If Boards goes

waterfaerie

I saw your post yesterday Comhrá, so you're not going crazy!

I really want boards to survive as much as anyone and I think I've been very vocal about that. It's absolutely the logical first choice and I think most people would agree. I feel a lot of people are disheartened simply because they don't think it's looking possible. Too many have already given up. If everyone thinks the worst, then it's likely to happen. On the other hand, if everyone is just willing to try, our numbers will quickly add up to the required amount. It's only €6 for a monthly subscription. I still think we can do it and am hoping there are enough people who are just leaving it until the last minute. If anyone is waiting or on the fence, I would suggest doing it soon so it encourages others.

At the same time, it would be completely naive of us to not come up with a plan B while there is still time for us to discuss it, especially given the lack of engagement and reassurance from the management. Gubu wouldn't be my first choice due to the anti-boards attitude on it, but it's just downright censorship to not allow us to discuss all of our options given the situation. I don't think there is any risk of the weather forum members defecting to there or anywhere else unless there is a definite announcement of boards' closure.

Thanks Docarch for confirming it wasn't weather mods deleting.

Comhrá

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123798483#Comment_123798483

@waterfaerie, many thanks for the confirmation I wasn't hallucinating after all!

Also @Docarch, thanks for confirming it was none of the weather mods who deleted my post. I had never suspected they did anyway, as they are all very fair and restrained in their moderating style.

Just to say, this is, imho, the best, friendliest and most civilised forum on Boards with great camaraderie among the members.

Whatever happens, I hope it is able to migrate to a good location and that the regulars port over with it. It would be a shame if it all evaporated after so many years of shared knowledge, expertise and entertainment. Fingers crossed.

cot-mad

I’m not really a contributor at all, but I peruse the weather forum and threads every day. I just love this community and would be very sorry to see boards go. Please let us quieter members know if/when ye decide to move to new pastures!

(Payday this week and I’ll subscribe then)

HildaOgdenx

I'm more a reader than a contributor to the weather forum, but I must say @M.T. Cranium's ongoing forecast posts during lockdown(s) gave me a bit of a sense of normality and calm in the midst of not so great times. It's hard to explain but anyway, they did. 😁

Like others, I'm glad to at least have tried to help to save the place, and if it goes, I'll be sorry to see it happen. As regards the contribution, again, like others, I think I've got plenty of value for money through the years anyway.

OneEightSeven

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123798018#Comment_123798018

I remember reading a post about Gubu and a complaint about the small font. Can't remember where it was or who said.

Comhrá

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123799573#Comment_123799573

I believe that was mine. I posted my comment about GUBU and the small fonts yesterday in this thread and it was removed without comment shortly afterwards.

Comhrá

Ref. Discussions.ie

Is there any issue with the above? I tried registering yesterday without success.

I am receiving:

"Your account is currently awaiting confirmation. Confirmation was sent to ******@****.ie"

I have not received any email despite using the 'resend' option. Nothing in my spam folder either.

I messaged them yesterday but no reply.

Neowise

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123807871#Comment_123807871

fyi, i posted in their feedback thread about your issue. Hopefully something happens. g'luck

Comhrá

Thanks Neowise! I appreciate that!

Comhrá

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123807890#Comment_123807890

I just read this in their feedback section:

"Unsure why, or if it's related to Outlook, but my outlook account didn't receive any verification emails after I tried to verify 10+ times over two weeks. I eventually just signed up today with a different email account (not outlook), but figured I'd mention it just in case."

I also have an @outlook email, so it looks like there's an issue with that domain?

Comhrá

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123807924#Comment_123807924

I have now managed to register and confirm. Thanks all concerned.