Australia next the UK Forums.

[J0hn]

Is this a plausible idea? I just spotted a thread in Australia forums, which currently mentions the fact Australia are rock bottom of the hip forums. Anyway to cut a long story short, we both share the same head of state, so why not we have australia and a Uk forum . Or two forums side by side and put America down the bottom or some place appropriate?

[fountains of nay]

I don't think we should have a joint forum (we're too proud for that!), but putting theirs beside ours isn't a bad idea. Although, a lot of those Aussies just like slagging us Brits off.

[lithium]

I think we should have a joint Chad Republic / UK forum.

[fountains of nay]

now we're talking! :D

[Power_13]

I just spotted a thread in Australia forums, which currently mentions the fact Australia are rock bottom of the hip forums.I tend to think of it less as them being right at the bottom of the forum list, and more that they're just "down under".

Does anyone remember the original forum layout, with the huge table full of forum links?

[mbworkrelated]

Maybe somebody could delete the ''Hip business directory'' - Move the ''cool' section and then move the aussies to a position either above below us or maybe just for those who think ''America down the bottom or some place appropriate'' just below us.

[L.A.Matthews]

The reason why the UK are at the top of the list is because we probably have the strongest community on the forum. It has nothing to do with the fact that we're British.

[mbworkrelated]

I think the Americans get to blow off steam and ''chat'' in other sections of the forum - places where ''we'' rarely go or are ''swamped''.
The UK forum is less about what it is like to live there and more about - well everything else.
Hence the popularity of this ''community''.

[mellowthyme]

I don't think this forum shouldn't allow those Aussie anywhere near us, I agree with Nay, Aussie enjoy slagging us off too much for them to get our credit. Thinking about it I use the word 'our' loosely, more like your credit.

[mbworkrelated]

[QUOTE=mellowthyme]I don't think this forum shouldn't allow those Aussie anywhere near us
Are you sure you typed that corre :rolleyes: ctly ?

[mellowthyme]

I think this forum shouldn't allow those Aussies anywhere near us.

OK, what's all this picking up my grammar. There's nothing wrong with a double negative, shows deep down I like ex-cons.

[mbworkrelated]

I think this forum shouldn't allow those Aussies anywhere near us.

OK, what's all this picking up my grammar. There's nothing wrong with a double negative, shows deep down I like ex-cons.

Just kidding with you - that is all. :)

[mellowthyme]

http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif Guessed as much, always good to banter

[mbworkrelated]

http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif Guessed as much, always good to banter

That is what rocks about the uk forums.

[Dr Phibes]

australians are descended from criminals we are much too elite for them, besides they have a shit cricket team who keep winning against England and until they learn to share and share alike and lose for the sake of modesty from time to time fuck them - I take my cricket seriously and those people just oooze ungentlemany sportsmanship

[mellowthyme]

Fuck off cunty bollocks, prick fuck head. Recognize a fuckin' joke when you read it twat.

[J0hn]

Australia like to slag britain off because we used this continent to send convicts. So naturally there is going to be some hard feelings. I think the feelings would be the same if they sent convicts over to Britain.

The UK and Australia are connected down to the last drop in history. They have a prime minister and a head of state.If they go republic this would then cut that link forever.

Why do people think Australia have pretty much the same place names as us?

[dhARmaMiLlO]

Maybe a Commonwealth forum.
- That way we have Australia, NewZealand and Canada too. :)

Personally, I think the way it is is just fine. ;)

[dhARmaMiLlO]

oops

[J0hn]

Maybe a Commonwealth forum.
- That way we have Australia, NewZealand and Canada too. :)

Personally, I think the way it is is just fine. ;)
Could be right there, Mum.

[fountains of nay]

Australia like to slag britain off because we used this continent to send convicts. So naturally there is going to be some hard feelings. I think the feelings would be the same if they sent convicts over to Britain.

The UK and Australia are connected down to the last drop in history. They have a prime minister and a head of state.If they go republic this would then cut that link forever.

