Amalgamation of London and UK & Ireland forums
Jul 23, 2007, 6:23 am
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Jul 24, 2007, 2:55 am
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Another "yes" vote for amalgamation.
Jul 26, 2007, 3:51 am
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Yes... there are lots of puddles outside the land that is known as "London Zone 1" 
Consolidation would be good - would be quicker to navigate through both sets of threads in one place ^
Consolidation would be good - would be quicker to navigate through both sets of threads in one place ^
Jul 26, 2007, 7:35 pm
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With parts of England no-go areas for tourism, one forum would be useful this month for those needing to work out travel issues in & out of LHR.
Thank you for considering the amalgamation, which I support.
Thank you for considering the amalgamation, which I support.
Jul 28, 2007, 9:46 pm
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I officially abstained on this vote as I do not follow these forums at all, have no idea which path is best for them, and prefer letting TB members who are better informed about this issue than I am make the decision.
Jul 29, 2007, 7:17 am
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Jul 29, 2007, 9:10 pm
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Jul 30, 2007, 2:16 am
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Yes, I think this is a good idea - the regional boards are used mainly by those about to travel to those areas, so having one thread which can be searched is a useful thing.
Jul 30, 2007, 5:39 am
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I too think that this idea makes sense.
And not just because of the number of times I've had somebody say "You're from England? Is that in London?"
And not just because of the number of times I've had somebody say "You're from England? Is that in London?"
Jul 30, 2007, 9:05 am
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Does seem very sensible to have all the UK threads all in one place.
Actually there are probably more threads appropriate here put (incorrectly) onto the BA and other boards than the current numbers for London and for the UK.
What shall we call it ? In past experience those from the USA, to take an example, call this country "The UK", "Britain", "England" and "London" in equal proportions.
Actually there are probably more threads appropriate here put (incorrectly) onto the BA and other boards than the current numbers for London and for the UK.
What shall we call it ? In past experience those from the USA, to take an example, call this country "The UK", "Britain", "England" and "London" in equal proportions.
Jul 30, 2007, 9:16 am
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I did cover the name in the motion actually - I've said to retain status as a full forum and be called 'UK & Ireland'. It's geographically correct, and relatively uncontroversial (unlike Britain, England, London, British Isles etc!)
Jul 30, 2007, 9:55 am
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Perhaps at a later date we can propose a name change to "London and its provinces"? Or perhaps "London and surrounding area"?
Jul 30, 2007, 11:04 am
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