[Bonanzoid]

If you're on Google Chrome then you click the spanner, then Options, then under the bonnet, content settings, then click the 'manage exceptions' button under javascript and block wikipedia from accessing it. For any other browser just type it into twitter and there will be instructions somewhere.

I use Google Chrome so that helped, cheers.

[bmstinton93]

I do, that's very true. I freely admit I have OCD and I like a tidy forum.

But why should your OCD come into things that you do on this forum for other people? You managed the way it was before you had heightened priveleges...

I managed, but I like it better now I can tidy things up that used to bug me before.

I prefer it now.

[chrysostom]

I do, that's very true. I freely admit I have OCD and I like a tidy forum.

But why should your OCD come into things that you do on this forum for other people? You managed the way it was before you had heightened priveleges...

but back then, the state of the forum was outside her sphere of influence - now it's in her control, so to go against her natural reaction would be unnatural to her. no?

[Nicola_Red]

Andy, you always put it better than I can. Evidently your brain works better before lunchtime than mine does. It's almost 12noon and I still feel like I can barely form a sentence.

[MK Chris]

Well, that answers the second point but not the first.

[chrysostom]

i'd guess because she's doing it for herself as much as for us - and she's not being held to strict guidelines so does it how she sees best. plus it's best to put a bit of your personality into your work.

unless you're a wacky gynaecologist.

edit. sorry, i seem to be speaking for nic now

[DevilsDuck]

its my fault you know? I asked Chris for a mod who was actually online sometimes...unfortunately he picked Nic

[Yudster]

In case anyone cares, I liked the forum before. I also like it now.

[Nicola_Red]

Good

[Nicola_Red]

It takes all my strength to not correct grammar and spelling mistakes, trust me.

[dimtimjim]

My head hurts from spending all day messing about with parametric parameters...

[Yudster]

You'll get into trouble for that if you aren't careful.

[dimtimjim]

no, no. ParaMETRIC, not ParaMEDIC.

Although those hero's may want a little 'mess about' too...

[MK Chris]

Microsoft. That is all.

[Yudster]

no, no. ParaMETRIC, not ParaMEDIC.

Although those hero's may want a little 'mess about' too...

Sorry. I thought you said paediatrics.

[Boboff]

Oh I thought he said little boys bums......

Oh The local doc like little boys bums and the local cops a ..................... *wonders off humming.

[Nicola_Red]

Britain's Got (No) Talent is being held in my building today. There are hordes of audience members outside in pens being made to cheer at nothing at random intervals. It's very annoying.

[Yudster]

I love the idea that the audience has to be kept in cages. Makes perfect sense to me.

[Nicola_Red]

They don't have tops on like a cage, but they are like big pens, kept a safe distance from the doors. Presumably in case one of them jumps Ant & Dec. It's raining too, so it doesn't look like fun out there.

[Yudster]

You are in Manchester. Of COURSE its raining.

And why aren't they all at school? The truancy officer could have a field day if they turned up I reckon!

[Nicola_Red]

Probably! This is an email we received to the info inbox the other day:

I am very sorry to bother you. I have 2 tickets for the recording of Britains Got Talent 1pm on Friday. This may sound like a really weird question, but my friend and I are massive fans of Ant and Dec. We were wondering if we could try and meet them by waiting at the stage door. Please could you let me know if waiting would be permitted on Friday or would it be restricted? Also, if it is allowed would you be able to give me a rough idea of what time you would be expecting them to arrive, so we know when to wait from? I know that’s a bit much, but if you could provide me with any help or advice I would be extremely grateful.

Oh dear.

[Nicola_Red]

Still though, no need to act like a crazy person. Emails like that just end up passed round various departments for us all to laugh at.

[Yudster]

I think they have done brilliantly well. Created themselves out of bugger all and invented a market niche which never existed before, and then provided the filling. They've done very well. They're really funny too.

[bmstinton93]

When I went to the Britain's Got Talent Auditions 2 years ago it was great, although I had to wait in the queue for 5 hours.

[Nicola_Red]

I dunno if they're still out there now. Haven't heard any cheering for a while...