11035 New/s group?

Nah! Cant be bothered with that. :nah:

Oh go on then - could be fun. :laughs:

Then you will both know where to go first to read all Sally's lovely links! :tongue::bigergrin:

We always know where to go - but does Sally? :bigergrin:

I believe that it would be better to deal with news related (even remotely) to Italy.... Otherwise, I can't see the point of having the group in this Forum. Not all Italian news are discussed in the Forum, so there will be plenty to talk about.
Anyway, I think it would be interesting to discuss current affairs.

IRITALIA I think there should be a Notice Board for things found that don't require feedback. Also the "Italian Politics" section which I remind you is there thanks to my suggestion, could become instead "Italian Politics and Current Affairs"

[quote=Sally Donaldson;104033]IRITALIA I think there should be a [B][COLOR="Red"]Notice Board for things found that don't require feedback.[/COLOR][/B] Also the "Italian Politics" section which I remind you is there thanks to my suggestion, could become instead "Italian Politics and Current Affairs"[/quote]

I'm sorry Sal - wouldn't that just be a list of links? :veryconfused:
Can't anybody find exactly that on things like "Google" and "Ask Jeeves"?

Or do you envisage this Notice Board differently? Can you explain?

Sure though I don't have time to give this my full attention at the moment, Carole, sorry, but I was envisaging "things" people have found out and that could be useful for fellow members, ,addresses of good contractors for example, adverts for local feste, concerts, exhibitions, goods for sale and so on, not necessarily just links. .

[quote=Sally Donaldson;104040]Sure though I don't have time to give this my full attention at the moment, Carole, sorry, but I was envisaging "things" people have found out and that could be useful for fellow members, ,addresses of[SIZE="4"][B] [COLOR="Indigo"][U]god[/U] contractors[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] for example, adverts for local feste, concerts, exhibitions, goods for sale and so on, not necessarily just links. .[/quote]

Oh Sal - what a touching thought!
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:bigergrin:

Growl!!! lol

What I was thinking of was a ‘group’ in the ‘GROUPS’ section - non public and with a selected membership – where people who wanted to discuss such issues as the latest appalling case of ‘keeping it in the family’ could do so.

Obviously this has nothing to do with Italy, so would not be suitable on the forum but could be discussed in group. Anyone not interested need not join but I thought I’d find out if there was any interest before setting it up.

I would not envision it to be a place where flippant one liners would be the normal method of communication but some good in depth discussion could take place. It really depends on who would want to take part.

Hi Nielo

Seems a good idea to me; living in Italy or 'loving Italy' certainly does not mean we are divorced from the rest of the world and its troubles and consequences.

There are some on this forum whose views and approach I respect and I would look forward to more indepth correspondence with them.

Today's List:

Mumbai,
Somalia
Incest/rape in UK
Credit/Debt Crunch
DR Congo
etc etc etc

It could be interesting providing that there is good, civilised discussion and no fights.
If you start it, I would like to join.

I agree with Aretina and Gala Placidia. The idea is very good, but if it became just another place for friction and controversy then I'd rather not be part of it.

But [I][U]if[/U][/I], as suggested by Nielo and supported by others, it really [I]was[/I] somewhere where civilised discussion, combined with the acceptance that everyone has the right to an opinion, without fear of ridicule (and that opinion was fully respected), then I think it would be an excellent idea.

When civilised and sensible debate takes place here, it is a pleasure to be involved - irrespective of what the subject matter might be. But when such debate is highjacked purely to create discord, then it is spoiled. There are plenty of opportunities on IM to raise and discuss everyday matters pertaining to life in Italy and time, in those, to career off topic and be frivolous without causing offence. So such a group as suggested by Nielo, could be great!

After thinking a bit about this topic, I came to the realisation that all news, regardless their lieu of origin, will affect our lives in general and even Italy, so we are not getting away from the main reason of existence of this Forum. With globalization and the speed in which we communicate, we no longer live in tiny isolated islands. A good civilised discussion is always stimulating, so I am very much in favour of it, Nielo.

OK the group is now open. It is a private group so the content can not be viewed by guests or non-members.

If you wish to join please apply.

Whether this group remains a civilised place for discussion is down to the behaviour of it’s members, I can not control (nor would I want to) what is said within the group. However should anyone decide that the group is not for them, it is a simple and easy procedure to leave the group, without impairing your enjoyment of the rest if the forum.

Let’s give it a try and see how we go.

Ok....................

What on earth can we do about the exchange rate,I am pretty much 'protected' but there must be lots of members whose income has effectively been reduced dramatically over the last (5?) years.

Could we identify (not with a sales pitch!) [COLOR=deepskyblue]a best place to buy (on price) certain products[/COLOR], I know they change over time

Could we identify (not with a sales pitch!) [COLOR=deepskyblue]the best currency rates[/COLOR] I know they change over time

I'm ssure there would belots of these that we could help each other with.............

Along with the language classes (in Amandola - 9th Dec)........there must be 'lots' that we can all gain from ???

Right I think I have worked out how to do it now and invitations have been sent.

Aprostoni, do you eant to join the group?

Anyone else wishing to join please let me know.

I'm awaiting the subject matters

I'm in.
I promise to behave. I promise to behave. I promise to behave. I promise to behave (most of the time). :bigergrin:

I'll do my best !

Sprostoni, the subject is World News and members can discuss anything they wish to on any subject which is topical.

India/Thailand/Obama/World Finance/Exchange Rate/Green world/Piracy......:jimlad:. would these all be considered fair game? ................could you maybe start one off ?

Sprosoni I have sent your invitation and if you look the discussion has already started but if there is something else you want to add please feel free to do so.

The discussion will only be limited to whatever anyone wants to discuss.

[quote=Nielo;104025]I am thinking of creating a group where people can discuss THE news story of the day/week, when it does not involve Italy.

Would anyone be interested?[/quote]

Hi Nielo,

I would be interested as well if you are still taking new members.

Lisa

[quote=Lisa C.;105106]Hi Nielo,

I would be interested as well if you are still taking new members.

Lisa[/quote]

Hi Lisa
I sent you an invitation, you should have received it. Please let me know if you haven't and I’ll send it again.

Hi Nielo,

I haven't received it yet.

Lisa

Interesting to hear pms get lost in transit.

Sorry Lisa, I may have got confused and invited Lisa C instead of Lisa C. Anyway you should have your invite now I hope.

Got it! Thanks Nielo. Guess I should look for an avatar as the question mark is rather dull.

Lisa

When you add an avatar, how do you get it to update the question mark that currently appears in discussion groups that you are involved with?

Lisa Hi Go to your Control Panel. There is a link to edit avatar on the left hand side. It will replace the question mark autommatically..

Hi Sally,

I had already done that and it updated the question mark in my profile but not in the News Group I am a member of. Any other suggestions I could try?

Thanks!

Lisa

Lisa your new avatar is not displaying in the general forum. I think when you have uploaded and saved an avatar it will replace the question mark.

[quote=Nielo;105251]Lisa your new avatar is not displaying in the general forum. I think when you have uploaded and saved an avatar it will replace the question mark.[/quote]

Thanks Sally and Nielo! I had it displaying on my control panel only and hadn't finished the updating process. it works now!

Lisa

Your avatar is showing up in The General Forum and has replaced the question mark. Refrssh/Reload your pages in the browser menu.