Why are so many topics hi-jacked ?

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 02:40

Once again , I notice that a topic has been hijacked by people losing the run of themselves, It doesn't seem to take long for the disgruntled, malicious and plain barmy to put their spoke in the wheel and by their actions end an interesting discussion ! Why do some sad souls seek to poison and destroy the efforts of many posters to discuss, in a civilized way, a particular subject ?? Why contribute to a forum like Cyprus 44. if all you want to do is hijack the discussion ? It doesn't make sense to me and I hope I'm not alone !!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 09:59

A clear example is of some my posts being hijacked. I try and inform readers of certain updates that could be of interest to some readers, after all I thought this is what this board is for.

These posters who hijack imy posts n my view suffer from a insecurity disorder, ''shame'' more to be pitied really !!

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 10:19

Msg. 1 It's because they are boring people who have nothing better to do. They're probably unintelligent people who can't express themselves in a normal logical manner or who are just plain malicious and have been most of their lives and have found an outlet in Cyprus44. I'm all for freedom of speech but the Mods on here are virtually spineless and let virtually anything go for fear of offending the people concerned. Whereas it is actually the other contributers that are being offended.

reyntj


Joined: 26/01/2011
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 10:22

I agree with the insecurity too many have too much time on their hands and are simply replying to posts to correct peoples grammar or cause arguments as they have nothing better else to do and have no interest in the contents of the post for information

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 13:20

maybe we should all post ''stay on topic'' from time to time,this may help things.Other than that would you like to see all off topic postings removed ?







Spider,X

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 14:08

Good ides spider lets see if it works !! re stay on topic however the posters hell bent on hijacking posts in my opinion should be banned if they persist on more than one thread !! Cyprus 44 is spoiled by this miority .

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 14:20

You can try doing as you suggested, there's nothing to lose and all to gain. BTW, I'm fed up with all the endless advertising that gets mixed up with genuine "subjects". I've not bothered to count all the Hillside Ads on this page alone. Can't there be some subdividing on this Forum?.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 14:33

Very good points raised by the various contributors so far and many thanks to them for their input and I agree that a radical solution to the problem is required ! The co-operation of the moderators is the key to the solution in everyone's interest !

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3533

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 14:43

Message deleted.



You know why.

johndp


Joined: 08/09/2009
Posts: 497

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:07

If people gave accurate information with clear and concise detail it would also help to prevent others making contradictions, and then all hell breaking out, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:14

pillbailey....



Deleted post ! Off topic as always...run along to the next thread lol







Spider,X

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:16

"all thought is dangerous"

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:18

Not sure what was posted by message 9 but it clearly warrented a mod to delete the post now in my opinion this should also have a ban and the mod could have also included this info



example



post deleted 72 hour ban given.

johndp


Joined: 08/09/2009
Posts: 497

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:22

Pipie you misunderstand - no mod deleted it it was written by philbailey himself - disbelief - he must be wetting himself :(

johndp


Joined: 08/09/2009
Posts: 497

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:23

or if it wasn't then very bad moderating as there was nearly 3 hours between the post and the next one :(

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:24

Even little Spider knew that pipie lol..





Do keep up







Spider,X

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:25

OOps also have to say I agree with you post 13...











Spider,X

CyprusNow


Joined: 16/07/2011
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:29

Can't understand why anyone would want to hijack a thread.

CyprusNow


Joined: 16/07/2011
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:30

We won't be allowing it on CyprusNow.

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 17:33

Andy Murray to start US open campaign in 3 hours time

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 18:18

Crikey !! it was an example !!

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 18:33

I think a list of the Top Ten worst offenders needs to be drawn up ( many people could name them off hand ) and when they start their messing, they should be warned and if they don't desist they should be banned for a set period of time !

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 18:39

I agree that more banning of these disruptive posters one way or another but action needs to be taken now.

Cyprus 44 used to be such an great informative board but it appears not now. Shame !!!

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 18:42

pipie why so much doom and gloom ?





Make the most of it,change happens in time !





I still find most of it very amusing most of the time



Spider,X

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 18:49

Spider nah not doom and gloom, just agree with the title of this thread and contributions from serious posters could put ideas mods way, might even get Cyprus 44 back on track to what it was intended for !!

Have a good evening.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 20:35

Some have remarked that The Mods now Rock and have already started to target the time wasters ! Hope it's true !

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 20:46

yeah but its better than talking to yourself on your own forums - all these people that have gone off to play elsewhere and they just post diffrent reams of news treads and no one replies



I dont think threads to get hijacked its how conversations evolve

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 20:59

What people do on other forums should not concern us. All I'm concerned about is the smooth running of Cyprus 44 !

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
31/08/2011 21:06

I agree EamonnMc. Like it or not Cyprus 44 has been and still can be a front runner for info for all that wish to read.

Mods have worked hard at getting rid of most of the trouble makers not an easy task for a volunteering job but they are getting on top of it !!

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
01/09/2011 01:07

Pipie,



Glad to hear it and I agree that the Mods do their best and that at times it is a thankless job !

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3533

Message Posted:
01/09/2011 03:20

Post removed







stay on topic

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
01/09/2011 10:15

Phil,



You're a messer !!!!

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
01/09/2011 10:42

Love it !!

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
01/09/2011 11:09

Pipie,



The year of '52 was a good vintage !!!

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
01/09/2011 13:22

most def, could not agree more !!

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
01/09/2011 15:42

Best get back to the subject before I'm accused of hi-jacking my own topic . I may be mistaken but over the last week or so there does seem to be less disruption on the Forum or are the spoilers just having a siesta ?

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
02/09/2011 15:02

And why is that Television / Satellite supply posts seem to attract the spoilers in particular ?

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3533

Message Posted:
02/09/2011 20:37

I think a few are on a 44 "holiday"



happy cholrine free swiming

and free sky and osn

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
02/09/2011 20:57

My God, Phil, you don't miss a trick !