If Boards goes

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.

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.

Thanks Neowise! I appreciate that!

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

"While the majority of posters are sound and respectful of others, there is a cliqueishness on here and a certain intolerance which is not pleasant. Over the many years I've been active here I've witnessed many posters being bullied and ganged up on and eventually driven away."

Agreed. I'm here nearly 19 years and the amount of nastiness and aggression has increased quite a lot over the years. I have stuck around here but I keep my posting to a minimum nowadays.

There are a few very civil forums though, and the weather is one of them, but many other ones have some dislikable characters who definitely help stifle discussion and drive people away.

An interesting thing I notice…. many forums have a resident 'forum know-all' or two. You know the ones who always pontificate and expound as if they're the last word and respond with irritation if their edicts are ever questioned. They also never ask any question…almost as if it were an admission of weakness having to admit they actually didn't know the answer to something or other.

Those characters are not to be confused with the many expert and knowledgeable folks who contribute hugely to discussions in a positive and helpful way across many of the forums, weather, aviation, motoring and others to name just a few.

Internet forums are a bit like golf clubs. They attract all sorts and eventually their personal strengths and weaknesses are apparent for all to see as they show their character, positive or otherwise.

Well, I did the 6 months subscription. If the lights go out then I'm only down €28. I reckon I've got enough value here over the years for that small amount, but if it survives and doesn't improve the functionality of the site, and/or the moderation, than I'm out.