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Topic ID 1732

25/07/2006 by Admin

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For one week only - a strictly limited offer - between Tuesday 25th July and Monday 31st July, you can have your say on whatever you want. Get in now before the seven day window closes!


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Reply ID 21419

25/07/2006 by CSP

Really? OK, here goes: I think any driver who parks on the pavement, on double yellow lines, or inappropriately in a disabled or parent with child slot should have their car confiscated and their licence taken away. I hate prog rock. Could Wrapper or Jayzee please ask Martin if he'd lend Aaron Lennon to Aston Villa for a season or two? And if Arsene isn't using Theo perhaps we could give him a run out. Pray for Freddie. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Oh this is fun!! Support The Marquee and anything else that tries to give the community something that's different and fun. Support local traders. Encourage a "let's have a go" rather than a "let's find a reason not to" attitude. Give the kids a break (see glass houses). Everybody should go to India; you'll come back a different person. Walking and cycling are fun and cheap and good for you. Oh, and please support the Castle Street Party! Is this what you meant Admin? There's more!


Reply ID 21420

25/07/2006 by Admin

Please post as new topics


Reply ID 21423

25/07/2006 by buzz

Why don't the idiots that run Hertfordshire Highways realise that until they make that part of Fore Street between the Shire Hall and the War Memorial one way, for traffic exiting the town, they are never going to even attempt to solve the towns' traffic problems


Reply ID 21424

25/07/2006 by buzz

Why are the prison vans allowed to park all day behind Shire Hall? They contravene the "No Entry" signs, but I am told that they have dispensation to do this. Why? I am also told that the vans can park there because the drivers double up as court security. But why do they need to park on the pavement whilst they are doing this?


Reply ID 21425

25/07/2006 by buzz

And PURLEEESE! you do not spell religion like that!


Reply ID 21427

25/07/2006 by Sargasso

why only one week?


Reply ID 21435

25/07/2006 by Admin

quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Why don't the idiots that run Hertfordshire Highways realise that until they make that part of Fore Street between the Shire Hall and the War Memorial one way, for traffic exiting the town, they are never going to even attempt to solve the towns' traffic problems
This is a Hertford issue and it belongs in the Traffic and Parking section.


Reply ID 21436

25/07/2006 by Admin

quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Why are the prison vans allowed to park all day behind Shire Hall? They contravene the "No Entry" signs, but I am told that they have dispensation to do this. Why? I am also told that the vans can park there because the drivers double up as court security. But why do they need to park on the pavement whilst they are doing this?
This is a Hertford issue and belong in the Traffic and Parking section.


Reply ID 21439

25/07/2006 by Admin

quote:
Originally posted by Sargasso
why only one week?
As I've previously stated, this is a website about Hertford and the forum is provided for discussion of Hertford issues. It is not a chat room or free-for-all. Simply moderating a Hertford forum requires alot of time and energy (and a thick skin!). The work involved in administering a forum that allows a free and wide ranging discussion of any subject would simply stretch our resources too far. My interest is in providing a service to and for the town.


Reply ID 21443

25/07/2006 by jayzee

can i just say that hertford looks great who ever is doing all the flower beds and the such its fantastic keep up the good work who ever you are flower fairy


Reply ID 21445

25/07/2006 by Admin

quote:
Originally posted by jayzee
can i just say that hertford looks great who ever is doing all the flower beds and the such its fantastic keep up the good work who ever you are flower fairy
Again, this is a Hertford issue - please post in Community.


Reply ID 21446

25/07/2006 by buzz

quote:
Originally posted by Admin
quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Why don't the idiots that run Hertfordshire Highways realise that until they make that part of Fore Street between the Shire Hall and the War Memorial one way, for traffic exiting the town, they are never going to even attempt to solve the towns' traffic problems
This is a Hertford issue and it belongs in the Traffic and Parking section.
I thought you said it was a free for all


Reply ID 21447

25/07/2006 by Admin

quote:
Originally posted by buzz
And PURLEEESE! you do not spell religion like that!
A simple correction would have sufficed without the attitude


Reply ID 21460

25/07/2006 by buzz

quote:
Originally posted by Admin
quote:
Originally posted by buzz
And PURLEEESE! you do not spell religion like that!
A simple correction would have sufficed without the attitude
Oh dear! How touchy!


