Is it just me?
 

Is it just me or is this forum lank boring of late?
What happened to all the regular contributors who had interesting
and informative postings?
I dunno maybe I am just delusional :ugh:
Then again maybe a good 18 holes will sort me out;)

Agreed - on the other hand I won't point fingers if I don't contribute anything interesting - which I dont..:oh:

You'll learn to appreciate the calm between the storms. No prangs, no mayhem, no hotties - surely Africa can do better than this ;)

Go play 18, have a few dops and it'll all feel better.

4HP

I don't want ac falling out of the sky or anything like that, but do agree! It is getting a little boring in here!!!!!!!!!!!

Could well be because a lot of the ouens went off (are going off) to a website dedicated to Africa Aviation / Afrika Lugvaart? Which has just celebrated its first birthday as well.
Would put the link in here but I'd probably get my arse kicked for doing it;)

We've no problem with Gun's site - it's an alternative viewpoint and we'll never discriminate anyone for referring to it - in fact a lot of us are members on both sites. 4HP

Breaking news! Another a/c just down...location unknown...Happy ??? :} :}

Dont get me wrong, I am not an ambulance chaser.
On the upside I am off for 18 holes a little later. Should be fun.:ok:

just wondering, putt for dough, have you finished those ATP exams, you know being bored and playing golf etc.................like i said, just wondering!!!:}

I agree- things have been a little slow lately.....but the "other" African forum is just as uninteresting at the moment.

migration...
 

The other site has far more posts and of is of a more general and more relaxed nature. The moderators there are not so "up themselves" (as they say in Aus). I for one look at the other site a lot more than this one.
People vote with their feet...

O.k Let me get the ball rolling.
Still desperately looking for a job.
WILL FLY FOR FREE, I don't give a rats about all you lot and your bonds to pay and families to feed, and how I am going to destroy the market for all, each rat for himself, I am tiered of having morals and values and being unemployed because of them, here I am charter queens, abuse me.:E

Flak jacket on, that should spice things up a bit:p

Hey, he said he was bored, not looking for a ho. Good luck bro.

I've no problem with someone voicing their opinion James & will take it on the chin that you have feel that us mods are "up themselves" (as they say in Aus). Maar jy's nogsteeds 'n doos (as they say in SA). ;)

4HP

I know you are 4HP ;) Looking forward to seeing the pics of the 747 at Pilansberg :)

Just was'nt sure if there was still a general ban on mentioning Guns site as appeared to occur earlier.

Who de Kupietaan on 747
 

747 into Pilansberg.

4HP, What is your involvement in the 747 landing at Pilansberg.....are you the Kapietaaan on it??????????????.
:E

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Some of us still read here (everyday) - some use "the Other site" to express our views as some of our views was not welcome here. Anybody is welcome both sides - the more the merrier.
James Ozzie : There are 2 mod's here - I come up for 4HP as not being so "up". Yes he something up but it has nothing to do with his nature. (Seriously : He is a great guy) ... the other one - no comment."


In fact Gunship, there are more than just two mods here as you well know. The moderators carry out their role within the oversight of the sites administrators and owners.

If a sites content or its "rules of engagement" are not to any individuals personal liking then there is absolutely nothing from preventing that person or group of people from starting their own website and good luck to them.
Although there is nothing preventing any site from populating itself with "cut & paste" threads and posts from this or any other one, it is rather ambitious to suppose that a bigger and busier site should be used for free advertising or to otherwise promote an individuals personal undertaking. Nevertheless this site accepts paid advertising, and in theory I can see nothing wrong in using that route if somebody wishes to promote another website.
There are many links allowed on this site to other websites where there is no obvious commercial promotion or solicitation, or where there is an established reciprocity.

Moderation on this forum and hopefully on all the forums is intended to be even handed, fair and in accordance with the wishes and policies of the websites owners. That of course is not a perfect science, however as you have probably discovered, the execution of the role is not or shouldn't be a popularity contest or a platform for personal promotion. Certainly if you have any complaints in this regard or in relation to any other aspect of this site you can bring them to the attention of the site administration through the usual links.

Most moderation on this forum is done with little interference and the same laissez faire style that has always been employed. You will need to search hard to find many posts from me on here, and even then they are likely to only deal with (site/forum) moderation issues. I have absolutely no concern with being popular, unpopular, your friend, or in any personal way known to you. The role of the moderator is to ensure that the site works well, the forums are kept tidy and broadly relevant, the content is kept within the general rules of conduct, and the site is informative, interesting, and entertaining as a result. There will be many moderating styles employed to achieve these ends, and some might be to your individual liking and some may not.

A lot of time is expended on this site by many people to keep it free of pornography, spam or other inappropriate advertising and to keep it relevant to its primary target audience, professional pilots. The majority of the 10 second survey comments that are submitted seem to appreciate the absence of some of the wilder excesses of language, bullying, and other forms of abuse and detritus that are the hallmarks of many websites. The popularity of this site is testament to the policy of the sites owners and the effort of those who contribute.

As for the seperate comment that "people vote with their feet" which clearly involves some serious keyboard dexterity :) the truth is that this is a free resource and nobody really votes at all in that context. PPRuNe is targeted at professional pilots from all over the world, and has expanded to include and provide forums for many other people with an interest in the subject or an involvement with commercial aviation generally. The site is dynamic and the owners set the broad outline policy for the forums which might vary from time to time. This site, and in turn the forums will never please everybody and nor is it intended to. Nevertheless this site remains one of the most popular of its genre, and continues to attract an ever increasing number of members and visitors as the never ending strain on its servers bears witness to.

I know of many senior airline executives- inlcuding CEO's who read PPRUNE, none have ever mentioned any other site in this country. Bottom line if you want to send a message to the top of this industry- post it on PPRUNE.

S2H thanks my game was good. Could always be better though
I might add.;)
Regarding those ATP's...... yeah I am giving it a full go and
I am nearly done.
EZY & Ryan here I come.

ps S2Hhow is the Island and the mrs?

Hey P for D, all is well, will be visiting JHB this week. Family is well, will give u a ring when i land.

Would you like me to start a new thread or can I just moan on this one about what pilots do flying into Cpt that gets up my nose? I'm sure that could stir some excitement.

:ok: Go for it bubba. Spill the beans. Don't hold back. 4HP

Alternatively you could ask ATNS to read PPRUNE. Somebody mentioned that the execs read this site to keep up to date with whats happening in their company. Judging by the ATNS/ATC in JNB thread, and the continued ignorance on the side of the ATNS board, they don't know about this site! Go on B2B, send them a mail with a link!