AMA Forum Charter and "Plan" discussion

03-12-2014 12:54pm

Omackeral wrote: »

Can we make suggestions of who we'd like to hear from?

Well before anyone recommends me again - Id like to repeat micheal nugent as a possible candidate. Someone in the army or a teacher in our schools would be interesting too. Given the number of misconceptions rife in the sex trade as demonstrated by the current threads on it - someone doing sex work might be interesting too.

On the subject of religion again there is a project in the US run by people like Daniel Dennett called "The Clergy Project" which seeks to support and communicate with clergy who have entirely lost their faith - but continue in the roll anyway - and I would find it very interesting if we could somehow source - and keep anonymous - such a priest from Ireland. Perhaps Mr. Dennett would even find this interesting and might - in turn - consent to being an AMA guest too. (Theres at least one - maybe two - users I know on this forum who are in fairly frequent contact with him).

The Vlogbrothers have been known to do such things too when approached. As have a few authors like AJ Jacobs (Year of living Biblically and Know it all).

Problem is a lot of people we might find genuinely interesting have to be sourced because they themselves would be surprised to find that anyone has any interest in hearing from them at all.

Macavity. · 03-12-2014 3:43pm

Buona Fortuna wrote: »

What can a murderer possibly teach us other than just satisfy our prurient interest?

It's an AMA, it doesn't have to teach us anything. A convicted murderer would be a fascinating Q & A.

Tilly · 03-12-2014 5:17pm

Macavity. wrote: »

It's an AMA, it doesn't have to teach us anything. A convicted murderer would be a fascinating Q & A.

For you.

Darkglasses · 03-12-2014 6:11pm

Tilly wrote: »

For you.

Honestly, it would interest me too. Not for everyone sure, I understand.

C.K Dexter Haven · 03-12-2014 9:03pm

Great forum, well done on setting it up. Just finished a hot seat in a private forum - they're always good fun and interesting too.

Happy sailing:)

INPUT INNPUT · 05-12-2014 4:14am

Deleted User wrote: »

Well before anyone recommends me again - Id like to repeat micheal nugent as a possible candidate.

who are you and whose telling you to do one???

05-12-2014 2:18pm

Who is anyone here given you have only been here for 9 posts

But me - No one special at all - but a couple of users on THC and After Hours asked me to do such a thread.

The candidates I listed would all be better and more interesting. Any input on those?

Omackeral · 08-12-2014 10:14am

Has there been much of a response for this forum? I though the traffic was heavy in my own thread that we'd have two or three topics going all at once! There's a lack of momentum or something it seems. Anybody else feel this? I thought we'd be motoring along with a few going at once. Should we headhunt a few people and ask if they'd be up for it. Even in the creation of this forum there seemed to be massive interest. Just my thoughts.

Mr. Manager · 08-12-2014 10:32am

Omackeral wrote: »

Has there been much of a response for this forum? I though the traffic was heavy in my own thread that we'd have two or three topics going all at once! There's a lack of momentum or something it seems. Anybody else feel this? I thought we'd be motoring along with a few going at once. Should we headhunt a few people and ask if they'd be up for it. Even in the creation of this forum there seemed to be massive interest. Just my thoughts.

I signed up for this but heard nothing back...

Not entirely sure how the process works but I imagine there has been a significant amount of interest in it and they're sifting through to find the best one(s)?

I agree though, there should be more than one on the go - not an excessive amount but a couple.

GLaDOS · 08-12-2014 10:35am

Agree with the above. Omackeral's one was great and got a lot of people interested and Dav's was good too but is running out of steam a bit at this point. Need to have a couple overlapping. If people are waiting days between each AMA they'll stop bothering to check the forum.

Dav · 08-12-2014 1:56pm

We only got 12 responses so far and out of that, maybe only half were something we'd consider running with. If I run more than one at a time then I'm done by January

Omackeral · 08-12-2014 2:41pm

Can we know what type of subjects were submitted? For curiousity like.

