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Title: Thanks for posting here
Post by: cybercoma on April 26, 2017, 09:18:39 am
Hey everyone,

Thanks for posting here, truly. I know the forum seems to be dying out a bit. Personally, I'm swamped with work at the moment so I don't have much time to put into posting. Many of you post between both forums and I really appreciate it (even when I don't agree with your views). Since I'm permanently banned from there, I be able to return to posting there. Much appreciation to Smallc for setting this place up and maintaining it, as well as moderating it. I hope we can keep this forum alive.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: kimmy on April 26, 2017, 09:29:18 am
I haven't been posting much at the other place either lately.

 -k
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: cybercoma on April 26, 2017, 10:29:50 am
That seems to be the trend every year. People stop posting through the summer.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on April 26, 2017, 01:43:48 pm
I'm dying in bed today.  I wish there was more to read here.

Until now, I've been crazy busy.

Seriously, this is the longest stretch that I've been away from the other place (going on 3 months).  When I go back to read some of the threads, I really don't miss it.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Omni on April 26, 2017, 01:50:39 pm
I'm dying in bed today.  I wish there was more to read here.

Until now, I've been crazy busy.

Seriously, this is the longest stretch that I've been away from the other place (going on 3 months).  When I go back to read some of the threads, I really don't miss it.

Is it "hot enough" for you over there. :D
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: wilber on April 26, 2017, 03:36:58 pm
I would also like to express my thanks and the hope for this forum to grow.



Omni, hot enough is pretty quiet lately, have you, Rue and Hydraboss finally done him in or is he just reloading?
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Omni on April 26, 2017, 04:03:57 pm
I would also like to express my thanks and the hope for this forum to grow.



Omni, hot enough is pretty quiet lately, have you, Rue and Hydraboss finally done him in or is he just reloading?

I keep finding myself looking over my shoulder today.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: BC_cheque on April 27, 2017, 03:23:16 pm
I had an unexpected development take place the last couple of months and I always take less interest in politics when life happens.  I've had time to digest it all and ultimately find happiness in it even though it's not something I would've chosen on my own. 

I will be around more from now on and I would love to see this place pick up a bit as I miss having political chats.  MLW is not a forum I enjoy given the moderation. 

I wish we could somehow have this site SEO'd and have new participants.  I think it has great potential.

   
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on April 27, 2017, 03:26:38 pm
SEO'd?
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on April 27, 2017, 03:27:04 pm
Nevermind, got it.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: BC_cheque on April 27, 2017, 03:28:01 pm
Probably bad grammar but search engine optimized.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on April 27, 2017, 03:31:04 pm
I just bought web traffic - lets see how many trolls pop up.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: BC_cheque on April 27, 2017, 03:36:15 pm
True, I guess that's the down side.  At least there is hope that you will actually define what trolling IS once and for all!   ;D

And thank you for creating and maintaining the forum.  Sincerely.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Omni on April 27, 2017, 03:51:14 pm
True, I guess that's the down side.  At least there is hope that you will actually define what trolling IS once and for all!   ;D

And thank you for creating and maintaining the forum.  Sincerely.
I concur with your recent comment of the moderating at MLW and especially within the context of trolling. The last time I got sent to the penalty box it was due to the fact I replied to something the trloller of all trolls (I'm sure you likely know of whom I speak) had made but I hadn't looked at the OP prior, so I guess that was my bad. Anyway I got whacked for derailing a thread, that had already been completely derailed by you know who. I expect the population here will grow in due time.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: BC_cheque on April 28, 2017, 12:33:51 am
I don't know who, actually, there are several unchecked trolls there (four off the top of my head) but one of them I give the benefit of the doubt may not be trolling but just painfully hopeless.

Personally I never got penalized there, one warning point in 10 years and no suspensions.   I'd like to think it's because I'm a respectful poster but then again so are many others who have shared ridiculous suspension stories, so who knows, maybe the mods took it easy on me. 

For me, I just couldn't take all the incessant deleting, it really takes away from the discourse.  While I've been gone they implemented all the popularity changes and now I don't really even like the feel of it anymore.   

Watch, next election I'll be back though. 
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on June 07, 2017, 10:27:40 pm
It's sad that this forum has sort of withered away.  I wish there was something that could be done to bring it back.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 08, 2017, 05:07:11 am
What's wrong with it being small and quiet ? 

If you're not happy with that you can likely get a lot of holocaust deniers and 9/11 conspiracy folks to make quite a party over here.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: guest4 on June 08, 2017, 08:47:46 am
Seems conflict sells.  :(   It's nice to read people over here that I don't see at the other place, and I like the sense that posters are more relaxed here, but maybe that's projection.  Anyway, I drop by every day, fyi.
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Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: kimmy on June 08, 2017, 08:56:02 am
What's wrong with it being small and quiet ? 

