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Oola
13-10-2007, 05:56 PM
Further to Crocus's thread on CL, I was quite frankly pretty pissed off with some of the accusations and hypothises being thrown around by members there. I just wanted to clarify to all the members (and those that read the forum) that this website was never set up as a means to just create revenue from advertising, no data was taken and it was just offered as an alternative to a forum that a lot of people were losing interest in. You're just a lovely bunch of people and I thought it would be something nice to do, plus would address all the moderation issues on CL. I paid for it all out of my own pocket and only expect to recoup the cost of renewing the software licenses each year.

I also wanted to clarify that I did tell you all that apart from the blogs that are set to private, information from this website would appear on Google and the Internet in general, as with most forums. I never intended to 'manipulate' or deceive anyone, I simply wanted those who I thought would have a vested interest in another forum to be aware of it's existence, and to commune with familiar faces. I've never made it to be a replacement for CL, or an "it's here or there" issue EVER. People are free to do pretty much what they want and that has always been made clear. It's just an Internet forum for friendly chat rather than debate....

jazzactivist
13-10-2007, 06:04 PM
Oola,

I am really sorry to read that some people seem to be creating a backlash. You did a tremendous selfless thing in creating an alternative for CL forum members who were getting pretty fed up with the content there. Hopefully, this forum will attract members of its own very soon. Thanks for going to all the trouble and cost - it has certainly kept my interest going and is much appreciated.

lily
13-10-2007, 06:11 PM
Hi Oola, intrigued by your post, I "nipped" over to CL to see the post you referred to. I'm almost lost for words (very rare for me). Nasty doesn't come close and yet again I cannot understand the motives and mindset at work. I am just so grateful -along with all of us here I'm sure- that you had the initiative + ability to set this up. At no time did I think your aim was profit or egotism. I had been thinking of a post to say how much I enjoy the mix here- not least of ages- nice to think of an oldie like me chatting to someone much younger, so let me say that now.

Pippa
13-10-2007, 06:17 PM
Oola, please do not be upset by sour grapes and people who judge by their own standards. We all know why you set this site up, we all came here of our own accord, were not 'recruited' so take no notice of unfortunate posts. I love it here, like lily says, a mix of ages and backgrounds and we all manage to be polite to one another.

Oola
13-10-2007, 06:54 PM
Thanks, but I just wanted to clarify things. I don't really want this to turn into a huge discussion so I'll close the thread :)

eleanor2
13-10-2007, 07:50 PM
i have tried by a post just on c.l thread to let them see that differences in people lead them to chat on different forums.i tried to keep it friendly. oola i'm sure anyone reading the thread will be used to oriels manipulatory prowess.we all appreciate your efforts more than you will ever know.there needs to be different forums for different people if enjoyment is to be had by all.so please accept my thanks and i'm sure everyone elses. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Katelb
13-10-2007, 09:40 PM
I will second all of that eleanor,I occassionally flit over there to see what is going on and it seems to be the same old story. Again thanks a million Oola for using your initiative and giving us all so much pleasure.