Why ?

bk · 04-07-2013 12:05PM #1

Why has this sub forum been created and why with this name ?

I don't understand the logic behind creating a forum with a title like this, it seems unnecessarily inflammatory!!

Fair enough, a forum called something like "Bus & Coach" would be fine, but for the first time in boards history, I feel a forum has been created in a form of a troll!

Certainly the title of this forum as it currently stands is very troll like.

If we are creating new forums under C&T, then I would also love to see one something like: "Cycle Commuting, Utility and Infrastructure"

flyingsnail · 04-07-2013 01:55PM

I presume the name is to avoid any confusion about what threads are put here as opposed to the general Commuting and Transport. A Bus Enthusiast sub-forum is what was requested and voted on, and that is what was received.

If you feel strongly enough about the Cycle Commuting, Utility and Infrastructure sub forum there is nothing stopping you from requesting one.

corktina · 04-07-2013 04:26PM

i think it's a good idea and have suggested to the Mods that the Train and Rail one be renamed Rail enthusiasts as it defines what should be posted better. If you had a sub forum called Bus and Coach, you would get loads of posts asking what time the 46a goes etc which belong in Commuting and Transport

BenShermin · 05-07-2013 01:27AM

I'd consider myself a bus enthusiast, so I've no problem with the sub-forum title.

Whatever happened to the plans for a forum on utility/commuting cycling though? I remember there being a huge debate on the forum request forum, did the admin ever come to a conclusion regarding that, or has the idea been put to sleep?

I read the current cycling forum from time to time and while there's some great posters over there I feel the forum just isn't for me. You see, a tweed flat-cap is my helmet, shirt and slacks my Lycra, Blarney Brogs my cleats and a 15kg Dutch style bike my Giant

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Cookie_Monster · 05-07-2013 02:28AM

with a name like 'bus enthusiast' is sounds like it belongs with the likes of classic cars under the motoring header rather than a C&T related forum.

Grandeeod · 05-07-2013 02:46AM

I assumed it was to stifle debate about Bus Vs Train.:D

You stand there and you stand over there. Pull the cord when you want to get off.:D

corktina · 05-07-2013 06:09AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

I assumed it was to stifle debate about Bus Vs Train.:D

You stand there and you stand over there. Pull the cord when you want to get off.:D

on the contrary, such debate belongs under Commuting and Transport mainstream, just as threads about Buses for their own sake belong here (IMO)

Big Nasty · 05-07-2013 06:16AM

Better than 'Bus w@nker', innit?

Vahevala · 06-07-2013 05:45PM

I really don't see the need for a forum like this, there surely isn't enough traffic for it to warrant it?

monument · 07-07-2013 06:49PM

bk wrote: »

Why has this sub forum been created and why with this name ?

I don't understand the logic behind creating a forum with a title like this, it seems unnecessarily inflammatory!!

Fair enough, a forum called something like "Bus & Coach" would be fine, but for the first time in boards history, I feel a forum has been created in a form of a troll!

Certainly the title of this forum as it currently stands is very troll like.

If we are creating new forums under C&T, then I would also love to see one something like: "Cycle Commuting, Utility and Infrastructure"

Agreed, but in fairness: It's the name the requester asked for and you did not dissagree at the time: http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056734688/1/#post84093962

Grandeeod · 07-07-2013 06:55PM

How about Buses & Bus Systems?

bigar · 07-07-2013 10:04PM

What is this sub forum for? People who like busses and want to talk about it? I have seen very few threads about this in C&T.
Is it even in its place here? A bus is a motorised vehicle so surely "Motors" would be a more suitable home for this?

n97 mini · 08-07-2013 11:45PM

monument wrote: »

Agreed, but in fairness: It's the name the requester asked for and you did not dissagree at the time: http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056734688/1/#post84093962

You posted a mobile link, so it's kind of hard to follow but it appears the person who originally requested the forum is gone?

lucernarian · 09-07-2013 10:05AM

bigar wrote: »

What is this sub forum for? People who like busses and want to talk about it? I have seen very few threads about this in C&T.
Is it even in its place here? A bus is a motorised vehicle so surely "Motors" would be a more suitable home for this?

So is a train, should we move the Train and Rail Systems subforum over there also?

It wouldn't be hard to change the name of the forum surely??

corktina · 14-07-2013 10:08AM

you would have a forum about Football for Football fans to discuss their love of the game why not a forum DEDICATED to people being bus fans or train fans? ... Forums which are moderated to ensure that posts such as "what time is my bus/train?" are excluded.

Bus Enthusiasts is the correct title of such a thread....Train and Rail Systems is meaningless.

Cookie_Monster · 14-07-2013 10:43AM

the sub heading is a bit condescending is it not?

corktina · 14-07-2013 01:16PM

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

the sub heading is a bit condescending is it not?

glad it's not just me who thinks so...I put it down as humour...

AlekSmart · 14-07-2013 01:22PM

corktina wrote: »

glad it's not just me who thinks so...I put it down as humour...

Just goes to show you.....sure'n EVERYBODY knows Bus Enthusiasts are famously humourless.....:(

dfx- · 14-07-2013 05:29PM

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

the sub heading is a bit condescending is it not?

Subheading maybe, but it is only a small thing.

MGWR · 15-07-2013 09:06PM

Vahevala wrote: »

I really don't see the need for a forum like this, there surely isn't enough traffic for it to warrant it?

There were lots of threads concerning the attributes of actual buses versus their day-to-day function in public transport, so yes.

Why post here if that question is going to be bothered to be asked?

Judgement Day · 24-07-2013 07:50PM

I have no great love for buses and I'm delighted to see them hived off - out of harms way - and it would certainly be no harm to rename the train spotters sub-forum so that people are forewarned.

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