Good evening all, thanks for opening this thread early, I'll bring the cheese and pineapple on sticks. I'll even try to make them look like hedgehogs !!! Fingers crossed.
Here's hoping for a good party.
Here's hoping for a good party.
**spoiler thread** week 9
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Originally Posted by Mrs Spratt:
“Could I suggest that if people come on here this week making the same sort of comments about spoilers, people send an alert to the mods pointing it out rather than argue with them.
The mods can then decide if the person in question has come onto the thread to cause trouble or not without a big argument which derails the thread.
I don't often use the ignore button but it is there so you don't have to read stuff by people who wind you up.
I feel quite strongly that people who aren't mods shouldn't make up rules and go round trying to impose them on other people, but I was probably mistaken in posting that on the thread because it just added to the argument and as the saying goes 'don't feed the trolls'.”
“Could I suggest that if people come on here this week making the same sort of comments about spoilers, people send an alert to the mods pointing it out rather than argue with them.
The mods can then decide if the person in question has come onto the thread to cause trouble or not without a big argument which derails the thread.
I don't often use the ignore button but it is there so you don't have to read stuff by people who wind you up.
I feel quite strongly that people who aren't mods shouldn't make up rules and go round trying to impose them on other people, but I was probably mistaken in posting that on the thread because it just added to the argument and as the saying goes 'don't feed the trolls'.”
Well said - and fingers crossed for a mole
If we're going with a 70's theme this weekend, I'll bring some prawn vol au vents and a Black Forest Gateau, very Abigail's Party, any Demi Rousos fans here?
Originally Posted by Mrs Spratt:
“Could I suggest that if people come on here this week making the same sort of comments about spoilers, people send an alert to the mods pointing it out rather than argue with them.
The mods can then decide if the person in question has come onto the thread to cause trouble or not without a big argument which derails the thread.
I don't often use the ignore button but it is there so you don't have to read stuff by people who wind you up.
I feel quite strongly that people who aren't mods shouldn't make up rules and go round trying to impose them on other people, but I was probably mistaken in posting that on the thread because it just added to the argument and as the saying goes 'don't feed the trolls'.”
“Could I suggest that if people come on here this week making the same sort of comments about spoilers, people send an alert to the mods pointing it out rather than argue with them.
The mods can then decide if the person in question has come onto the thread to cause trouble or not without a big argument which derails the thread.
I don't often use the ignore button but it is there so you don't have to read stuff by people who wind you up.
I feel quite strongly that people who aren't mods shouldn't make up rules and go round trying to impose them on other people, but I was probably mistaken in posting that on the thread because it just added to the argument and as the saying goes 'don't feed the trolls'.”
I thought of mentioning the alert button (shame its not an ejector seat
) Sounds like a good idea to me and I completely agree with your post.I don't normally post on here, just lurk to get the spoiler, but Sundays fiasco just left me
I didn't trust myself to post as I'd probably have been banned
A great big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who provides the spoiler and I hope it contunues.
Anyway, onwards and upwards......I've just eaten but I do have some black forest gateau in honour of the 70's theme if anyone would like a slice
Melon with Parma ham, plus crisps and pickled eggs. All washed down with Martini & lemonade, Lager & lime or vodka and orange (squash).
Bringing Vesta Curry & Chow Mein, Butterscotch Angel Delight and a bottle of Pomagne, Babychams and Cherry Bs.
Settling in for the week like I'm queuing for a Sale at Harrods.
Settling in for the week like I'm queuing for a Sale at Harrods.
I see there are two gateaus already so here is my sweetie jar filled with Black Jacks, Fruit Salad, Love Hearts, Spangles, King Rings, Pacers, Toffo's, Flying Saucers, Arrow bars and sweet tobacco
Originally Posted by Doghouse Riley:
“Hang on, what you are saying reads in effect "If you don't agree with me, don't say anything.".”
“Hang on, what you are saying reads in effect "If you don't agree with me, don't say anything.".”
That was my reading of the OP too...everyone's views will be accepted but if you don't agree with the majority don't say so
Can I say thankyou in advance for anyone who can be the spoiler 'mole' this week - really appreciate it
Originally Posted by skimpy_scampi:
“Bringing Vesta Curry & Chow Mein, Butterscotch Angel Delight and a bottle of Pomagne, Babychams and Cherry Bs.