C.K Dexter Haven · 09-12-2014 7:52pm

I'm loving this forum more each time I come back- well done guys. It takes a lot to answer Qs. Also, given the time of year you'll get peaks/troughs in terms of questions asked etc as this forum gets more and more viewing figures, you'll probably have to limit the threads to a few days as the person in the chair won't have time to answer them all.

enda1 · 10-12-2014 10:54am

Is there confirmation (email/PM) when submitting the form? I filled it in and I think submitted though I may have closed the tab before clicking. Cheers!

Boards.ie: Niamh · 10-12-2014 11:50am

There is a confirmation page once you have completed and submitted the form. There is no application with your username enda1 at the moment I'm afraid but please do fill it in again when you have time.

enda1 · 10-12-2014 11:52am

Cheers Niamh. Not sure if what I have to say could be interesting to others - but I'll let ye decide.

Buona Fortuna · 17-12-2014 10:41am

I see on AH that another "Traveller thread" has just bitten the dust. It disappeared in its usual pffft of self righteaous, holier than thou claptrap.

There must be "Travellers", or people closely connected who are also Boardsie's.

I wonder if we're ready for that?

I also wonder could someone do for the Travelling community what Omackeral did for prisons? No small ask.

endacl · 17-12-2014 1:37pm

Buona Fortuna wrote: »

I see on AH that another "Traveller thread" has just bitten the dust. It disappeared in its usual pffft of self righteaous, holier than thou claptrap.

There must be "Travellers", or people closely connected who are also Boardsie's.

I wonder if we're ready for that?

I also wonder could someone do for the Travelling community what Omackeral did for prisons? No small ask.

IIRC, one brave soul stuck his head above the parapet and answered questions on an AH some years ago. The tone of many posters improved dramatically. Amazing the effect speaking 'to' somebody has, rather than 'about' somebody!

The thread was still closed, and probably rightly so, but it was interesting seeing stereotypes challenged.

That would be an interesting one all right.

Dav · 17-12-2014 1:54pm

Sounds like a good idea, I'll see who I can reach out to.

17-12-2014 2:02pm

Get an Irish Astrophysicist on. If the Q+A sessions at the ends of talks from people like Neil Tyson - Brian Cox - Laurence Krauss and so on are anything to go by - people usually have MANY questions for them.

The head of the Irish Astronomy Club does lots of talks and interviews - perhaps he would do it - or have contact details for an actual astrophysicist who would.

jamo2oo9 · 26-12-2014 6:12pm

Could we get someone from the Army to do the AMA for us? Preferably someone who has served in a tour abroad. Would be very interesting I think and I'm sure there would be plenty of questions to be asked.

That person doesn't have to be Irish, he/she could be a foreign based soldier i.e. Royal Army or US Corps etc.

Macavity. · 27-12-2014 7:06pm

endacl wrote: »

IIRC, one brave soul stuck his head above the parapet and answered questions on an AH some years ago. The tone of many posters improved dramatically. Amazing the effect speaking 'to' somebody has, rather than 'about' somebody!
The thread was still closed, and probably rightly so, but it was interesting seeing stereotypes challenged.

That would be an interesting one all right.

Wasn't that proven to be a troll? Perhaps I'm thinking of another thread.

Omackeral · 31-12-2014 10:04am

So any plans for the New Year to get this forum going fluently? People should list what type of people they'd like to hear from and then maybe we can all go headhunting. People I'd like to hear from...

A Taxi Driver

A Dublin Bus/Bus Eireann Driver

A League of Ireland Player

A School Teacher

I reckon I could get a bus driver to do one if there was interest.

endacl · 31-12-2014 1:22pm

Macavity. wrote: »

Wasn't that proven to be a troll? Perhaps I'm thinking of another thread.

Tbh I can't remember. Possibly?

Cookie_Monster · 04-01-2015 11:06pm

Omackeral wrote: »

I reckon I could get a bus driver to do one if there was interest.

there are a good few active on the C&T forum. plenty of info there, one is running a dublin bus mythbusters thread at the moment

Dav · 05-01-2015 12:58pm

Back from the Winter Festival break, we'll be kicking off again tomorrow with a new AMA for the new year.

Sonics2k · 06-01-2015 12:00pm

Hi Dav

Love the idea for an AMA forum, I think it can work well.

I did message a while back to do one myself, and while I understand accept you guys may not want to do it, it would be handy if there was a decline message sent out, even a bog standard one.

