floydraser Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, floydraser said: No offence intended. No venom here either. Oh look, my post has been removed. now the balance of the thread more towards BA bashing, just for a change then. I take that back, it was done automatically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upcycler Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 7 hours ago, floydraser said: I take that back, it was done automatically. So what does it feel like to have egg flowing down your face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upcycler Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I have to say though that with 80 odd posts and 550 odd likes, BroadsAuthority is a God on here! Personally I think they should be on here for info only, and not a popularity thing!! I'm more than happy to like an individual on this forum, but when it comes to a authority that we all have to adhere to, for me it seems like we are liking for the wrong reason. If you think I am wrong, then I am up for criticism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Maybe we appreciate the clarification of some things? The BA is not duty bound to respond to anything posted here after all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 It is always useful to hear both sides and also hear direct from source rather than third or fourth hand. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I think some think that rather than God, its regarded as the other end of the spectrum!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Upcycler said: I have to say though that with 80 odd posts and 550 odd likes, BroadsAuthority is a God on here! Perhaps folk feel that if they make Tom feel welcome then he'll stay. Got to say that on balance I'm pleased to see him here. Mind you, I don't always welcome the propaganda! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Of course people are "liking" his posts, when they are liking the explanations he is kindly giving, in answer to our questions. I also like the fact that he is putting us right on one or two of our misconceptions! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 a lot of times i will post a thank you to his posts as they contain useful information. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I too am pleased that Tom is here to add balance and stop many of us just assuming. I often hit the 'Thank you' icon after his posts weather I agree with them or not Griff 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 11 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: Perhaps folk feel that if they make Tom feel welcome then he'll stay. Got to say that on balance I'm pleased to see him here. Mind you, I don't always welcome the propaganda! I welcome his presence on the forum, we can also say that propaganda comes from many directions, just as good experience and knowledge. :) 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadsAuthority Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks all for the kind words - I've had a lot of words thrown my way doing this job but 'god-like' is certainly a new one Stay safe, Tom 5 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upcycler Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 08/04/2020 at 09:01, BroadsAuthority said: Thanks all for the kind words - I've had a lot of words thrown my way doing this job but 'god-like' is certainly a new one Stay safe, Tom Perhaps the use of the word "Authority" may be a step too far for me on this site and I presume for others aswell. I believe that people will tend to like you for what you are and not what you say! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Paranoia strikes again 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 It may well do, but not from this quarter Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadsAuthority Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Upcycler said: Perhaps the use of the word "Authority" may be a step too far for me on this site and I presume for others aswell. I believe that people will tend to like you for what you are and not what you say! It's our organisation name, not much I can do about that I'm afraid! Our account was also set up with the possibility of other BA staff members using it if and when required. Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 11 hours ago, Upcycler said: Perhaps the use of the word "Authority" may be a step too far for me on this site and I presume for others aswell. There is history to this in that when the Authority was set up there were those that did question the use of 'Authority' in the title. It was felt that the duty of the new body was not one of 'authority' as such and that the then new body should not go down that path. It's notable that no other member of the national parks has adopted 'authority' in its title. Fortunately it has never been as issue and probably it never would have been, save for the Corona Virus and the obvious policing that this has given rise to. Folk have long been aware of the potential threat to their right to navigate, namely misplaced authority, which might go someway towards explaining the perceived paranoia surrounding the topic and Upcycler's caution. I just hope that people will resist regurgitating all the old and increasingly tired debate on this subject but we would be wise to keep a weather eye open, without getting hot under the collar! In the meantime it is the title of the organisation, I don't see it changing any time soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 11 hours ago, Upcycler said: Perhaps the use of the word "Authority" may be a step too far for me on this site and I presume for others aswell. I believe that people will tend to like you for what you are and not what you say! Better than 'Broads National Park ' 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadsAuthority Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: There is history to this in that when the Authority was set up there were those that did question the use of 'Authority' in the title. It was felt that the duty of the new body was not one of 'authority' as such and that the then new body should not go down that path. It's notable that no other member of the national parks has adopted 'authority' in its title. Fortunately it has never been as issue and probably it never would have been, save for the Corona Virus and the obvious policing that this has given rise to. Folk have long been aware of the potential threat to their right to navigate, namely misplaced authority, which might go someway towards explaining the perceived paranoia surrounding the topic and Upcycler's caution. I just hope that people will resist regurgitating all the old and increasingly tired debate on this subject but we would be wise to keep a weather eye open, without getting hot under the collar! In the meantime it is the title of the organisation, I don't see it changing any time soon! All of the National Parks' managing bodies are called authorities. This is demonstrated by searching 'National Park Authority' on the following page for English parks: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or looking at specific park websites. As well as a tourism website, many National Park Authorities also have a separate website that includes the term Authority in highly visible locations, e.g. in their URL, website title or in a dedicated section on their site https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/ https://cairngorms.co.uk/ and https://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 30 minutes ago, BroadsAuthority said: All of the National Parks' managing bodies are called authorities. This is demonstrated by searching 'National Park Authority' on the following page for English parks: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or looking at specific park websites. As well as a tourism website, many National Park Authorities also have a separate website that includes the term Authority in highly visible locations, e.g. in their URL, website title or in a dedicated section on their site https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/ https://cairngorms.co.uk/ and https://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/ Thank you, Tom. Can't think why I was not aware of that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: It's notable that no other member of the national parks has adopted 'authority' in its title. Oh I'm so tempted, but I will resist on this occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, BroadsAuthority said: All of the National Parks' managing bodies are called authorities. They probably only do that for marketing purposes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, floydraser said: Oh I'm so tempted, but I will resist on this occasion. You are too late, Tom has put me right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor12145 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I’m quite confused about the hire boat reduction of tolls, I’ve just received an e mail from JP saying they haven't had a reduction? So who’s telling the truth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Trevor12145 said: I’m quite confused about the hire boat reduction of tolls, I’ve just received an e mail from JP saying they haven't had a reduction? So who’s telling the truth? As I understand it there was no reduction, just a revision of the dates that their toll payments became due to allow them more time to pay, any hire boat that was put on hire would have had to pay full toll for the year, but they were given longer to pay the toll until the boats were in use and earning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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