Westies forum

[weedgiehibbie]

Having received jimmy's e-mail where better to post my thoughts/opinions than on the forum it'self - should anyone want them that is

Obviously as we are currently in the between footballing seasons there will currently be a lack-of-use of not only this part of the bounce forum but hibs-related stuff in general - apart from bizarre rumours started by yer old man's work mate's, mate's cousin's best friends dug or whatever - resulting in an overall lack-of-use of the forum.

In regards to regular use of it during the footballing calendar we have to ask what the main point of having the forum is. If its to advertise meetings and buses can this not be advertised on one of the more 'main' forums - providing the same service but also getting the 'word' out about the westie branches meetings and buses and also our existence in general 'out there' more rather than our own little forum.

This forum can be useful for communication for between meeting communication but by the apparent lack of use of the forum could the e-mail system not be just as much use? What is really discussed between meeting? Names for transport is the only thing I can think of As the internet and e-mail tend to go hand-in-hand nowadays would i be right in saying that most, if not all the folks, who use the bounce are on he e-mail list plus others? Most of the branch to tend to keep in touch with other members and have e-mail, mobile numbers etc and as well as pm's on the bounce here would this not achieve similar results as having our own forum, as cool as it is having our own wee part of the WWW .

Anyhoo to summarise, i think the forum is an added bonus to the branch of which i think it brings advantages but if the 'powers that be' can use the space better then im sure the forum will not be of huge loss as we can get around it. I would like it to stay but only if its worthwhile to all parties involved

[Tkraz]

Well, I wisnae on the e-mail list, was it something I said at the last meeting?

Other than that, I think this forum is a wee bit underused and therefore a nice luxury but non essential really.

Still think there should be some sort of directory or regular email correspondence though, as that seems to be a more ffective way of communicating.

[Tony]

well...i like the westies page cos its useful and fun.

[The Hibby Pirate]

Diplomatically put Colin

As I replied to the Jimster about the lack of traffic in here:-

I think this is simply down to the fact that it is the close-season.
I'm certain it'll pick up as the new campaign draws nearer.
Everybody is having a wee break and recharging their batteries after a long season.
If you look at the main part of the Bounce, it's nothing but transfer speculation and other drivel.
Always been a believer in the old addage "If you've got nothing worth saying, say nothing".

I hear what you're saying about e-mail and mobile phone contacts, but these have a habit of changing regularly and not everybody thinks to update the Branch "Powers That Be". Also, there are those who maybe have web access at work (with no e-mail) but not at home. We need to cover as many bases as possible when putting out info, so hopefully this wee corner dedicated to WOSHSC can remain. I'm sure the Admins aren't that hard up for space. If they are, just ban excessive smilies, large signatures and rumours from Greggs.

Bill

[The Hibby Pirate]

Originally Posted by The Hibby Pirate

...just ban excessive smilies, large signatures and rumours from Greggs.

Oh aye, forgot to add, "and Jimmy's Jokes". 7000+ posts of which a fair % could quite happily be trashed.

[paisley_hibee]

Originally Posted by The Hibby Pirate

Oh aye, forgot to add, "and Jimmy's Jokes". 7000+ posts of which a fair % could quite happily be trashed.

spot on.... but then jimmy would be bored!!

I think this forum is frequently underused, but it does its purpose!! There is a few on here that get to know what is happening etc, its not a must but its nice to have the dedicated forum for us "wedgies" i dont think most bounce folk would want us to start posting our stuff on the main part of the bounce!!

I think it should stay but if needs most then we can do with out!!

[jimmyhibs]

Originally Posted by paisley_hibee

spot on.... but then jimmy would be bored!!

I think this forum is frequently underused, but it does its purpose!! There is a few on here that get to know what is happening etc, its not a must but its nice to have the dedicated forum for us "wedgies" i dont think most bounce folk would want us to start posting our stuff on the main part of the bounce!!

I think it should stay but if needs most then we can do with out!!

bored?????? you kiddin' i'm fighting the 'we love the mouser' army single handed. not had time to reload my rifle.

[glasgowian]

Agree with the Pirate chappie although if things don't pick up as the season approaches it may be time to say Na Shledanou ...