Reply ID 21471

25/07/2006 by Admin

quote:
Originally posted by buzz
Oh dear! How touchy!
There's that attitude again


Reply ID 21473

25/07/2006 by Admin

quote:
Originally posted by buzz
I thought you said it was a free for all
Yes, of topics unrelated to Hertford.


Reply ID 21484

25/07/2006 by wizkid

It looks as if we have difficulty posting off topic when we are meant to and on topic when we are meant to...... this says something very deep about human nature[^]


Reply ID 21679

26/07/2006 by Rachel

Good point, Wizkid! I think people are getting the hang of it more now but certainly to start with it was hilarious to note that the new off-topic threads contained lots of witty and interesting chat about Hertford whereas previously the Hertford threads had been cluttered with people discussing things like their favourite cheese, why football is better than rugby and what they had for supper. [:)] Anyway, I want to congratulate Admin on setting up this week-long experiment, I think it's great. [8D] I have absolutely no interest in things like the holiday destinations and musical tastes of a bunch of strangers (let's face it - neither has anyone else, they just like listing their own great taste [:)]) and with a well-organised off-topic area, when I log on to this website to catch up on local issues I can easily avoid all that off-topic stuff but the people who do like it can enjoy reading and contributing to it. [;)][^]


Reply ID 21806

26/07/2006 by James007

quote:
Originally posted by Rachel
Good point, Wizkid! I think people are getting the hang of it more now but certainly to start with it was hilarious to note that the new off-topic threads contained lots of witty and interesting chat about Hertford whereas previously the Hertford threads had been cluttered with people discussing things like their favourite cheese, why football is better than rugby and what they had for supper. [:)] Anyway, I want to congratulate Admin on setting up this week-long experiment, I think it's great. [8D] I have absolutely no interest in things like the holiday destinations and musical tastes of a bunch of strangers (let's face it - neither has anyone else, they just like listing their own great taste [:)]) and with a well-organised off-topic area, when I log on to this website to catch up on local issues I can easily avoid all that off-topic stuff but the people who do like it can enjoy reading and contributing to it. [;)][^]
SSssssh agree with you totally, but I have managed to post a thread relating to an egg in Hertford. This egg that has been placed in a place, where people go to place their view on places, and the egg has been placed to entice people on this forum who have a deep interest in a place called Hertford. Admin - please keep the egg thread going.


Reply ID 21961

27/07/2006 by Dude

quote:
Originally posted by Admin
quote:
Originally posted by Sargasso
why only one week?
As I've previously stated, this is a website about Hertford and the forum is provided for discussion of Hertford issues. It is not a chat room or free-for-all. Simply moderating a Hertford forum requires alot of time and energy (and a thick skin!). The work involved in administering a forum that allows a free and wide ranging discussion of any subject would simply stretch our resources too far. My interest is in providing a service to and for the town.
And a stirling job you do too! However, you could do what my favourite forum site does (http://www.prince.org - for Prince Music fans). They opened up a general discussion area and such, and the place was flooded with new members and discussion. Originally, the site was moderated by the owner, Ben. He would never have coped on his own once he opened the site up a bit, so he started handing out moderator roles to members who seemed well balanced. Now he gets to sit back and watch it all! [:)]


Reply ID 21988

27/07/2006 by James007

Admin. I reckon you have done a great job in opening this up. Providing the users don't abuse it (by being well moderated) I suggest you leave the Off-topic area running for more than 7 days and see how it goes. Crikey, look at how many have contributed since the launch.


Reply ID 21993

27/07/2006 by GillP

I have certainly found out something intersting things since having the free for all.


Reply ID 22121

28/07/2006 by nora batty

Will all this stuff stay on file? Or get wiped after a week?


Reply ID 22133

28/07/2006 by Admin

It will be archived. So it will be available but you will no longer be able to post.


Reply ID 22146

28/07/2006 by Jimbo

Thanks Admin. Its been great fun but very distracting. Perhaps I'll get some work done next week.[:)]


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