November 8th 2001 Statistics

Thanks, Nic. I think indeed the 1000 are not that far away... But who knows ?

It's true that, posting on two forums helps... :D

But I'm quite proud to have put Belgium on the map like that. Who would have thought the 2nd biggest poster would come from fucking Belgium ?

JEEZUS!! I'm number four and number two?

Well blow me! And to think I did seriously consider packing my bags at one point for some unfathomable reason.

However, I don't know if anyone here would miss me if I DID go though.....

And, more mind bogglingly still, I can't believe my mate Stuart got in there at number 12 as well, considering he's not even a New Order fan. How dare he!!! I'm going to have to have a stern word with him (he only posted in to take the piss out of me anyway)

Well, I'd miss you, Martin, really...

oooh, my first appearance in the stats. How about getting me to number one by having the top ten people with 'major key' in their name?

Or the top ten who've bought Hooky?

Originally posted by Martin Gray And, more mind bogglingly still, I can't believe my mate Stuart got in there at number 12 as well, considering he's not even a New Order fan. How dare he!!! I'm going to have to have a stern word with him (he only posted in to take the piss out of me anyway)

even weirder as he's either called jeff or martin as well as stuart!

Originally posted by Patrick Or the top ten who've bought Hooky?

That's me at number one then!

I have it so I'm logged on all time. And I'm here pretty much every day except Friday and Saturday. Yes, I am that pathetic.

Good idea...I lov stats...more more more

p.s. sorry about the Expos...i'm a mets fan, send us lad please

Originally posted by dave hibell > Originally posted by Martin Gray> And, more mind bogglingly still, I can't believe my mate Stuart got in there at number 12 as well, considering he's not even a New Order fan. How dare he!!! I'm going to have to have a stern word with him (he only posted in to take the piss out of me anyway)

even weirder as he's either called jeff or martin as well as stuart!

For your enlightenment I'd better explain this: you may have been previously unaware of it. Number 12 on the second list is a chap named MARTIN COPPER. I can tell you now that this guy is categorically NOT Martin Copper, but a mate of mine with whom we both did a fanzine called "TREADMILL" back in the late 80's early 90's, by the REAL name of STUART WALSH. He thought it would be a bit of a joke to send in a few posts using MY old pen name I used when I used to write for said fanzine. How witty of him! Now, Stu is probably the biggest shit-stirring prankster I have ever known - the things he used to ask bands - and the things he used to suggest they do just for his own gratification - would make you blanch in horror (are you reading this Geoffroy K??). For example, when he interviewed THE FARM (useless Scouse chancers who jumped on the Baggy bandwagon during 1990-1 and made some bewilderingly successful blocked-sinus whiney anthems in the process, and even desecrated a HUMAN LEAGUE song later on) he suggested Peter Hooton tell three of his colleagues to turn their backs to him as the asked them questions, cos they were such ugly bastards (he REALLY DID say this to Peter Hooton), causing the bemused singer offence to the extent that Mr Hooton even offered him outside for fisticuffs. Ha ha, what fun days they were.... If the FARM got off lightly, spare a thought for his demolition job on Richard Ashcroft of (The ) Verve just when the band were about to bring out their first album. In fact that article was SO extremely gratuitous, I've no desire to repeat any of Stu's quotes here....sometimes you have to be careful, you know!!

So Dave, that's the lowdown on "Martin Copper" for you, Cheers!

The REAL person formerly known as Martin Copper

Yes, I'm reading, Martin.

I've never been the confrontational type in interviews.

But this Stuart really was a crazy bastard.

I'd like to read the story about The Verve...

Originally posted by Buster Klumpy Yes, I'm reading, Martin.I've never been the confrontational type in interviews.But this Stuart really was a crazy bastard.I'd like to read the story about The Verve...

You would? Really? Blimey, if I could get hold of it now....! It's so evil! Short Sharp and Twisted! Stu was certainly fearless, it's kind of sad that it's almost 9 years since "Treadmill" was put on ice - some of his ramblings within are truly unhinged to say the least. He's too busy to do it these days, with family and that.. Mind you, some of our fanzines were really difficult to get hold of because we only produced so very few copies. It wasn't a big commitment for us but we poured our hearts into every one of the few copies we produced : my other titles included "Jumping The Gun", "Bullshitz" (a play on the word "Colditz" obviously), "A6" - which was a travel-related music review edition - and "Bed Of Nails" which featured lots of my mates and their friends doing nothing but just taking the mickey - this eventually became "The Palace Of Bollocks" [which is like "Private Eye" only far more infantile and surreal and meaningless]. Funny to say, "P.O.B" still exists in name today, but nothing has been produced for nearly six years......and you think New Order's gaps between records get longer!!!

Anyway, if I can find you a copy of Stuart's Verve piece (I certainly don't call it an "interview" more like a character assassination...) I will find a way of getting it sent to you. Cheers for the interest BK!! :)

Originally posted by Buster Klumpy Yes, I'm reading, Martin.I've never been the confrontational type in interviews.But this Stuart really was a crazy bastard.I'd like to read the story about The Verve...

