IS it wrong to ask what happened to CSB?

[Aard Vark]

I was having a look around and couldn't find a reason for the move. It was the Church of the holy Gold Fish that saw us leave Darwin's so what was going wrong?

Or is this a tabbo topic?

[Crackpot]

No as such no. But, most are leery to talk about it lest the toxic atmosphere over there spills over here.

If you have the time and inclination you can read the past several months of posts in the news and suggestions over there and that'll give you a decent idea.

[Aard Vark]

Tar for the insight.. I have little enough time as it is so I will just leave it in the "don't bother" file

I really don't want to bring anything toxic into the place

[tyro]

One point of clarification, it wasn’t The Infernal Gold Painted Fish of the Pond Scum that caused the DAFers to join the CSB.

It was the flippant and arrogant management style that included banning and censorship.

Gob might be able to better explain the reason Plan B was created since it was his drive that made it possible. However, it is my understanding that there was concern that the lights might go out with the CSB and so we would all have an alternative should that happen. Hence the name of the forum.

I imagine each of us has a different reason(s) for being here and many continue to visit the CSB.

Speaking for myself, I didn’t like the way almost every thread was turned into a fight. It’s interesting to note that the animosity was not only contained at the CSB, it seems to be dying out there too, so it’s a win win.

[Crackpot]

, it seems to be dying out there too, so it’s a win win.

I get the opposite impression. Perhaps Gar will be able to right the ship but at this point I don't hold out much hope.

[The Hen]

It’s interesting to note that the animosity was not only contained at the CSB, it seems to be dying out there too, so it’s a win win.

The animosity would increase to previous levels and beyond if some of us posted more often at the CSB.

The only thing that I noted is dying is the amount of people posting that aren't Steve or Ed. I also note that long-standing members have recently dismembered themselves from there as well. I note on a daily basis that the combined posts of ed and STeve make up over half the posts on the CSB in any given day.

I note lots of things me. I might note a few more things as the day goes on.

Like what the catalyst for creating Plan B was. It probably isn't what many think, though ensuring that there was a site to continue to post on certainly was amongst the reasons.

[Beer Sponge]

Well, I've noticed most threads over there seem to be a Steve/Editec postfest, with a smattering of others. I haven't dismembered (love the use of this word) there, but I also haven't posted much over there either. I much prefer Plan B here, and will be posting here more often than I did there. When Hen returned to the CSB, I was planning on posting more, and remaining civil, to support her effort to breathe life back into that board. Things have changed since then, and find my effort better used here, to start something good. Thanks again for coming up with Plan B Gob, and thanks to all who make it work even with Gob helping.




Just yanking your chain Gob!

[Gob]

Thanks Beer Sponge, but to be fair, I can claim little credit for plan b.
It was the inspiration of many, Hen was a driving force, but also the rest of the Ex-Csb'ers we see here today were all motivational in getting it established.

This place would NOT EXIST without Reality Bytes, and Daisy and Tyro, who have done all the hard work in making it function.

All I've done is provide the webspace , and got us the name.

I'd like to think that if this place continues to attract people to post, then it can be given over to a membership committee whose function will be to ensure it continues, and removing any trace of any sense of my "ownership" and the burdens of responsibility that engenders.

[Beer Sponge]

Well then, may I offer a thanks to all who helped to start this board off, and a thanks to all who work to maintain its operation. This is a great place!

[BoSoxGal]

I'd like to think that if this place continues to attract people to post, then it can be given over to a membership committee whose function will be to ensure it continues, and removing any trace of any sense of my "ownership" and the burdens of responsibility that engenders.

Slacker!

[BoSoxGal]

Just read your sig line Beer Sponge - ROFLMAO!!

[Beer Sponge]

And how can I help you BSG?

:twisted:

[Timster]

And speaking of sig lines...

Does anyone see the "irony" of my own sig line in relation to the... uhmmm "situation" regarding the CSB?

Honestly, It could not be more apt.

It doesn't make me feel any better about the complete and utter crap that has lead the CSB to the brink of dissolution.

But it does seem to vindicate the axiom. Does it not?

Just sayin'

[@meric@nwom@n]

Well it's great to be us and it sucks to be them right now.

[The Hen]

And speaking of sig lines...

I also found mine apt.

[Sue U]

Well it's great to be us and it sucks to be them right now.

I thought "we" are "them."

[@meric@nwom@n]

I have no idea what you mean.

[No Greater Fool]

Well it's great to be us and it sucks to be them right now.

I thought "we" are "them."

Thank you, Pogo.

[Sue U]

Much obliged, Albert.



(Walt Kelly was a god.)

[tyro]

One of my favourite sketches has Churchy advocating the wisdom of printing money onto food.

That would ensure, he insisted, that anybody with money would never go hungry.