(09 Dec 2015, 11:05 am)Charles41 wrote I've been reading the recent posts on this thread regarding disagreements between forum members. I think it would be a good idea if forum members set up a "town hall" meeting. We all could get together in person and discuss any differences that members may be having and hopefully find an amicable solution for all. We could also use such a meeting as way for forum moderators to explain what is and what is not acceptable conduct on the forum along with rules for general behaviour.
Such a meeting could be used to plan activities for forum members who are interested. For example, we could arrange a vintage bus trip or visit to an operator's premises. I feel this would be a way of bringing forum members of all ages together and demonstrating we can create a vibrant inclusive enthusiast community.
A good place to hold it would be a church hall, community centre or even a meeting room in a community academy. It should be held somewhere with good transport links in the centre of the region (e.g. Newcastle or Durham) on a Saturday. This would increase attendance levels. It would also allay somewhat any fears that the parents or guardians of younger forum members may have around them attending the meeting.
I feel it would be better if we could meet up, clear the air and lay the foundation stones of a strong supportive community. Looking through the posts on the forum I believe there are many caring and good natured people within the community.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
Jimmi - are your first names James Michael?
Charles
A wider group meeting sounds like a fab idea. Obviously, there's some established groups of friends here, and a few people on either nodding (or running away) terms with others, but an organised meet would give people chance to say hello without feeling stalkerish, even if some people don't stick around for very long.
I reckon jimmi's parents are really into sleb naming and his real name is Apple Blossom Sausageskin.