Fiale Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Over 500 people currently lurking, lot's of threads and participation - OTIB must be one of the most used English football forum. Whenever I check other forums for match gossip etc I am surprised out how empty / sparse they are - so what is OTIB's secret ? Is it the calibre of poster ? Or has Tomarse been fiddling the figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's easily one of the most populated and active forums. But then other clubs aren't as concerned about mocking the Rovers..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, Fiale said: Over 500 people currently lurking, lot's of threads and participation - OTIB must be one of the most used English football forum. Whenever I check other forums for match gossip etc I am surprised out how empty / sparse they are - so what is OTIB's secret ? Is it the calibre of poster ? Or has Tomarse been fiddling the figures And 50,000 Gas fans locked out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 499 of those are Bristol Post 'journalists' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, cityexile said: And 50,000 Gas fans locked out... Yup Tomarse has a filter locking them out... but should we count them anyway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's because of the 8-10 regular posters who have controversial opinions but at the same time can be realistic and balanced in their views. Diversity in other words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I think the forum is quite well presented and easy to use as well which helps, and credit to the mods/admins for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 @Tomarse and all the other admin/mods have built a decent forum that has been going for years. I would expect it's one of the oldest football club forums in the UK. Originally ran by the club, it's now ran by supporters with club officials using it too and this is the key. Ran by the supporters but still accessible for the club. I love OTIB. When I need 5 minutes of distraction, OTIB provides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I'm sure @Tomarse can give the correct info, but it's either the 2nd or 3rd most visited website related to Bristol, second (or third, depending which one it is) only to the evil post website and the BCFC website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 The most active football forum in Bristol by about 10 fold.. you reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Easy to use and beats speaking to the wife!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 What would we do without OTIB. Back in the day I was a regular on BristolCityNet (I think this was @Olé 's work) on the old Rivals network. Certainly know of quite a few posters on here that TUPE'd over when that wound down. I think the success is due to the fact it is, in the most part, it's own little community or ecosystem- there's serious debate, nonsense, banter, suggestions and useful feedback provided to the club in varying measures. The fact that @Mkelly, @AdamB, @JulieH etc visit regularly tells its own story. It's also as welcoming to genuine rivals as well as newbies. A very nice place to be. Now excuse me whilst I search for a plate for my chips. . . Hurrah for OTIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 28 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: 499 of those are Bristol Post 'journalists' The other one is Stockhausen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: What would we do without OTIB. Back in the day I was a regular on BristolCityNet (I think this was @Olé 's work) on the old Rivals network. Certainly know of quite a few posters on here that TUPE'd over when that wound down. I think the success is due to the fact it is, in the most part, it's own little community or ecosystem- there's serious debate, nonsense, banter, suggestions and useful feedback provided to the club in varying measures. The fact that @Mkelly, @AdamB, @JulieH etc visit regularly tells its own story. It's also as welcoming to genuine rivals as well as newbies. A very nice place to be. Now excuse me whilst I search for a plate for my chips. . . Hurrah for OTIB. For the love of Basso will you stop being so nice, insult someone or ask where your food vouchers are please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: For the love of Basso will you stop being so nice, insult someone or ask where your food vouchers are please! Erm, uh, my account's been hacked, honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Because of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Coincidentally I've just been on archive.org looking at 'old otib'. Can go back as far as 2000 and although I can't read posts I could see certain characters whom have stood the test of time such as @leadman and @Bat Fastard. Gluttons for punishment obviously... I had a small chuckle at the old web address too... http://forum.bcfc.co.uk (which doesn't redirect to here or even work...) and thinking how often I typed that in to IE back in the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 A wretched hive of scum and villainy. And that's just the Rovers thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Coincidentally I've just been on archive.org looking at 'old otib'. Can go back as far as 2000 and although I can't read posts I could see certain characters whom have stood the test of time such as @leadman and @Bat Fastard. Gluttons for punishment obviously... I had a small chuckle at the old web address too... http://forum.bcfc.co.uk (which doesn't redirect to here or even work...) and thinking how often I typed that in to IE back in the day... My joke thread celebrates 10 years in March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, BigTone said: My joke thread celebrates 10 years in March What do you want? A trophy? Here you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Well I chat a lot of shit . So I thought if I join this forum I would fit right in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonRobin Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, BigTone said: My joke thread celebrates 10 years in March That's a long time to wait for the punchline. Bet you've forgotten the start of the joke now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, WestonRobin said: That's a long time to wait for the punchline. Bet you've forgotten the start of the joke now what joke ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigTone said: what joke ? Too easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 7 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: What do you want? A trophy? No, I have Dolly and nothing else matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Griffin said: Too easy who's easy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigTone said: who's easy ? Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Griffin said: Too too what ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 11 minutes ago, BigTone said: My joke thread celebrates 10 years in March Which is hundred times younger than most of the jokes on it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 51 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: @Tomarse and all the other admin/mods have built a decent forum that has been going for years. I would expect it's one of the oldest football club forums in the UK. Originally ran by the club, it's now ran by supporters with club officials using it too and this is the key. Ran by the supporters but still accessible for the club. I love OTIB. When I need 5 minutes of distraction, OTIB provides. Ahhhh. I see things differently. When I need 5 minutes distraction from OTIB, life provides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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