Suggestion: Private Sub-Forum - The Tool Shed

6th

Ok So how about we have a private sub-forum aptly named "The Tool Shed"?

As great as our forum is it can get over-run by the wimmins and as pretty as they are we need somewhere we can go to talk about them where they cant listen in.

For generations men have found silence & refuge in the tool shed (or similar), it has been a place untouched by the wimmins hand. A place to tinker, a place to stash, a place to breath a heavy sigh of relief.

So should we have one? Can we have one?

Obviously being a private sub-forum its up to the mods to give access.

John Mason

6th wrote: »

Ok So how about we have a private sub-forum aptly named "The Tool Shed"?

As great as our forum is it can get over-run by the wimmins and as pretty as they are we need somewhere we can go to talk about them where they cant listen in.

For generations men have found silence & refuge in the tool shed (or similar), it has been a place untouched by the wimmins hand. A place to tinker, a place to stash, a place to breath a heavy sigh of relief.

So should we have one? Can we have one?

Obviously being a private sub-forum its up to the mods to give access.

we were talking about this on friday night actually, so photos could be shared .........

6th

Lets not bother ....

Jesus Wept

hmmm, not sure. The wimmens that regularly frequent this forum are great.

As long as it wouldn't put them off sticking around.

star-pants

6th wrote: »

hey-- I'm good with a bit of DIY!

though I do get the boys need for 'boy space'

6th

Lets not bother ....

Its not like I'm saying make BGRH private ... just a sub forum. No doubt they will copy this idea anyway and call it something like "The Salon" or some shite.

John Mason

It doesnt bother me but you know you will be bored without us around

Tom Dunne

irishbird wrote: »

It doesnt bother me but you know you will be bored without us around

Who says he will be let in and you won't?

Slow Motion

As was said, a similiar idea was tossed around on Friday night, I would be for it if the wimmins were allowed, afterall we wouldn't want the brothers to be greasing each others tools now would we ?:D

DarkJager

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

Can we also make a "fool shed" so I can throw Carlos in there for rehab stints after cleaning the septic tank in the nightclub?

FlutterinBantam

There's a place down in Sydney called "The Tool Shed" haven for bum boys and arsehole astronauts.

Why don't you call it 'The Stonewall Hotel';);)

John Mason

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

There's a place down in Sydney called "The Tool Shed" haven for bum boys and arsehole astronauts.

Why don't you call it 'The Stonewall Hotel';);)

ah bant, are you back from down under? i missed you

6th

Lets not bother ....

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

There's a place down in Sydney called "The Tool Shed" haven for bum boys and arsehole astronauts.

Know it well do you?

smashey

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

Don't see the need to be honest. Men of our ilk can just say what we want to the wimmins.

Slow Motion

smashey wrote: »

Don't see the need to be honest. Men of our ilk can just say what we want to the wimmins.

True, but it could be used for pic's from beers n stuff, as I don't mind those I know seeing them, but would rather not have it public, plus it will give the conspiricy nutz something else to worry about, we could drop hint's about what goes on here and there to freak them out

smashey

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

Slow Motion wrote: »

True, but it could be used for pic's from beers n stuff, as I don't mind those I know seeing them, but would rather not have it public, plus it will give the conspiricy nutz something else to worry about, we could drop hint's about what goes on here and there to freak them out

Hmmmmm, Slydice with beer. I'm starting to get it.

Gillo

Lets not bother ....

Sounds good to me, are we talking power tool's or just plain old manual?

Zaph

I think if we were to have it then admission should be open to the regular wimmins too (maybe attendance at a BGRH beers as an entry requirement?) so that pics from beers can be posted without excluding them.

AlmightyCushion

Slow Motion wrote: »

True, but it could be used for pic's from beers n stuff, as I don't mind those I know seeing them, but would rather not have it public, plus it will give the conspiricy nutz something else to worry about, we could drop hint's about what goes on here and there to freak them out

That actually sounds like a very good idea. A lot of people might not want those pictures out in the open because their inbox would be flooded with PMs from wimmen who fell in love with a brothers glorious beer gut.

6th

Lets not bother ....

Pictures are posted all the time after a beers and few people have problems. Whats wrong with having a place just for guys?

I'd bet my last rasher they will have one over in the Patsy Forum.

