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Post by Rockhound on Apr 14, 2004 9:05:32 GMT -5
More often than not, whenever I come to this site, I see that there are at least 1 or 2 "guests" sitting here watching. I can only assume that they are members who haven't signed in but are watching to see if anybody posts anything of interest! I have no problem with this state of affairs but.... Wouldn't a chatroom be a great addition to the site? I have checked out several chatroom hosts and so far all required either payment up-front or evidence of a current website (which I obviously lack). As I cannot afford to finance the upkeep of a website or pay for the services of a professional chatroom company I have to rely on subsidised chatroom suppliers. I know they exist but so far I have been unable to aquire one for the site. If you know of such a supplier then I'd be delighted to check it out.
POLL : I'm thinking of adding a real-time chatroom to the forum. So... Would you use a chatroom or not?
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Post by Rockhound on Mar 2, 2006 20:31:56 GMT -5
Those of you who frequent this forum (you know who you are) may have noticed that my attendance has been somewhat spotted of late so I have decided to offer some limited administrative powers to one or more of you if you are so willing.
I'm not talking of a great deal of responsibility, just the ability to help others who have problems signing up, deleting unwanted posts etc. I have noticed that we have lost several potential members due to my absence/neglect and I know none of us want that. I'll try to be more vigilant in future but any help would be appreciated.
Anyway if you are interested then please let me know.
Needless to say, you have to be a member to be an admin so if you haven't already registered then now might be a good time to do so.
My thanks in advance...
Gordon (Rockhound)
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Post by Rockhound on Dec 23, 2003 18:48:53 GMT -5
Happy Xmas. everyone! This is probably the last post I'm going to make before Christmas Day, so just let me say "Happy Xmas" and "I'll see you all soon!" If you don't celebrate "Christmas", then I offer you my best wishes over the next week or two!
See you all soon.
Rockhound.
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Post by Rockhound on Nov 30, 2003 15:18:51 GMT -5
Please be aware that although this forum is already up and running I will probably still be tweaking and (hopefully) improving it by modifying colours, adding new boards, setting up a hit counter (maybe) etc.
Notification of any significant changes will be posted in this section. Minor changes will probably go unreported unless someone notices and comments on them!
NOTE: If you have any suggestions as to how the forum could be improved upon then please feel free to post your comments in the new "Suggestion Box" section.
Rockhound.
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Post by Rockhound on Dec 2, 2003 5:22:19 GMT -5
If you are having trouble deciding on an avatar to use with your profile or would like a personalised avatar then please feel free to post a message in this board and I'll do what I can to help!
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Post by Rockhound on Nov 21, 2003 10:00:57 GMT -5
If you have any questions regarding the use of the forum then feel free to ask here.
If you have any suggestions on how the forum could be improved then your comments are welcomed.
If you have any queries about any of the topics found in the main forums then feel free to leave a message, i'm confident one of our regular visitors will be willing and able to help you.
If in doubt, post your question. What's the worst that could happen?
Keep checking back here, common problems will be addressed over time and with a bit of luck the answer to your problem will be a click away.
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Post by Rockhound on Nov 24, 2004 22:47:04 GMT -5
Hi Jim, thanks for the heads-up, I've left a message explaining my absence on Mindat (in the thread you linked). Good to hear from you again, I'll try to catch up with you in Mindat's chatroom as soon as I can!
Rockhound (Gordon)
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Post by Rockhound on Nov 18, 2003 12:48:33 GMT -5
I'm sure that as in the normal course of things there will be times when some of you/us will decide to organise a meeting or two. If, for example, there are a good number of people within striking distance of say, Tucson AZ, Bedford VA, even Glasgow, or London, UK (or any other locality) then the opportunity to get together to swap ideas, have a few drinks and debate into the "wee small hours" might seem more than appealing! Trouble is, how do you publicise such an event to your peers? The answer, I hope, is through this forum. If you wish to organise such an event and guage it's response then please post your ideas / details here. If needs be I'll set up a poll to give a clearer indication on how popular the idea is.
Note: to take part in a poll you have to be registered.
Feel free to post your ideas in this forum.
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Post by Rockhound on Apr 7, 2004 10:18:01 GMT -5
Hmmm, when is a Spam not a Spam? Well, although this looks like a Spam posting (it has all the hallmarks... placed by an unregistered poster, advertises another site and potentially costs the user) it seems to be in keeping with the purpose of the forum!
I choose to allow the post! Any objections?
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Post by Rockhound on Nov 14, 2003 8:14:19 GMT -5
All you Armchair Treasure Hunters who feel left out because you haven't discovered an ancient shipwreck or uncovered some buried treasure, fear not. There are many people who enjoy treasure hunting from the comfort of their own home via books or websites. Tell us about them, perhaps we can join you.
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Post by Rockhound on Nov 14, 2003 8:10:35 GMT -5
If you have an interest in treasure hunting using a metal detector or have some advice then please use this forum to share your ideas.
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Post by Rockhound on Jun 19, 2004 7:28:57 GMT -5
What do you think should be written on the roadsign?
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Dam it!
Mar 19, 2004 10:57:08 GMT -5
Post by Rockhound on Mar 19, 2004 10:57:08 GMT -5
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Post by Rockhound on Mar 15, 2004 9:19:08 GMT -5
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Post by Rockhound on Mar 3, 2004 13:38:24 GMT -5
While we are waiting for the real debates in the forum to start, I thought I'd share this!
These are (allegedly) genuine clips from Barnsley Council flat tenants complaining to the Council about problems with their flats (apartments).
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* My bush is really overgrown round the front and my back passage has fungus growing in it.
* He's got this huge tool that vibrates the whole house and I just can't take it anymore.
* It's the dogs mess that I find hard to swallow.
* I want some repairs done to my cooker as it has backfired and burnt my knob off.
* I wish to complain that my father hurt his ankle very badly when he put his foot in the hole in his back passage.
* And their 18 year old son is continually banging his balls against my fence.
* I wish to report that tiles are missing from the outside toilet roof. I think it was bad wind the other night that blew them off.
* My lavatory seat is cracked, where do I stand?
* I am writing on behalf of my sink, which is coming away from the wall.
* Will you please send someone to mend the garden path. My wife tripped and fell on it yesterday and now she is pregnant.
* I request permission to remove my drawers in the kitchen
* 50% of the walls are damp, 50% have crumbling plaster and 50% are plain filthy.
* I am still having problems with smoke in my new drawers.
* The toilet is blocked and we cannot bath the children until it is cleared.
* Will you please send a man to look at my water, it is a funny colour and not fit to drink.
* Our lavatory seat is broken in half and is now in three pieces.
* I want to complain about the farmer across the road; every morning at 6am his cock wakes me up and its now getting too much for me.
* The man next door has a large erection in the back garden, which is unsightly and dangerous.
* Our kitchen floor is damp. We have two children and would like a third so please send someone round to do something about it.
* I am a single woman living in a downstairs flat and would you please do something about the noise made by the man on top of me every night.
* Please send a man with the right tool to finish the job and satisfy my wife.
* I have had the clerk of works down on the floor six times but I still have no satisfaction.
* This is to let you know that our lavatory seat is broke and we can't get BBC2
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