Why do people think Australia have pretty much the same place names as us?
Until Australia start treating their native citizens...THE ABORIGINALS, fairly...they don't get my vote. These are my ancestors FFS!

[J0hn]

Yeh I have heard that Australians treat the aboriginals really badly. It is unacceptable and shocking. Australians should hang their heads in shame but aside from that, Britain and Australia have this unspoken bond. They are like our Soul mate.

[Peace-Phoenix]

We used to be down the bottom of the list with everyone else. But we're up here because we're not just a regional forum. We're not just the second largest national grouping on the forums, we're the largest, and perhaps only, real community here....

[J0hn]

Maybe if we could merge with Australia. Have a hybrid forum of two closely related/linked nations with the same head of state and connections with history that have created a close bond with Australia. To see how close we are with Australia, is to see what side of the road we drive on.Just an idea.Australia and the Uk would still have independence from australian forum, but we would have a direct access link with Australia and going from one to another would be as simple as clicking on Uk random.

[fountains of nay]

NO! Why should we?

Japanese drive on the left...we don't have a direct link for them. As do Thais and infact, I think many Asian countries do.

[Peace-Phoenix]

Maybe if we could merge with Australia. Have a hybrid forum of two closely related/linked nations with the same head of state and connections with history that have created a close bond with Australia. To see how close we are with Australia, is to see what side of the road we drive on.Just an idea.Australia and the Uk would still have independence from australian forum, but we would have a direct access link with Australia and going from one to another would be as simple as clicking on Uk random.
No John, stop making stupid suggestions....

[fountains of nay]

How about a link to the Asian forums...;)

[lithium]

Where's my Chad forumhttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/newsmilies/toetap05.gif

[Jemima Truffles]

Not all aussies are bad people, but like anything it only takes one rotten apple to spoil the cart I guess.

[J0hn]

Not all aussies are bad people, but like anything it only takes one rotten apple to spoil the cart I guess. Nice one;)

At last somebody recognises that Australia are not bad people. Well not all aussies anyway. Having a direct link to Australia through the uk forums I believe isn't such an insane idea. The votes speak for themselves that is why I started a poll in the first place. Maybe we could have a seven day trial period. If it don't work out, then we can officially denounce, crush or even liquify my innocent suggestion:)


Additional:
I bet Einstein's ideas were all dubbed stupid until years later, his theories were taken seriously.

[Peace-Phoenix]

Yes it is an insane suggestion and no it's not going to happen. It makes no logical sense....

[Power_13]

If I'm reading it the right way, in that there'd be a link to access the Australia forum through the UK forum, wouldn't that cause as much offense as the current issue has?

We may as well start a system where nobody is banned from Hipforums for offences in the UK forum, but instead they're banned from posting in the UK forum and can only post in the Australia forum.


Actually, holy crap, that's an awesome idea.

[Peace-Phoenix]

I recommend banishing John to Australia for crimes against the UK forum. Australia - Population 2: Jorg and Nirvana Princess....

[Power_13]

Pfft, I'll recommend banishing John to you in a minute if you're not careful sonny boy.


Who was Jorg? I can't remember.

[Peace-Phoenix]

Jorg is John's nickname, he likes it apparently :leaving:

[J0hn]

Thankyou for everyone who has taken part in the poll. Although the poll continues on, It is interesting to see people's opinions. I must stress that one should not crush a person's idea or suggestion just because we disagree. But more that we should nurture those with an idea that may actually turn out to be a good suggestion....if given the chance. Sure many might think, Australia belong down at the bottom as they are "Down Under". I was thinking that because our history is so interwoven, it might be an idea to merge or atleast create some direct link. Some Aussie was asking why UK and US got star treatment. I automatically disputed this claim but I decided that maybe a solution could be sought to make Australia more available.This idea may not be one of the best. But we all have to start somewhere. Even famous artists started out with crazy ideas. Given the chance, it can evolve into something quite constructive.

