Has this forum lost its...Panache?

[Streetcar]

It's good to be missed!

There have been some reasons, other than family time, that Jamie has been absent. I also think it is unlikely that anything will be done to resolve the issues that have caused his absence, but time heals many wounds, so we'll see.

(Apologies and respect also heal wounds, but I don't foresee that happening any time soon.)

Enough said...

Be well,

Star

Missed? That's a bit of an understatement.

There are a number of regular contributors to this board which truly give it it's personality, which help make it what it unique. I put you and Jamie high on that list. (And yes, you too Grant).
It's those personalities, that friendly banter that makes this forum what it is. Even most of the disagreements have an underlying respect between the posters. On the odd occasion where that respect is not there, the offending member is usually called out on it and an apology is usually made.

It's that sort of mutual respect that makes this feel like a family, not simply an informational forum. To be honest, that (in my opinion) is what keeps this forum alive.
Face it, how many posts can be made about pleat styles, how low to hang a sporran or how to respond to "the question?" If that's the goal of the forum, then all threads should be locked. If someone has a question or an insight, they can be directed to the appropriate threads from the past where the subject was covered. Perhaps some sort of search engine can be engineered for this purpose.

But I digress.

Jamie, Starr - be well. I sincerely hope your absence isn't over long, and remember you have friends here.

[Raphael]

It's that sort of mutual respect that makes this feel like a family, not simply an informational forum. To be honest, that (in my opinion) is what keeps this forum alive.
Face it, how many posts can be made about pleat styles, how low to hang a sporran or how to respond to "the question?" If that's the goal of the forum, then all threads should be locked. If someone has a question or an insight, they can be directed to the appropriate threads from the past where the subject was covered. Perhaps some sort of search engine can be engineered for this purpose.

But I digress.

Unfortunately, some people don't understand. They only see this board as an information board and that it is okay to not have any personality. They don't see the value of having fun people around or doing anything fun for others. It is sad to see the original spirit of XMTS is lost.

I will not be surprised to see that this forum turns into a propaganda machine in the near future. The lost of Valuable contributors is simply the first act, and who knows what the second act will be.

Jamie is still with us in the cyberspace, and it is good to see that we have another web address to socialise with each other. The other place is more open and we can have private chats without involving moderators. It is free and I can even log it wirelessly via an app on my iPhone...

[berserkbishop]

Unfortunately, some people don't understand. They only see this board as an information board and that it is okay to not have any personality. They don't see the value of having fun people around or doing anything fun for others. It is sad to see the original spirit of XMTS is lost.

I will not be surprised to see that this forum turns into a propaganda machine in the near future. The lost of Valuable contributors is simply the first act, and who knows what the second act will be.

Jamie is still with us in the cyberspace, and it is good to see that we have another web address to socialise with each other. The other place is more open and we can have private chats without involving moderators. It is free and I can even log it wirelessly via an app on my iPhone...

Said place sounds magical. Mayhaps you could fill me in via PM. . .