Topic: Forum stats

[Donald Brasco]

Maybe it's someone who can't use their normal account because they announced to the world they they were leaving the forum? Someone with form for using multiple usernames (Carolinareaper ring any bells??). Someone who's bessy mates with our moderator and can't stand seeing you knocking him Scott?

Hmmm.....

[Donald Brasco]

Oh happy day 

Might as well throw my two bob's worth in to the melee.

All this animosity seems to have started after the arch-attention-seeker Madrasandy persuaded his little friend, Steven, to publicise his book on here. When the book didn't receive the out-and-out acclaim that Andy and Steve expected, they stamped their little feet and disappeared from view - no great loss in my view. I thought they may have taken that Michelin Star chef LittleChild with them, but alas no).

Still at least that leaves the front page open for others to show off their wares instead of the usual visually identical array of curries from Andy LC and CT. These three condescending twats do more to discourage new members from joining and existing members from participating more, than the Josephine thread could ever manage.

I have no issues with the Josephine thread - as someone said in another thread, this would be a very boring place if it had no social side and all we did was post a curry pic/recipe then bugger off. I, for one, quite enjoy seeing the different meals served up by my fellow forumsters. I don't eat curry every day, nor am I anal about BIR, so a little variety is welcome.

So lighten up guys and gals 

Jeez Garp, I never knew we were such kindred spirits. I agreed with everything you wrote and you are now officially my idol

[Garp]

Jeez Garp, I never knew we were such kindred spirits. I agreed with everything you wrote and you are now officially my idol

Could be the start of a beautiful bromance DB

[Les]

LOL
You tell him! Someone is not brave enough to post from there actual account i suspect.
Thanks mate!

Agreed, No Gut's,
I don't think that he/she/it, likes Chinese food either, or am I reading it all wrong...LOL

[Donald Brasco]

Ok, well let's take a look at the real issues here. First - if the forum users have interests in Chinese, Thai, or traditional uzbek cooking then so be it. It shouldn't be hard for anyone not interested in those areas to ignore them - heck you can even configure your profiles to ignore whole boards such as "anything other than curry" (which is where the Josephine thread is)

But.... If the non curry content is overwhelming in comparison to the BIR content then yes that should be considered a problem for a bir themed forum. BUT!!! Don't blame the Chinese chefs, etc for that. Ask why. more guys aren't documenting their curry cooking.

My opinion - this forum is excellent at retaining long term members who have seen it, done it, discussed it to death - they see no reason to keep on posting the BIR observations they were posting three years ago and they can cook just fine thank you. It's also good at attracting beginners who show up every day but rarely stuck around long. Where there is a gap is in the "middle-aged" demographic. Guys like MadrasAndy who have just aboutfigured things out and want to see nothing but BIR posts to help them fill in the gaps. It seems to drive these chaps crazy that the more experienced members' attention may have drifted.

This place is immeasurably more healthy than it was under George's inept reign. Leave it alone and it'll come good. I take my hat off to chewy tikka and jb and for sure there are many more who are cooking excellent Curries who could share their knowledge more, but that will come in time.

[ScottyM]

Maybe it's someone who can't use their normal account because they announced to the world they they were leaving the forum? Someone with form for using multiple usernames (Carolinareaper ring any bells??). Someone who's bessy mates with our moderator and can't stand seeing you knocking him Scott?

Hmmm.....

mmmm indeed! Sounds very plausible.
Dealing with these guys makes me feel like i am back in the school yard.
Except i cant just give them a good old fashion SLAP because they hide behind there computers.

[ScottyM]

LOL
You tell him! Someone is not brave enough to post from there actual account i suspect.
Thanks mate!

Agreed, No Gut's,
I don't think that he/she/it, likes Chinese food either, or am I reading it all wrong...LOL

Really!? What made you think that? LOL

Yep, i would hedge a bet that your correct sir!

[loveitspicy]

Fellas

The Whats for dinner thread I started was to encourage members to return to the site - its like shopping in a supermarket whilst you are in there you pick up on something else -

This is still the best forum on the net for bir curry info -

I did notice that most of the criticism on this thread appears to come from members with 2 or 5 posts - unfortunately if so called long term members had contributed to this site there would certainly be a lot more debate and conversations going on.

best, Rich

[Geezah]

I rarely post on BIR threads as i'm still learning, and my chilli intolerance of late has stopped me cooking a lot of BIR.

My chinese recipes still do get a lot of use and I'm glad we have a tolerant chinese section on this forum, and praise to ScottyM, Garp and others who continue to persue this cuisine.

Simple terms, if you dont like what we do here, dont participate and go elsewhere. If you do, contribute as and when you can.

[littlechilie]

Oh happy day 

Might as well throw my two bob's worth in to the melee.

All this animosity seems to have started after the arch-attention-seeker Madrasandy persuaded his little friend, Steven, to publicise his book on here. When the book didn't receive the out-and-out acclaim that Andy and Steve expected, they stamped their little feet and disappeared from view - no great loss in my view. I thought they may have taken that Michelin Star chef LittleChild with them, but alas no).

Still at least that leaves the front page open for others to show off their wares instead of the usual visually identical array of curries from Andy LC and CT. These three condescending twats do more to discourage new members from joining and existing members from participating more, than the Josephine thread could ever manage.

I have no issues with the Josephine thread - as someone said in another thread, this would be a very boring place if it had no social side and all we did was post a curry pic/recipe then bugger off. I, for one, quite enjoy seeing the different meals served up by my fellow forumsters. I don't eat curry every day, nor am I anal about BIR, so a little variety is welcome.

So lighten up guys and gals 

Oh dear, Garp will you never learn? What have you contributed to this forum other than your sorry excuse for personal attacks on members? Is it not you who openly declared they only have respect for two members of the forum? Please do us all a favour and crawl back under your keyboard and leave the discussion to productive posting members.
(Trolling not tollorated)
LC