What has happened to poor old AJB?

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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    Whatever you're gonna do I wish you'd get on and do it.

    What's happened to you, Mr Grump?

    Thought we were friends and all that...no need to fall out over a little bit of CBn bashing! :) :p
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    Whatever you're gonna do I wish you'd get on and do it.

    What's happened to you, Mr Grump?

    Thought we were friends and all that...no need to fall out over a little bit of CBn bashing! :) :p

    Sorry old bean, was having a salmon day.
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    minigeff wrote:
    Whatever you're gonna do I wish you'd get on and do it.

    What's happened to you, Mr Grump?

    Thought we were friends and all that...no need to fall out over a little bit of CBn bashing! :) :p

    Sorry old bean, was having a salmon day.

    That's fine mate. We all have more of thiose than the salad (days) variety! :)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    I think that the Literary section needs a revamp here - I've managed to bring out of lit Bond members to show you all that they do in fact exist! Would be nice to see this section of AJB expand and develop over the years and I'd gladly head this project - let's make it another reason why James Bond fans come to AJB besides the films and collecting/memorabilia!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    I think that if anyone wants to see any area of AJB grow, then they have to do the work.

    I don't think the Mods can do anything to make any specific area more popular, and I guess it's down to the members 'voting with their feet' as it were to make an area more popular.

    Take props for instance, since FE's arrival, we've had a massive reduction in people showing off their amazing work, and an increase in official merchandise and even more so with clothing.

    I'd like to see more props like we used to have, which is why I've tried to keep things alive by donating items for competitions etc. it doesn't seem to have done much as far as a constant interest goes, but when a competition is run, it usually gets some attention.

    At the end of it, people loose sight of the fact that its not 'their' forum, it's OURS, without our input, the forum would die.

    To paraphrase the film 'in pursuit of happiness';

    "You want something? Go get it, period."
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    I think that if anyone wants to see any area of AJB grow, then they have to do the work.

    I don't think the Mods can do anything to make any specific area more popular, and I guess it's down to the members 'voting with their feet' as it were to make an area more popular.

    Take props for instance, since FE's arrival, we've had a massive reduction in people showing off their amazing work, and an increase in official merchandise and even more so with clothing.

    I'd like to see more props like we used to have, which is why I've tried to keep things alive by donating items for competitions etc. it doesn't seem to have done much as far as a constant interest goes, but when a competition is run, it usually gets some attention.

    At the end of it, people loose sight of the fact that its not 'their' forum, it's OURS, without our input, the forum would die.

    To paraphrase the film 'in pursuit of happiness';

    "You want something? Go get it, period."

    Well, this is what I have been in the very process of doing with many of my posts and topics in the Literary James Bond "specialist!" forums here on the great AJB. I want to make this forum (where Skyfall almost has the same number of topics posted, almoast unbelievably!) another reason for why Bond fans come to AJB. It is what I continue to do - to raise awareness of the original Fleming novels and their continuations...Thius is why I seek most sincerely the moderation/presidency of this section. I may yet win you all over on this one yet! :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    I think becoming a mod is ultimately down to Si who's either too busy, not interested or a mix of both to be around as much as some would like. Nothing against the guy, we all have lives outside of AJB, but he's the only one who's gonna promote you. You get asked, it's not up to a vote etc.

    I'd suggest you just continue to encourage conversation in the lit forum and see how it goes.
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    edited December 2012
    minigeff wrote:
    I think becoming a mod is ultimately down to Si who's either too busy, not interested or a mix of both to be around as much as some would like. Nothing against the guy, we all have lives outside of AJB, but he's the only one who's gonna promote you. You get asked, it's not up to a vote etc.

    I'd suggest you just continue to encourage conversation in the lit forum and see how it goes.

    Yes, well, that's what I'll do then. Pity SiCo isn't around too often - perhaps he will return, more elusive than the Scarlet Pimpernel himself!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • raptors_887raptors_887 CanadaPosts: 215MI6 Agent
    I've only been here for a short while but I don't see what the OP is talking about. This is one of the more respectful and friendliest forums I've been on.
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    edited February 2013

    Well, this is what I have been in the very process of doing with many of my posts and topics in the Literary James Bond "specialist!" forums here on the great AJB. I want to make this forum (where Skyfall almost has the same number of topics posted, almoast unbelievably!) another reason for why Bond fans come to AJB. It is what I continue to do - to raise awareness of the original Fleming novels and their continuations...Thius is why I seek most sincerely the moderation/presidency of this section. I may yet win you all over on this one yet! :) -{
    I'm checking out for a while - I want to concentrate on my The Bondologist Blog.

