I feel like that's likely to be a constant in 'Disputes & Prosecutions' since once their dispute is done they have little reason to return unless they end up in trouble again.
It has to be said, in my view anyway, that the General Discussion forum has declined in value considerably over those years, perhaps in the same way as others, much more famous and worldwide have become more fractious and raucous. Some who still post elsewhere on the forum seem to now avoid it, indeed have expressed this view. Covid 19 and its aftermath was certainly no help, with so much dispensing of heat as well as the occasional light, even though it necessarily got hived off into its own sub-section and one could ignore it if one chose.
I think that in some threads, some people express forthright views because that is what they believe in. They may not be my views, but I respect their right to express their views, and I can challenge them if I think otherwise. Although they may express their views robustly, I have never felt insulted or intimidated - whether this reflects the maturity of the posters, or whether the moderators have intervened, I cannot say.
A friend of mine who used to be a member on here passed away a good few years ago. I think of him regularly.
There are a couple of notable trip reporters I miss.
Keith Jarrett
And another one was 55013 (Phil Wood)Keith goes wandering
Having had some feedback on the way I report things, I am changing the way that I report my haulage acquisitions. No longer will I list every single item that warrants an entry in the comments column of my own personal log. Instead I hope to focus on the big trips rather than things that I...www.railforums.co.uk
55013's Contemporary Trip Reports
Hello. I thought that I would create a thread into which I will post all my modern era trip reports, just to avoid creating multiple ones. First up is my wibblings from my combined Central Scotland/Daytripper move of last week. I'm afraid it's proved to be quite lengthy, so I hope someone can...www.railforums.co.uk
By clicking the photos in his reports, I can see he is still out there.
Last logged in on Monday, so still around!
Unless access to an email address was lost at the same time they'd be able to get back in by resetting their password.
After that I suspect I'll be doing the same with 55013's thread!
I really ought to heed your warning about overdoing it, its summer now !.
True there is always the non-complicated factor.
It is a feature of this forum that there is a wide range of knowledge and reasons for posting. It is a wonderful place for information and experience. There is always the risk that those new to the railways (as enthusiasts or as a job) could feel intimidated or just embarrassed to ask questions. With age comes confidence leading eventually, if not humble/patient, to cynicism and bitterness !. Many old hands on here must be really patient. The moderators help to steer us through our emotions !.
this - plus some disagree with decisions, approaches or stances taken by the board overlords and /or other posters and decide not to post anymore.
If it's the same person I'm thinking of, I believe they've changed their username and are now known as @Esker-pades - all alive and well by the looks of things.