[Power_13]

It belongs there because they're down under? That was me wasn't it? You realise I was joking, right?

Hey, UK and US history is fairly close too. Why don't we merge those two forums together? And the UK held Hong Kong for a hundred years, which is now part of China, so let's chuck them together too. Not to mention that England was ruled by a French leader after 1066, so let's link France and the UK forums.

Ooo, there are young hippies living in the UK. Let's put that foru...oh wait, that was renamed The Whiners? Well, there are lots of whiners in the UK so it still works. Not to mention that we're now part of the European Union...the Europe forum can come stay for a while too.



Anyone who reads this, please pretend that I repeated the above formula for every single forum on Hipforums. I'm too fucking lazy to do it by hand. :tongue:

[mbworkrelated]

Mr 13 chill out

[J0hn]

I am clearly suffocating here.:leaving:

[mbworkrelated]

I am clearly suffocating here.:leaving:
I don't have my hands around your kneck - I like your thoughts and opinions - don't give up on this dude.

[lithium]

I am clearly suffocating here.:leaving:*debates with self whether to employ first aid training or nothttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/newsmilies/willy_nilly.gif*

[mbworkrelated]

*debates with self whether to employ first aid training or nothttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/newsmilies/willy_nilly.gif*
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[lithium]

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[mbworkrelated]

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[lithium]

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[mbworkrelated]

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[Power_13]

Mr 13 chill outI am chilled. http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/humm.gif I was just giving an example of why, although I have nothing against John personally, I think his idea has problems.

Maybe I need to work on my posting style...http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/embarassed.gif

[mbworkrelated]

I am chilled.
Maybe I need to work on my posting style..

Ok I believe you - you just seemed harsh.
When it [your post] goes on for that lengh of time it seems to go past mere mocking and enters into ridicule *shrugs shoulders* - maybe I need to chill out ? :&

[Power_13]

Nah, I need to learn how to say things in a short space of time.

My dad was nearly in hysterics once when I phoned work because I was sick. Apparently I tried to tell them my life story. I guess I just like to embellish (sp?) things too much. Hell, Jade Goody told me I talk too much once.

I'm actually fighting the urge to write more. Where's a psychologist when ya need one? http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/newsmilies/leaving.gif

[lithium]

Your post and your posting style is fine power13 ... we have a long and noble tradition of satirising stupidity:)

[Power_13]

Your post and your posting style is fine power13 ... you have a long and noble tradition of stupidity:)Fixed. :tongue:

[lithium]

Fixed. :tongue:Haha! Well, both are somewhat true:tongue:

[Peace-Phoenix]

Thankyou for everyone who has taken part in the poll. Although the poll continues on, It is interesting to see people's opinions. I must stress that one should not crush a person's idea or suggestion just because we disagree. But more that we should nurture those with an idea that may actually turn out to be a good suggestion....if given the chance. Sure many might think, Australia belong down at the bottom as they are "Down Under". I was thinking that because our history is so interwoven, it might be an idea to merge or atleast create some direct link. Some Aussie was asking why UK and US got star treatment. I automatically disputed this claim but I decided that maybe a solution could be sought to make Australia more available.This idea may not be one of the best. But we all have to start somewhere. Even famous artists started out with crazy ideas. Given the chance, it can evolve into something quite constructive.
We get 'star treatment' because we're a community. Linking the UK to the Australia forum is not a good suggestion, however. It's a pointless, confusing and illogical move. If you want to suggest instead that Australia belongs under the Communities category, not as a sub-forum to the UK, then that idea would make a lot more sense, in which case I'd recommend you make a post in the Suggestions forum or PM Skip. That's perfectly do-able, though personally I'd say that the Australian forum is not active enough to constitute a community anyway....

[lovelyhippo]

I wish I lived in England, in Liverpool, where The Beatles lived! that would be so cool!! http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[lithium]

They're not there anymore, in fact they're all dead:stunned:

[lovelyhippo]

actualy two of them are alive. and it doesn't matter I still want to see where they lived and started of. you're so lucky that you live there!

