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  • 28th September 2019 at 4:56 pm #503253

    Exactly,  why the word ” clique” has even been mentioned on this thread I have no idea!  The Chinese restaurant in Pontivy  sounds a good idea to meet up with other members, if that’s what some want.

     

    28th September 2019 at 5:09 pm #503256

    It is tigre and I’m sure another equally suitable venue could be suggested in the future for those members for whom Pontivy is a step too far, it doesn’t have to be a one time and place get together as has already been mentioned.

    28th September 2019 at 5:15 pm #503261

    I’d look forward to a meal with others but it’s too far for me i’m afraid.

    UiN is no more or less cliquey than other forums imo.

    Anonymous
    28th September 2019 at 11:31 pm #503325

    Exactly, why the word ” clique” has even been mentioned on this thread I have no idea! The Chinese restaurant in Pontivy sounds a good idea to meet up with other members, if that’s what some want.

    Read it all again, tigre, there was a reason and it was not meant as a criticism of this forum but quite simply a mention of how a clique “can” form, as has happened before on a now defunct forum.

    29th September 2019 at 7:59 am #503337

    I don’t need to read it all again, Roger, thanks all the same.

    29th September 2019 at 8:41 am #503342

    We have cliques in all walks of life so we are used to it. It starts off at school and continues through our lives. It’s a perfectly natural state, we latch on to people and form a relationship sometimes even without meeting.

    29th September 2019 at 9:27 am #503348

    As you go through life you bond with some people and not others. Exactly the same happens on a forum, some people are friendly and welcoming and some not. It isn’t a clique, just a difference of approach to conversations/discussions and if you never actually meet someone you can form a perceived opinion of someone which may be different if you actually met them. It can be very easy to form a wrong opinion of someone judged just on the written word which is why I think it is nice to meet people you corrispond with. :-)

    Anonymous
    29th September 2019 at 9:52 am #503355

    I think it’s nice to put faces to names too. I’ve known Bart for years and more recently met Witchy and the Wizard at Bart’s party.

    29th September 2019 at 9:57 am #503358

    As jivedance said a clique is a group of people exclusive to them, excluding all others, I don’t think there is such a thing on this forum, we are all open to opinions from others.

    I can understand what Roger was getting at when speaking of members meeting, by the very nature of some people meeting up and not joined by other members, then that group of people will have a connection between them that the other members don’t, simply because of their voluntary, for one reason or another, exclusion to the meet up, but it doesn’t mean that they are purposely excluded so the group is not a clique.

    In any case, it’s a lovely idea for those members that wish to get together and enjoy some social time in each other’s company to do so and what better place than that buffet-style Chinese restaurant, we love it there so enjoy your meal folks (but pace yourselves, it’s very easy to get carried away!!) ;-)

    29th September 2019 at 10:01 am #503362

    Thank you all for your feedback, overall it seems that people are in favour of having the opportunity to meet with members, so we’ll continue to develop that idea.

    As usual, any further suggestions and ideas are always welcome.

    29th September 2019 at 11:07 am #503386

    I’ve met deboer and his long suffering gem of a wife Jen plus thursday  I spent a very pleasant day in the company of Marion from Brittany, a lovely lady who spent a few days in the area. Anyone is welcome chez-nous whatever colour ,creed or disposition.

    Anonymous
    29th September 2019 at 1:16 pm #503406

    I don’t need to read it all again, Roger, thanks all the same.

     

    So tigre, you already knew why the word clique was brought up but still decided to ask why, when there was a prefecly acceptable reason for it. Oh well back to the bar

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    29th September 2019 at 4:05 pm #503433

    There was no need for it, Roger, just my opinion. Enjoy your drink.

    Anonymous
    29th September 2019 at 6:14 pm #503469

    I’ve met deboer and his long suffering gem of a wife Jen plus thursday I spent a very pleasant day in the company of Marion from Brittany, a lovely lady who spent a few days in the area. Anyone is welcome chez-nous whatever colour ,creed or disposition.

    In which case, tell me where to put your pin in the map, Pete,  so people know where you are! :scratch:

    29th September 2019 at 6:30 pm #503475

    Nay bother – Albi

    Anonymous
    29th September 2019 at 8:42 pm #503513

    Good move Pete ! :yes: :yes:

    Anonymous
    29th September 2019 at 9:15 pm #503517

    Have put you on, Pete, and what about you, Deboer?

    1st October 2019 at 2:31 pm #503812

    chinese in Pontivy sounds ok but 1/12 journey for me not at night especially at this time of year

    1st October 2019 at 2:32 pm #503815

    sorry !/12 hour journey

    1st October 2019 at 2:35 pm #503820

    sorry again fingers not working 1/30 hour journey
    it’s only 2.30 think I need a drink

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