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Post by ohiogranny on Apr 16, 2009 4:39:06 GMT -10
Thanks for all this everyone. Sometimes I would just think the change in the board was all in my head, but recently I have noticed that there are days when hardly anyone posts although a lot of people still visit. I'm glad we have some new members and it is nice when an old one returns. I miss the ones who are gone and wish I had responded to them more than I did.
I am getting ready to write an article for RED regarding our attempt at getting DC a star on the Walk of Fame. If any "newbies" do not know about this, please look up our original discussion and hop on board. A sample letter and addresses are posted so it should be fairly easy for you to send in your own recommendation. The more letters that arrive, the better our chances.
Karen
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Post by KRoseLynn on Apr 16, 2009 5:20:00 GMT -10
I really care about this board. I think everyone knows that and/or has experienced my determination to care for this board as I promised Carol I would until she returns. And I have noticed the things that have changed as well. I've been thinking about this issue for a while and everyone talking about it now kinda screams out to me to stop just thinking about it... First thing I'll do is finish that new skin I started however long ago... . I don't know what I can do about 'news' about David, because when there is no news, or news that is too personal to post here, then I can't post any. I look several times a day for anything I can post. You know what? I think I'll start a board for suggestions. Would that be productive I wonder? If I started a board where you can go and make a suggestion that you think is a good idea on what we can do on this board (short of role play - there are enough of those out there) and if enough members think your idea is a good one, we'll do it. Each suggestion with a pole. If it works, great. If it doesn't, we'll try something else. How does that sound? I'll do that right now. Thank you everyone who has participated in this discussion.
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Post by maggie on Apr 16, 2009 7:23:20 GMT -10
Sounds good to me Kroselynn . Karen you doing a great job with reagrds to the Star you are quite right the more the merrier will improve the chances . maggie
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Post by sanne on Apr 16, 2009 7:39:04 GMT -10
It sounds nice, Krystal, and as you know I (we) appreciate all your efforts and the time you spend, even though we don't actually see all that's going on "Behind the Scenes". I hope you, and all others, won't take this as an offense, but is it really necessary to change things? Is it necessary to "create" things to do.....what? Make it more spectacular? Make it more floating? Make it more interesting? This board is mainly about Mr. Caruso and his career, his movies, series and the good work for charity-organisations he has been involved in. Yes, things have changed, but is that a sad thing? Of course I can't answer for others, but for me the answer is NO, definatly not. I like it the way it is now: a mixture of fun, art, stories, pictures and news/discussions. Although I have to admit I would like to see more of the discussions as we used to have them. But on the other hand, as you already said, if there is no news, no articles.....we can't "make" news ourselves. So if there's not much to discuss, so be it. There are plenty of other sections to enjoy. Don't get me wrong, as I said, I appreciate all the things you do on and off screen, but to "create" things.......in my humble opinion that is not what this board was meant for. But if the majority wants to try something else, of course I'll be happy to jump in........ Sandra
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Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Apr 16, 2009 8:09:06 GMT -10
i like things as they are! in my last post on here, i didn'tmean anything in a bad way, i was just pointing out that things have changed and it's still just as good! although i have to admit, i see new members that have joined but i don't see many of them posting! i think thats sad in a way! luv sam x
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Post by ohiogranny on Apr 16, 2009 8:16:32 GMT -10
Nicely said, Sandra. I just expressed myself regarding the skin. I really think it is high-time we changed it and that alone will be like a breath of fresh air. Actually, it could stand changing a couple of times a year. Liike you, I love it when we get a chance to discuss a new episode or some appropriate news regarding Mr. Caruso. I enjoy seeing other people's creativity, but I have never read one story in the fan/fic site. I guess it is because of my coffee mug which says "So many books, so little time!" I promised myself that when I retired, I'd finally read for myself rather than others and I have pretty well done just that. Ask me anything you want to know about Lucy Hayes (Rutherford B.'s wife) and I can probably give you a pretty solid answer; likewise with Julia Grant. Yes, I am currently studying "president's wives" and I have reached the Civil War Era.
But I am disconcerted and very unhappy when we become an 'Agony Aunt' or 'Dear Abby' type of site. We are not professional therapists and I am so afraid that someone will respond "wrong" to someone who is really reaching out to us for help and really, really, should be seeking help elsewhere. What if we say something "wrong"? What if the writer of the angst internalizes our words and broods on them to the point of harming herself? We must be so cautious --- I really try very hard not to get drawn into the incredibly personal stuff some people post, yet there are times when I have and that has caused me some anxiety. I do not want anything I say to be unkind or worrisome to someone who is suffering. This is, after all, a site devoted to that remarkable actor, David Caruso, and sometimes I think some of us forget that this site is about him, and not about us.
