Site is a graveyard - How can boards save itself? [Threadbanned users in 1st post]

absolutely. I post whilst doing other things around the place, or stopping off for coffee during shopping out, it’s always on the iPhone which has scrolling issues on the site and on various “news” sites as ads load up and it all spins up and down so much you couldn’t even focus on the ads these sites are waving about.

Yes I don’t care too much either re app, my practice is to keep 4 favourite threads open, there’s a nice symmetry about it. I try and always have the Liveline one open, then 3 other currently active threads where I can see which way the argument is going.

If you want to open a new thread because your position isn't gaining any traction on another thread - that's a problem.

for myself anyway I’ve come to realise perhaps I can at times be a little (and sometimes more than a little) abrasive and whatnot. I will make efforts to rectify that and going forward try to be a bit more understanding with folks.
I appreciate any and all who have taken the time to express their feelings whether positive or negative and whether about the site as a whole, moderation specifically or both, it’s all valuable and I just wanted to take a moment to share that appreciation.
This thread has, thank god, avoided descending into a farce and just taking shots at mods and admins and those who you may not personally agree with, it’s given us a lot to think about I think is fair to say.

As I said, for myself I see where I may have been wrong in how I’ve come across with some of you here and I appreciate how that would make you feel; I will make a concerted effort to be more reasonable and understanding in future.
I won’t pretend we’re all going to be best friends by the end of it all, but I at least hope we can move forward in a more positive manner in all interactions.

I appreciate also BBoC insights and suggestions both here and privately and have taken on board their feedback which I will keep in mind in future.

Lastly, I’d just like to extend an apology to anyone who I may have upset in the past and ask you please understand I just want the site and of course After Hours specifically to be the most welcoming and friendly place it can be, while I can come across as rather harsh it does not mean I don’t understand people have feelings and things sometimes boil over, if I’ve addressed you in a manner unbefitting then my sincere apologies. I am a chef, so my temperament is very matter of fact but I realise that doesn’t always come across well online especially.

Anyway, thanks everyone for the feedback so far. Keep em coming. 😎

YES CHEF THANK YOU CHEF

BBOC for President 2025 🇮🇪