Two main supporter forums - Why?

[P-man 13,366]

One thing I've never understood from the get go is why there are two main supporter forums (Land and Ology) and this supposed (and wee bit juvenile) rivalry between them (BF board I group separately as it is part of a larger AFL forum).

1) It's not like we have the largest supporter base. Splitting us up seems a pointless exercise that results in less diversity of opinion and contribution.

2) Several posters seem to post on both sites anyhow.

3) Is Land really that horrible that there is this apparent need for a second forum?

When Oology went down I thought finally we might be able to have the one main supporter forum, but I see it's back again. Perhaps there is some greater, logical reason/history behind this?

Note: Not trying to [censored]-stir, more genuinely curious.

[daisycutter 29,743]

its all about history and the nature of the human species

[Guest José Mourinho]

Personally, I can't stand 'ology.

[faultydet 7,619]

More likely the heavy handed mods here drive people away.

Ology has been around for years, and some are more comfortable expressing their opinion without the risk of a ban.

I like visiting here, but more often than not i choose not to post as 1particular mod can carry on like he thinks he is the supreme being.

Also, ology has had enough of its mini wars, involving the same 2 or 3 people. Why come here and repeat the process?

Im hoping that the new blood, including the Land boys, will refresh the place, and bring it back to footy, instead of boring yachting and music threads..

[Sir Why You Little 37,134]

'Ology is like walking into an old deserted town. The doors swing open..tumbleweed rolls down the dirty street.

The few locals who still live there just attack anyone who speaks..regardless of the content.

Quite humorous really, but it does get boring rather quickly.

The Booze has gone off and the women are nowhere to be seen.

2 Stars.

[Satyriconhome 10,879]

'Ology is like walking into an old deserted town. The doors swing open..tumbleweed rolls down the dirty street.

The few locals who still live there just attack anyone who speaks..regardless of the content.

Quite humorous really, but it does get boring rather quickly.

The Booze has gone off and the women are nowhere to be seen.

2 Stars.

so just like Moe then?

[Satyriconhome 10,879]

More likely the heavy handed mods here drive people away.

Ology has been around for years, and some are more comfortable expressing their opinion without the risk of a ban.

I like visiting here, but more often than not i choose not to post as 1particular mod can carry on like he thinks he is the supreme being.

Also, ology has had enough of its mini wars, involving the same 2 or 3 people. Why come here and repeat the process?

Im hoping that the new blood, including the Land boys, will refresh the place, and bring it back to footy, instead of boring yachting and music threads..

Expressing your opinion and personally berating or villifying anybody who has the temerity to disagree will get you banned...can't see the problem in that....one reason why there are 2 board, lack of control on 'Ology

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Gladly post on both, am glad we have two.

Different opinions and personalities on both, separating them is a bonus as long term bickering would destroy the one site, at least having 2 sites dilutes this again.

'Ology used to be a fantastic forum, has gone backwards in the last few years due to new members not being able to join, but hopefully, thanks to the great work of a few, it will grow again and have some of the knowledgable conversations that they have had in the past.

As for the rivalry, it says more about the posters that encourage it and put down the other site than it does the sites.

[Miles from Nowhere 199]

It is just the Judean People's Front vs. the People's Front of Judea - splitters.

But 'land does have the ignore button, blessit!

[rpfc 28,779]

More likely the heavy handed mods here drive people away.

Ology has been around for years, and some are more comfortable expressing their opinion without the risk of a ban.

I like visiting here, but more often than not i choose not to post as 1particular mod can carry on like he thinks he is the supreme being.

Also, ology has had enough of its mini wars, involving the same 2 or 3 people. Why come here and repeat the process?

Im hoping that the new blood, including the Land boys, will refresh the place, and bring it back to footy, instead of boring yachting and music threads..

Yes, Rhino puts a wet blanket on any candle he sees...

People like different things and they will get different experiences on both sites.

I find Land more than enough for me with the number of people to 'like', disagree with, argue with, and roll my eyes at.

And a couple of personalities over there can stay over there - that's as much criticism of Ology as I have.

So keep it around - it keeps this place what it is.

[Sir Why You Little 37,134]

It is just the Judean People's Front vs. the People's Front of Judea - splitters.

But 'land does have the ignore button, blessit!

"Where are the Judean People's Front?"

"He's over there!"

[jnrmac 20,189]

Who cares?? I post on both. No issue with either Slightly different tone on each. Many of the same nutcases though.....

[faultydet 7,619]

Expressing your opinion and personally berating or villifying anybody who has the temerity to disagree will get you banned...can't see the problem in that....one reason why there are 2 board, lack of control on 'Ology

Thats not quite right 'S

I was warned, with great carry on, when i stated to another ex ology poster that we would not last long on here, with the way it is moderated

Over the top, and hysterical, I thought.

I quite like it here, as the footy talk eats ology alive, as there are only a handful of really good posters who regularly contribute over there. The training reports by Nick however, are great, and well worth a read.

Pay a visit to the general board once it is in full swing again, to remind yourself why you like it more here.

[H_T 3,049]

In answer to the opening posters question....alternatives, it's healthy for Dees supporters to have alternatives. Many find both good value. And depending on the topic at hand, there can be decent in-depth discussion and/or debate on both.

Well, I've found that anyway in the past with 'ology and certainly here. Additions to the gene pool at 'ology will have an influence I'm sure, at least activity wise, soon enough.

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Some subsequent posts have been removed, keep it clean.

Edited January 23, 2013 by H_T

[The Great Pretender 476]

Nothing wrong with diversity. Bring it on.

[mjt 640]

Personally i like reading ology, i think only a whiner would dislike another Demon forum.

[nutbean 8,838]

The only issue I have is with ology is the non addition of new members I can almost predict what each member is going to post on any given subject and who will start to punch on with who.

[old dee 23,872]

The only issue I have is with ology is the non addition of new members I can almost predict what each member is going to post on any given subject and who will start to punch on with who.

I have not been near it for 3 years nutbean.

Is that still true?

[nutbean 8,838]

I have not been near it for 3 years nutbean.

Is that still true?

yup - still no new members facitilty- there are some highly intelligent poster who i agree with or disagree with - and then there are some that i am sure have never been to a game of football ever. On here there are still enough posters i dont know to make it interesting.

Edited January 23, 2013 by nutbean

[old dee 23,872]

yup - still no new members facitilty- there are some highly intelligent poster who i agree with or disagree with - and then there are some that i am sure have never been to a game of football ever. On here there are still enough posters i dont know to make it interesting.

Sorry mate you missed it or I did not ask correctly.

I meant " it still does not take new members"?

[nutbean 8,838]

Sorry mate you missed it or I did not ask correctly.

I meant " it still does not take new members"?

yeah- it still doesnt take new members -sorta like the MCC

[old dee 23,872]

yeah- it still doesnt take new members -sorta like the MCC

Even more exclusive then

[daisycutter 29,743]

you must have been asleep

it now takes new members and better still it has the correct time, otherwise the resurrection is ongoing

[nutbean 8,838]

you must have been asleep

it now takes new members and better still it has the correct time, otherwise the resurrection is ongoing

alright !!

[old dee 23,872]

alright !!

Invasion time nutbean?