Rev. Karen, preaching again
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Post by KRoseLynn on Apr 16, 2009 9:40:01 GMT -10
Sandra, you've misunderstood my intentions. Thank you for your comments though, they needed to be said, if only for me to confirm that 'creating' things is not what I had in mind.
Just a place where members can express idea's or suggestions to make things work more smoothly, look more pleasing, or whatever.
I've asked for suggestions on pictures for a new skin. I'm creative, but my art doesn't appeal to everyone, so I'm willing to create skins that others will like, even if I don't. I know a few of you have the CSI: Miami skin enabled as your default and that's great! It's lighter, making it easier to read whats on the screen. The only reason the blue background picture (affectionately called 'toothless David' ) is current is because Carol picked out the picture.
I agree that there should be more to choose from and even have the default change up at least twice a year. But, it takes time to create them, I have to enter each color code and every button in and etc etc and it's a long process. But, I'm willing to do it. And having suggestions about what picture to use will be a great help in sparking my creative bone.
I've even thought about just doing a color skin, no pictures. Just a pleasing combination of colors and maybe a few graphics... But that will come later.
Any other suggestions, even down to rearranging the order of the boards or whatever will be taken into consideration and discussed pros and cons.
The thing that I miss the most is the meaty conversations about the episodes. So that is one of the things I'll be working on how to get those going again. It takes time to do the reviews and there are a few who do them really really well, but then after that, there doesn't seem to be very much conversation about them.
Anyway, this was just to clarify what I had in mind.
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Post by sanne on Apr 16, 2009 9:57:09 GMT -10
Thank you for clearing, Krystal......I guess that's the "problem" when one is not native English-speaking....I sometimes don't understand what's exactly meant......... As I said, I really appreciate all your efforts and the time you spend to keep things going well in here. The new background is a great idea. I'm happy with the one I have right now, but to be able to change it every so often would be nice. To get more action in the discussions will be difficult as you need other members who are willing to participate in that and I think the ones who are interested to keep that going, already go in and reply...... Sandra
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Post by margaret1234 on Apr 17, 2009 6:30:53 GMT -10
Okay.....first apologies to each and everyone of you for coming back in here but as this has now turned into a subject about the board and I am a board member and as such feel entitled to make a few comments.
I think a new skin picture is a great idea and like Karen I think it would be a good idea if it were changed say twice a year. Krystal I say this with my tongue in my cheek as you will know how easy it is to do or otherwise and you have hinted this takes a lot of time which I for one understand and respect.
Secondly, and with all due respect I have to say that in response to your first post Krystal I would have said something very similar to Sandra........the way she understood it was how I understood it.
Forgive me and I mean no offence here it is just probably me misunderstanding ....I don't see much difference in what your explanation is saying......to me it looks like you are asking for suggestions for improvements....so that is surely changes. Probably being a dunce here.....
I don't actually think there is anything that particularly needs changing......it is nicely constructed as it is. I think the main problem is the evolving membership and the fact that many of the existing members ( apart from their normal busy working lives) have developed sites of their own away from the board. It is also obvious that many members now spend a lot of time on facebook or MSN....thus some disappearing interest in the board. This is precisely why I did not vote for a chat room on this board. Obviously people make their choices and I respect that but, it is a bit sad if the board is suffering as a consequence.
Yes.....more interest in discussion threads would be nice. However, as we are a global board we are going to have differences of opinion for a variety of reasons......our ages and experiences in life will no doubt have something to do with that.......but no where should any of us disrespect David on any thread for whatever reason. He is who he is as I have said before. One would hope we show no disrespect for a member but if we are strong in our opinion and therefore in our belief why should we necessarily agree to disagree......discussion can get strong and be honest who does not enjoy a good strong discussion/debate. I can agree to disagree where there is a possible element of compromise but, not otherwise.You can try to change my mind by discussion or debate.....I will listen.....and then it depends on what I still think.
As far as discussion about CSI Miami new season episodes is concerned.....this is a difficult one. I appreciate that in the US then you are obviously full of it and want to discuss.....so would I if it were shown here in the UK first. Some chance of that. Anyway the problem as I see it is.........if us outside the Uk join in with you all we can really say is something like "that sounds an exciting episode" or that sounds interesting. Bit boring for you in the US I should think. By the time we see it in the UK.........it is all over for you, you have seen it , discussed it and put it to bed. So now we get to see it and any points we may have wished to talk about are not worth bringing up because you are already looking forward to and talking about the new season.
