is accyweb dying?
 

i ask because today i went to collect my mum to look at a sheltered flat only to find the bottom half of elizabeth stret cordoned off with police standing guard. apparantly someone was stabbed lst night. now i assume that protecting the scene meant they were in a bad way and potentially about to turn in a murder enquiry. yet when i get chance to pop on here there isnt even a mention of it. 2 years ago it would have beeen a 50 + post thread by now.

so is the buzzz and energy no longer here?

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Probably the fact nobody beleives whats printed in the Telegraph so they don't bother commenting on it :D

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don't think so at all, like everywhere has quiet n hectic phases, thought ya would know that, ya been a member long enough.:)

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No, I don't think it is dying. It is the holiday season after all....and yes I know there isn't much cash about but people still take days out when the tinlids are off school.
All forums have quieter times.

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It was hectic, in the run up to the General, and local, elections.

:D

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:confused:Was it:D

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I went on the LT web site a couple of times yesterday, didn't see any mention of the incident, If there had have been I would have put a link up

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Perhaps two years ago there would have been more posts regarding the incident, because members of the forum would have been involved with the stabbing.

I don't think Tinks is allowed to carry anything sharp nowadays.

:D

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If Tinks was still involved on here you'd probably be in for a slap:Dshe might just make a comeback if somebody rats you out;)

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Senility is no excuse for ignorance :p. It was on yesterday teatime

Six held after Accrington glassing attack (From Lancashire Telegraph)

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A slap's easier to cope with, than her poking me with something with a blade on it.

:D

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I think the incident Enti is referring to is that of someone getting glassed, not exactly an unusual occurance these days. There are quite a few things which a few years ago would have merited a thread on here but which are now rarely mentioned. Last week saw yet another wacky baccy factory found, this time in Church. These now seem to be discovered every other week, but are not worth a mention on here.

Maybe we should start a sticky thread:

"SUSPECT WACKY BACCY FACTORY"

...and then everyone can post on here whenever they think they've got a new pot plant establishment starting production near them.

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I went on at lunchtime dave, can't blame senility on this occasion:tongueout

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Well living in Ossy Tealeaf, it wouldn't be applicable mate:D

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Members here would only think it newsworthy if there was no wacky baccy factory in Church.

;)

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There was me thinking Church was the wacky backy capital of Hyndburn:D

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As someone has already said, It is a sad fact that a 'glassing' attack during a brawl is no longer news. This may shock those who live on the fringes of Hyndburn who escape witessing violence, but those living amongst it become 'de-sentised' to it. It is a way of coping with the problem.

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Back in the 70s at Martholme Grange we used plastic glasses on Thursday and Friday disco nights, firstly I for one didn't fancy one in my face and secondly it kept the running costs down, very few got broken

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'dye-sentised':eek:
Your spell checker is now altering quotes.

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I actually pressed to revert as I usually do when quoting on other peoples post Margaret, and I did on that one for sure

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From my observations as an occaisional contributor I wouldn't say it's particularly healthy

Perhaps some of the reasons are

on some relatively serious issues we get the regulars who think its amusing to go completely off subject and have some injokes with their cronies that the majority of members can't understand (if you want to amuse yourselves why not go on facebook etc)


why do some members feel they have to contribute to every thread with ramblings that add nothing to the thread

this thred starts by asking about accyweb and it develops into a discussion about the merits of plastic glasses rather than the merits of the website

I appreciate that the above comments may not be well received by the incrowd that hog everything on the site. ( I would guess there are no more than 30 people who post more than 90% of the posts)

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you really should get a life hedman.:rolleyes:

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Did you read it?

I gave up...when it started to ramble.

:D

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I rest my case

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Don't forget where you left it.

Otherwise you'll reignite the forum, by starting another thread in Lost and Found.

Being a 'people person' I read through a few of your old posts.

Riveting stuff.

Keep 'em coming.

;)

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Have you lost the thread?

Not much hope for your case.


:rolleyes:

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Accy Web.

Fools suffered glady.

(Dependent on supplied written evidence, illustrating possession of a sense of humour.)