AlmightyCushion

I don't really care if my picture is posted up but I can see why some people would. If it was just for lads, what would we talk about in there that we don't talk about in here?

6th

Lets not bother ....

Get it set up and you'll see! Seriously if you can't see the benfits then I'm talkin to the wrong people!

Hagar

I support this on the grounds of solidarity with Brother 6th also I used to have two sheds.

Zaph

Hagar wrote: »

I used to have two sheds.

Is this you?

Interview with Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson from Monty Python's Flying Circus

Host (Eric Idle): Last week the Royal Festival Hall saw the first performance
of a new symphony by one of the world's leading modern
composers, Arthur 'Two sheds' Jackson. Mr Jackson.
Jackson (Terry Jones): Hello.
Host: May I just sidetrack for one moment. This -- what shall I call it --
nickname of yours...
Jackson: Ah yes.
Host: "Two sheds". How did you come by it?
Jackson: Well, I don't use it myself, but some of my friends call me "Two
Sheds".
Host: And do you in fact have two sheds?
Jackson: No, I've only got one. I've had one for some time, but a few years
ago I said I was thinking of getting another, and since then some
people have called me "Two Sheds".
Host: In spite of the fact that you only have one.
Jackson: Yes.
Host: And are you still intending to purchase this second shed?
Jackson (impatient): No!
Host: ...To bring you in line with your epithet?
Jackson: No.
Host: I see, I see. Well to return to your symphony.
Jackson: Ah yes.
Host: Did you write this symphony in the shed?
Jackson (surprised): No!
Host: Have you written any of your recent works in this shed of yours?
Jackson: No, no, not at all. It's just an ordinary garden shed.
Host: I see, I see. And you're thinking of buying this second shed to write
in!
Jackson: No, no. Look. This shed business -- it doesn't really matter. The
sheds aren't important. A few friends call me Two Sheds and that's
all there is to it. I wish you'd ask me about the music. Everybody
talks about the sheds. They've got it out of proportion -- I'm a
composer. I'm going to get rid of the shed. I'm fed up with it!
Host: Then you'll be Arthur 'No Sheds' Jackson, eh?
Jackson: Look, forget about the sheds. They don't matter.
Host (sternly): Mr. Jackson, I think, with respect, we ought to return to the
subject of your symphony.
Jackson: Huh!
Host: I understand that you used to be interested in train-spotting.
Jackson: What?
Host: I understand that, about thirty years ago, you were interested in
train-spotting.
Jackson: Well what's that got to do with my bloody music?
John Cleese (entering): Are you having any trouble with him?
Host: Yes, a little. Good Lord! You're the man who interviewed Sir Edward
Ross earlier.
Cleese: Exactly. Well we interviewers are more than a match for the likes of
you, "Two Sheds".
Host: Yes, make yourself scarce, "Two Sheds". This studio isn't big enough
for the three of us! [They throw him out.]
Jackson: Here, what are you doing? Stop it! [Crash.]
Cleese: Get your own Arts programme, you fairy!
Host: Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson... Never mind, Timmy.
Cleese: Oh Mike, you're such a comfort.

6th

Lets not bother ....

I think married guys would get this more tbh.

Support noted Brother Hagar!

crosstownk

Lets not bother ....

6th wrote: »

I think married guys would get this more tbh.

I think I see where you're coming from.

Nice to have a 'brothers only space' (no offence to the wimmins intended)

6th

Lets not bother ....

No offense meant at all, wimmins are great ... it's not you its us.

monkeyfudge

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

Private forums are cliquey and elitist and pretty much always die out.

I could understand the point in this if was used to create a genuine male only section.... but otherwise... not a good idea.

6th

Lets not bother ....

All I want it for is the genuine reasons ... guys don't get cliquey!

6th

Lets not bother ....

Think of the PANTY RAIDS!

Tom Dunne

I'm of two minds about this.

Firstly, the tool shed is a girls name. It should be something like the cigar room. We have standards dammit.

The big fear I would have is that it would split the forum into a clique. We have something good going here, I wouldn't want to see it destroyed by an "in" crowd.

On the other hand, the ability to shuffle off with the dinner jacket and cravat to discuss matters pertinent to all things masculine, does have a certain appeal.

I'm holding off my vote for now. To be honest, if I was pushed for a vote right now, I would vote against it.

6th

Lets not bother ....

