Threads from Bar & Restaurant Owners/Staff

[stoop]

quote:Originally posted by sominekebap

I think perhaps the rules need better defining because we never intended causing offense nor do we want to be known as spammers. Looking over the old thread I don't see where we crossed the line. The old post that was made that included an email contact address were never addressed until today. We live and learn.

Moreso, I thought now the restaurant forum had been split into reviews and discussion it was ok to have a banter thread in discussion that was contained within our own thread. So why is it closed. If I want to post anything what do I do? There was some nice reviews in the thread, now they are destined for the graveyard.

As I said in my email to you - the above post that I locked over stepped the mark. It was not just me that noticed this. The forum rules are quite clear regarding the posting of email addresses and phone numbers - they are only allowed in the local services section.

I also explained that I have no problem with you letting members know if you have any special nights planned. I hope your business is filled with CB members and I look forward to the first review from one.

Stoop

[tinkerman]

No Stoop, I did not miss that one and you are probably correct on that particular post, but I cannot see why the others have been locked after 10 pages of social interaction from members none of which complained.

Tink

[stoop]

Tinx - I've emailed you direct. Pointles going over and over this on here.

[Lucy]

Ive been a member of this forum for a while but its very rare that i write anything as i tend to prefer to listen to peoples opinions rather than air mine. However I just had to write something on this topic as to be honest I really dont understand what the problem is, if people are not aware of what is going on, special offers etc then they will end up going to the same bar and restaurant for most of the time they are in calis which is a shame because there is so much variety out there.
Many of the posts on this forum turn into chat not just the ones concerning restaurants and bars but they are not locked!  I thought that this forum was supposed to be about sharing information but when bar and restaurant owners share information about their establishments they are criticised yet at the same time on various threads prominent members have blatent chats and those threads are not locked or commented on and I was wondering why?

[sominekebap]

In hindsight, I take on the point about posting telephone numbers and our email address. It was a case really of wanting to share good news rather than abuse. It wont happen again, but it would be nice if the original thread could be reopened so new members who join can also see other members approval. Some members prefer not to write a complete review and just add one liners which that thread contains many.

[stoop]

I'm aware that this is a difficult one to call but I think Scunner's intetions are pretty clear below.

As I have said on numerous occasions now - there are no problems with letting members know what is going on and who is where etc UNLESS it crosses the line into CHAT or BLATANT ADVERTISING.

Scunner's intentions for that section was:

to allow just bar and restaurant staff to use the CBF to keep in touch with us all, with full responsibility falling on all CBF members not to turn it into a long boring chat thread.

Sorry if some are upset at me locking the topic but as I have said - no problems with anyone opening an information topic about their bar or restaurant - as long as thet stick to the rules.

Just start another thread if you want but stick within the guidlines.

Stoop

quote:Originally posted by Scunner

I am thinking deeply (no honest) about this subject. Since day 1, using the CBF as a free tool for publicity has been frowned upon (in the early days it was mainly estate agents who had no shame posting self-promoting adverts.

Recent threads started by bars and restaurants (Bus Stop, new kebab restaurant etc) are difficult to administer as explaining the difference between information (CBF is primarily an information website) and chat is difficult.

I am aware that there is also a thin line between keeping in touch and blatant advertising.

Some of our most colourful locals are working in bars etc (obviously) and it is always good to hear who is where and what they are up to.

What I propose is to allow just bar and restaurant staff to use the CBF to keep in touch with us all, with full responsibility falling on all CBF members not to turn it into a long boring chat thread.

That is the proposal, any thoughts?

[stoop]

quote:Originally posted by sominekebap

In hindsight, I take on the point about posting telephone numbers and our email address. It was a case really of wanting to share good news rather than abuse. It wont happen again, but it would be nice if the original thread could be reopened so new members who join can also see other members approval. Some members prefer not to write a complete review and just add one liners which that thread contains many.

Reviews are for the review section NOT the bar and restaurant section your thread was in. If people want to leave reviews (good or bad) about Sominekebap then there are no problems with that.

The thread locked was one by you telling eveyone that you have a special lamb fest on Tuesday. No need to re-open that as anyone can contact you direct if they want to book or need more info.

Also the thread is LOCKED not DELETED so new and old members can still see your post

 

[Crabbit]

Which Tuesday is the Lambfest on ?  

[cef]

quote:Originally posted by Crabbit

Which Tuesday is the Lambfest on ?  

:D: : :D

[tinkerman]

if you give me his number I'll phone him:D