Randonneur Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 Dear Mr Moderator, Please can we put a cap on the size of the posts both on chatterbox and on Motorhome Matters. We have had a few "quiet" days but are now back to reading reams of words. Going for the Paracetamol now. Bon weekend
colin Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 Then we would have to gen up on our 'text speak' m8
Brambles Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 Dear Mr Randonneur, You do not have to read all the posts. Your choice, and I think you should be grateful as some people go to a lot of effort to write lengthy and detailed posts. Hiding the Paracetamol now, Jon.
Vixter Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 Randonneur. Why don't you like reading lengthy posts? Some topics need in-depth detail. What about the 'information' posts that we have found so very interesting and helpful? I say THREE CHEERS for all those who have taken the time and trouble to compose posts for the benefit of others. I am sure that their wisdom and experience are appreciated by the majority of readers. My only sugestion would be - please try to give a new thread a Subject that reflects the content. However, some 'off-topic' postings can also be interesting... If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em, ultimately you have the choice. Vixter
Forester Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Randonneur - 2007-01-13 6:55 PM Dear Mr Moderator, Please can we put a cap on the size of the posts both on chatterbox and on Motorhome Matters. We have had a few "quiet" days but are now back to reading reams of words. Going for the Paracetamol now. Bon weekend The posts are what the forum is about "chatterbox" Chatter = talking, box is what we put it in. 8-)
Randonneur Posted January 14, 2007 Author Posted January 14, 2007 I didn't say I wasn't grateful for the information that posts give you but it seems to me that some of our users just go over the top. Information that is given is very valuable and myself and my husband ARE grateful for the help and advice that fellow motorhomers have given to us especially as we live here and our French is not that good. I just think that some users just like to waffle for the sake of it thats all. Isn't it nice to stir up a hornets' nest. Mrs Randonneur
empress Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Dear Mrs. Randonneur, I like a bit of wooden spoon in the morning! Do you by any chance own a Rapido? I envy you - living in the Charante area - we spend quite a bit of our French holidays in "your" area. Empress
howie Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Hi Randonneur. As a life long "waffler" I see your point, but surely its the content and not the length of the posting that counts. As an example, I know Frank W. and Brian K. are not seeing eye to eye at the moment, but if you go back over some of their recent postings you will find page after page of interesting subjects, and the fact that we all have different opinions only adds to the interest. Getting back to the wooden spoon, lets just say its only those with short attention spans that would have a problem following these lengthy postings. ;-) Howard.
Randonneur Posted January 14, 2007 Author Posted January 14, 2007 Dear Empress, Yes we have a 1998 Rapido 740F bought in October and we are very pleased with it. The finish inside and out is excellent and to say it is 8 years old plus it is in first class condition. We live in the south Charente about 30 miles south of Angouleme and 50 miles north of Bordeaux and about 2 miles from the Dordogne border. Our friends call it the shabby Charente and we call theirs the Dog Doyne, all a bit of fun really. And fun is what this site should be all about, people enjoying and learning about their hobby and passions not petty arguments.
howie Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Randonneur - 2007-01-14 11:02 And fun is what this site should be all about, people enjoying and learning about their hobby and passions not petty arguments.Quite right, but you are not taking into account human nature, and you watch those viewing numbers soar when the insults start flying around. No doubt that some find this distastfull, but it seems the majority enjoy nothing better than when the gloves come off. *-)
empress Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Thanks for your reply - will look out for your Rapido when in the shabby area! Our van is a 66M Rapido bought secondhand - It has two single beds as well as the drop down over cab bed which suits us three old girls! Very pleased with it. Regards Empress
twooks Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Just to keep the wooden spoon going - it would help if quotes were cut to just the relevant bit, or simply refer the reader back to the post, otherwise I have to reach for the red stuff [nothing like paracetamol here you note] to stop my brain stuttering....
Mel B Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 I must admit that some of the posts do get extremely long winded at times ... fortunately I can just do a quick scan of them to see if anything interesting appears to have been said - speed reading is something everyone can train themselves to do it just takes practice, you don't take in all of the blurb but you soon learn to spot the relevant bits. 8-) The ones that really bore me are the ones where there is a knit-picking row going on, which doesn't add anything constructive to the posting, just causes confusion and/or is basically a p*ssing contest. I just glance and them and move on to the next bit that interests me. If the knit-pickers want to take time to input their 'views' then that's up to them, I don't have to waste my time reading it. :-| Mrs R - Aren't paraceutamols very expensive in France? Surely something more alcoholic would generally be much nicer and cheaper! (lol)
peejay Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Why are there no Aspirins in the jungle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Because the Parrots eat 'em all. (i'll get me coat) pete
Brian Kirby Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Randonneur - 2007-01-14 9:19 AM I didn't say I wasn't grateful for the information that posts give you but it seems to me that some of our users just go over the top. Information that is given is very valuable and myself and my husband ARE grateful for the help and advice that fellow motorhomers have given to us especially as we live here and our French is not that good. I just think that some users just like to waffle for the sake of it thats all. Isn't it nice to stir up a hornets' nest. Mrs Randonneur If you are Mrs Randonneur, why aren't you Randonneuse? Bon dieu, ces anglaise, elles ne vont jamais apprendre notre langue!
Mel B Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Brian Some of us are still trying to master the English language! *-)
howie Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Mel B - 2007-01-14 9:47 PM Brian Some of us are still trying to master the English language! *-)ear ear.
howie Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Eat your heart out Chopper, bragging rights are mine and here,s one of me taken some years ago. :-)
michele Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 OH My god that poor couple in france will eat all the paracetamol now.... (lol) perhaps my logo might help.
clareh Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 the length of posts is irrelevant, its their content thats dubious!!!!!!!!!! i agree, just dont read them if you dont want to. personally, as a new user, i have learned a lot and gathered some useful recommendations (thank you!). i have to say i have also learned that some people take this 'hobby' rather seriously!
michele Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 Welcome Clareh, Hope you enjoy it all and have many a happy day . Sorry to post on this site and add to the headache pills Don't quite know where to say hello to you. :-( Welcome anyway to the mad house. ;-)
michele Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Twooks , You just made me laugh so much I spilt me tea again . Always seem s to happen when i have just put the cup to my mouth. At the risk to my own neck it was the bit about you wished people would keep the quote short .. Te He it was funny...made my day ;-)
twooks Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 michele - 2007-01-16 9:41 PM Twooks , You just made me laugh so much I spilt me tea again . Always seem s to happen when i have just put the cup to my mouth. At the risk to my own neck it was the bit about you wished people would keep the quote short .. Te He it was funny...made my day ;-) but 'chelle - I was deadly serious - honest - I'm quite hurt that you're laffin at me - me being a sensitive sort - ps saw this n thought of you
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