Settling in for the week like I'm queuing for a Sale at Harrods.”
“Bringing Vesta Curry & Chow Mein, Butterscotch Angel Delight and a bottle of Pomagne, Babychams and Cherry Bs.
Settling in for the week like I'm queuing for a Sale at Harrods.”
Wow, I'd forgotten the vesta curry
Originally Posted by BuddyBontheNet:
“I don't want to cause trouble and I hope no one minds me posting about this, but some of the newer members might not know that last year, DS allowed us to set up a chat thread called The Norty Step, so members could talk about anything they like, not just SCD.
The Norty Step thread came about because people were 'chatting' earlier and earlier every week on JohnfromWales' fabulous Musings on a Saturday Evening thread, whilst waiting for his latest musings to appear. This chatting got on the nerves of a lot of posters, so the chatterboxes joked that it felt like we had been sent to the naughty step and they became known as the norty steppers. Just like here on the spoiler thread, we shared food and drink and chat away. This isn't really allowed under DS rules because a lot of the time we were off topic (the topic being SCD), but DS agreed to give the chat thread a try.
The thread is here and it has been quiet lately (not sure why), but it is a very friendly place with no nastiness and it just crossed my mind that it does the same job as starting the spoiler thread early every week.
Everyone is welcome to post on the Norty Step, it's not a clique or anything like that, so I thought I would mention it.”
“I don't want to cause trouble and I hope no one minds me posting about this, but some of the newer members might not know that last year, DS allowed us to set up a chat thread called The Norty Step, so members could talk about anything they like, not just SCD.
The Norty Step thread came about because people were 'chatting' earlier and earlier every week on JohnfromWales' fabulous Musings on a Saturday Evening thread, whilst waiting for his latest musings to appear. This chatting got on the nerves of a lot of posters, so the chatterboxes joked that it felt like we had been sent to the naughty step and they became known as the norty steppers. Just like here on the spoiler thread, we shared food and drink
and chat away. This isn't really allowed under DS rules because a lot of the time we were off topic (the topic being SCD), but DS agreed to give the chat thread a try.The thread is here and it has been quiet lately (not sure why), but it is a very friendly place with no nastiness and it just crossed my mind that it does the same job as starting the spoiler thread early every week.
Everyone is welcome to post on the Norty Step, it's not a clique or anything like that, so I thought I would mention it.
”
Hi Buddy, I mentioned this thread last week when someone took exception to the spoiler thread starting early, but I don't know whether anyone went to have a look or not. It's certainly been quiet on there since JfW stopped posting, and I know that I sort of forgot about it.
Just quoting your post, as it was the final one on the previous page and people may not have noticed it.
Originally Posted by BuddyBontheNet:
“Here's hoping we will have a mole and we treat it gently!
With all panda/tiger/elephant/polar bear/monkey cam watching that has gone on over the last few years, we are definitely big animal lovers on this thread!
PS Did I miss any animals out?
”
“Here's hoping we will have a mole and we treat it gently!
With all panda/tiger/elephant/polar bear/monkey cam watching that has gone on over the last few years, we are definitely big animal lovers on this thread!
PS Did I miss any animals out?
”
Yes, I posted an otter cam
http://www.otter.org/webcam.aspx
No otter there at the moment :sleep:
Originally Posted by Hobbes1966:
“I thought of mentioning the alert button (shame its not an ejector seat)”
“I thought of mentioning the alert button (shame its not an ejector seat
)”
We're asked only to use the alert button if rules are being broken, I think the one that applies is
Quote:
“Baiting - Don't wind people up to try to get them to say something in violation of the Terms and Conditions. It's obvious to other users and to us, doesn't work (we evaluate other posts and wider context when dealing with alerts), and backfires.”
“Baiting - Don't wind people up to try to get them to say something in violation of the Terms and Conditions. It's obvious to other users and to us, doesn't work (we evaluate other posts and wider context when dealing with alerts), and backfires.”
Nobody can read people's minds so just because a post upsets people it doesn't mean it was done deliberately. But if you think someone may be deliberately winding people up to cause a fight, it's much better to throw it over to the mods to decide rather than give them what they want.
I've been a mod on other forums and getting people into a heated discussion about the rules is a very good way of causing an argument if you're so inclined. But then on the other hand people may genuinely not understand the rules and especially not 'unwritten rules' about individual threads.
