Suggestion: Broadband Forum

The Cigarette Smoking Man · 04-12-2002 6:21pm #1

How about a board for broadband users to discuss what they can use their broadband connections for. Links to downloads/games/streaming content etc. (Basically I'm looking for a list of excuses as to why I should spend €100+ a month for DSL

)

Also another idea - a Bookmarks board where people can post links to interesting sites.

Mountjoy Mugger · 04-12-2002 6:31pm

We already have a Cable/ MMDS/ Broadband Forum, TCSM.

Maybe we should get rid of the BB tag and give it its own identity. I can't see it being widely used - and you'd need to watch out for the warez monkeys.

leeroybrown · 04-12-2002 7:32pm

The main Broadband Forum here is the Why the Fsck don't we have broadband forum (and much much more) aka IOFFL.

The Cigarette Smoking Man · 04-12-2002 9:31pm

I think the ICDG broadband is more to do with getting broadband over cable and the IOFFL forum is about getting broadband rolled out, but none of the boards deal with what you can do with broadband once you have it.

Remember there are 1900 of us now

LoBo · 04-12-2002 10:01pm

download the internet

sceptre · 04-12-2002 10:12pm

IMHO CSM makes a good point - unless it fits into Nets/Comms (where hitherto I'd move queries re broadband problems for people who actually have it), there's no board specifically for people with broadband problems

(obviously the "why the fcuk don't we have it" forum already exists and probably will for some time)

Worth discussing anyway rather than dismissing the idea out of hand

phreak · 04-12-2002 10:16pm

its a good idea.

but its like a private club for the lucky few!

The Cigarette Smoking Man · 04-12-2002 10:53pm

Originally posted by Phreak
its a good idea.

but its like a private club for the lucky few!

We can call it the "Holy Grail" board so

Sceptre - I didn't mean broadband problems really, I was thinking more of links to streaming video or downloads etc. Basically stuff that you can do with broadband that you can't do with a modem.

Gordon · 04-12-2002 11:05pm

By the way why have people got broadband if they don't know what to do with it?

...maybe i should get a woman...

fisty · 05-12-2002 3:34am

I think he's just doing this to make me cry.
My exchange isn't being upgraded until January.
For Shame tcsm...
For Shame.
*sob*

sceptre · 05-12-2002 11:35am

Originally posted by The Cigarette Smoking Man
Basically stuff that you can do with broadband that you can't do with a modem.

Definitely don't have that at the moment. Thumbs firmly up then (at least to see how it goes). I suppose I could always go out to UL at 4am & have a nice fat cable to myself so I can join your happy club;)

Turner · 06-12-2002 3:48pm

I agree with CSM, Its so hard to find good broadband sites.
For instance any streaming sites i have found is slow and basically the same as if you were watching on dialup.
I would love to have a board with links to good streaming downloading broadband sites.

Pepe LeFrits · 06-12-2002 5:56pm

Ah sure why not.

tHE vAGGABOND · 06-12-2002 6:09pm

so you want to swap links for warez, pr0n and movies then

Dustaz · 06-12-2002 8:52pm

Originally posted by tHE vAGGABOND
so you want to swap links for warez, pr0n and movies then

no no no, not at all. All we want is a Dirty auld forum which will affect the way we connect to the internet, without invoking the hubris of ordinary users. I cant see anyone having a problem with this ?

*cough*

Gordon · 06-12-2002 9:00pm

Hmmm... subliminal downloads anyone?

Mountjoy Mugger · 06-12-2002 9:06pm

Maybe we could use the Fre*Mas*ns Forum - there's probably as many broadband users as mas*ns?

And, Dustaz could mod it!?

Dustaz · 06-12-2002 9:16pm

Ah, but you see the crucial difference is that Broadband exists.

Mercury_Tilt · 06-12-2002 9:27pm

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Turner · 07-12-2002 2:03pm

speak up now all fellow broadband people.

santalives · 09-12-2002 1:22pm

ah Dustaz says broadband does exist, and as although it may not be widely used, the hope is that it will, and so why wait untill there are a lot of people connect? maybe it is time to take the initiative and put up the forum and hopefully watch it grow as more and more people get broadband

Dustaz · 09-12-2002 2:13pm

I support this, in case that wasnt clear before now

yossarin · 09-12-2002 4:13pm

i would subscribe to this journal or periodical.
(hopefully) broadband will change the way we use the web entirely, so it'd be useful to start looking at that now.
soem pron links would be nice as well though...

Turner · 10-12-2002 11:37pm

*cough*/bump

STaN · 11-12-2002 1:55am

Got my thumbs up, interested to see it going

Turner · 11-12-2002 1:55pm

I would gladly moderate it too.

