Hmmmm. whats happening

leon · #1 15-02-2008, 07:47 PM

Hi Guys,

Seems like there has been a little friction of late about certain threads, and none of it has to do with Astronomy, some members are clearly upset and had moved on. just an observation.

Leon

fringe_dweller · #2 15-02-2008, 08:09 PM

same ol' same ol'? funny how those threads are the most popular tho, waaaaay more than most- a contradiction?
some people are just too delicate for the rough and tumble?
anyway back to the endless riveting acquisition and disposal of goods threads

i shop therefore i am

AJames · #3 15-02-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by leon

Hi Guys,
Seems like there has been a little friction of late about certain threads, and none of it has to do with Astronomy, some members are clearly upset and had moved on. just an observation.
Leon

Yes Leon, your right. Honestly, IMO the concern is probably more due to deliberate little irritations generated by commercial or institutional bodies and the disregard they display to the whole astronomical community. Sometimes these irritations just boil over, more in getting things "off ones chest".
However, I think that the majority of threads here are under General Chat, and the diversity of possible posts will often lead to passionate or significant debate. However, if you are truly after astronomical information, there are many other threads under different subjects within the forum - I can recommend them openly for there friendliness and idea of community.
If others are really slightly uncomfortable with the friction, at least they can read details on more astronomical subject. Sometimes things have to be said - at least to clear the air. Just an observation.

AJames · #4 15-02-2008, 08:19 PM

As my girlfriend just honestly said...
"Clearly there must be is nothing worthwhile on television..."
Indeed!

AJames · #5 15-02-2008, 08:32 PM

UPDATE: Oh No!!
I just found out she wants to watch "Pride and Prejudice" on Channel 10..
Damn those "chick flicks" !!!
(There goes the Cricket...)

wasyoungonce (Brendan) · #6 15-02-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by leon

Hi Guys,

Seems like there has been a little friction of late about certain threads, and none of it has to do with Astronomy, some members are clearly upset and had moved on. just an observation.

Leon

It's that damn eclipse I tell ya! Everyone's gone mad!

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #7 15-02-2008, 10:44 PM

Ahem.....
Thought I'd check out the new threads while the ads were on while watching "Pride and Prejudice"

h0ughy (David) · #8 15-02-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Ahem.....
Thought I'd check out the new threads while the ads were on while watching "Pride and Prejudice"

so whatts the cricket score?

leon i have no agenda, just askng the question thats all, although it did bring some other things to the surface, that was not my intention

mark3d · #9 15-02-2008, 10:56 PM

.... politics and religion

EzyStyles (Eric) · #10 15-02-2008, 11:08 PM

c'monn guyss .. lets all "HUG IT OUT"

Anyone watch Entourage here btw?

xelasnave · #11 15-02-2008, 11:09 PM

Any that appear not to be here are no doubt captivated by the wonderful programing ch 10 has to offer...I mean they really offer cutting edge stuff dont they...
Leon I think its just the weather ... there is so much rain why even get outta bed.
alex

madtuna (Steve) · #12 15-02-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

so whatts the cricket score?

leon i have no agenda, just askng the question thats all, although it did bring some other things to the surface, that was not my intention

Who cares about the cricket..I just saw Angelina Jolies bosoms on Showtime greats!

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #13 15-02-2008, 11:30 PM

Obviously the wit and humour of Jane Austens classic story is beyond you lot.
Whoops, ads are over.

Hagar (Doug) · #14 15-02-2008, 11:37 PM

Lets skip the politics and religion and get straight to SEX. Got to finish my imaging first.

xelasnave · #15 15-02-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Obviously the wit and humour of Jane Austens classic story is beyond you lot.
Whoops, ads are over.

I guess I am just bitter that the Simpsons at 6 pm has gone

and that I do not have a TV here

... and my gear that I have taken years to assemble will not work

... and the mount needs a rebuild and I burnt my dinner.. and the weather..mmmmmmmmmm
alex

AJames · #16 16-02-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Obviously the wit and humour of Jane Austens classic story is beyond you lot.
Whoops, ads are over.

OK. Fair enough. Just please don't tell me "Sense and Sensibility" is going to be on next week...

As for the "wit and humour", next you'll subject us to her unpublished work "Lady Susan", where the reader is subjected to intricacies of literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy created in opinions in letter form.

Ie. As Lady Susan Vernon, if I recall; "You were mistaken, my dear Alicia, in supposing me fixed at this place for the rest of the winter: it grieves me to say how greatly you were mistaken, for I have seldom spent three months more agreeably than those which have just flown away. At present, nothing goes smoothly; the females of the family are united against me."

or the saucy Mr. de Courcy;

"What a woman she must be! I long to see her, and shall certainly accept your kind invitation, that I may form some idea of those bewitching powers which can do so much - engaging at the same time, and in the same house, the affections of two men, who were neither of them at liberty to bestow them--and all this without the charm of youth!"

Humour indeed!

fringe_dweller · #17 16-02-2008, 12:08 AM

speaking of period movies, to tie in several posts and themes here, when i region freed the DVD player, first thing i had to watch to test it, was a copy from uk of the 1970 'wuthering heights' movie my missus bought, but i was quite happy, as ALL the buxom wenches of the day sure like to wear those low cut bodices!? (i thought it was cold on the moors?) ooooohh NELLEEEEE!! thouight i was watching a hammer horror for a minute LOL unbeleivable we sure live in tame times now

AJames · #18 16-02-2008, 03:15 AM

The only thing the true red-blooded Australian Male has to fear is;

War, Death and the Romance Novel / Movie.

Presumable ordered in increasing importance...

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #19 16-02-2008, 10:07 AM

Even Jane had her "Off" days.

RB (Andrew) · #20 16-02-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Obviously the wit and humour of Jane Austens classic story is beyond you lot.

I had a good chuckle jjj.
Nice one.

Ah how lucky Jane was to have a husband like Steve Austen.