    I may return here or I may not.

    I prefer CBn to AJB.

    I've had my fill of this place. It's clearly not been designed with literary James Bond fans in mind!

    It's been an experience.

    Goodbye.


    As for you being a mod:

    If I remember correctly, You have been the one stating some months ago, how great and better CBN was compared to AJB, I'd say that this lowered your chances dramatically to become a mod :D
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    edited February 2013
    Bondtoys wrote:

    Well, this is what I have been in the very process of doing with many of my posts and topics in the Literary James Bond "specialist!" forums here on the great AJB. I want to make this forum (where Skyfall almost has the same number of topics posted, almoast unbelievably!) another reason for why Bond fans come to AJB. It is what I continue to do - to raise awareness of the original Fleming novels and their continuations...Thius is why I seek most sincerely the moderation/presidency of this section. I may yet win you all over on this one yet! :) -{

    As for you being a mod:

    If I remember correctly, You have been the one stating some months ago, how great and better CBN was compared to AJB, I'd say that this lowered your chances dramatically to become a mod :D


    Well, we can all be wrong at times, can't we. I've admitted HOW VERY WRONG I was about AJB and CBn. I'm a big defender/fan of AJB - it is indeed THE VERY BEST James Bond forum online - posts answered quickly, threads respected, friendliness, great moderators etc.

    My self-appointed candidacy for the overseer of the Literary James Bond sub-forum still stands - I'd love to help AJB out and get more people coming here for the Literary Bond forums as well as those many people that come here for the collecting and film forums.
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Well said silhouette man, i for one enjoy reading what you have to say
    in these days of people writing self promoting garbage ,your litery knowledge
    is refreshing to read keep up the good work
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    Well said silhouette man, i for one enjoy reading what you have to say
    in these days of people writing self promoting garbage ,your litery knowledge
    is refreshing to read keep up the good work

    Thank you very much for your defence, kind sir. Please visit my blog if you'd like more of my views on the Literary James Bond, by the way. It's linked in my signature. :)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,417Chief of Staff
    Well said silhouette man, i for one enjoy reading what you have to say
    in these days of people writing self promoting garbage ,your litery knowledge
    is refreshing to read keep up the good work

    Thank you very much for your defence, kind sir. Please visit my blog if you'd like more of my views on the Literary James Bond, by the way. It's linked in my signature. :)

    And there goes the "self promotion" 8-)
    YNWA 97
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    i for one enjoy not only what silhouette man has to say ,
    as he is obviousley well read .a past time wich im affraid to admit i am not
    like most people of our tv/dvd/cd rom ect age,but also i also enjoy readind what
    you all have to say, after all we live in a democracy of freedom of speech
    wich we would miss ,this is why after all we all belong to AJB so we can all put our two pence in
    with out fear of ridiclue and castigation ,i would imagine people read what i have to say
    and go oh its him again ,but thats why we are here to shere our precious thoughts
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    Well said silhouette man, i for one enjoy reading what you have to say
    in these days of people writing self promoting garbage ,your litery knowledge
    is refreshing to read keep up the good work

    Thank you very much for your defence, kind sir. Please visit my blog if you'd like more of my views on the Literary James Bond, by the way. It's linked in my signature. :)

    And there goes the "self promotion" 8-)

    I was just pointing it out as always shaken and I seem to have similar interests. I thought you were OK with The Bondologist Blog? Sorry if I caused offence. I will keep quiet about the blog from here on in! :#
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,417Chief of Staff
    You totally missed the point...he said it was nice to read comments that didn't involve self promotion...then you did exactly that...
    I'm cool with your blog, that's why its in your sig...but it does niggle quite a few that you seem to reference it every second post...
    YNWA 97
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,061MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    You totally missed the point...he said it was nice to read comments that didn't involve self promotion...then you did exactly that...
    :)) I got it, Sir Miles. Made me laff.
    I really dig SM's Bondologist site, and when he references it, it's like in CHUCK when they always hold up a Subway sandwich, heh heh... :D
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent
    Hehehehe, I've read this daft thread through and it seems Bondtoys has more chance of becoming a mod. Actively seeking something for ones own agenda never gets you anywhere. The only agenda Bondtoys has that I know of, is to kill a mole. And he's crap at that.
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,061MI6 Agent
    Asp9mm wrote:
    The only agenda Bondtoys has that I know of, is to kill a mole. And he's crap at that.
    IMO his agenda is to get as many people into his "He-Man-Dalton-Haters" club as possible. :)) :)) :007)
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent
    Yeah, well..... he's rubbish at that too :))
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    edited February 2013
    Are we having fun today? :))
    Great for you homies! :p