:rolleyes:

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has it never entered yer empty head? ( though you have a very high opinion of yerself** if those 30 as you say didn't post regular, there wouldn't be a site! it like many others would be long gone,:rolleyes:

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if you're that bothered and find you're losing sleep over it...REPORT IT, if not...shut up and stop moaning

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I don't think posts have been off topic, because the thread starter quoted an act of violence which had not been reported here (which he considers would have been a thread topic in the past)

So the posts discussed the types of incident which may or may not be out of the norm and so be 'news'

We could have just responded - 'No it isn't' - and bored the pants off anyone reading it.

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Think that's too late cashy:p

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Again the voice of wisdom:alright:

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Nice of you to say that
...but wisdom only comes from a lifetime of foolishness - I learnt by mistakes
...and still make them, but less often

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Spot on cashy, you only have to take a look at Blackburn and Burnley Web, and I know first had how the much time the guys who own them have put in trying to keep them afloat, Accy Web is one of the best around you only have to look at the daily visit list, is always in or around the 200 mark, then compared with others, I think Roy, Mick and co run a great ship and long may it last

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Tell me about it, I only thank god I'm not in a position top make um now:D

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Threads are like a conversation in real life...sometimes it meanders off the subject, but usually gets back on track again.

For some people Accyweb is their link to the outside community. Some people who post on here, find it difficult to get out and about, but can keep in touch with what is happening by coming on Accyweb.
Hedman, you could learn to live and let live. If you don't like the forum, then don't visit it...it isn't compulsory to be part of it.

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Well said Margaret :D

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In a nutshell Margaret

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Thank you Heth and John.
I am glad you both think my post is valid.

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I really, really wanted to say something else, but didn't want to come across as inflammatory.

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Ya Margart but will hedcase, sorry hedman:D

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I guess he won't.

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I totally agree, not being a big poster myself but improving, I enjoy the humour and wit of these 30 people and going off thread other issues or names pop up that normally wouldn't. Life is serious enough, the banter lightens what could become very tedious. Thankyou to the 30 people I for one appreciate it, maybe Hedman should become 31 and lighten up a little.:D

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There again, it's posts like Hedman's that bump up threads and keep the site thriving as everyone responds in 'one way or another' ...:D

So don't knock him for his criticism ... embrace it. There again .. yes, 'do have a go Joe';)

I will give you Karma, Hedman, for having the guts.

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Kate I think the site thrives anyway, because of the nature of the people and the characters that come on here regularly....and post regularly.
Hedman doesn't seem to have contributed much in the way of posts.....so if we were all like him then the site would be long gone.

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Of course it thrives due to us regular posters, but now and then someone who has taken a back seat does do a controversial post (not a new point, by the way) and has been addressed as in the past, however, he has made his first decent post of what he sees as constructive criticism ... hope it is not his last. Could have another Tealeaf in the making ... :D

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Just when I thought I was out .... They pull me back in ! (Michael Corleone Godfather 3) That's about the way of it on here my friend, it adds to the rich & varied tapestry that is AccyWeb :) There's more than enough seriousness & depressing incidents in the big wide world, so a little light merriment & mirth on here can't be all that bad surely ??? The occasional digression as Marge P says is good for variety & well, someone will always bring her (The thread) back around again to her correct heading, "All aboard the Skylark" (Is that the sort of meander you're on about ?? :)).

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What about all the rain we have had today ?

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LOL .. if you weren't already spoken for Dave ... think I would attempt to grab you.

How's that for a thread wander ... :)

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It has help a few of us orginise a little venture out tommorow night so I would say its still going along nicely. It is having an afternoon nap so to speak. As mentioned something that becomes common place is ignored. The wacky baccy factory might affect supplies for crimbo and prices will rise so expect a rise in muggings and burgary so they can afford a "smoke."

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Behave Kate! :D:D:D

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It would be short lived, I don't do serious hence my post :D

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Hasn't gone unnoticed ... you always make me laugh with your one liners.

Hek, this is really serious thread though .. hope whoever got hurt is OK.

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I also visit Rossendale Web, thats a good site, nearly as many posters as Accy Web, they have a cracking joke page and you can post what you want on it as long as its a joke, many are crude and some on here can be a bit prudish, but what the eck a joke is intended to amuse.
Some of the posts on Ross Web have as many as 1000 or more responces.
Retlaw.

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Bet you are the top poster on the dirty joke page Retlaw :p

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Less threads regarding violent incidents in the area.

Less threads started in General Chat, swanking about buying one's self expensive trinkets.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...hes-45818.html

The times, they are a-changin'.

