ABC general chat forum

[MrBurns]

Joe, the ABC is shutting down their general discussion forum much to the disgust of 12,000 registered users, these uses are adults not kids , do you think it's appropriate to direct them over here so their community isnt lost ? Probably a lot of shareholders among them. The shutwown is March 16th so need to know soon. Thanks

 

[Joe Blow]

Sure, send them this way, especially if they're interested in the stock market.

Everyone is welcome, as long as they post in accordance with the website rules.

 

[MrBurns]

Sure, send them this way, especially if they're interested in the stock market.

Everyone is welcome, as long as they post in accordance with the website rules.

Ok thanks I'll point them to this thread see how we go, your platform is so much easier than the ABC one, if they get on here they'll love it.

 

[MrBurns]

Slight problem their forum is dividable into threads for the different ABC shows, dont suppose we could replicate that ?
As it is different threads under the general section would clog it up and only having one thread will be confusing to discuss different topics,

 

[Joe Blow]

Slight problem their forum is dividable into threads for the different ABC shows, dont suppose we could replicate that ?
As it is different threads under the general section would clog it up and only having one thread will be confusing to discuss different topics,

They would have to start a new thread for each show they wanted to discuss.

Alternatively, I could set up a new forum on another domain name pretty quickly. Are they mostly interested in chatting about ABC shows or all kinds of topics?

 

[MrBurns]

They would have to start a new thread for each show they wanted to discuss.

Alternatively, I could set up a new forum on another domain name pretty quickly. Are they mostly interested in chatting about ABC shows or all kinds of topics?

Lot of ABC specific comment but other stuff as well but they could use the general threads for that, I'll tell them that you can make changes to suit but it depends on the support level, they may not take it up, but I'll push it for the next week and see how we go, if there's enough support there then go for it.

 

[MrBurns]

One of them is having trouble creating an account - would be great if you could create an account over there to help with queries direct.

I'm fairly sure the ABC won't mind as they cant cater for this community any longer.

see below -

 

[MrBurns]

http://www2b.abc.net.au/tmb/Client/MessageList.aspx?b=81&t=1&te=False

Go to ABC board closure excellent solution thread

 

[Joe Blow]

http://www2b.abc.net.au/tmb/Client/MessageList.aspx?b=81&t=1&te=False

Go to ABC board closure excellent solution thread

I registered and posted over there to let them know how to get registered here if they only have a hotmail or yahoo email address.

Lets see how we go.

 

[MrBurns]

I registered and posted over there to let them know how to get registered here if they only have a hotmail or yahoo email address.

Lets see how we go.

I hope they take it up, they'll thrive over here and perhaps make a few dollars.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

I hope they take it up, they'll thrive over here and perhaps make a few dollars.

They seem like a good mob.

I may start a birdwatching thread for them.

I have just spotted a Green ALPine Basketweaver in the garden.

gg

 

[MrBurns]

Remember Joe there is no email notifictaion of new posts from the ABC site so you'll have to log in from time to time to see if there are any queries.

 

[MrBurns]

They seem like a good mob.


gg

Yes they are gg they would be an asset over here.

 

[dutchie]

Thats right clog up ASF with inane ABC political debate.

 

[MrBurns]

Thats right clog up ASF with inane ABC political debate.

Gee thanks that's so helpful

Just keep out this thread is for the humans.

 

[McLovin]

Thats right clog up ASF with inane ABC political debate.

I agree.

 

[MrBurns]

I agree.

And your contribution in here is so valuable ?

 

[McLovin]

And your contribution in here is so valuable ?

Perhaps it is perhaps it isn't. I don't come here to discuss politics or whether Emma Alberici looks better dressed in bold colours or soft pastels. There's nothing particularly wrong with wanting to chat about those things, I just think there's a better place to do it than a stock forum.

There's nothing wrong with having a "general chat" section on a forum it helps build a community but having people come to the site for no other reason than to chat about the ABC sort of defeats the purpose, IMO.

 

[Joe Blow]

I would hope that those who migrate over here would have an interest in the stock market as well. After all, ASF is first and foremost a stock market forum.

As I have already mentioned, I can set up another forum on a separate domain name relatively quickly if those from the ABC Message Board are just looking for a new place to chat about television shows.

 

[MrBurns]

Perhaps it is perhaps it isn't. I don't come here to discuss politics or whether Emma Alberici looks better dressed in bold colours or soft pastels. There's nothing particularly wrong with wanting to chat about those things, I just think there's a better place to do it than a stock forum.

There's nothing wrong with having a "general chat" section on a forum it helps build a community but having people come to the site for no other reason than to chat about the ABC sort of defeats the purpose, IMO.

The general chat forum is already packed with non stock related threads, you don't have to visit them you know.