I think it may be an improvement

[cariad]

Warbaby - just returning to your original question. I once asked Rabbit if it was possible to exclude F & G from post count - or have an additional count running which did not include F & G - the furry one said 'no'.

F & G is a valuable part of the site, one where relationships are formed. An important part of this site is the human side, it helps to create an environment where we can discuss more sensitive issues. Some like F & G with a passion, some dislike it with an equal passion. My personal view is that F & G, like the rest of the forums, ultimately belongs to the members, although the staff keep the structure in place to facilitate what happens. If the members wish to use F & G for non challenging games, then that is their decision. If someone starts such a game and it is not popular then the thread will simply sink.

However, we have been discussing ways, other than just post count, of recognising members. This is now approaching a final draft...so watch this space. I hope you will like what we come up with.

cariad

[Warbaby1943]

Warbaby - just returning to your original question. I once asked Rabbit if it was possible to exclude F & G from post count - or have an additional count running which did not include F & G - the furry one said 'no'.

F & G is a valuable part of the site, one where relationships are formed. An important part of this site is the human side, it helps to create an environment where we can discuss more sensitive issues. Some like F & G with a passion, some dislike it with an equal passion. My personal view is that F & G, like the rest of the forums, ultimately belongs to the members, although the staff keep the structure in place to facilitate what happens. If the members wish to use F & G for non challenging games, then that is their decision. If someone starts such a game and it is not popular then the thread will simply sink.

However, we have been discussing ways, other than just post count, of recognising members. This is now approaching a final draft...so watch this space. I hope you will like what we come up with.

cariad

Cariad I, of all people, was not running down the F & G forum. I personally like it. I was only asking if it could be eliminated in the search when one clicks on the "New Post" link. I in no way was suggesting eliminating it or even down grading it. For those who don't do the fun and games at all it would make it much easier to find threads "of substance" if that is all they are looking for.

I don't know if you saw it or not but we almost lost a great asset to this forum and one of the big reasons was all the F & G posts. I didn't want her to leave so I though this may be a remedy for her and others like her.

I certainly agree that F & G has its place and value. I have met some very lovely people there I would not have otherwise.

I hope I am not being misunderstood in my suggestion. My suggestion may not be possible but it seems to me, one with an untrained eye, that using a simple search criteria could possibly exclude that forum from the "New Post" search.

Thanks for your reply.

[cariad]

Cariad I, of all people, was not running down the F & G forum. I personally like it. I was only asking if it could be eliminated in the search when one clicks on the "New Post" link. I in no way was suggesting eliminating it or even down grading it. For those who don't do the fun and games at all it would make it much easier to find threads "of substance" if that is all they are looking for.

I don't know if you saw it or not but we almost lost a great asset to this forum and one of the big reasons was all the F & G posts. I didn't want her to leave so I though this may be a remedy for her and others like her.

I certainly agree that F & G has its place and value. I have met some very lovely people there I would not have otherwise.

I hope I am not being misunderstood in my suggestion. My suggestion may not be possible but it seems to me, one with an untrained eye, that using a simple search criteria could possibly exclude that forum from the "New Post" search.

Thanks for your reply.

I remember Ozme once asking Rabbit exactly the same question - and the answer was no. Sorry I can't help beyond that.

cariad

[gagged_Louise]

Warbaby - just returning to your original question. I once asked Rabbit if it was possible to exclude F & G from post count - or have an additional count running which did not include F & G - the furry one said 'no'.

I was having the exact same idea lately, but felt it would look too much like a blank put-down of the Fun & Games board, and that wouldn't be in line with what we as Staff should be doing I think. Many of the people I really like on this site I met at F & G, and it has just as many moments of deep and inspired depravity a any other forum.