banned members?.

[broon shoe]

cheers mick, been a while since a had a bit crack with you m8.
for the record,
davey1970, was my name on nesa, before I was banned, and still is, as I never would come back while banned.
however, in good will, my ban was lifted, I'am whole heartedly sorry to any member I offended in the past.
I still didn't come back under a different name.
bare with me lad's as I work shift's, and can't weld and be online at the same time.
good luck to you all.

Typical bloke man cannot multi task lol

[waco]

Catch reports on facebook?

If by reports you mean a picture of fish with "had these out last night" then I suppose you are right. If by banter you mean loads of swearing, people putting up rude replies, constant arguments, then yes there is plenty of that too, precisely because the moderators do absolutely nothing and it allows the bully boys (who love to intimidate people and pass it off as "banter") to flourish and if you want to buy and sell gear/bait, there is definitely plenty of that.

If you would rather read a real catch report that actually has information/tells a story, if you would rather interact with members, swap information and learn about fishing, then a site like NESA is invaluable.

There is no question that NESA and other sites like WSF are quieter than they used to be and facebook is likely the reason. Putting up a picture with a a line or two, is easier than taking the trouble to actually write a proper report and unfortunately that is what a lot of people are doing these days.
It is a real shame, I have looked at the locker and the rest of the facebook sites, they are entertaining for about 2 minutes, then I got bored with all the crap.

Give me a site like NESA every time.

well said mark you are spot on

[Phil83]

Aye totally agree threre Kayos

[paul221280]

Listen lads i'm all for the banned members getting back on but that word association thread needs to be banned before i top myself through it or launch a foul mouthed tirade at it and get myself banned!

[KeithB]

I have to admit it's easier to post quick reports / photos to Facebook and I do so sometimes while still out fishing, it's so easy without the need for photobucket etc.

I don't think this site is dead if anything it's lost it's "friendly feel" because it became so popular.

In my opinion the site is not "over modded" if anything it's the opposite, people could be arrested for some of the threats that have been posted on here. How many chances have you had now Phil? For someone who thinks the site is dead you were very keen to get back.

[KeithB]

Listen lads i'm all for the banned members getting back on but that word association thread needs to be banned before i top myself through it or launch a foul mouthed tirade at it and get myself banned!

You mean the "this is how I get my 40 posts thread" I just don't open it

In my opinion a complete waste of bandwidth but some members seem to get some enjoyment from it.

[kayos]

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I have to admit it's easier to post quick reports / photos to Facebook and I do so sometimes while still out fishing, it's so easy without the need for photobucket etc.

I don't think this site is dead if anything it's lost it's "friendly feel" because it became so popular.

In my opinion the site is not "over modded" if anything it's the opposite, people could be arrested for some of the threats that have been posted on here. How many chances have you had now Phil? For someone who thinks the site is dead you were very keen to get back.

Haha, how true!

[Philthebag]

You mean the "this is how I get my 40 posts thread" I just don't open it

In my opinion a complete waste of bandwidth but some members seem to get some enjoyment from it.

I have had no chances no warning or anything i am a good boy sir!! I think it is over modded in the sense some get away with more than others, banned for petty things, while others are allowed to instigate and also comment, can't see how its to popular look at the boat catch reports this season hardly any 3/4 years ago you would have 5 or 6 on a saturday, same as shore reports, yes 1000 people might of looked at posts but you maybe get 5-10 comments if your lucky again 3/4 years ago you would get 3 pages of comments helping and congratulating lads,

[easyfish1]

Get the turbot back on

That would liven things up...

[kayos]

I have had no chances no warning or anything i am a good boy sir!! I think it is over modded in the sense some get away with more than others, banned for petty things, while others are allowed to instigate and also comment, can't see how its to popular look at the boat catch reports this season hardly any 3/4 years ago you would have 5 or 6 on a saturday, same as shore reports, yes 1000 people might of looked at posts but you maybe get 5-10 comments if your lucky again 3/4 years ago you would get 3 pages of comments helping and congratulating lads,

So NESA is not dead then Phil. just less popular!? But popular enough for you to keep re-joining under assumed names!?

[Philthebag]

So NESA is not dead then Phil. just less popular!? But popular enough for you to keep re-joining under assumed names!?

Dead compared to how it used to be yes,

[paul davison]

Dead compared to how it used to be yes,

I'd agree with that, its boring, no real characters left, even though you don't know your left from your right politically wise bigphil

That said It's still a safe and friendly site, with some immensely knowledgeable, and articulate fishermen here, no doubt about that

Normans boat reports were the highlight for me, top class.

Non fishing chat used to be really "lively", now it appears to go days without new threads, mainly just kayos, codqueen and reg who post regularly (reg is a good lad, apart from being a mackem like) and kayos forgot remembrance day ffs and reckons a british marine was a murderer , no better than "so called terrorists"

not really my type of crack / banter, still a good site though and im sure it will improve when the fishing (and football) improves

[The Great Wallsendo]

It takes time and effort to write a good report

Forums are better than FaceBook for that reason

I don't use FB for hobby purposes and I don't rate FB "forums" as they are generally low quality and under moderated

This place is hardly over moderated when you only have one mod that chips in and keeps things moving along

Some of the ooomf has gone from the site I agree...people are afraid to engage in articulate conversation and debate because more often than not the argument gets personal when someone disagrees

Roll on the Spring

[beachbuddy]

It takes time and effort to write a good report

Forums are better than FaceBook for that reason

I don't use FB for hobby purposes and I don't rate FB "forums" as they are generally low quality and under moderated

This place is hardly over moderated when you only have one mod that chips in and keeps things moving along

Some of the ooomf has gone from the site I agree...people are afraid to engage in articulate conversation and debate because more often than not the argument gets personal when someone disagrees

Roll on the Spring

If Iam not mistaken you were very trigger happy on the BSA site as I can recall

[kayos]

Dead compared to how it used to be yes,

Ah the irony...................... says the guy who has a single "catch report" in 2015.

Well I say "catch report" actually it was one sentence!