[Power_13]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_is_dead

[L.A.Matthews]

I wish I lived in England, in Liverpool, where The Beatles lived! that would be so cool!! http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif


Liverpool is a shithole.

[Power_13]

Sorry Hippo, but LA Matthews is kind of right. There's this picture people have of Liverpool as the birthplace of the Beatles that really doesn't fit the place. Want to know more? There was an extra verse in Penny Lane that the Beatles took out because it was too close to the awful truth...


On Penny Lane there is a copper but he won't go far
'til a biker gang are running at him
And the local lads they all join in
Kicking his teeth in

And on the corner there's an old lass with her handbag nicked
Some 12 year old chav snatched it and ran
The country's going down the pan
I blame the immigran...ts

Broken glass is in my ears and in my eyes...

[L.A.Matthews]

And on the corner there's an old lass with her handbag nicked
Some 12 year old chav snatched it and ran
The country's going down the pan
I blame the immigrants

Hahahahahaha!:lol: That was priceless!:D

[supercalifragilistic]

The reason why the UK are at the top of the list is because we probably have the strongest community on the forum. It has nothing to do with the fact that we're British.Come on don't lie, of course it is...!

[guy]

have you ever read anything from the australian forum? you are missing very little believe me.

besides i couldn't bear the beery breath of the brit forum all over the aussie forum.

[fountains of nay]

I wish I lived in England, in Liverpool, where The Beatles lived! that would be so cool!! http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif


Oh dear... she obviously didn't meet Paul! ;)

Mate, I've never been to Liverpool, but even way down south we've heard it's a rough place!

[Power_13]

We used to be down the bottom of the list with everyone else. But we're up here because we're not just a regional forum. We're not just the second largest national grouping on the forums, we're the largest, and perhaps only, real community here....Holy shit, nostalgia flashback! D'you remember when there was just a fucking HUGE list of forums, one after the other, with the UK forum about four fifths of the way down?

I liked that system. It had its own kind of "homegrown" charm. I thought Skip had actually programmed all that by hand for a while.

Not saying the vBulletin style is crap...the old style has grown around it over the years...just saying. :)

[Peace-Phoenix]

I still have some nostalgia for the pre-V bulletin format, it was quirky and cool and very homely....

[Power_13]

Do you know whether Skip made the original forums himself, or created them from a template or a bit of both? I've always wondered. Might have to PM him myself to ask...

[Peace-Phoenix]

I have a feeling they were hand-made, but I could be wrong. Never seen any other forums like it....

[Skip]

Holy shit, nostalgia flashback! D'you remember when there was just a fucking HUGE list of forums, one after the other, with the UK forum about four fifths of the way down?

I liked that system. It had its own kind of "homegrown" charm. I thought Skip had actually programmed all that by hand for a while.

Not saying the vBulletin style is crap...the old style has grown around it over the years...just saying. :)You mean this?
http://www.hipforums.com/forums/oldindex.php
That link is posted all around the forums, on every page.

That's hardly the original forums. The true original forums are from 1996-1997 vintage. Unfortunately, those posts cannot be presently accessed.

[Power_13]

You mean this?
http://www.hipforums.com/forums/oldindex.php
That link is posted all around the forums, on every page.

That's hardly the original forums. The true original forums are from 1996-1997 vintage. Unfortunately, those posts cannot be presently accessed.Not those ones...it's hard to describe the one I'm talking about (and I think, as you say, there was one even before that where users didn't have to register before posting). The ones I mean were broken into categories, but bunches together and just had one or two words in the title (and no desxcription underneath). There was no vBulletin or other message board software mark on the bottom, which is part of what led me to think they were "homegrown" :)

[joduee]

how will possible this?

[lithium]

Come on admit it you translated that directly from the Latin didn't you...

[verseau_miracle]

how will possible this?


I was asking yself the same question...