TNF passes the 300,000 posts mark!
#1
Posted 17 October 2006 - 17:59
#3
Posted 17 October 2006 - 18:21
Originally posted by Allen Brown
Amazing! 300,000 posts.
Mostly fluff of course.
You speak for yourself!
#4
Posted 17 October 2006 - 18:50
Lots of fluff, but enough of the good stuff to still make it worthwhile.
#5
Posted 17 October 2006 - 22:15
Originally posted by HDonaldCapps
Lots of fluff, but enough of the good stuff to still make it worthwhile.
For me, so much good stuff, the fluff isn't a bother
#6
Posted 18 October 2006 - 06:49
It is in no way an exaggeration to say that TNF has completely changed my life.
#7
Posted 18 October 2006 - 08:14
Originally posted by Barry Boor
I don't know what I would have done without it!
It is in no way an exaggeration to say that TNF has completely changed my life.
I have to say that whilst I probably read ten times more than I contribute, I've derived so much pleasure on here I'm not entirely sure what I would have done without TNF either!
Here's to the next 300,000 posts
#8
Posted 18 October 2006 - 08:17
Originally posted by dretceterini
Just noticed that this forum has reached 300,000 posts!
Does anyone know exactly when TNF was born ?
#9
Posted 18 October 2006 - 08:24
#10
Posted 18 October 2006 - 08:45
13 Nov 1999 as far as I can see. Took me a whole year to find it!Originally posted by macoran
Does anyone know exactly when TNF was born ?
Allen
#11
Posted 18 October 2006 - 08:47
#13
Posted 18 October 2006 - 08:57
300.000 for nostalgia. 2.300.000 for rc (1.300+arquive).
#14
Posted 18 October 2006 - 09:05
#15
Posted 18 October 2006 - 09:06
Originally posted by macoran
Does anyone know exactly when TNF was born ?
Originally posted by Allen Brown
13 Nov 1999 as far as I can see.
That date is correct.
We kicked off the forum after a few weeks of discussion with Bira Goren making the first posting, followed by me and then Dennis David (DD), as I recall.
This was scarcely an "overnight success" and largely grew through word of mouth but, to be honest, mostly by accident.
Needless to say, we really had only a hazy idea of where this might lead, but some very firm ideas as to what we didn't want.
#16
Posted 18 October 2006 - 09:34
Otherwise it has *short-lived* written all over it...
#17
Posted 18 October 2006 - 09:48
Originally posted by Barry Boor
It is in no way an exaggeration to say that TNF has completely changed my life.
I second that...
#18
Posted 18 October 2006 - 10:17
#19
Posted 18 October 2006 - 10:24
Originally posted by macoran
For me, so much good stuff, the fluff isn't a bother
Yes, am afraid those of us on the "novice" side tend to "fluff" things up every so often.
For that my apologies.
This forum has been a God send for AIRPS documentation.
Henry
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#20
Posted 18 October 2006 - 10:57
Originally posted by Twin Window
Please let's not allow this thread to disolve into [yet another] pointless, navel-gazing diatribe.
Otherwise it has *short-lived* written all over it...
Not to be confused with the many, many other pointless, navel-gazing diatribes on the forum.
Sounds just like what Bira would say, by the way....
What the hell, sorry I said anything, as usual....
#21
Posted 18 October 2006 - 11:21
Originally posted by Twin Window
Please let's not allow this thread to disolve into [yet another] pointless, navel-gazing diatribe.
Otherwise it has *short-lived* written all over it...
Perhaps this should be in the "For sure" thread but I'm genuinely curious about how, why and when the form of, eg, *short-lived* began to supplant "short-lived" on internet forums. I cannot recall seeing the "Asterisk for parenthesis" approach used in emails or printed communication.
#22
Posted 18 October 2006 - 11:49
Originally posted by Barry Boor
I don't know what I would have done without it!
It is in no way an exaggeration to say that TNF has completely changed my life.
Of course, we all know how whimsical you are, Barry...
But it has changed mine as well. I think probably more than will acknowledge it will have made changes in their lives to permanently include TNF.
#23
Posted 18 October 2006 - 12:02
Originally posted by Vanwall
Perhaps this should be in the "For sure" thread but I'm genuinely curious about how, why and when the form of, eg, *short-lived* began to supplant "short-lived" on internet forums. I cannot recall seeing the "Asterisk for parenthesis" approach used in emails or printed communication.
But you don't really mean "short-lived" at all, I'm hoping that you intended to write 'short-lived'. There's a rather important difference between "...." and '....'
Lynn Truss wrote an entire book about it.
#24
Posted 18 October 2006 - 12:21
Usage began in newsgroups in the early days of the internet where formatting of the text to bold, italic etc wasn't possible.
Anyway 300,000 is a good innings, and I for one am glad that along with the serious research and discussion that goes on here, there is time for a little fun. Can't understand why the two should be regarded as mutually exclusive, really.
#25
Posted 18 October 2006 - 12:36
Originally posted by Barry Boor
I don't know what I would have done without it!
It is in no way an exaggeration to say that TNF has completely changed my life.
Agreed Barry, I'd never have known what a de Dion axle is without TNF !
#26
Posted 18 October 2006 - 13:03
Originally posted by kayemod
But you don't really mean "short-lived" at all, I'm hoping that you intended to write 'short-lived'. There's a rather important difference between "...." and '....'
Lynn Truss wrote an entire book about it.
I did. You're right. It's been a long day in paradise. I promise to take 'ES&L' from the bookcase before retiring!
#27
Posted 18 October 2006 - 13:26
In my case I would delete the word completely. A big thank you to all who contribute for the enjoyment, fun and information the forum has provided.Originally posted by Barry Boor
I don't know what I would have done without it!
