I just saw a post from a deleted user and was surprised to see it was Tony Laing. What happened? Did he ask to be removed?

It's a mystery to me also Vidar???

whos Tony Lang?

He was a valued member of our forum Tom.

So you did not delete account, Andrew. How about you David? I think an admin needs to delete. Sad to see people leave, wonder why not telling us if there is a problem

Tony, if you read this, know you are welcome back

Sorry gents, i wasn't aware of the name,

Vidar ...I deleted Tony Laing at his own request. He stated the reason was that he no longer watches his films
on his projector as frequently as he does the unmentionables. So he has more or less lost interest and has nothing to offer.
I mentioned this on an earlier post somewhere although I did not mention his name.

He left at the time when we were going to have a vote about deleting non -active members and REGISTERED MEMBERS
ONLY being able to read the forum... NOT FACEBOOK BUT A FORUM topic.
That issue seems to have been swept under the carpet yet again.

I mentioned this on THE NOT FACEBOOK BUT A FORUM topic ... # 98.
You read this Vidar as you have clicked the Top box.

I wasn't aware of the conversation Tony had with David, nor was I aware that Tony no longer views film and therefore felt he no longer had anything to contribute to the conversations here regarding film and associated equipment.

I do know that Tony had posted occasionally and to that end, I would say to anyone that fits into this particular category of our membership here, that your input (however small) and your past knowledge from all things film, is very much valued here and I would therefore urge anyone in this bracket to stay with us all here. You are indeed most valued!

I hope Tony has a rethink, the post regarding people who are non contributors here, refers to just that. People who have decided to join us here of their own accord, only then to NEVER EVER contribute anything at all!!

That certainly wasn't Tony.

Yes I remember David mentioning the lad losing interest only recently, perhaps he might return someday.

Tony contributed a lot to the Picture Gallery but very little conversation wise and Topic wise as regards
the FORUM !!!
Which brings me back to my previous points.
Are we a FORUM or a FILM CLUB ????

I think more like a ghost train, lots of names, cemeteries could be construed as competition, but we've been through it so many
times it is a lost cause, I put it down to some folk either are lazy or have no command of language, or really have nothing of weight
to add, so just read.

If it were not for members like you Hugh and the other regular contributors I would not still be here.
However that is now in the balance as to whether I should stay or go.
This is not attention seeking far from it. I feel I could still keep in touch with you guys outwith
the Forum.

so why wouldn't you still want to hang around here also David?

Thanks for those nice sentiments David, it goes for me too, you have much to offer, as have a lot of folk on here, It's your
contributions that make up for none from the "readers digest club" that we carry. Yes, hope you lot are reading this, now get back to sleep.

Andrew the problem is that there are still to much members still " hanging around ".
I don't want to be one of those.
Anyone who knows me already knows I have no time for "hangers on" and "time wasters" in all
aspects of life.

My goodness, I just don't get it. Seems like 85% of the topics are gripes about people not posting, not posting enough, only posting pictures, on and on and on......

What does it matter? Why does it bother you so much? Why can't you let it go? Why get so upset about it?

Vidar, you need to address this issue. If not, it will only come up again in a month or so. When I saw the post about Pyramid Films, I knew that either or both David and Hugh would have the answer, as their entry into home movies began some years before mine did. It would be a tragedy if the forum lost David, so that a lot of people who have no interest and no intention of contributing anything, can keep their names on a list. The Forum is very important to Vidar, so he needs to act on this NOW.
One other thing; Administrators should be able to act on their own: we have 2 very good people as administrators, and I don't think either are the type who would lock, delete a post, or person, without very good reason. Also, they need to know that they will be supported 100% by Vidar in the event that an action proves unpopular with some people. Without being able to make decisions on their own, the name administrator, means nothing, it's just a title.

I think Hugh, David and myself have more than explained the answers to those questions already Michael. It's fairly obvious to be honest if it is only ever a handful of people are actually contributing to the FILM TALK here.

Because it's a Forum, which means you discuss a topic, or topics. If you just want to read, join a lending library. Why apply to come here if you don't want to participate.

Its very simple to grasp Michael, if we all decided to take a back seat, there would be no forum, I drew the comparison to a Golf Cub when mentioned before, if you didn't turn up to use the course, you'd be struck off. I tire of lazy people, never have opinions, never get
involved, someone else will do it, why do these people even bother to join up, dead weight and a dead loss. I'll keep my voice down, didn't realise I'd woken one up!

I must confess, I have no idea what to do, how to address this. I am one that is content if they don't post, I just want it to be a welcoming forum that people can learn from. I am torn, as losing the ones contributing would mean the end of the forum. I do hope we can continue, but it's up to you guys

I don't know of who the two other administrators or moderators are Robert, besides Vidar.

When you look down the list of the user group, Vidar is one, David is another, beyond that, everyone one else is a member.

If we lose David here as is being possibly hinted, then any administration tasks will be down to Vidar alone as things stand.

All the more reason why David of all people, is very much an integral part of this forum and its decision making.

You are supposed to be an Administrator Andrew.