:rolleyes:

:D

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I blame the Mafia, and their closed shop policy. Which prevents anyone at all from joining this forum, and posting whatever the hell they want to, within the confines of the rules.

It's an outrage.

Worse than Political Correctness going mad.

:D

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hes not!!!! but there is a thread on there that has over 14600 responses and more are added to it every day .... :D:D:D

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Well, we have 86,081 responses to our Weather thread.
109,747 to our video thread and 178,105 to a music thread; as at today.

Another one that has more, but can't remember. :)

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it is probably the one about 'The last one to post to this thread is the winner'....or something along those lines.

Those who think Accyweb is dying need to go back and see the reponses when the site has shut down for a few hours.

shut the site down for a couple of days and see the resultant howls on its return....that would be a measure of how much Accyweb is missed.

As I have said before, it isn't compulsory to come here.

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I think the number of regular posters is relativly small, could this be because threads are regularly hijacked be snide, small minded, bigotted, unrelated and generally unfunny comments?

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;)

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Out with anger, in with love.

Perhaps you'd not be quite as bitter if you taken the time to read the forum rules. Then you'd realise that swearing, even when thinly disguised by replacement alpha/numeric substitutes, is against forum rules on this family site.

If members abide by the rules here, then they don't go all sulky, after having their virtual legs slapped.

;)

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http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ema-40398.html

:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

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http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...tml#post251445

Oh dear.

Kettle, pot, black.

:rolleyes:

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Have lived downt Valley, I'm a member of Rossendale Wed, but ain't been on for about 12 months may just have a shufty Walter

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Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear, watch out watch out when garinda's about, definitely kettle pot and black

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Or maybe Hedman would be better heeding the old saying better to keep ones mouth shut and let people think your a fool than opening it and taking away any reasonable doubt:D

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That is quite judgemental. If you think we are small minded, then as I have said before......attendance on the site is not compulsory.

And if you want to change things you can only do it from the inside.
Why don't you try posting something of interest? Then if someone subverts the thread or makes irrelevant and unfunny posts you can notify a mod and they will take the appropriate action on your behalf.

Perhaps that isn't what you want.....perhaps all you want to do is carp.

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I note that Archiveuk has made 85 posts since joining in 2005...so with members like that the site would have died long ago....I also note that this person doesn't contribute financially to the running costs of Accyweb. Both interesting points

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Never seen any myself.

Though there are plenty of bigoted members.

As well as snide, and small minded posters, who'll happily point out hypocrisy, and helpfully provide examples of such behaviour.

;)

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So says "Billy No Mates":rolleyes:

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I guess that Archiveuk will deem this post as 'snide'

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that "expensive trinket" was not expensive at all.... and watches are a hobby for a lot of people so was a worthy discussion. :D

i asked the question not to have a dig but because i was nearly as shocked it hadnt been mentioned as i wasa at seeing the police tape across the road.

i dont post as much now as i used to but thats my choice.

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Swanker.

:D

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Well after all that rain yesterday what a nice sunny day it's been today :)

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That might be because the St. Swithin curse expired at midnight on the 24th of August :)

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Come on that's blatant thread wondering and will upset some folk on here:rolleyes:

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Oh is it John? I was just responding to Lancsdave.:)

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I know Margaret, but you should realise he's a trouble maker from Th land of Dingle:D

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Katex
I appreciate the first positive response to my post, unfortunately I've been pilloried for expressing an honest viewpoint in response to a direct question from a long established member. Clearly I don't expect people to agree with my criticism of the site. I see lots of merits in the site with lots of helpful advice and support for fellow members

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I would not insult fellow webbers with the above adjectives however I do think that there must be an explanation as to why Accyweb has so many members but so few contributors and just perhaps they would retain more members if the core members were not so keen to insult those who offer a different point of view to there own

Time to get my flack jacket and hard hat out again!!!!!

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You have hit the nail on the head there. Disagreements arise, as in any conversation in real life...would it not be a boring board if we all agreed with what each member of the forum posted?

I don't really think you were pilloried.....people(me included) just disagreed with your observations.
Accyweb is one of the best sites going...in fact off the top of my head I cannot think of a better one.
If you need anything, and you put a shout out for it, then it is most likely the case that someone will have exactly what you are looking for.

Talking down the site is both unfriendly and unhelpful.