It is in no way an exaggeration to say that TNF has completely changed my life.
Incidentally, this is my 2500th post and I would optimistically estimate that 25 were non-fluff.
#28
Posted 18 October 2006 - 13:42
#30
Posted 18 October 2006 - 14:52
#31
Posted 18 October 2006 - 15:01
Originally posted by Garagiste
ES&L for me too, hyphen abuse and incorrect plural.
Hyphen abuse, guilty as charged, but dictionaries nowadays give both forums and fora as acceptable plurals. I've just had a sudden uncontrollable urge to go to Racing Comments to split an infinitive.
#32
Posted 18 October 2006 - 15:48
Ms Truss has completely botched a famous old New Zealand saying, that the Kiwi eats roots and leaves.
It might be necessary to explain that the word "root" means something entirely different in Australasia from other parts of the world
#33
Posted 18 October 2006 - 16:39
Originally posted by David McKinney
Completely OT (and decidedly fluffy)
Ms Truss has completely botched a famous old New Zealand saying, that the Kiwi eats roots and leaves.
It might be necessary to explain that the word "root" means something entirely different in Australasia from other parts of the world
Even more OT, and even fluffier, as that word was employed in the title of the Kevin (Bloody) Wilson song, 'Rooting in the back of the Ute' .
#34
Posted 18 October 2006 - 17:54
Of course, we all know how whimsical you are, Barry...
No, Ray. No whimsy at all.
Without TNF I would never had got to know Roger Clark. Therefore, I would never have visited several old circuits in France; gone to either the Monaco Historique or the Pau Historique; I doubt I would ever have gone to Goodwood and I wouldn't personally know a considerable number of people who have become really good friends through the last 5 years or so.
Changed my life? It most certainly has!
#35
Posted 18 October 2006 - 18:02
#36
Posted 18 October 2006 - 18:19
Originally posted by Barry Boor
No, Ray. No whimsy at all.
Without TNF I would never had got to know Roger Clark. Therefore, I would never have visited several old circuits in France; gone to either the Monaco Historique or the Pau Historique; I doubt I would ever have gone to Goodwood and I wouldn't personally know a considerable number of people who have become really good friends through the last 5 years or so.
Changed my life? It most certainly has!
Also Barry you wouldn't have commissioned a super duper Connew painting! Not just TNF that has changed our lives but the internet in general. I met my other half (nearly 7 years ago) on the web (you met her at the revival?) and now we live together!
#37
Posted 18 October 2006 - 18:23
#38
Posted 18 October 2006 - 18:23
Fair statement. Isn't it a truism that every bit of shadow lends contrast, refining the definition of prime content?Originally posted by Garagiste
Anyway 300,000 is a good innings, and I for one am glad that along with the serious research and discussion that goes on here, there is time for a little fun. Can't understand why the two should be regarded as mutually exclusive, really.
Catalogues of nuts and bolts are spare and exceedingly dull without background and colorful illustrations.
I even enjoy the puzzle-like challenge of figuring out who they are, those mystery TNFers who don't offer profile information ...
--
Frank S
"You know my method, Watson.
It is founded upon
the observation of trifles."
—Sherlock Holmes—
#39
Posted 18 October 2006 - 18:36
But for the better?Originally posted by Barry Boor
Without TNF I would never had got to know Roger Clark.
Changed my life? It most certainly has!
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#40
Posted 18 October 2006 - 18:40
It is in no way an exaggeration to say that TNF has completely changed my life.
Yes. A quickie after breakfast, another look at TNF at lunch-time, another look before dinner and... an hour or two late at night.
I even enjoy the puzzle-like challenge of figuring out who they are, those mystery TNFers who don't offer profile information ...
Yes. Please, it would be nice if you regular TNF'ers could update your info. It would be make this community even more familiar!
Stefan
www.formula2.net
#41
Posted 18 October 2006 - 18:44
Originally posted by Mallory Dan
Agreed Barry, I'd never have known what a de Dion axle is without TNF !
Before SteveW jumps in....
You mean you actually know now, Dan?
You may get a test at the next Northern UK TNF gathering ;)
#42
Posted 18 October 2006 - 20:59
Originally posted by Stefan Ornerdal
Yes. Please, it would be nice if you regular TNF'ers could update your info. It would be make this community even more familiar!
Stefan
www.formula2.net
On the other hand!
#43
Posted 18 October 2006 - 21:07
I understand a similar situation developed after a row got out of control on a forum frequented primarily by British race/rally/hillclimb marshals...
#44
Posted 18 October 2006 - 21:32
#45
Posted 18 October 2006 - 21:35
#46
Posted 20 October 2006 - 14:24
#47
Posted 20 October 2006 - 15:23
Originally posted by Allen Brown
13 Nov 1999 as far as I can see.
Originally posted by HDonaldCapps
That date is correct.
We kicked off the forum after a few weeks of discussion with Bira Goren making the first posting, followed by me and then Dennis David (DD), as I recall.
This was scarcely an "overnight success" and largely grew through word of mouth but, to be honest, mostly by accident.
November 1999? Seeing that I am a member since 'Nov 1999' I can't remember latching on to this thing that soon after it was launched!
History seems to expand in time as I'm getting older...
#48
Posted 20 October 2006 - 15:48
#49
Posted 20 October 2006 - 15:54
Originally posted by HDonaldCapps
Your membership date is tied to when you joined Atlas, not the forum.
Mine isn't. It's the date I joined the forum, I'd been with Atlas much longer.
#50
Posted 20 October 2006 - 16:36
Allen