Mercury_Tilt · 11-12-2002 2:02pm

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Kevok · 12-12-2002 3:11pm

*raises hand*

I think it's a great idea

Hobbes · 12-12-2002 4:12pm

Originally posted by leeroybrown
The main Broadband Forum here is the Why the Fsck don't we have broadband forum (and much much more) aka IOFFL.

Indeed and I think the discussion should be left in there.

STaN · 12-12-2002 4:23pm

Originally posted by The Cigarette Smoking Man
How about a board for broadband users to discuss what they can use their broadband connections for. Links to downloads/games/streaming content etc. (Basically I'm looking for a list of excuses as to why I should spend €100+ a month for DSL )

Also another idea - a Bookmarks board where people can post links to interesting sites.

I think the ICDG broadband is more to do with getting broadband over cable and the IOFFL forum is about getting broadband rolled out, but none of the boards deal with what you can do with broadband once you have it.

Basically stuff that you can do with broadband that you can't do with a modem, thats what its about, not activism

The Cigarette Smoking Man · 13-12-2002 5:08pm

Captain, can we have a go/no go for launch...

Kevok · 18-12-2002 3:31pm

I still think that a forum about broadband would be a good idea. A place to share sites with good bandwidth, connection optimisations, and general tips/hints/support is something that I'd enjoy anyway.

I understand that there aren't many with BB, but surely the number can only grow. And Boards.ie should be proactive, and not reactive

TacT · 19-12-2002 9:29pm

not a bad idea, give it a shot

DeVore · 19-12-2002 9:48pm

Ok, we'll give it a shot....

I have 512 at home and 1mb in work so I could do with some meaty links. NOT that kinda meat!

DeV.

Turner · 19-01-2003 9:53pm

Sorry for dragging up old posts and thanks for the broadband board. Just i spotted that there are no moderators for it. I offer my services to keep things in line. Im browse boards everyday blah blah and have eircoms 1mb dsl at home.
Chief---.

Sangre · 20-01-2003 12:09am

Originally posted by Chief---
Sorry for dragging up old posts and thanks for the broadband board. Just i spotted that there are no moderators for it. I offer my services to keep things in line. Im browse boards everyday blah blah and have eircoms 1mb dsl at home.
Chief---.

*whisper* sells drugs to kids *whisper*

I on the other hand , dont...

Have 512k ibb............ and can whip of a batch of brownies on request......

Mr.Applepie · 20-01-2003 1:10am

Originally posted by Chief---
Sorry for dragging up old posts and thanks for the broadband board. Just i spotted that there are no moderators for it. I offer my services to keep things in line. Im browse boards everyday blah blah and have eircoms 1mb dsl at home.
Chief---.

I have been told that by endorsing the product/service i will become more attractive to the opposite sex, my wealth will improve ten fold and i will live till im 104. I therefore give it my seal of approval

Tusky · 20-01-2003 1:12am

Originally posted by Chief---
I would gladly moderate it too.

chiefy would be a good choice - not not only has the charms and the good looks to woo dustaz err i mean the women but also the determination and stamina to moderate this board

he has my vote !

][cEMAN** · 20-01-2003 1:28am

Y'know politicians don't even have to make this much effort of a reply to a balad.....

I vote aye

Mercury_Tilt · 20-01-2003 1:31am

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Dustaz · 20-01-2003 2:30am

I vote chief, hes an upright member of the community....

sceptre · 20-01-2003 2:37am

Ah, the vultures are circling

STaN · 20-01-2003 2:38am

ah beat me to it sceptre

it seems a pretty clean forum atm anyway

The Clown Man · 20-01-2003 2:40am

Hah, I see pimping going on amongst the masses. We love the Chief day celebrated. (OMG how sad)

Though I'll begrudgingly add to it. I'll give him my vote. Decent character.

adnans · 20-01-2003 3:29am

BRING ON THE BROADBAND

also. goe Chief

adnans

Shagus · 20-01-2003 4:37am

Yah to Broadband!
Yah to Chief!

/Bal

Sangre · 20-01-2003 11:15pm

I totally hate you guys

The sad thing is he gets my vote aswell, I couldnt mod my way out a paper bag forum

Turner · 20-01-2003 11:41pm

If I was asked I probably would accept. I spend alot of time searching for good broadband sites.
I think "Cigarette Smoking Man" would also make a good moderator. He has a similar interest to mine in finding quality broadband sites and telling people about them. There isnt many IMO but its nice to see the good ones.
Chief.

Suggestion: Broadband Forum

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