Freda Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 just wondering about the silence... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 54 minutes ago, Freda said: just wondering about the silence... Possibly getting ready to cheer your runners on today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 No pressure..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 With no Thomas it goes dead 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Freda said: just wondering about the silence... https://youtu.be/73ks2TPPyho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshu Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I think people will join this forum more as time goes on and realise that the site f.....r has hopefully left to go ruin someone elses race forum. Definately no loss as far as i am concerned. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Fred said: With no Thomas it goes dead Exactly, love him or loathe him Thomas certainly attracts people here and he creates many subjects for discourse. For that reason alone he is a pivotal character providing much content and debate. This site is all the poorer without his contribution. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 I agree..I know he upsets some, and has caused their departure. but he does bring up some very good topics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Thomaas is under moderation. He isn't banned. However it seems he refuses to post unless given complete free reign. That is he wants to be treated "special" compared to everyone else. He was warned about certain posts and continued to post them repeatedly. Posts that most would find offensive. He then started to play a game biting the hand. As you know I'm more tolerant than other forums with what is allowed to be posted. I'm surprised that so many rely on one person to initiate debate when everyone is free to start whatever topic they wish. The irony is Rome burns and EVERYONE is playing the fiddle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 hours ago, Freda said: just wondering about the silence... If you were put in charge of scheduling the South Island programs, what are some of the first changes you would make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Freda said: No pressure..... Good runs today. You pleased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Fish Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: He was warned about certain posts and continued to post them repeatedly. Posts that most would find offensive. fare enough! sites always run better with self censorship! 4 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: I'm surprised that so many rely on one person to initiate debate when everyone is free to start whatever topic they wish. The irony is Rome burns and EVERYONE is playing the fiddle! I have pondered putting a quiz or two together... perhaps a photo a week? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, Murray Fish said: fare enough! sites always run better with self censorship! I have pondered putting a quiz or two together... perhaps a photo a week? Go for it. My philosophy in running the site is "free speech" is paramount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, Ludwig said: If you were put in charge of scheduling the South Island programs, what are some of the first changes you would make? It's easy to be critical.. .but i wouldn't find it easy to repair. The whole operation needs a rethink from top to bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Ludwig said: Good runs today. You pleased? Yes, although winning is always the point of the game! The wee mare found 1200 ( fresh) a tad sharp, and the gelding was lucky to finish in one piece when a portion of the running rail came adrift and took a piece out of his hindleg . Bloody amateurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 9 hours ago, Freda said: I agree..I know he upsets some, and has caused their departure. but he does bring up some very good topics. totaaly agree i like him i was going to ask him a question iwas thinking about taking up training as i see a blokke called leo has , surely i can if he does your thoughts are welcome tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 14 hours ago, Freda said: just wondering about the silence... To go back to your original question....I notice that this thread has had 336 views yet only a handful of comments. Most threads are the same....lots of rubber neckers or tyre kickers. Why don't some of them say something and contribute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 I don't know. I used to be too shy to comment - years ago - but I grew out of that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Maybe, L, they have nothing to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Freda said: Maybe, L, they have nothing to say? Well I never have anything of importance to say, but it's never stopped me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ludwig said: To go back to your original question....I notice that this thread has had 336 views yet only a handful of comments. Most threads are the same....lots of rubber neckers or tyre kickers. Why don't some of them say something and contribute? Probably that bloke Hesi popping over every 5 minutes to see what is happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 should there be a bring back buck campaign for TOM ASS lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 I've never understood why a poster such as Thommo has such an effect. Personally? I find much of his content well worth debating. When it isn't, and he becomes irritating, i just move on. Those whom he really offends can block him, can't they? Why they feel the need to engage - and keep on doing so - and then disappear in a huff I find astounding. If a column in a newspaper doesn't take your fancy, do you throw the paper in the fire? or just turn the page to something more interesting.....I must be odd, but I can't see a problem. However, personal attacks, racist comment, etc, I don't think are acceptable anywhere, in public areas or media, even when free speech is the mantra. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 12/03/2020 at 2:04 PM, Ludwig said: If you were put in charge of scheduling the South Island programs, what are some of the first changes you would make? I have been giving this a lot of thought, and more I do, the more complex it becomes. I think, initially, one would look at the open handicaps/black type races, and see if they are a good fit where they are. Fiddling with tradition is not a clever thing to do, so, those tried-and-true races should be left alone. Then, sort out a decent progression of two year old and three year old races, bearing in mind the need to fit in wherever possible with the important races nationally. Programmes could be padded out with races for those in training and available..a database should be easy enough to supply numbers/grades. Alternatively, call for open entries for specific distances, and make up the fields around those. Take into consideration distance progressions to allow sensible graduation. WTF does Riccarton persist with the god-awful 1800m distance, it's neither your arse nor your elbow, they can run 2500 -2800 anytime they wish, but don't. Think about time of the year. Track conditions and holiday periods all have a bearing on good fields and public interest. We've just had five racedays at Riccarton, I'd be very surprised if they were profitable in any shape or form. Small fields, rock hard ground, zero public interest. Midsummer meeting the only one held there over that period for years. A series or two? an 'industry' or 'provincial' series, culminating in a final? sprint, mile, middle-distance? Points system, doesn't need much dosh to make it interesting. Despite being respected for years as breeding quality stayers and classic horses, we don't anymore...but maybe a staying series with a final too? I live in hope. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All The Aces Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Freda said: I have been giving this a lot of thought, and more I do, the more complex it becomes. I think, initially, one would look at the open handicaps/black type races, and see if they are a good fit where they are. Fiddling with tradition is not a clever thing to do, so, those tried-and-true races should be left alone. Then, sort out a decent progression of two year old and three year old races, bearing in mind the need to fit in wherever possible with the important races nationally. Programmes could be padded out with races for those in training and available..a database should be easy enough to supply numbers/grades. Alternatively, call for open entries for specific distances, and make up the fields around those. Take into consideration distance progressions to allow sensible graduation. WTF does Riccarton persist with the god-awful 1800m distance, it's neither your arse nor your elbow, they can run 2500 -2800 anytime they wish, but don't. Think about time of the year. Track conditions and holiday periods all have a bearing on good fields and public interest. We've just had five racedays at Riccarton, I'd be very surprised if they were profitable in any shape or form. Small fields, rock hard ground, zero public interest. Midsummer meeting the only one held there over that period for years. A series or two? an 'industry' or 'provincial' series, culminating in a final? sprint, mile, middle-distance? Points system, doesn't need much dosh to make it interesting. Despite being respected for years as breeding quality stayers and classic horses, we don't anymore...but maybe a staying series with a final too? I live in hope. I thought you lived further South Hope Village in the South Island Hope, previously known as Ranzau, is a small settlement south of Nelson, New Zealand, between Richmond and Wakefield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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