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Post by beckstar on Aug 22, 2008 21:26:08 GMT
Thanks, inky  And on the subject of superbuses (superbi?) I'm going to copy the article to our local bus company in the hope it will spur them on to provide a modicum of a better service - see, Jezza is right, James SHOULD be Minister for Transport!! An airship would be just the job for getting past all the traffic on the A44... ;D |
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Post by stigalicious on Aug 22, 2008 23:41:08 GMT
I have to say that I think it is a genuine shame that the comments page on the Telegraph has changed recently from being a bit of light hearted fun to being a place where people whinge, scold, cajole and complain, and I do think, without wishing to be rude to anyone on this site, that some people are taking things far too much to heart. There are one or two regular commenters on James's column who are, frankly, obsessed women, and one or two others who are clearly bitter and twisted jealous old blokes... but that's no reason for people to start leaving lectures on the comments, or indeed for people to make up lots of fake identities to post lots of times. Some of the comments this last couple of weeks are completely irrelevant and quite pathetic, and I am concerned that a) James reads the comments, usually - imagine what he'd think! and b) if this to-in and fro-ing carries on, the paper will just remove the comments board if it's too much effort to moderate. The voice of reason. A breath of fresh air becks I think more or less everyone agrees with you Becks Gotta keep da peace! *stig makes a v sign*  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2008 0:12:12 GMT
Thanks, inky And on the subject of superbuses (superbi?) I'm going to copy the article to our local bus company in the hope it will spur them on to provide a modicum of a better service - see, Jezza is right, James SHOULD be Minister for Transport!! An airship would be just the job for getting past all the traffic on the A44... ;D superbi would work |
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Post by Wyvern on Aug 23, 2008 0:23:06 GMT
Superbi does work, except it sounds a bit like a superhero with, er, flexible tastes...
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Post by stigalicious on Aug 23, 2008 0:27:22 GMT
Superbi does work, except it sounds a bit like a superhero with, er, flexible tastes... Thats the quote of the day... right there! |
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Post by Puss on Aug 23, 2008 0:37:19 GMT
Superbi does work, except it sounds a bit like a superhero with, er, flexible tastes... Thats the quote of the day... right there! LOL! That is the end of the superbus right there. ;D |
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Post by lew on Aug 25, 2008 17:09:30 GMT
Blimey......thats all I'm saying   |
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Post by stigalicious on Aug 25, 2008 20:54:22 GMT
Lew, I missed you. Thats all Im saying |
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Post by lew on Aug 25, 2008 21:41:40 GMT
Did you ;D.......well you go away and there you go, though I've not read the article this week  , which I'm sure it's to the usual standard, so I'd better have a look |
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Post by chasingtime on Aug 25, 2008 22:16:12 GMT
Forgive the newbie here, but I have a question after reading the article (something not connecting apparently)...how would this 'superbus' airship work around property air rights issues in major cities? Back when the Hindenburg (sp?) and all were starting up, I don't think air rights (i.e., the rights that property owners can sell or lease above their properties to other developers, or as it's also done sometimes to *prevent* developers from going above their properties) was an issue....probably wasn't even 'invented' as such then. Nowadays, in metropolitan areas, it would be (and is in some metropolitan cities here)...and I presume London, etc, is no different. It would seem to me (and forgive, it's been ages since I've done anything in real estate and obviously lack Mr May's aviation knowledge) that these airships would need to 'dock' on the lower rather than the tallest buildings so as to cut down on wind turbulence, avoid air traffic control antennea, and the like for passengers...but those same lower buildings would also be the ones who have/will sell their air rights already. Sorry if I'm talking gibberish...I used to dabble with patents and my brain does the 'what if' and 'how' far too much for its own good, and articles like this kind gets those wheels turning a bit. This is what I'm talking about (now let's see if I can get the link to properly post): www.habitatmag.com/publication_content/2007_november/web_exclusive_adaptations/selling_air_rightsI like the idea of an airship and would gladly be game for a ride in one of these, but I wonder how much money negotiating all of the real estate issues really would be necessary to make these commuter airships even a viable option. (going back into my corner, hoping not everyone thinks I'm a completely daft American) |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 25, 2008 23:12:01 GMT
If you look back in this thread, you can find the link I posted to the site of the Superbus. It explains it all.