I was not involved in the spoiler thread last week because I was at Wembley but I did read it later and saw what went on.....can I please just make a couple of points.
The person who posted that they were not happy about the spoiler being posted before the audience/pro/celebs know is NOT a TROLL OR A WUM she is a longstanding member of this forum who was posting her opinion which the last time I looked she is entitled to do, she did not break any rules as far as I can see she was just giving a different view from the vast majority on the thread.....calling someone a troll or a wind up merchant just because you dont agree with what they say is not my definition of a troll.
She felt very strongly about what she said and was royally abused for it, one poster even said she wasnt 'welcome' on the spoiler thread. The ONLY place on these forums where someones ALTERNATIVE view is not welcome is in the appreciation section so its probably best to not lay down rules for this thread unless you prefer to have it removed to the attic with the appreciation threads.
As far as I am concerned people can say what they like as long as it doesnt break the forum rules ....if you dont agree with what someone says then just ignore them.....I usually find that works pretty well in most circumstances.
The person who posted that they were not happy about the spoiler being posted before the audience/pro/celebs know is NOT a TROLL OR A WUM she is a longstanding member of this forum who was posting her opinion which the last time I looked she is entitled to do, she did not break any rules as far as I can see she was just giving a different view from the vast majority on the thread.....calling someone a troll or a wind up merchant just because you dont agree with what they say is not my definition of a troll.
She felt very strongly about what she said and was royally abused for it, one poster even said she wasnt 'welcome' on the spoiler thread. The ONLY place on these forums where someones ALTERNATIVE view is not welcome is in the appreciation section so its probably best to not lay down rules for this thread unless you prefer to have it removed to the attic with the appreciation threads.
As far as I am concerned people can say what they like as long as it doesnt break the forum rules ....if you dont agree with what someone says then just ignore them.....I usually find that works pretty well in most circumstances.
As a lurker and avid reader of the spoiler thread can I just add my thanks to Alisonrose for her information that we get every week. I am really sorry that she feels that she can no longer let us know the result but after reading the last spoiler thread can understand why.
I hope that we will still get a spoiler from some other good soul and that the action of a few will not stop them.
I hope that we will still get a spoiler from some other good soul and that the action of a few will not stop them.
Originally Posted by Jan2555*GG*:
“I was not involved in the spoiler thread last week because I was at Wembley but I did read it later and saw what went on.....can I please just make a couple of points.
The person who posted that they were not happy about the spoiler being posted before the audience/pro/celebs know is NOT a TROLL OR A WUM she is a longstanding member of this forum who was posting her opinion which the last time I looked she is entitled to do, she did not break any rules as far as I can see she was just giving a different view from the vast majority on the thread.....calling someone a troll or a wind up merchant just because you dont agree with what they say is not my definition of a troll.
She felt very strongly about what she said and was royally abused for it, one poster even said she wasnt 'welcome' on the spoiler thread. The ONLY place on these forums where someones ALTERNATIVE view is not welcome is in the appreciation section so its probably best to not lay down rules for this thread unless you prefer to have it removed to the attic with the appreciation threads.
As far as I am concerned people can say what they like as long as it doesnt break the forum rules ....if you dont agree with what someone says then just ignore them.....I usually find that works pretty well in most circumstances.”
“I was not involved in the spoiler thread last week because I was at Wembley but I did read it later and saw what went on.....can I please just make a couple of points.
The person who posted that they were not happy about the spoiler being posted before the audience/pro/celebs know is NOT a TROLL OR A WUM she is a longstanding member of this forum who was posting her opinion which the last time I looked she is entitled to do, she did not break any rules as far as I can see she was just giving a different view from the vast majority on the thread.....calling someone a troll or a wind up merchant just because you dont agree with what they say is not my definition of a troll.
She felt very strongly about what she said and was royally abused for it, one poster even said she wasnt 'welcome' on the spoiler thread. The ONLY place on these forums where someones ALTERNATIVE view is not welcome is in the appreciation section so its probably best to not lay down rules for this thread unless you prefer to have it removed to the attic with the appreciation threads.
As far as I am concerned people can say what they like as long as it doesnt break the forum rules ....if you dont agree with what someone says then just ignore them.....I usually find that works pretty well in most circumstances.”
well said
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Hi Buddy, I mentioned this thread last week when someone took exception to the spoiler thread starting early, but I don't know whether anyone went to have a look or not. It's certainly been quiet on there since JfW stopped posting, and I know that I sort of forgot about it.