We have tried reviewing old episodes.....this works for five minutes. Really don't know what we can do here either. Unless members are prepared to come in and comment...things just go dead. You do have my sympathy Krystal I know you loved them and so did I.....but, we can only do so much before we get tired of trying.
As far as articles are concerned.......some of us really love these....but others don't appear to. This bothers me somewhat..........this thread attracted more members than anything I have seen for a long time.....why??? I have my suspicions about that but will keep my mouth shut. Several other items like Karen raising a thread about David's house drew little attention and the recent Rolling Stone one that Selvis07 and I worked on to post for you drew in very small numbers......WHY.......this was yet a different more amusing side of DC and hardly anyone wanted to know......SELVIS07 really put herself out to help me on that one........So is there any point in posting articles.......not convinced about that anymore.
The diminishing number of people is not only affecting Discussion Threads.......there has been a decline in other areas as well.
I have other things I could say..........but, this message is getting too long now.
Nothing here was meant to offend anyone in anyway.......just saying it as I see it.
Margaret
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Post by katpin31791 on Apr 17, 2009 7:56:19 GMT -10
Mrs, Margaret all I can say is AMEN!! I don't bother with discussions cause my opinion doesn't count. The only opinion that seems to matter is the cliques(I won't name names) we have here. Yes, I said it. I've been dissatisfied with the board for quite sometime & from what I still see nothing's changed. That's ashame to. We have/had alot of wonderful people come through here & have left. Has anyone ever wondered why? I've had two people that has shown concern for me since I quit coming around. No, I'm not having a pity party. Maybe there are things going on in their lives. It's ashame we pick & choose. I hate cliques & always have. If I have to be apart of it then no thank you. The only reason I pop in when I do is to see the fanart. I've always enjoyed it & still do & hope to get back into it one day. Right now I'm content looking at what others have done. It's ashame everyone doesn't comment.
Sharon
PS. My apologies if I've hurt feelings. Didn't mean to but, I finally had to get it out.
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Post by sanne on Apr 17, 2009 8:03:42 GMT -10
No offense taken, Sharon, and as far as the "cliques" are concerned...you are probably right. Some people are drawn to each other more than to others. I personally have always tried to "stay friends" with everyone and not let myself into such thing as a "clique". I always try to remember when someone mentioned something special happening, or not feeling well and ask about that at a later stage. However, this does not mean I can keep up with everyone on and off the board. So if you feel "abandoned", as far as I'm concerned, it wasn't because of you personally......I really hope you're doing well and I'm glad to see you're not lost for the board completely. Sandra
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Post by ohiogranny on Apr 17, 2009 9:41:05 GMT -10
I guess I would be hiding my head in the sand if I did not acknowledge the existence of "cliques" on the board. Perhaps because of our common age and interests, Margaret and I have formed what I would call a special bond. I just do not pay attention to this kind of activity and it does not bother me at all. Ladies in The Netherlands actually meet now and then; of course they have become a close knit group --- don't know exactly if I would use that word "clique" or not. Regardless of the semantics, people of similar views, ages, and interests are going to bond in some way. If anyone feels abandoned and needs someplace in which to hang out, hang out with me --- and I'm pretty sure there are others who would say the same.
Karen
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Post by sanne on Apr 17, 2009 12:46:55 GMT -10
Actually, Karen...."meet every now and then" is exactly what it is.....besides that I'm not that much in touch with them either.....We mail sometimes or talk on MSN every so often, but not on a daily and not even on a weekly basis......so to call that a "clique" would be a bit too much said..... Sandra
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Post by katpin31791 on Apr 18, 2009 5:34:54 GMT -10
Well............................apparently I made the mistake of voicing my opinion again. I was trying to get a point across without hurting feelings. My apologies.
Sharon
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Post by margaret1234 on Apr 18, 2009 6:01:06 GMT -10
Sharon.......it is really great to see you around again. I understood what you were saying and I don't for one minute think that you made a mistake in voicing your opinion.....this is what you think and it doesn't hurt for us to know that......we all form opinions and there is such a thing as freedom of speech. Hey Sharon, the two people who have responded to you Karen and Sandra are not questioning your opinion but expressing concern for you so please don't feel upset. Big Hug
Margaret
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