Excuse my ignorance...

[Reality Bus 17]

...but what the hell is going on over at demonology.

Now I have no idea whether there is a rivalry between the two forums, and I'm sure many of you read and write in both, but there must be something in the water over there.

The site looks to lack VITAL features, for example, the ability to sign up new members. It looks like it hasn't been updated aesthetically in more than 2 years (still features info about rounds 1 and 2 of the 2008 season) and has a few bugs in the system.

Throw into the mix in-fighting amongst posters, with mods deleting threads for apparently no reason, and people cancelling their memberships, as they can't handle the stagnant, repetitive discussion anymore.

Personally, I think two forums is a good idea. Choice for the consumer is always a good thing. However, with new members not being able to sign up and join in the banter (including myself), and with people leaving the forum, surely the signs aren't great for demonology.

Then again, I could be way off the mark.

[Trisul 664]

Personally, I think two forums is a good idea.

+1.

Have been sadly watching throughout the day/night.

Hopeful it's more a case of the perpetually wound up emergency releasing one final time.

Edited June 7, 2010 by Trident

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

Wow!

I just ducked over there to have a look and the place is tearing itself apart. I remember when I first found these forums I thought 'Ology would be the place for me as it had a bit more of a feel of the outer while Demonland was a little more staid. So I figured I would post here when I was in a serious mood and at 'Ology when I felt like a bit of cut and thrust, but, alas, I couldn't sign up.

Over the last 18 months I have seen that it was a blessing in disguise as Demonland has proved to be fair and balanced, and the arguments tend to stay in the thread rather than spilling into others, while 'Ology seems to be one long fight in each and every thread, and has a nasty way of just playing the man and not the ball.

I hope they can sort out the problems as it had a lot to offer but if the standard of posting stays at : "You are an idiot - go to Demonland as you would fit right in there" then I don't see a lot of hope for it.

"it will be a shame if demonology dies, because we will all end up demonland, where you can't say the word 'bum' without being suspended" - Stakka

Bum.

[pitchfork 181]

Very Very Sad, this has been coming for a while and for a variety of reasons.

Personally prefer the layout of 'ology. not a diss of 'land admins, congrats on such a slick site, just 'ology was first love and feature lite which for some reason i liked and became used to.

Still haven't got the feel for all the characters on this site but its real nice to see the familiar avatar from 'ology often

[wonnabeeri 277]

I prefer demonland. The constant Bailey bashing by GG, the ignorant rants of TGR, the constant slagging of Bruce and Rivers.

Demonland is a much nicer place. Let them fall apart over there I say.

[digby wolf 1]

...but what the hell is going on over at demonology.

Now I have no idea whether there is a rivalry between the two forums, and I'm sure many of you read and write in both, but there must be something in the water over there.

The site looks to lack VITAL features, for example, the ability to sign up new members. It looks like it hasn't been updated aesthetically in more than 2 years (still features info about rounds 1 and 2 of the 2008 season) and has a few bugs in the system.

Throw into the mix in-fighting amongst posters, with mods deleting threads for apparently no reason, and people cancelling their memberships, as they can't handle the stagnant, repetitive discussion anymore.

Personally, I think two forums is a good idea. Choice for the consumer is always a good thing. However, with new members not being able to sign up and join in the banter (including myself), and with people leaving the forum, surely the signs aren't great for demonology.

Then again, I could be way off the mark.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Wow!

I just ducked over there to have a look and the place is tearing itself apart. I remember when I first found these forums I thought 'Ology would be the place for me as it had a bit more of a feel of the outer while Demonland was a little more staid. So I figured I would post here when I was in a serious mood and at 'Ology when I felt like a bit of cut and thrust, but, alas, I couldn't sign up.

Over the last 18 months I have seen that it was a blessing in disguise as Demonland has proved to be fair and balanced, and the arguments tend to stay in the thread rather than spilling into others, while 'Ology seems to be one long fight in each and every thread, and has a nasty way of just playing the man and not the ball.

I hope they can sort out the problems as it had a lot to offer but if the standard of posting stays at : "You are an idiot - go to Demonland as you would fit right in there" then I don't see a lot of hope for it.

"it will be a shame if demonology dies, because we will all end up demonland, where you can't say the word 'bum' without being suspended" - Stakka

Bum.

I've never seen such a load of old grandmothers.

What's hysterical is how so many of them lay the blame on other posters, when they don't seem to realise it's the posters themselves that are keeping the problem on the thread feed. Unbelievable. Until Tim comes back that site is dead and buried. A shame, as there used to be a couple of ok footy brains in there.

Fancy 'ologists getting stuck into 'land for being a crap site. I've seen it all.

Used to be a good site, now dominated by some very lonely old men with major self esteem issues, expensive educations and little intelligence.

Quick shout out to WJ and the mods here. Keep up the good work. May we never go that way.

Edited June 7, 2010 by Dappa Dan

[gOLLy 401]

I haven't been over there for years. Wouldn't waste a click.

[Red Sox 2]

Long left that site alone.....gets far too personal and that GG rant and rave was....well I only read it because of this post so will leave it there.

It's sad at times....you see more personal 'attacks' than a Saturday arvo at the G. I enjoy the difference of opinions and arguing of one's point.

The one thing I don't enjoy at any site are mods who think there opinion is the final word and give short shrift to others, seemingly because of who they are...disappointing IMO but nothing personal!!

We all love the Dees!

[Nasher 33,617]

We've never fostered an us and them mentality here, so let's not start now.

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

We've never fostered an us and them mentality here, so let's not start now.

It's not that. It is just sad how many good posters they have lost because of the infighting. 'Ology was a good place to read until recently when the inmates started running the asylum.

There is a place for both styles of MFC support and I really hope that it can get back on its feet sooner rather than later.

[Red Sox 2]

The Losties and the Others!

[dee-luded 2,959]

...but what the hell is going on over at demonology.

Now I have no idea whether there is a rivalry between the two forums, and I'm sure many of you read and write in both, but there must be something in the water over there.

The site looks to lack VITAL features, for example, the ability to sign up new members. It looks like it hasn't been updated aesthetically in more than 2 years (still features info about rounds 1 and 2 of the 2008 season) and has a few bugs in the system.

Throw into the mix in-fighting amongst posters, with mods deleting threads for apparently no reason, and people cancelling their memberships, as they can't handle the stagnant, repetitive discussion anymore.

Personally, I think two forums is a good idea. Choice for the consumer is always a good thing. However, with new members not being able to sign up and join in the banter (including myself), and with people leaving the forum, surely the signs aren't great for demonology.

Then again, I could be way off the mark.

All of that & there's not enough functional gysmo's to express your feelings. tim's a smart boy but I prefer this, what everyou call it with all the emoticons & stuff, Pm's & brighter, etc. Just easier to follow. But I'd love it if we could keep 2 sites running.