Crossing the Rubicon – 1000th Post

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Oh dear, if I've got my calculations right this is my 1000th post on the ME forum. That raises a conundrum; here's a partial quote from a previous thread with the names of innocent, and possibly the guilty, removed:

The culprits are clearly the seasoned posters that have a score of plus 1000 posts. with the exception of ***** who is a good guy with over 2000 posts. Now they have turned their attention to ***** with their bullying tactics with racial discrimination thrown in as well!

***** has turned a blind eye on these pests who contaminate the threads with their nonsense.

*****, you remember my tussle with a 1000+ poster on another thread, don`t become one of them.

So it would appear that I'm now irrevocably accursed and can only contribute nonsense. In the words of the Clash:

Should I Stay or Should I Go

Regards,

Andrew

[jason udallParticipant @jasonudall57142]

Crossing the Rubicon did Ceasear no harm.

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

I will have to run faster, Andrew is catching up

[Alan RedgraveParticipant @alanredgrave69942]

Andrew, never mind The Rubicon ( good name for a Pub, that ??)———— this'll clean – up your threads }—– http://www.1001carpetcare.co.uk/ ———-

[NJHParticipant @njh]

Andrew

As you are in a reflective and sentimental mood over past conflicts consider this:-

If you spend just 5 min in reading and responding to posts here that is at least 2 "working" weeks that you have devoted to it so far. Just think of all the metal you could have polished in that time – in calm, reflective comfort unworried by the troubles, slings and arrows of other posters. Think too of all the other useful things you could have accomplished – like clearing up the kitchen for instance ( We've all seen the pictures!)

Arghhhhh………… I see that I too have reached 940 posts – so the magic 1000 fast approaches – so what am I going to do….?

Regards and congratulations Andrew

Norman

 

PS

You say :-

"So it would appear that I'm now irrevocably accursed and can only contribute nonsense."

I'm firmly of the opinion that a little nonsense / humour is a useful thing in life – the WD40 that helps it all work.

 

Edited By NJH on 15/03/2013 13:47:49

[GaryMParticipant @garym]

Andrew,

It's just a sign that you've contributed a lot. And forums need contributors rather than readers otherwise there is no forum.

Gary

[joegibParticipant @joegib]

Posted by jason udall on 15/03/2013 11:33:17:

Crossing the Rubicon did Ceasear no harm.

Ah, but what about the Ides of March — which just happens to be today! Spooky!

Joe

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

Wannabe!

Empty vessels make most noise

Neil

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all the comments.

Alan: Interesting link; could have done with some of those when my girlfriend got over-excited and knocked a glass of red wine over the carpet.

Norman: The kitchen is even worse than it was, as I now have all this year's seeds spread out ready for sowing; if the weather ever improves. But, to compensate, the workshop is a lot tidier now with new shelves, new racking system, junk binned and milling cutters all in neat rows.

Neil: I'm afraid that I simply don't understand your post, is it humorous or are you telling me to sling my hook? With regards to vessels, a full kettle whistles when it boils, but an empty one doesn't.

Regards,

Andrew

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

Neil: I'm afraid that I simply don't understand your post, is it humorous or are you telling me to sling my hook? With regards to vessels, a full kettle whistles when it boils, but an empty one doesn't.

I'll give you a clue Andrew – count how many posts I've made, then re-read my comment – it wasn't aimed at you

Neil

[Anonymous]

Neil: Dooooh, now I think I get it, you have to be patient with us country yokels. I couldn't really imagine that the post was anything but humorous, sorry for my lack of understanding.

Regards,

Andrew

[NJHParticipant @njh]

Well Andrew

My 1000th post has now arrived so I thought it suitable that I add it to your thread. A time for reflection and a realisation that I spend far too much time at my computer rather than getting on and doing "stuff".

Inevitably, I suppose, the same questions keep recurring here and I do feel that some of the "Fizz" has gone out of the forum since DC's departure.

Thanks to all for the useful and interesting input over the last 4 years- I hope I may occasionally have added something to the discussions. I'm not leaving but think I will try to visit less often and spend more time progressing some of my many projects – model engineering and otherwise!