John_D80 · 06-01-2015 8:15pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

Hi Dav

Love the idea for an AMA forum, I think it can work well.

I did message a while back to do one myself, and while I understand accept you guys may not want to do it, it would be handy if there was a decline message sent out, even a bog standard one.

+1 on this.

strobe · 08-01-2015 2:44pm

Dav wrote: »

We only got 12 responses so far and out of that, maybe only half were something we'd consider running with. If I run more than one at a time then I'm done by January

It would be very helpful if you could give an idea of what the parameters are, maybe with a list of examples.

"For the record things which we definitely would not run with would be for example X, Y and Z because of these reasons, 1, 2 and 3 because of these reasons, and A, B and C because of these reasons".

People are taking the time to apply, and are also handing over their real non boards identity and their personal contact details (which I'm sure would be handled with the utmost privacy etc, but still), and going through the effort of the verification dealy, it'd be nice if people knew before hand that there was no point in them applying to do one.

Dav · 08-01-2015 5:26pm

I can't really give a set of parameters beyond "do you think it'd be interesting?" With the greatest of respect to Business Cat for example, I wasn't expecting the great response we have to his that's running at the moment, so what do I know?

I've been lax in getting back to people and for that I apologise, I'm going through the list now and will make sure everyone gets a response and a potential start date (or a "no thanks, we don't think that'll work").

strobe · 09-01-2015 2:51pm

Dav wrote: »

I can't really give a set of parameters beyond "do you think it'd be interesting?" With the greatest of respect to Business Cat for example, I wasn't expecting the great response we have to his that's running at the moment, so what do I know?

So for instance, like someone was suggesting, a convicted murderer, or maybe more likely say a porn star or a heroin addict or something like that would be in consideration, if it was felt it would be interesting? I suppose what I'm wondering is are there things that would be felt to be inappropriate, or not pg-13 enough, or too potentially inflammatory, that would be ruled out despite the fact they would probably be incredibly interesting?

(I'm not a heroin addicted convicted murderer turned porn star inquiring on behalf of myself, just to say, just curious. )

Orim · 11-01-2015 1:58am

I know it will never happen but I'd love an AMA with one of the consistent Boards reregs, just to try and figure out what the hell they get out of it.

More seriously:
Ryanair Employee
Writer/Poet

Larianne · 11-01-2015 2:07am

Deleted User wrote: »

Get an Irish Astrophysicist on. If the Q+A sessions at the ends of talks from people like Neil Tyson - Brian Cox - Laurence Krauss and so on are anything to go by - people usually have MANY questions for them.

The head of the Irish Astronomy Club does lots of talks and interviews - perhaps he would do it - or have contact details for an actual astrophysicist who would.

Maybe Dr Tony Scott, atmospheric physicist, co-founder of the Young Scientist Award and I think developed the smoke alarm?

11-01-2015 2:10am

How Random

Annasopra · 14-01-2015 12:15am

Sonics2k wrote: »

Hi Dav

Love the idea for an AMA forum, I think it can work well.

I did message a while back to do one myself, and while I understand accept you guys may not want to do it, it would be handy if there was a decline message sent out, even a bog standard one.

Hey;

Im probably being a bit nosy but is this to do with your parents?

Dav · 14-01-2015 11:33am

I wanted to add that we've had a couple of soldiers get in touch to offer their time, but there are issues of clearance and operational security to consider, coupled with the fact that it's not a very big army in Ireland, and there are a lot of smart people there, so working out identities and so on may not be difficult. I'm going to contact the Army press office and see if they can offer some time officially. I might just do the same with the Gardaí cause I'd love to see an AMA with a Garda of some description.

_Jumper_ · 14-01-2015 12:52pm

Dav wrote: »

I wanted to add that we've had a couple of soldiers get in touch to offer their time, but there are issues of clearance and operational security to consider, coupled with the fact that it's not a very big army in Ireland, and there are a lot of smart people there, so working out identities and so on may not be difficult. I'm going to contact the Army press office and see if they can offer some time officially. I might just do the same with the Gardaí cause I'd love to see an AMA with a Garda of some description.

Would an official one be as good?