Seriously I have never meet a group of pure lads that were a clique ... I dont think it would split the forum at all.

smashey

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

6th wrote: »

Seriously I have never meet a group of pure lads that were a clique ... I dont think it would split the forum at all.

Try beer4lyfe. :mad:

monkeyfudge

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

6th wrote: »

Seriously I have never meet a group of pure lads that were a clique ... I dont think it would split the forum at all.

It doesn't matter if it becomes a clique or not.. it will be perceived as one.

I was made a mod of that PBAN forum when it was first set up... but I had myself demodded quickly from it as I didn't like being so publicly associated with something that could be seen as cliquey...

I'm very much all about social inclusion.

Gillo

Lets not bother ....

smashey wrote: »

Try beer4lyfe. :mad:

????????

I don't think it'd be "cliquey", the original idea behind this thread was a thread for guy's, men, blokes, dudes or whatever you want to call them, a lot of wimmin post here now and it definitely add's to the forum. I know a lot of guys here post over the way also, but I can definetly see how both forums would benefit from a private sub forum for just that gender.

I'll second 6th (sorry I bad jokes and farts, I have a daily quota).
As for a name I prefer the cigar room.

John Mason

6th wrote: »

Pictures are posted all the time after a beers and few people have problems. Whats wrong with having a place just for guys?

I'd bet my last rasher they will have one over in the Patsy Forum.

i tell you what 6th you organise the next beers met up and actually turn up, may be people will change their mind, how does that sound?:p

6th

Lets not bother ....

irishbird wrote: »

i tell you what 6th you organise the next beers met up and actually turn up, may be people will change their mind, how does that sound?:p

I was 1 month on Boards when I arranged my first beers (Gillo was there) and have since arranged about a dozen nights out, and 8 trips away. Also I have been to plenty of Boards.ie Beers and missed a few when my kids were born. Having kids makes it harder but I dont think anyone can question my social presence on here?

I skipped the pBan ones because of the drama and currently have a broken wrist so am out at the moment too.

Hows my CV look now Le Rack?

John Mason

6th wrote: »

I was 1 month on Boards when I arranged my first beers (Gillo was there) and have since arranged about a dozen nights out, and 8 trips away. Also I have been to plenty of Boards.ie Beers and missed a few when my kids were born. Having kids makes it harder but I dont think anyone can question my social presence on here?

I skipped the pBan ones because of the drama and currently have a broken wrist so am out at the moment too.

Hows my CV look now Le Rack?

WOW 6th, i take it all back, you should have your own private forum - you go boy

Zaph

Now, now children, play nicely

monkeyfudge

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

irishbird wrote: »

WOW 6th, i take it all back, you should have your own private forum - you go boy

Yep... give him his own private forum... but don't let him mod it...

6th

Lets not bother ....

gillo wrote: »

I don't think it'd be "cliquey", the original idea behind this thread was a thread for guy's, men, blokes, dudes or whatever you want to call them, a lot of wimmin post here now and it definitely add's to the forum. I know a lot of guys here post over the way also, but I can definetly see how both forums would benefit from a private sub forum for just that gender.

QFT

gillo wrote: »

I'll second 6th (sorry I bad jokes and farts, I have a daily quota).
As for a name I prefer the cigar room.

As long as no one turds me!

6th

Lets not bother ....

monkeyfudge wrote: »

Yep... give him his own private forum... but don't let him mod it...

Sure you know I'm too busy now anyway

smashey

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

6th wrote: »

Hows my CV look now Le Rack?

Meh, wrong forum.

RoundyMooney

I fail to see the point of yet another boards.ie sponsored cliquefest.

6th, you need to spell this out for those of us who aren't getting the vibe...

trout

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

I don't like elitism ... and I always associate private forums with elitism. Maybe I'm wrong.

Also ... as Groucho Marx said ... I don't want to be part of any club that would accept me as a member.

I voted no. :cool:

Everybody counts, or nobody counts.

monkeyfudge

Token vote for the wimmins (this will be ignored)

Ah... good to see other people on the same wave length as me.

Robbo

I think it's a poor idea. I don't see this place being overrun by the wimmins and the ones that are regulars are entirely welcome (pix pls, kxthnxby). Moreover, the ones who don't fit in have their own oestrogen yakfest now.

Motion dismissed.