    As for speculations about me getting a mod: I know exactly who will be banned at first after coming back after years and only posting crap - obviously still under the influence of snake poinson :v

    And pretty obviously, I am much better to communicating with the ladies - remember the last time that you slapped into the poo - good old times!
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    You totally missed the point...he said it was nice to read comments that didn't involve self promotion...then you did exactly that...
    I'm cool with your blog, that's why its in your sig...but it does niggle quite a few that you seem to reference it every second post...

    Yes, sorry. I only scan read that! Now I see what youy mean! How ironic! You couldn't write it, you really couldn't! :))

    Sorry for my (shameless?) blog promotion - I will knock that on the head as of now. I really appreciate your moderation and support and respect you very much, Sir Miles. You know that. Whatever was said in the past re CBn and AJB is water under the bridge. I was wrong, you AJB'ers were right - I've already said all that - it's in the Hansard if you will.

    Anyway, sorry to anyone offended with this self-righteous thread or who've made complaints re the blog promotion (see how I worked that in, there? :D )

    Let's all be the best of friends and acquantances - there's more that unites us than divides us, I think. :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    We love you, too SILLHY! :x
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    Bondtoys wrote:
    We love you, too SILLHY! :x

    Why, thank you, Mr Toys! :)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • alphaagentalphaagent Posts: 433MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    You totally missed the point...he said it was nice to read comments that didn't involve self promotion...then you did exactly that...
    I'm cool with your blog, that's why its in your sig...but it does niggle quite a few that you seem to reference it every second post...

    Yes, sorry. I only scan read that! Now I see what youy mean! How ironic! You couldn't write it, you really couldn't! :))

    Sorry for my (shameless?) blog promotion - I will knock that on the head as of now. I really appreciate your moderation and support and respect you very much, Sir Miles. You know that. Whatever was said in the past re CBn and AJB is water under the bridge. I was wrong, you AJB'ers were right - I've already said all that - it's in the Hansard if you will.

    Anyway, sorry to anyone offended with this self-righteous thread or who've made complaints re the blog promotion (see how I worked that in, there? :D )
    Let's all be the best of friends and acquantances - there's more that unites us than divides us, I think. :) -{

    Silh, There aren't any videos of you shaving are there?
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    alphaagent wrote:
    Sir Miles wrote:
    You totally missed the point...he said it was nice to read comments that didn't involve self promotion...then you did exactly that...
    I'm cool with your blog, that's why its in your sig...but it does niggle quite a few that you seem to reference it every second post...

    Yes, sorry. I only scan read that! Now I see what youy mean! How ironic! You couldn't write it, you really couldn't! :))

    Sorry for my (shameless?) blog promotion - I will knock that on the head as of now. I really appreciate your moderation and support and respect you very much, Sir Miles. You know that. Whatever was said in the past re CBn and AJB is water under the bridge. I was wrong, you AJB'ers were right - I've already said all that - it's in the Hansard if you will.

    Anyway, sorry to anyone offended with this self-righteous thread or who've made complaints re the blog promotion (see how I worked that in, there? :D )
    Let's all be the best of friends and acquantances - there's more that unites us than divides us, I think. :) -{

    Silh, There aren't any videos of you shaving are there?

    Massively confused.com?!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,644MI6 Agent
    edited February 2013
    Bondtoys wrote:
    As for speculations about me getting a mod: I know exactly who will be banned at first after coming back after years and only posting crap - obviously still under the influence of snake poinson.

    May I enquire who this is a reference to here on AJB, Bondtoys? Just curious about the in-jokes... :)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,061MI6 Agent
    May I enquire who this is a reference here on AJB, Bondtoys? Just curious about the in-jokes... :)
    Bondtoys does not play well with Asp9mm aparrently. :))
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Its not always how it appears :D
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
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