Just quoting your post, as it was the final one on the previous page and people may not have noticed it.”
“Hi Buddy, I mentioned this thread last week when someone took exception to the spoiler thread starting early, but I don't know whether anyone went to have a look or not. It's certainly been quiet on there since JfW stopped posting, and I know that I sort of forgot about it.
Just quoting your post, as it was the final one on the previous page and people may not have noticed it.
”
Thanks Red.
It was just an idea.
Originally Posted by Mrs Spratt:
“I've often wondered what the Norty Step was.”
“I've often wondered what the Norty Step was.
”
Ah ha! So now you know!
Originally Posted by micthemini:
“Yes, I posted an otter cam
http://www.otter.org/webcam.aspx
No otter there at the moment :sleep:”
“Yes, I posted an otter cam
http://www.otter.org/webcam.aspx
No otter there at the moment :sleep:”
Ooops! Sorry I missed the otters!
Originally Posted by ebee:
“Well said - and fingers crossed for a mole”
“Well said - and fingers crossed for a mole
”
My lawn is packaging a dozen up and sending them to you first-class tomorrow.
I've got a bottle of red wine that I can add to the party fare. I don't drink so it will just gather dust in the house.
I hope there will be a spoiler. Alisonrose has done a sterling job providing the spoilers and deserves all the thanks everyone's given her.
Now to see what else I can find in the cupboards that passes as party food.
I hope there will be a spoiler. Alisonrose has done a sterling job providing the spoilers and deserves all the thanks everyone's given her.
Now to see what else I can find in the cupboards that passes as party food.
Originally Posted by holly berry:
“Good times can never start too soon.
Babycham, Cherry B and Snowballs for everyone!”
“Good times can never start too soon.
Babycham, Cherry B and Snowballs for everyone!”
[quote=skimpy_scampi;54746242]Bringing Vesta Curry & Chow Mein, Butterscotch Angel Delight and a bottle of Pomagne, Babychams and Cherry Bs.
Originally Posted by Monaogg:
“Melon with Parma ham, plus crisps and pickled eggs. All washed down with Martini & lemonade, Lager & lime or vodka and orange (squash).”
“Melon with Parma ham, plus crisps and pickled eggs. All washed down with Martini & lemonade, Lager & lime or vodka and orange (squash).
”
Originally Posted by Red Whine:
“If we're going with a 70's theme this weekend, I'll bring some prawn vol au vents and a Black Forest Gateau, very Abigail's Party, any Demi Rousos fans here?”
“If we're going with a 70's theme this weekend, I'll bring some prawn vol au vents and a Black Forest Gateau, very Abigail's Party, any Demi Rousos fans here?”
Originally Posted by StrictlySC4:
“Thanks for opening this thread early, TBM. I hope we can keep it fun again. I'll bring scampi and chips in baskets and some Babycham in keeping with our retro-evening.”
“Thanks for opening this thread early, TBM. I hope we can keep it fun again. I'll bring scampi and chips in baskets and some Babycham in keeping with our retro-evening.
”
Originally Posted by Charmaine Camer:
“I'll bring a Black Forest Gateau and a bottle of Lambrusco”
“I'll bring a Black Forest Gateau and a bottle of Lambrusco
”
Oh, there's some great stuff here, had forgotten about Abigails Party - will have to watch that again! Great food suggestions too, pineapple and cheese was a staple at many of my school friends parties I went to way back in the 70's
I think it could be the last week for Anita or possibly Robbie, and I read earlier that Brendan's replacing Robin this week
Originally Posted by Normandie:
“My lawn is packaging a dozen up and sending them to you first-class tomorrow.
”
“My lawn is packaging a dozen up and sending them to you first-class tomorrow.
”
Er um - thanks - I think
Originally Posted by silverfox2010:
“Good evening all, thanks for opening this thread early, I'll bring the cheese and pineapple on sticks. I'll even try to make them look like hedgehogs !!! Fingers crossed.
Here's hoping for a good party.”
“Good evening all, thanks for opening this thread early, I'll bring the cheese and pineapple on sticks. I'll even try to make them look like hedgehogs !!! Fingers crossed.
Here's hoping for a good party.”
Oh good ! We were just getting hedgehogs organised when Week 8 spoiler was closed down !!
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