jgriffin wrote:If there is any real hint that this forum will be closed down by the club (there is precedent elsewhere isn't there) then we need to know to organise an email and letter campaign.
If it is thought to be too close to home then the management have got very serious issues they need to address regarding their own perceptions.
What do the club expect fans to be discussing??
Do we have to wait until 01/07 to find out the reason we have been asked to vote?
I would like it to remain - it has an interesting mix of posters. However, if it were to be closed down it wouldn't be the end of the world as there is also the unoffy forum which, although a terrible format, would probably become a lot busier if this closed down.
I guess there is a view that having one busy forum would be better than two quieter ones, although this one has just about enough critical mass in terms of posts to be interesting and involving.
If the forum does go T over A how would relative tech duffers like myself find the unofficial site(s) as I do enjoy following ( some ) of the threads. If you pick titles and return to the topic list or skip a page you can avoid silliness/ unpleasantness like the off button for the TV.
It could be the success of the forum that is the problem. Perhaps the forum has become too dense for the club's liking? I won't pretend to know anything about IT but I'd imagine that it might need a bit of slimming down.
I think the forum definitely encourages people to support tigers and get involved. It would be slightly mad to shut it down. I get a lot of helpful info about all sorts from the forum and it is my first port of call every morning. If I didn't link to it every day I would be less likely to support the club as regularly as I would be less knowledgeable about upcoming matches, transport, teams etc. The other forums are clunky and don't have the same authentic appeal as this one. And this one means you can link quickly to tickets, the shop and everything all in one place. Much better. And Rizzo rocks.
BarmyBamford wrote:If the forum does go T over A how would relative tech duffers like myself find the unofficial site(s) as I do enjoy following ( some ) of the threads. If you pick titles and return to the topic list or skip a page you can avoid silliness/ unpleasantness like the off button for the TV.
Google? Plenty of rugby boards available for those that wish to view them, although obviously only two are Tigers-centric.
The unoffy, for those that wish to view it, is here:
Both here and there have their faults, but as one who stopped posting on here I would have to say that this forum (IMO) has been on a downward curve for some time.
The forum should remain. Otherwise I would have to abuse myself
Joking aside, it is a good source of information and the banter is good. I am sure it is just like the game itself, you can knock the lump out of each other on here but I am sure that if we met at the ground we would have a good laugh about it with each other.
It is 'policed' very well by commandant Rizzo!
I also dont believe the club is trying to close the forum because of the criticism of the club and coaches by what can only be considered a minority of the forum members!
Long live the forum
Of course this is my own opinion and other posters may have a different perceived factual viewpoint.
I only joined a year ago, but I have found it compliments my season ticket very well to be involved with all the talking points each week.
This forum has brought me closer to the club I support and to the game I love and it would be a real shame if this sort of outlet was not available to all who wish to follow the Tigers - and some of those who just follow the game like ZSF.
Yes, I agree its not perfect and some posts can upset me and others, but its a big vote to keep the forum from me as I will never tweet, or facebook, or find another way to keep this relationship with the club going & growing.
Although I don't usually start new threads, I have made an effort to do so in the last couple of weeks, as a lot of the discussions on here have gone 'off focus' and I have tried to get us all talking about rugby again.
I cannot wait for the new season to start and the opportunity this forum gives me to keep in the loop with like minded people would be greatly missed if it was removed.
If this is to be the end, then a big thanks to all for listening and responding - and a huge thanks to the moderators, who do a difficult job and I, for one, have not praised enough.
I would certainly miss the chitchat even though I have actually only just joined as a member of the forum. I will miss laughing my socks off at some of the unbelievable behaviour (or lack of) of the contributors.
