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Re: SPAM - Lods - 01-18-2023
(01-17-2023, 11:46 PM)PaulP link Wrote:The way I used the phrase "old timers" was to denote people who have been on these forums forever, i.e "an experienced or long serving person." This is a perfectly legit definition of the phrase. It can also be used to indicate an old person. At any rate, I apologise if you found this to be insulting or derogatory, although I would prefer it if you approached me directly rather than engaging in back door, indirect, inflammatory jibes.
The facts don't lie. The majority of regulars on here are :
a. over 50, and the rest are over 40
b. white.
c. male
d. Victorian
e. Carlton supporters
This forum was set up for Carlton fans, so I have no issue with point e. It is perfectly reasonable and to be expected. Some people may have no issue with points a to d, but I do. I think the site experience would be better with greater diversity.
I don't think there's a lot wrong with your demographics.
Funny thing is the moderating/admin team of the site has often been made up of interstaters and/or females.
But on the general forum we've developed into a comfortable little niche group.
That probably occurs more because people leave for various reasons, rather than being driven away.
Tastes change and young people find different interests.
Others who find the site fills a need in their life, even a small one, stick with it.
Over a 25 year period there has been significant change in the way football fans access their social and news media.
People these days often want the quick fix.
At one time, when I first became involved, the main attraction for me was the information a forum like this gave me, especially being an interstater.
We had two or three people giving us direct training reports.
'Going ons' around the club could only be found on the forums.
Nowadays that sort of thing is readily available on facebook, the club website or the media.
So...we may have a problem now, but what's the solution?
How do you attract new blood.
Re: SPAM - Lods - 01-18-2023
(01-18-2023, 12:58 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Must every thread become hijacked to be about race, gender, age, sex, religion, diversity etc debate? I am frankly sick to death of it and just about had enough.
...and that's how we lose folks.
It also happens with coaches, players admin etc, when something pervades other threads.
It causes moderators grief and frustration.(This thread is about spam...but we're well off track and I'm as much to blame as anyone).
It's cost us some of our best posters who have been both fed up with it, but also offenders called to account.
Re: SPAM - northernblue - 01-18-2023
(01-17-2023, 11:28 PM)Lods link Wrote:That's a pretty good memory.
Mostly Corollas, currently a Yaris
I did flirt with a Daihatsu charade for 300,000 km ;D
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Re: SPAM - northernblue - 01-18-2023
(01-17-2023, 11:46 PM)PaulP link Wrote:The way I used the phrase "old timers" was to denote people who have been on these forums forever, i.e "an experienced or long serving person." This is a perfectly legit definition of the phrase. It can also be used to indicate an old person. At any rate, I apologise if you found this to be insulting or derogatory, although I would prefer it if you approached me directly rather than engaging in back door, indirect, inflammatory jibes.
The facts don't lie. The majority of regulars on here are :
a. over 50, and the rest are over 40
b. white.
c. male
d. Victorian
e. Carlton supporters
This forum was set up for Carlton fans, so I have no issue with point e. It is perfectly reasonable and to be expected. Some people may have no issue with points a to d, but I do. I think the site experience would be better with greater diversity.
There are reasons why we have a low female membership.
I know of one who was told to move on and she believed it wasn’t just her that received that treatment.
Re: SPAM - northernblue - 01-18-2023
(01-18-2023, 12:28 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:I feel like I should be apologising for being a white male over 50 from Victoria.
My indirect jibes were more in jest than inflammatory but I seem to have the perception you think us old Victorian Whities are holding back progression on this forum and our old timer chat is putting off new younger members?
Because of who we are, the site has a “feel” that reflects that, nothing more or less.
Ps
I know you were jesting EB, but you were “stung” a bit.
Re: SPAM - kruddler - 01-18-2023
(01-18-2023, 01:59 AM)northernblue link Wrote:There are reasons why we have a low female membership.I'm not sure who you are referring too, but i can assure you there have been multiple males who have been told to move on over the years, so sheer statistics suggest a female would be included eventually.
I know of one who was told to move on and she believed it wasn’t just her that received that treatment.
As a former moderator (and current mod of ladies lounge), i can honestly say that there has never been any discussion on moving any particular demographic. Whether that refers to age, gender, location, religion or even team barracked for (we used to have a few non-carlton posters over the years - including Joffa!) its never been a directive.
I'd like to see some kind of proof of this behaviour if its available.
I could probably reel off at least 10 regular female posters we've had over the years and none have ever expressed similar to me before.
Re: SPAM - ElwoodBlues1 - 01-18-2023
(01-18-2023, 02:02 AM)northernblue link Wrote:Because of who we are, the site has a “feel” that reflects that, nothing more or less.Yep I was stung NT and disappointed...
Ps
I know you were jesting EB, but you were “stung” a bit.
Re: SPAM - northernblue - 01-18-2023
(01-18-2023, 02:19 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Yep I was stung NT and disappointed...
I felt the original comment was intended well.
Besides, how do you think I felt being lumped in with all you old buggars !? ?
Re: SPAM - Baggers - 01-18-2023
(01-17-2023, 12:32 PM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Old timers squabbling about whatever?
Maybe the forum should take the Soylent Green approach, when the old timers get to 65 plus we just obliterate their accounts and turn them into biscuits....
Mm, Soylent Green. Think I'd make a good salted, caramel Tim Tam ;D
Re: SPAM - ElwoodBlues1 - 01-18-2023
(01-18-2023, 02:22 AM)northernblue link Wrote:I felt the original comment was intended well.I can help you fill out your seniors card application..?
Besides, how do you think I felt being lumped in with all you old buggars !? ?
Like GTC I am a tad over every debate becoming a diversity, race, AGE, gender issue where 50 plus white males from Anglo/European backgrounds are responsible for Australia's problems and now the forums lack of new younger members. As far as I knew it was a open platform to talk about all things Carlton Football club and other topics of mainstream life. I didn't know I was a member of a elitist core running an agenda with Freemason like qualities...