Sonics2k · 14-01-2015 3:51pm

Joeytheparrot wrote: »

Hey;

Im probably being a bit nosy but is this to do with your parents?

Hey Joey,

I suppose it would be yes, without going into the precise topic I'd be speaking about.

Gits_bone · 14-01-2015 6:27pm

How can people verify themselves where they have achieved something? Like if someone travelled around Ireland with no money or something. AMAs with peoples professions is a bit boring. Reason it works on Reddit is because they have famous people as well.

Buona Fortuna · 16-01-2015 8:03pm

_Jumper_ wrote: »

Would an official one be as good?

I don't see why it wouldn't be.

If you get the right level, I'm sure they'll answer questions as candidly as they can.

Proof is in the pudding of course

Gits_bone · 18-01-2015 5:54pm

AMAs with people just because it's their profession is boring really if it's all the time. Most people would know a guard and know what they do daily.

Omackeral · 18-01-2015 7:17pm

Gits_bone wrote: »

AMAs with people just because it's their profession is boring really if it's all the time. Most people would know a guard and know what they do daily.

That's the second time you've said that. Have you anything interesting about yourself you'd be willing to share? Or anyone specific you'd like to hear from?

Gits_bone · 18-01-2015 11:41pm

Omackeral wrote: »

That's the second time you've said that. Have you anything interesting about yourself you'd be willing to share? Or anyone specific you'd like to hear from?

Someone who travelled around Ireland that didn't pay any travel costs.

and yeah, I work as a lollipop lady, guess that qualifies me to do an AMA!

Omackeral · 18-01-2015 11:52pm

Gits_bone wrote: »

Someone who travelled around Ireland that didn't pay any travel costs.

and yeah, I work as a lollipop lady, guess that qualifies me to do an AMA!

I recommend you have a nosey at this book.

http://www.amazon.com/Round-Ireland-Fridge-Tony-Hawks/dp/0312274920

I read it during the summer. Basically this English fella was over here and noticed a hitch-hiker with a bulky appliance and thought it as odd and wondered would it hinder the chances of him being picked up. A few weeks later he's back home in the pub and the conversation comes up about this awkward hitch-hiker. They start wondering how long the would-be traveller would have been waiting on a lift. Anyway, the English chap says he reckons he'd be able to do it with enough patience. They make a bet and the terms are that the guy has to hitch-hike around Ireland, with the fridge, depending on people's good will and hospitality. The time frame was 3 months and had to include all of the Republic of Ireland's perimeter. The wager was for 100 Pounds! Got coverage on Gerry Ryan etc!

Wait, where was I?!

Tilly · 19-01-2015 11:07pm

I heard Darragh D on newstalk today plugging this forum

John_D80 · 24-01-2015 1:32am

Have 2 that I would love to see happen.

Aircraft cabin crew. They must have some tales to tell about all sorts. Would love to know why they insist on the window blinds being open for landing. ;-)

Also someone who is wheelchair bound could be very very interesting.

Mars Bar · 25-01-2015 4:40pm

John_D80 wrote: »

Have 2 that I would love to see happen.

Aircraft cabin crew. They must have some tales to tell about all sorts. Would love to know why they insist on the window blinds being open for landing. ;-)

Also someone who is wheelchair bound could be very very interesting.

I was thinking just this week that this would be one I won't want to read!
A couple of pilots had their own anecdotes in the AH thread about mistakes at work and I was :eek:!
I hope it can be done for those that are interested though.

dulpit · 26-01-2015 10:53am

John_D80 wrote: »

Aircraft cabin crew. They must have some tales to tell about all sorts. Would love to know why they insist on the window blinds being open for landing. ;-)

Isn't that so they can find you easier if the plane has crashed?

Gits_bone · 26-01-2015 11:17am

dulpit wrote: »

Isn't that so they can find you easier if the plane has crashed?

I'm sure it's because it saves the crew having to open them before the next people get on the plane.

face1990 · 03-02-2015 7:54pm

A publican.
Do they make much profit, have much troublemakers, are extortion rackets a thing, do the breweries have them by the balls, what are their opinions on minimum pricing, how commonly are spirits watered down, how risky is a lock-in?

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