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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ironsky2 on November 16, 2014, 10:51:09 PM

Title: Fly By Night Members
Post by: ironsky2 on November 16, 2014, 10:51:09 PM
It always interests me why people join a Internet forum post about twice then disappear. Noticed this on this forum someone joined with a colourful username just did that.
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Fly on November 16, 2014, 10:53:28 PM
It happens ironsky. Now't so strange as folk !
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Pete on November 16, 2014, 10:58:50 PM
Most of that sort of thing is down to spammy types joining just to get themselves a link.

Banned a couple last week actually.
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Slacker on November 17, 2014, 06:30:51 AM
Fly only does the day shift  :))
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Old Cruser on November 17, 2014, 08:03:56 AM
I've noticed that as well ironsky,

 I'm never sure if they join with intentions of posting and never do, or if they want to have a look more into the 'background' of things which maybe only members can see - in other words just being nosy. It's awhile since I joined so I can't remember what non members can't see. Pete and Fly don't miss much I'm sure and as Pete says they get rid of spammers.

Then of course there are people like yourself who join and move forward to make valuable contributions to the forum  :)
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: ironsky2 on November 17, 2014, 09:56:53 AM
I've noticed that as well ironsky,

 I'm never sure if they join with intentions of posting and never do, or if they want to have a look more into the 'background' of things which maybe only members can see - in other words just being nosy. It's awhile since I joined so I can't remember what non members can't see. Pete and Fly don't miss much I'm sure and as Pete says they get rid of spammers.

Then of course there are people like yourself who join and move forward to make valuable contributions to the forum  :)
It's nice to know my contributions are appreciated  :)
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Pete on November 17, 2014, 04:01:49 PM
Your contributions are very welcome ironsky - thank you for helping to keep the forum lively.  (y)
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Scimitar on November 17, 2014, 06:10:15 PM
Have you had surgery Pete? You look almost as good as me :))
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Pete on November 17, 2014, 06:19:59 PM
In your dreams matey, in your dreams...  ;)  :))
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: ironsky2 on November 17, 2014, 07:55:59 PM
 :-[
Your contributions are very welcome ironsky - thank you for helping to keep the forum lively.  (y)
   :) its all in a days work for Ironsky2 .
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Old Cruser on November 17, 2014, 08:06:34 PM
Have you had surgery Pete? You look almost as good as me :))

I reckon Pete's gone into panic mode now - all that not so good skin he's got,
Who are we to crush his dreams  ::)
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: therealjr on November 17, 2014, 09:53:27 PM
The ones I find strange are the lurkers. I really don't see the point of joining a discussion forum and then not joining in the discussions? Unless of course it's for purposes of plagiarism?
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Engine Driver on November 17, 2014, 11:26:26 PM
Plagiarywhat?, can't even say it never mind know what it is. :-[ :)) :))
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Old Cruser on November 18, 2014, 09:41:18 AM
The ones I find strange are the lurkers. I really don't see the point of joining a discussion forum and then not joining in the discussions? Unless of course it's for purposes of plagiarism?

You are spot on with that JR, as that definitely does happen - that is a fact!!  ;)
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on November 18, 2014, 05:11:49 PM
Rather liking Pete's new Avatar.  However, don't you think it's short of something?  That massive twinkle that bursts from the corner of the smile so white it causes snow blindness......just saying  >;

Pete, I'm sure you could Photoshop a twinkle on your Avatar  ;D
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Pete on November 18, 2014, 05:19:39 PM
Nah, that would be overkill. I'm happy with just giving them a coat of Dulux Extra White...
Title: Re: Fly By Night Members
Post by: Gerty Gumdrop on November 18, 2014, 08:01:33 PM
Oh bugger  >;