Not crossing the Rubicon maybe but surfing on the incoming tide?

Regards

Norman

[Anonymous]

Hi Norman,

Congratulations on reaching the milestone; if nothing else it isn't half a lot of typing! I've certainly valued your posts.

I don't know about 'fizz', but I agree that the forum has changed over time, possibly reflecting a change in the make up of members.

Regards,

Andrew

[Anonymous]

Here we are again, this time at 1500 posts. Of course once the Rubicon has been crossed there is no turning back, but I have reached a crossroads. For a few reasons, some related to this forum, and some not, I have decided to reduce my participation for the time being. That does not mean that I will stop posting in toto, but I will not be boring people with long posts on work in progress, or new projects and ideas.

I have deleted a few pictures from my albums that I do not think appeared in any thread; the remaining pictures will stay. I will be reading, and replying if appropriate, to PMs.

For those interested in larger scale traction engines I will still be running my build diary on the TractionTalk forum, under the sobriquet 'oly2brf5'. Once I have got to grips with the physics and mathematics I also intend to start a thread on TT regarding the theory of compounding, steam flows and valve gear design.

Regards,

Andrew

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Posted by GaryM on 15/03/2013 14:03:40:

Andrew,

It's just a sign that you've contributed a lot. And forums need contributors rather than readers otherwise there is no forum.

Gary

well put and worth repeating

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Well I hope you won't be too much of a stranger Andrew, Please do come back and show us more 3D parts particularly those for the TE and I'll keep an eye out for your posts on TT.

J

[jason udallParticipant @jasonudall57142]

Andrew ..Thats a shame…..
Understood but a pity..

[GarryCParticipant @garryc]

Hi Andrew

Just seen this thread, I hope you don't drift too far away and are 'properly' back very soon, and I hope I've made it clear how grateful I am for all the considerable help you have given to me on my little project…

and I very much second / third GaryM's post..

Didn't know about the Traction Talk forum, I'll have a look over there later…

Thanks very much again Andrew.

Best Regards.

Allan.

[Anonymous]

Here we are at another milestone, or should that be millstone, 2000 posts? That's an awful lot of waffle on my part, but on the plus side I have learnt a fair bit.

Andrew

[Les Jones 1Participant @lesjones1]

Hi Andrew,
I'm sure you have provided far more good advice and help than you have received. I don't recall any of your posts that I would consider as "waffle"

Les.

[alan smith 6Participant @alansmith6]

Andrew,

It`s good to see my very relevant (at the time) comments quoted in your post and to know that you have a conscience even though you`ve carried on to the next rubicon or limit in the English language.

Seriously, in the past I`ve been hounded by certain 1000+ posters when trying to put forward a sensible thread, you know who you are!

You`ve quoted me out of context but my honest opinion is that it`s not the amount of posts that` people make but the content contained within those postings that count.

These heckling posts on the Forum seem to have diminished in the last two years and I know why, It`s a pity as I miss the drama.

Alan

[Roderick JenkinsParticipant @roderickjenkins93242]

Jolly interesting waffle

This thread started with reference to some criticism from various quarters. I think it is quite noticeable that this forum has become a very pleasant place to be of late (with one notable recent exception! ) so hats off to the contributors and moderators.

My next milestone is 666

Cheers,

Rod

Edit: Alan seems to be of the same opinion while I was composing my waffle – I don't miss the drama!

Edited By Roderick Jenkins on 17/07/2015 12:38:50

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

1000 posts at 5mins a post = 83 days

[alan smith 6Participant @alansmith6]

Andy1,

I often wonder what motivates the 1000+ers? I think that you`ve underestimated the amount of time necessary to do a 1000 posts, you have to include the thinking time as well as the writing and sending time. Perhaps the thinking time is lacking in some of the posts but on average there are much appreciated contributions as well!

If the 1000+ poster is an invalid and can only write a post via some kind of transducer, then this is understandable but if the poster is a normal healthy person then we can only question why this person chooses to immerse themselves for years in the comforting world of Forums talking to unseen friends when the allure of the workshop is available or the pub or even the box.with 500 channels. The wife or girlfriend would probably like to speak to you occasionally as well. Food for thought!

Alan

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