You would? Really? Blimey, if I could get hold of it now....! It's so evil! Short Sharp and Twisted! Stu was certainly fearless, it's kind of sad that it's almost 9 years since "Treadmill" was put on ice - some of his ramblings within are truly unhinged to say the least. He's too busy to do it these days, with family and that.. Mind you, some of our fanzines were really difficult to get hold of because we only produced so very few copies. It wasn't a big commitment for us but we poured our hearts into every one of the few copies we produced : my other titles included "Jumping The Gun", "Bullshitz" (a play on the word "Colditz" obviously), "A6" - which was a travel-related music review edition - and "Bed Of Nails" which featured lots of my mates and their friends doing nothing but just taking the mickey - this eventually became "The Palace Of Bollocks" [which is like "Private Eye" only far more infantile and surreal and meaningless]. Funny to say, "P.O.B" still exists in name today, but nothing has been produced for nearly six years......and you think New Order's gaps between records get longer!!!

Anyway, if I can find you a copy of Stuart's Verve piece (I certainly don't call it an "interview" more like a character assassination...) I will find a way of getting it sent to you. Cheers for the interest BK!! :)

Originally posted by Buster Klumpy Yes, I'm reading, Martin.I've never been the confrontational type in interviews.But this Stuart really was a crazy bastard.I'd like to read the story about The Verve...

You would? Really? Blimey, if I could get hold of it now....! It's so evil! Short Sharp and Twisted! Stu was certainly fearless, it's kind of sad that it's almost 9 years since "Treadmill" was put on ice - some of his ramblings within are truly unhinged to say the least. He's too busy to do it these days, with family and that.. Mind you, some of our fanzines were really difficult to get hold of because we only produced so very few copies. It wasn't a big commitment for us but we poured our all into every one of the few copies we produced : my other titles included "Jumping The Gun", "Bullshitz" (a play on the word "Colditz" obviously), "A6" - which was a travel-related music review edition - and "Bed Of Nails" which featured lots of my mates and their friends doing nothing but just taking the mickey - this eventually became "The Palace Of Bollocks" [which is like "Private Eye" only far more infantile and surreal and meaningless]. Funny to say, "P.O.B" still exists in name today, but nothing has been produced for nearly six years......and you think New Order's gaps between records get longer!!!

Anyway, if I can find you a copy of Stuart's Verve piece (I certainly don't call it an "interview" more like a character assassination...) I will find a way of getting it sent to you. Cheers for the interest BK!! :)

Sorry thi fucker posted THREE TIMES - the bloody server was playing up again, GOD!! COMPUTERS EH?? AAAAARRRGGGG!!! STUBB ORN LITTLE SHITS!!!

This is post # 685

You're welcome, Martin.

It would be with the greatest joy that I would read this. You how men are always fascinated by people doing things they would be incapable of (like confrontation in an interview).

Hey Buster, you're a journalist, right? Ever interview John Lydon? just curious, seeing as every interview he does seems to be confrontational...

Where have you been lately Tabs?? What a delight to have you back again.

You keep disappearing on/off lately, haven't you? You should have joined us in Amsterdam - 'cos that was where I was posting from up until this morning any way. Lots of fun. Great Place. Cool vibes maaaaan. ()

The uncle whose computer I usually bummed off of moved out, and I've been sporadically visiting from the local library and my mom's. Not enough dough for my own (sad, I know). Sorry if anyone thought I had left in a tizzy and no longer felt like contributing....

Someone who does seem to have disappeared is Facsy.

Originally posted by Patrick Someone who does seem to have disappeared is Facsy.

didn't he just change his name?

Well, I remember Facsy saying he was going to ne a dad... That might explain his absence...

What an evil man he is, Shug, did you read what he said he'd like to do to me in the "KLOMP! KLOMP! KLOMP!" thread I posted through whilst I was still in Amsterdam?? In secret conversation with Buster Klumpy that is. In French. Not that it hindered me, cos I managed to roughly translate it anyway....hmmmmph!!!

Just for the recordings the legendary 'Facsimile' has had to retract from his usual high volume of posts as he, as Booster rightly pointed out, is expecting to fax-copy a sheet of papyrus with his good lady.

We should all take a moment and think about the many happy hours spent in the company of Facsy and hope that he, and his various photocopies, returns to the good ship OrderLiner and once again joins the gang for as much banter as you can legitimately fit inside an average size sock.

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You never uttered a word to me whilst I was there enjoying myself in Amsterdam last week, did you? And there I was, going on about all the wonderful things around me at the time. At least Mario Herlaar co-operated and contributed to my thread "De Tijd Is Nu!!". Have you even checked it out yet, Jim?? Shame on you!!!

!!!

Goodnight

What do you mean, cheating?

• good morning by the way to you all - ...

It is Nicolas himself that is making a contest of it!

And you know, I think that it is not about the number of posts you make, or the average number of posts that you make per logon, but it is more about the quality of the posts.......

..... and I have seen many, many (way to many!!) nonsense discussions and nonsense posts, and furthermore a lot of discussions that keep repeating (which group do you like best next to New Order, which singles do you like best of New Order, top ten of albums, top ten of this, top ten of that, etc. etc. etc.!!!!!

.... well, all those posts should be corrected in the statistics. So please Nicolas and Seb, make all these corrections ( ) and make a table of correction factors so that we all know what kind of post will be worth how many points and so on......

......... or shall we go back again to the ordinary function of a forum, having nice discussions irrespective of the number of posts???? Nice discussions relating to our joint love: NEW ORDER????!!!!

YEAH!!! :D

note: I love this forum and its discussions!!!

I dunno Shug, Room 101 was a cracker...despite you not relegating the Manics