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Post by wildcathammondette on Aug 26, 2008 9:08:03 GMT
It's strange they haven't added new comments yet. I left mine early friday morning and nothing... It didn't even make it their last batch they posted up on friday.
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 26, 2008 10:00:41 GMT
WHD, yesterday was a bank holiday in the UK, so the moderators weren't at work.
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Post by wildcathammondette on Aug 26, 2008 10:50:39 GMT
I know, but today I mean they haven't put anything new up today.
WHD? now how did you come by that one Linden??
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Post by stigalicious on Aug 26, 2008 11:34:59 GMT
I bet they have decided not to put anymore up this week. theres plenty there already  |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Aug 26, 2008 11:44:30 GMT
they added from TWO days alone! That would be very unfair. And I submitted mine early in the morning so it should have been up there
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Post by dutchdiva on Aug 26, 2008 11:58:18 GMT
i think they will add your comment Wild as long as your kept to the rules. Just wait until next comments are up.
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Post by wildcathammondette on Aug 26, 2008 12:03:06 GMT
Yes, I did, It's a comment about some technical zeppelin stuff and my thoughts to his idea. Nothing rude or vulgar at all.
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 26, 2008 12:57:07 GMT
WHD? now how did you come by that one Linden?? Way too much Hoegaarden in the pub yesterday evening. |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Aug 26, 2008 13:25:29 GMT
haaa goed goed, as long as it's only Hoegaarden....
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Post by stigalicious on Aug 26, 2008 13:27:56 GMT
they added from TWO days alone! That would be very unfair. And I submitted mine early in the morning so it should have been up there Am only thinking this because it was bank holiday yesterday so nobody will have been in the office. They may just choose to leave it now. But hey, you might get lucky! Keep your eyes open! |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 26, 2008 13:46:43 GMT
WCH (yep I got it right now) your comment is up! And one James responds to Lorraine's comment.  The moderator either isn't very awake or can't be bothered much today. |
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Post by dutchdiva on Aug 26, 2008 15:23:54 GMT
who does James think he is? I hate people who comment like that. At least make it more then 2 words
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Post by lew on Aug 26, 2008 15:39:53 GMT
I wouldn't worry about it, DT certainly aren't and I'm sure the person in question won't be too. |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 26, 2008 16:41:33 GMT
Good for her if she isn't worried. This James is a w*nker.
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Post by stigalicious on Aug 26, 2008 16:46:03 GMT
I dont know that it is. Some people just have too much time on their hands. We're all agreed that the column had become like a battle ground and now that things have settled down again, somebody has to go and ruin it! Worst thing is... this could easily be misread as 'our James' by some. Luckily we know how he signs his name on his comments and that he would never be so rude. I agree with LC; The moderators were obviously off having a nap when this one snook through. Its not even commenting on the bloody column!!!! *stig gets very defensive of fans and friends on the board* sorry, rant over!  |
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Post by maureen on Aug 26, 2008 17:45:02 GMT
The rest of the comments, other than that one creep, were an improvement. I really liked yours alot, WCH and Wy. Very well done, both of you. |
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Post by Wyvern on Aug 26, 2008 17:50:13 GMT
That comment was uncalled for and I hope it will be dealt with. I'm glad to see normal service being very much resumed this week. And thank you Maureen |
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Post by stigalicious on Aug 26, 2008 22:01:17 GMT
The rest of the comments, other than that one creep, were an improvement. I really liked yours alot, WCH and Wy. Very well done, both of you. I ABSOLUTELY agree with this! It was a delight to comment on such a balanced column again and lovely to see that a majority of comm's are focused again on James' work. We've got the column back I feel! ;D |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Aug 27, 2008 13:20:16 GMT
if there is a real reply from James, he usually refers to it in his next column or does he contact people personally or summat??
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, which I'm sure it's to the usual standard, so I'd better have a look 
The moderator either isn't very awake or can't be bothered much today.