 Farewells, Going On Holidays, Wont Be Here For A Short Time Etc Forum, Have a forum in the General topics about not being here or leaving |
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  Apr 28 2008, 01:56 AM
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 I had a great idea that we should start up a forum in the General chat forum called the Farewells, Temporary leaving and Going on vacation forum (This could be better  ) Basically it runs like this; if you are not going to be on BC for lets say a week because you are going on Vacation, you can post it here If you are going to leave BC permanently then it would be nice to inform us that you are doing so, in this forum If you are going away for 3 days then you can inform us via this section of the board. This is basically what it gets used for and I think (My opinion) it would be nice to have it set up. I have seen some members actually put that they are going away in their signature or other places but I think ti would be better if we could know all of this in just one place.Admin: I understand if you don't think this is a good idea or if it can't happen; that is why I am submitting it to see what you think about it (This is just an idea to make this a more friendly place) David -------------------- |
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Apr 28 2008, 02:58 AM
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 Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 746 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Sydney, NSW Member No.: 165,216 |
I think thats a terrific idea!
-------------------- When you don't want to feel, death can seem like a dream. But seeing death, really seeing it, makes dreaming about it ridiculous. Maybe, there's a moment growing up when something peels back... Maybe, maybe, we look for secrets because we can't believe our minds- girl, interrupted Matty Williams. MAY.25.1993-APRIL.13.2008 I miss you xox |
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Apr 28 2008, 02:59 AM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 20-September 07 Member No.: 157,913 |
Thanks for the feedback
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Apr 28 2008, 12:22 PM
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 Forum Addict Group: Moderator Posts: 10,075 Joined: 28-October 05 From: London Member No.: 38,920 |
I think 'going on holiday' topics are too few and far between to warrant their own forum.
My thoughts are that the 'General Chat' forum would suffice for all these kind of postings.. -------------------- Although my help is free, if I have saved you some money or helped in any way, please consider a donation:
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Apr 28 2008, 12:31 PM
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 Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 8,368 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
I agree with DT.
If one feels a need to post about being absent from the BC, then post in the General Forum. There is no need for a separate or pinned topic for such. It's much like the birthday threads. Here today and gone tomorrow. In short, it's not going to happen. Sorry. This post has been edited by KoanYorel: Apr 28 2008, 12:38 PM -------------------- |
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Apr 28 2008, 12:51 PM
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 Bleepin' Animin Group: Site Admin Posts: 4,787 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Now On... Member No.: 31,547 |
I can confirm Koan's assessment. This will not happen as we have more than ample space within the General Chat Forum to post your 'away notices'. In 4 plus years with over 175K members, I don't think there have been more than 50 posts total to fill a title specific forum. Not enough demand. As was mentioned. Here today, gone tomorrow.
However this does not mean that if you have other ideas that we do not want to hear them. Just understand that not all ideas will be implemented. Ideas need to affect the entire forum ideally and a majority of members. Thank you for your suggestion. -------------------- The Internet is so big, so powerful and pointless that for some people it is a complete substitute for life. Andrew Brown  "On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key." — Scott Adams. |
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 Apr 29 2008, 04:46 PM
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a forum member Group: Members Posts: 1,616 Joined: 27-August 07 Member No.: 153,171 |
I have been and am on a wide variety of forums
the only forum I know that DID have such a set up was taken down and off line many years ago with the agrement of the vast majority of the then members ; people felt it very churlish to 'report in and out' and you cannot pin anyone down TO log into any forum and you may one day not feel LIKE logging in no one is indespensible ( site owner and admin excepted!!)and there are always other members around as Animal says...members come and members go .................................... HOWEVER ,may be the section that MIGHT require such a facility could be within the 'hidden ' Study Hall ? so that students who know they will be off line and away for a period of time can let the Teachers know so they are not dismissed FROM the school for lack of attendance this can also help the student if a Teacher will be absent for a while so the student will then know they are not being 'ignored' ......... and I guess the Admin Team also keep one another informed OF expected absenses...if only to ensure a 'presence' is kept on the board if ,heaven forbid, it gets 'attacked' from either within or without ................................. |
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Apr 29 2008, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 9-November 07 From: England Member No.: 168,496 |
To just squeeze in some of my thoughts...
I believe many people would not see three days or a week such a long time to deserve informing other members lack of their presence. Actually, I would estimate only 10% of the members or fewer log on once a week, and perhaps less than 5% log on daily. That's just my estimates... Sorry if I have grossly underestimated! Secondly, many members might not really feel comfortable revealing their absence or the vacation they might be taking. And even if they are okay with it, I don't think they'll see themselves as that important to let people know they'll not be here. Only those with responsibilities would maybe require to inform the other party, which they can do so privately. And also, the Internet is everywhere these days, so many people might just be able to log on from elsewhere while on vacation! As for those who are leaving the forum permanently, they might feel (in my opinion) a bit daft saying 'Goodbye, I am leaving and I intend not to come back'! And also, if too many of these are posted, we might have to question ourselves 'what's going on', I guess... This post has been edited by Juha: Apr 30 2008, 10:11 AM |
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May 1 2008, 07:06 AM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 20-September 07 Member No.: 157,913 |
Sorry I haven't been on in a while had internet problems
 Thanks for the feedback though. It is better than just being left in the dark I have a new idea which can be found here. Thanks! David -------------------- |
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