If you're not happy with that you can likely get a lot of holocaust deniers and 9/11 conspiracy folks to make quite a party over here.

Welcome, Mike!   ;D

 -k
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on June 08, 2017, 09:49:00 am
What's wrong with it being small and quiet ? 

If you're not happy with that you can likely get a lot of holocaust deniers and 9/11 conspiracy folks to make quite a party over here.

Well, it's okay, but I'd just like a few more posts a day to read.  Twitter is a bit strange sometimes.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 08, 2017, 10:28:11 am
This is TWITTER ?  Ok, I always wondered.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: cybercoma on June 09, 2017, 12:40:42 pm
Welcome, Mike!   ;D

 -k
I've read his posts today and I'm not convinced that this isn't August posing as MH. :P
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 09, 2017, 12:46:03 pm
How dare you ?

Also who is JMT ??

There should be a rule against fake handles.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Queefer Sutherland on June 09, 2017, 05:25:55 pm
I googled "Canadian politics forums" & "Canadian politics message board".  A few weeks ago this forum came up on the 3rd or so page of results.  Now i can't even find it.

Thanks to smallc for doing all this.  I think we also need help from someone who is savvy in web marketing.  We need to pop up on the first page on google in the results.  I'd suggest changing the name of this forum (if that's possible) to get better results on google. I don't think many people would ever google "Canadian political events forum".
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 09, 2017, 05:49:15 pm
Is it too early for a rebrand ?

How about Canucklechat ?  It doesn't matter what you call it - you have to pay people to link to it I think.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on June 09, 2017, 11:06:00 pm
How dare you ?

Also who is JMT ??

There should be a rule against fake handles.

You're kidding right?  I'm guessing you are.

Jmt18325 is my handle on skyscraperpage and army.ca.  It was an old email address.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 10, 2017, 05:51:53 am
Usually when people ask that I say "yes, of course" then go off to answer it myself via search.

But, no, I'm not.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: kimmy on June 10, 2017, 06:57:11 am
Usually when people ask that I say "yes, of course" then go off to answer it myself via search.

But, no, I'm not.

Smallc.  He's Smallc. 

 -k
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 10, 2017, 07:22:54 am
Ahhhhh... ok.  I remember that one.  You'd be astonished at the people who don't stand out to me despite many years of engaging with them.

Foremost in my mind are Boges and Bonham who have never been separated in my mind.  Sorry, but the MH brain can only hold so much.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: guest4 on June 13, 2017, 11:09:22 am
  You'd be astonished at the people who don't stand out to me despite many years of engaging with them.


After a while they all run together, sound the same, look the same ....
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 13, 2017, 11:41:13 am
After a while they all run together, sound the same, look the same ....

And you are.... ?
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: guest4 on June 13, 2017, 11:56:43 am
And you are.... ?

I'm the archenemy of DogOnPorch and Argus in the Islamic conflict.

Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 13, 2017, 01:34:09 pm
Be more specific.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: kimmy on June 13, 2017, 09:33:15 pm
Be more specific.

You probably don't recognize her without her llama.

 -k
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: cybercoma on June 28, 2017, 12:08:30 pm
Foremost in my mind are Boges and Bonham who have never been separated in my mind.  Sorry, but the MH brain can only hold so much.
I just realized those are different posters, thanks to you pointing it out.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: JMT on June 28, 2017, 07:11:03 pm
I just want to say that I love how busy this place is lately.  Thanks for showing up MH - you seemed to have turned things around.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 28, 2017, 09:33:09 pm
Sure.  Just post interesting things and I will read and respond.  Only 3 topics I'm not at all interested in.
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: kimmy on June 29, 2017, 08:40:53 am
Agreed, Mike's arrival has sparked lots of chat and a pleasant tone.  I'm glad to have Mike the Member back. Mike the Moderator is fine, but not very talkative.

 -k
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: Michael Hardner on June 29, 2017, 09:21:57 am
Agreed, Mike's arrival has sparked lots of chat and a pleasant tone.  I'm glad to have Mike the Member back. Mike the Moderator is fine, but not very talkative.
 

As I say, if the topic is other than the 3 run-down and shabby topics of: Trump, immigration and 9/11 then I'm there and have an opinion !  :D
Title: Re: Thanks for posting here
Post by: guest4 on June 29, 2017, 09:49:26 am
As I say, if the topic is other than the 3 run-down and shabby topics of: Trump, immigration and 9/11 then I'm there and have an opinion !  :D

These discussions arr certainly giving me lots of brain exercise, and I really do appreciate it.