How Long?
I was a contributor way back when, when this whole Discussion thing started.
I was trying to remember when it was and who was on it. A fair few got banned eventually for being too aggressive ( I think ‘flaming’ was the word).
Anyone remember those days long ago? Who was involved?
It’s all a bit tame now, but then quite a lot of the few people on here justifiably got a bit upset at the occasional deliberate provocation.
“Happy Days”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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I remember it well but as Rowena has asked that we don't discuss members past or present, maybe you should seek her approval before people are named and things are stirred up?
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I think it might have started early 2012🤔. I was a few months later registering, but I can recall quite a few folks. There wasn’t as much social media in those days, so it was usually a busy chat forum. It had a good few more Moderators as well, some were more there to give help on certain things, such as Overseas travel, while others were busy refereeing some of the discussions. Lots of interesting information and help shared though. You could even purchase CC CT clothing items I seem to recall, organised by a regular poster.🤔
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Not forgetting the pennants if you wanted to stick one in your window.
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I think it might be coming up for 13 years early next year? I can't say how all the moderators where selected but I know ValD was because of her knowledge of touring oversees, particularly France. I think I was because of my website which the Overseas Department used to suggest to people. So obviously not chosen for any expertise in moderating forums!!! It was a steep learning curve during the first year, to say the least. But here we are, still here.
David
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I saw someone with a zip top I think it was, but didn’t know about the pennants Jill.
oh I was glad when the stars finally went, too much liking of posts if I recall.
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I think I started posting on here around springtime 2012 which k think was quite early on. Only made it to 5 red stars lol. Remember some of the people on here well it was a very busy forum for a while. I do still enjoy posting on here and reading everyone’s news
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There were times the start of the forum that following a thread became hard work as one post merely followed on from another and I for one was grateful when individual threads started and the posting became more organised.
There were indeed some "characters" in the early days, some missed more than others.
The forum is excellent for information seekers as there are still enough members willing to give advice but it is slowly dying, as stalwarts leave for whatever reason.
I would like to thank all of the Moderators both past and present for their sterling work, not always appreciated by some members, but certainly by myself.
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I'd forgotten the stars!
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I can't remember when I first joined, but it seems a long time ago! There is still quite a lot of useful information posted, but it's definitely not as busy as it used to be. I'm not on FB, but I'm assuming a lot of discussions now take place on there; the C&CC closed their forum altogether earlier this year and are now only on FB.
I also remember someone called DianneT? She was a moderator IIRC and also someone who provided a lot of overseas information.
And I agree with WN, a big thank you to all moderators, who have given up (and still do) a lot of their spare time to moderate us all over those years.
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I also remember someone called DianneT? She was a moderator IIRC and also someone who provided a lot of overseas information.
You are correct, Ina. She is still around, but hasn't posted on here in quite a long while, and she no longer has a touring caravan.
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DianneT was a really good go to for overseas touring, as is ValDa who occasionally pops in now and again.
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I did join when it first started but eventually got bored of what seemed to be the same things over and over again. After some time using other forums I decided to try again and it does seem to have changed a bit, although I do recognise several names from the past.
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Likewise @Cartledge. I seem to remember the moderators going to a meeting at East Grinstead, before it all started. I don't think any of us really knew what we'd let ourselves in for!! I have a feeling you were there, David ( @DavidKlyne ). Before then, I seem to remember getting a phone call from someone asking me if I'd like to be involved…. No idea why they rang me!! 😀😀 At that time, I used to post on UKCampsite forum quite a lot. Very rarely post on there now - just don't have the time - although I do sometimes visit to look for sites.
Still here, after all those years….
David
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