11-02-2011, 18:26 Haha not entirely sure. I don't really discuss the forum away from the forum, if you know what I mean. However, I have heard it mentioned in various conversations I have overheard. Some good comments, but also many bad ones.
Never heard of it, whats the url?
hennypenny 11-02-2011, 18:33 Wow! 116,881 members, from around 10,000 when you started the thread 5 years ago. That is an impressive increase.
I read this thread not looking at the date and wondered what it was on about because I think there was 14,000 when I joined in Sept 04.
I thought that was a lot then ?
hazel
webmarshall 11-02-2011, 23:12 Not wanting to rain on any-ones parade, but...
...is the SF really representative, I think not...
...just took a look at the "Members List", first page, 20 members, average posts 2 each.
There are some very vocal members, but the vast majority aren't...
...and of the 10,000 + members, just how representative are we of a city of 500,000+...
...I would suggest the racial mix is poor for a start.
Ah well, let the flaming begin...
alus one.........
espadrille 12-02-2011, 06:50 Wow! 116,881 members, from around 10,000 when you started the thread 5 years ago. That is an impressive increase.
The word certainly has spread.
The USP of Sheffield forum is that the news gets out so much faster on here than it does in the newspapers...and you have to pay to read them online now!
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