The difference between what we have and what we had

[Ian M]

I'm still finding new things my 'new' car can do. Only had I about 18months. Lol.

[Tim Marlow]

Agree with all you have said Tiim. A real shame to see those who weren't willing to give the new format a chance trying to persuade others to leave as well.

Don’t remember seeing anyone persuading others to leave Jack?

[John]

Not in public but apparently in private

[Jack L]

Everyone who has left (looks like 6/7 people) have all ended up in the same place. Don't think that can be called a coincidence.

[Richard48]

Im sure if we are honest we dont like change.But sometimes things take us away from our comfort zones and accept change.Patience grasshopper and all that mularkey.I was very annoyed on a previous site where some very uncaring others gave people grief if they were having a personal problem.We never know when we might need somebody to lean on or vent some problem.Its about compassion and sadly lacking in so many.How i look at it is somebody might be all alone with no circle of friends or loved ones for support and if they are struggling then others can lend a friendly ear.I was told before that i was attention seeking and i think Karma might come into play.For my part im always a message away and if i can help someone it pleases me no end.We all have a common interest and cameradrie and thats how it should be.Modelling our way individually and its a hobby isnt it.
My soapbox speech ended.Above all look out for each other and enjoy.
Richard

[Tim Marlow]

Not in public but apparently in private

So it’s hearsay and speculation then. Seems a good way to stir up trouble if there’s no proof….

[John]

Someone did send me a screenshot of one of the pm's, I didn't feel it necessary to share it,

[Jack L]

There was an open member to member comment which I assume the author thought was private, giving the URL of a different site.

[Tim Marlow]

Fair enough.

[Tim Marlow]

I think I’ve found where you mean Jack. Looking at who’s ended up there then they are welcome to ‘em…..miserable bunch of sods who seem to be whining as much over there as they did here.

[Geoffers]

Its sad some guys have left but I really don’t understand the logic of leaving a forum of which you have been a participating member for a long time and have made many friends.

All due to a change of process which for the most part has resulted in the new forum working much the same as the old one and is still being tweaked to get the best out of it.

Only then to join a different forum where you would need to learn how to use it and you are starting from scratch 🤷♂️

Geoff.

[Tim Marlow]

Its sad some guys have left but I really don’t understand the logic of leaving a forum of which you have been a participating member for a long time and have made many friends.

All due to a change of process which for the most part has resulted in the new forum working much the same as the old one and is still being tweaked to get the best out of it.

Only then to join a different forum where you would need to learn how to use it and you are starting from scratch 🤷♂️

Geoff.

I think I said that when we first moved Geoff. It’s basically throwing the baby out with the bath water……….they have ended up somewhere where they still have to learn how it all works, and now don’t have an interpersonal relationship with anyone that can help them. Personally, I think some of them were probably just looking for an excuse to move for whatever reason, but we’re too lazy to do it on thier own.

[John]

I read a comment on the other forum where the person said hello, I've moved here because I didn't like the new software, then a few posts later he said I can't workout how to post images on here, can someone help

[PaulTRose]

Hang on John......did i read that right?

Someone leaves here cos they dont like the new software.....fair enuff....free world and all that

Goes to a new place and in his hello thread he says his reason for joining is cos he dont like the software here.......did he or any others mention SM by name?

Cos if they did thats not cricket....poor etiquette....sour grapes....call it what you want but its not right

How many people have gone?....3?...4?....out of how many who are perfectly happy?

Cant please all the people all the time

[Tim Marlow]

I read a comment on the other forum where the person said hello, I've moved here because I didn't like the new software, then a few posts later he said I can't workout how to post images on here, can someone help

Bet I know which one that is 😇

[Tim Marlow]

Hang on John......did i read that right?

Someone leaves here cos they dont like the new software.....fair enuff....free world and all that

Goes to a new place and in his hello thread he says his reason for joining is cos he dont like the software here.......did he or any others mention SM by name?

Cos if they did thats not cricket....poor etiquette....sour grapes....call it what you want but its not right

How many people have gone?....3?...4?....out of how many who are perfectly happy?

Cant please all the people all the time

Don’t think I’ve seen anything mentioning SM by name, but one of them was moaning that this site had turned into a discussion site that was more about arthritis than it was about models….stupid pillock, that’s called empathy and supporting your mates. I’d far rather be in a site where we discuss things like friends than be on one where the aim is just to post plastic and show off….doesn’t matter though, I never got the email so obviously wasn’t one of the in crowd anyway 😈

[Nicko]

There was an email? I noticed a few people had gone and that's sad when you feel like you know them, but you never know, they might come back and we'll still be here for them. The grass isn't always greener......

Nick

[Ernie]

Arthritis and cats………..I like cats! 🐈⬛

And I agree with you on the empathy for the arthritis.

[Richard48]

Too right.I know far too many elitists that Pot hunt at Shows that give gongs out for models.

[Tim Marlow]

Arthritis and cats………..I like cats! 🐈⬛

And I agree with you on the empathy for the arthritis.

Me too, it’s one of the reasons I think of this place as my local model club, rather than just a bulletin board to show off on….

Just to annoy them more, somebody brought in a mouse….guess where it went…..

[PaulTRose]

Jeez......every one says this is a hobby that isnt for youngsters......we are all getting older so its normal for us all to have various ailments.....and yes its good to able to chat with like minded others

Life isnt just about bodging plastic and yes i too think of this as my 'local club' just in the ether......and it you went to a physical club you would sit around talking about stuff other than the hobby so wheres the problem

Id rather come to a friendly site where i can have a laugh than one with rigid draconian rules (one day i will tell the story of when i joined a modelling forum just to see how long i lasted....15 posts before i was banned 🤣🤣 )

Oh......more cats please 🐈⬛


The much missed Felix

[Ernie]

So very true !

[Richard48]

Aww Felix is lovely

[Geoffers]

Strange thing with forums that some people don’t seem able to grasp:

If you aren’t interested in a thread it is permissible to ignore it and move onto the next one that you do have an interest in!

Not really difficult is it 🤔

Geoff.

[Andy T]

Now you tell me! 😝

Seriously, I was just thinking the same.

"Now't so strange as folk" as we say up 'ere

[Richard48]

Exactly Geoff

[PaulTRose]

Exactly!!