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I think you shouldn't be so critical of your fellow webbers unless you are prepared .to put in the time and effort to keep this web alive just so that you can view it. So come in 31 I am sure you have lots to contribute. Will look forward to your new thread,

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As to your post about the number of members retained...well, there are quite a few reasons why some members post more than others......some of us have retired and find time to come on here....some members work, so have less time to post...some members join so that they can sell things...and then once their items are sold don't bother to come on again......some folk find that they don't like the site a s much as they thought they would...some folk post in sections of the site they are most interested in.

It is not in our interests to insult other members...and I am pretty sure it contravenes the rules of the site.......so for anyone who feels that they have had a rough deal or been insulted/intimidated in any way can contact a moderator and report the post.

With the written word it is very hard to convey nuances, and as their is no facial expression to judge, sometimes people feel they have been insulted when really all the other person was doing was expressing their opinion.

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Gosh. There are enough arguments in real life without having them in virtual life.

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pil·lo·ry (phttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ibreve.giflhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/prime.gifhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/schwa.gif-rhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/emacr.gif)n. pl. pil·lo·ries A wooden framework on a post, with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were formerly locked to be exposed to public scorn as punishment.

How dreadful.

If said member doesn't release you before winter comes, I'll knit you some mitens.

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Would that be the same long established member ya called cynical, on yer daughters thread?:rolleyes: funnily enough yer daughter appears to have a very pleasant way with her, i presume she gets that from her mothers side?:D

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Shall we set the record straight? Hehehe, accyweb would you believe is doing better than ever. Year on year we have 20% higher unique visitors. Many people use accyweb as a source of information, they don't need to post to get the information they desire. Whoever is posting, whether it is 5 or 2000 people, it doesn't matter, our readership is higher than ever before, which means the people who actually are posting must be making sense, or they are just interesting to read. The great thing about a community site is that if it is newsworthy it will be talked about, if its boring it is automatically edited out!

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I love Accy web. I was in agony yesterday with toothache. I have no dentist but one quick visit to Accyweb and I knew what to do. 4 hours later I had the offending tooth removed, a temporary filling and was out of pain.
I haven't posted much lately because my mum died 7 weeks ago and I've been a bit upset. I've still been in here to read what my fellow members are up to though.

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What do you mean 'or' ?

I'd like to claim both please :D

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Just thought i better report this in case someone thinks the site is dying
there has just been a carrier bag blown passed our front door:D

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and i've just put the washer on

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That's rubbish!

:D

Can't you even tell us what sort of carrier bag it was?

:D

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Sorry Garinda not allowed to advertise Asda:D
but it was white plastic with green lettering on

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Talking of time pieces,

Two young lads in the playground one sporting a really fancy watch, his mate asks, "how did you get that?"
The reply was, "easy, just wait until your parents are starting to have sex, burst into the bedroom and announce that you want a watch, your Dad will promise you 'owt when he wants to get on with his pleasures".

So the lad goes home and waits for the chance, he hears a noise from the bedroom, he storms in and at the top of his voice shouts, "I wanna watch".

His dad in an annoyed voice replies, "O.K. then, pull up a chair, but don't make any noise".
:)

Gosh look, this stirring little thread is up to page 7 already, 'Ha! and the cynics say that accyweb is dying, they know nowt'.

:D

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To be quite honest, when I joined Accy Web back in 2005 I didn't use it all that much, in the first 18 months I only made about 170 posts, then there was a glitch with my account, owing to me switching from dial up to broadband, and was unable to participate or twelve months, although I did regularly come on and just have a read, and on some occasions was mad because I couldn't join in. Since the problem was sorted need my daily fix of Accy Web the only thing that keeps me off is if I'm in doc or feeling very unwell at home. The thing about this site is you can converse with people all over the world, people who actually stated life here, people like Eric in Canada, SJ in USA Alan in Tasmania Sue in Cicily (who I had the pleasure of meeting only last week) plus I've met people who live here now, and of course its a lifeline for lots of people for lots of reasons, only this morning Bert wanted a book, he's found one, Accy Web is community in itself and long may it rain, I can only say I'm proud to be a very small part of it

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Jaysay, this is Summer in England, of course it will rain!

:D

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I am a semi recluse for medical reasons, and admit that I have grown to prefer that way of life.

Accy Web is my way of having some form of social life and keeping informed of changes to the local scene.