farnz Posted December 30, 2006 Share #1 Posted December 30, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been a member of this forum and participated in it for some time and I have to say that on the whole it is the most friendly and helpful forum that I've found on the 'net. There are personalities whom I've encountered here who, without fail, are willing to freely share their experiences, offer sound advice, provide direction and inject a degree of welcome levity to threads and I respect and value their opinions. You know who you are. Numerous threads broaden to encompass multiple issues and commonly there is a pleasant degree of good humour and bonhomie but from time to time we are gently reminded to stay on-topic. Would the Administrators consider starting a coffee shop style forum that caters for off-topic discussion where members could drop-in for a break to find out about the issue of the day, share an amusing anecdote or perhaps seek help on an unrelated matter? Naturally, forum rules and etiquette should apply so as to ensure that the Coffee Shop is a pleasant place for all to visit. I visualise it as an informal 'breakout' area that many of us are familiar with at seminars and exhibitions- a place to go to recharge your batteries or catch up with acquaintances before returning to the topical discussion forums (or should that be "fora"?). What do you think? Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 Hi farnz, Take a look here Coffee shop style forum?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stunsworth Posted December 30, 2006 Share #2 Posted December 30, 2006 Pete, I suggested something similar when a few of us were testing the new forum prior to it going live. Nothing seems to have come of it. Personally I think it would be a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted December 30, 2006 Share #3 Posted December 30, 2006 I would support this idea, with the proviso that no-one is allowed to mention the M8, a subject of which I am heartily sick. Cheers, Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted December 30, 2006 Thanks for the support, Steve. I can understand if the idea is not adopted because, after all, this is a Leica forum but a coffee shop style forum might attract new members through googling of non-Leica related topics. I shall just have to drink my virtual coffee and discuss these topics amongst myself. (Anyway, Pete, did you hear about the latest Darwin Award when a man in New York strapped a bright red cone to ... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted December 31, 2006 Share #5 Posted December 31, 2006 Pete, sounds like an good suggestion to make a really excellent forum even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share #6 Posted December 31, 2006 Seems a sensible compromise, Pete, because that's what the digital forum is for. Thanks for your and John's support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted December 31, 2006 Share #7 Posted December 31, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) .... ah dunno.... I'd probably get banned for life and have to resort to the milkshake dept. at dpr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted December 31, 2006 Share #8 Posted December 31, 2006 I also, would support this idea. Best Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share #9 Posted December 31, 2006 Imants, I'd have thought it would be an ideal foil for your splendidly acerbic wit and superbly cryptic observations, and it seems to me that you would only bother to get yourself banned for life if you felt that it was a badge of honour worth having! LOL. (Wasn't it a certain G.Marx who quipped that he'd never join a club that would accept him as a member?) Azzo, thanks for your support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUF Admin Posted December 31, 2006 Share #10 Posted December 31, 2006 OKOKOK... Let's make a test, OK? Please suggest a good name and a good description of this subforum and send it via PM to me. Important for me is, to keep each forum to one clear topic and not to spread discussions over too much boards. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted December 31, 2006 Share #11 Posted December 31, 2006 It's a very good idea, indeed. As you can see I prefer Cafe Tinto... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/12364-coffee-shop-style-forum/?do=findComment&comment=130577'>More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted December 31, 2006 Share #12 Posted December 31, 2006 badge of honour ... no I don't think...so... a moderator perhaps?...... not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted December 31, 2006 Share #13 Posted December 31, 2006 ...a moderator perhaps... Splendid idea Imants! We'll fix you right up with all the necessary...ahem...armor. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 31, 2006 Share #14 Posted December 31, 2006 A moderator would be drinking the stout from a larger glass than that one This is a great idea, but will need to be kept "in hand". Seriously off-topic discussions can quickly go completely pear-shaped. I vote "yes", but like Pete, I would like any discussion relating to cars to be banned. PS - double espresso for me, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share #15 Posted December 31, 2006 A moderator would be drinking the stout from a larger glass than that one Good point Andy: is that HALF a pint of 'the black stuff' I spy?? Tsk tsk! And is that spillage I see too?? What is the world coming to? (For non-Guiness drinkers it is virtually regarded as a sacrilege to dirink the nectar in anything less than a pint measure - I'm told it has to do with proper settling when it's poured. But woe-be-tied anyone who pours half a pint into the remains of a pint! ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 31, 2006 Share #16 Posted December 31, 2006 I'll drink to that... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Regards, Bill ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/12364-coffee-shop-style-forum/?do=findComment&comment=130850'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share #17 Posted December 31, 2006 Mmm-mmm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted January 1, 2007 Share #18 Posted January 1, 2007 I wish to complain; this coffee-forum has already gone right off topic and started discussing strong drink, the consumption of which distresses me greatly. In protest I am posting a non-Leica car shot of an M8. Pete. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/12364-coffee-shop-style-forum/?do=findComment&comment=131409'>More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted January 1, 2007 Share #19 Posted January 1, 2007 ok Pete, take this: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/12364-coffee-shop-style-forum/?do=findComment&comment=131412'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share #20 Posted January 1, 2007 Pete, Aplogies in advance for my higorance but I assume that the M8 has its engine in the front: so what is the purpose of the cowling (air-intake?) in front of the rear wheel? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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