All discussion relevant to Countdown that is not too spoilerific. New members: come here first to introduce yourself. We don't bite, or at least rarely.
Rosemary Roberts wrote:Now I'm confused. I said "I joined ... after watching ...". It was a week ago - how does that get to be a spoiler?
Julie simply hadn't watched it yet. I wouldn't worry about it too much, I think 4 days after broadcast is a reasonable amount of time for it to be discussed outside of the specific 'Spoilers' subforum (where each day's show is discussed). A congratulatory thread to the winner had already been started in the main forum prior to this, after all.
I'm afraid it never occurred to me that anybody would not yet have seen the show. I don't have any of the modern options for deferred watching. And I'm the only person in world with a PC without a sound card: it saves an awful lot of YouTubing time, but it does detract from the benefits of Podcasts.
How many years' membership does it take to advance from Newbie to Rookie?
Rosemary Roberts wrote:I'm afraid it never occurred to me that anybody would not yet have seen the show.
Well because of the timing at the show (ie most of us are at places of work/study) we have a separate section for discussing the current shows, so that we can still chat (and dodge work) after 15:30 on here until we get home and watch the recording. Generally it's considered pretty bad form to mention that day's show anywhere outside of these subforums. But, like I said, there has to be a cutoff point somewhere, otherwise we'd never be able to discuss anything! I reiterate that I think 4 days since broadcast is more than reasonable.
Rosemary Roberts wrote:How many years' membership does it take to advance from Newbie to Rookie?
I think that's when you hit 100 posts, or something like that.
Rosemary Roberts wrote:I'm afraid it never occurred to me that anybody would not yet have seen the show.
Well because of the timing at the show (ie most of us are at places of work/study) we have a separate section for discussing the current shows, so that we can still chat (and dodge work) after 15:30 on here until we get home and watch the recording. Generally it's considered pretty bad form to mention that day's show anywhere outside of these subforums. But, like I said, there has to be a cutoff point somewhere, otherwise we'd never be able to discuss anything! I reiterate that I think 4 days since broadcast is more than reasonable.
Yep. I wouldn't worry about it. I think if established members come into the explicit newbie topic then they should expect some newbie behaviour. Generally I think four days lag time is fine, but if you want to play it safe then we do have a specific Spoilers forum, as you probably noticed by now.
Rosemary Roberts wrote:How many years' membership does it take to advance from Newbie to Rookie?
I think that's when you hit 100 posts, or something like that.[/quote]
Browsing this should give you the information you need, although you'll have to figure out which of them are custom titles and which are part of the general system.
Charlie Reams wrote:Browsing this should give you the information you need, although you'll have to figure out which of them are custom titles and which are part of the general system.
What the hell happened?! I've now got the same status as Bolas
Charlie Reams wrote:Browsing this should give you the information you need, although you'll have to figure out which of them are custom titles and which are part of the general system.
What the hell happened?! I've now got the same status as Bolas
Change it!
Going by the status Kiloposter though, surely it means anyone who has over 1000 posts?
And yet you saw no reason to apologise on behalf of the contributors posting smut (someone not even spelling paedophile correctly) on Kai's 'super cool funny jokes' thread on the 'off-topic' area.
Strange moral values you have there, Charlie.
"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." Benjamin Disraeli
And yet you saw no reason to apologise on behalf of the contributors posting smut (someone not even spelling paedophile correctly) on Kai's 'super cool funny jokes' thread on the 'off-topic' area.
Haha, I hope no one thought I was actually saying that. She seems to have stopped posting since I wrote it. Maybe she's waiting for another new member to sign up so she can tell them to fuck off too.
Sue wrote:Hi guys and thanks for the warm welcome!
Lesley Jeavons wrote:
So, how many poodles do you have? Are they all white?
Currently two boys ~ one white and one apricot.
Ooh, I've never heard of apricot being used to describe the colour of an animal before.
Did you watch the festive Wallace and Gromit? What did you think of Fluffles? Cute!
Hi everyone I've been on most countdown forums I post now and then not a lot did play online on the old version against Martin and others and have watched countdown from day one only claim to fame is RW read out one of my emails still have it on video somewhere should transfer to DVD and am looking forward to 09 with JS and all.
eek, only just spotted this thread. So, um, here is a sheepish hello. More details here. I'm a contestant in current season, don't know filming dates yet.
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Hi fellow Countdowners,
Thanks Charlie for getting me set up on the forum!
I am due to record my first game at 8.15pm today Monday, so I should probably get some sleep.
Excited about the new hosts and new set and more than a little apprehensive about the game, wouldn't mind bagging myself a teapot, but we'll see what happens!
Mike Spellar wrote:Hi fellow Countdowners,
Thanks Charlie for getting me set up on the forum!
I am due to record my first game at 8.15pm today Monday, so I should probably get some sleep.
Excited about the new hosts and new set and more than a little apprehensive about the game, wouldn't mind bagging myself a teapot, but we'll see what happens!
Mike Spellar wrote:Hi fellow Countdowners,
Thanks Charlie for getting me set up on the forum!
I am due to record my first game at 8.15pm today Monday, so I should probably get some sleep.
Excited about the new hosts and new set and more than a little apprehensive about the game, wouldn't mind bagging myself a teapot, but we'll see what happens!
Best first post ever. Awesome. Good luck!
Thanks Kirk, i'm sure what ever happens it will be a great experience!!!
Have been visiting this site since Charlie’s plug, and thought it was about time I joined and introduced myself!
Have been a Countdown fan for years (have just turned 31), but due to school / college / work commitments, only got to watch it occasionally. However, I was made redundant last year and started watching it every day and now watch it religiously. Series 59 was the first time I actually followed the people on it, rather than just playing along, and discovered a whole new side to the programme! (Martin Bishop declaring ‘Arsenal’ being the high spot!)
Would love to go on myself one day but, due to a high level of crapness on my part, probably never will! Have improved a lot this year though, and finally got my first win just before the start of the S59 quarters. I’m not ashamed to admit that some dancing subsequently took place!
Would just like to say well done to Charlie et al for producing a fine forum – the biggest compliment I could give it is that I visit it almost as much as the Arsenal website - almost!
Good luck to Jeff and Rachel today. Looks promising. Really hoping Jeff introduces James Brown at some point!!
Steve Durney wrote:Martin Bishop declaring ‘Arsenal’ being the high spot!
What about Charlie's ERECTIONS?
Dubious puns aside, Charlie's ERECTIONS wasn't half as entertaining as Charlie' bleeped WANKERS.
Mike and Steve, welcome to you both, and also and especially the very best of luck to Mike. (And a polite request not to keep posting in funny colours otherwise you'll quickly start to piss off a lot of people here.)
Steve Durney wrote:Martin Bishop declaring ‘Arsenal’ being the high spot!
What about Charlie's ERECTIONS?
Dubious puns aside, Charlie's ERECTIONS wasn't half as entertaining as Charlie' bleeped WANKERS.
Mike and Steve, welcome to you both, and also and especially the very best of luck to Mike. (And a polite request not to keep posting in funny colours otherwise you'll quickly start to piss off a lot of people here.)
Mike Spellar wrote:I have to be there by 3pm, i suppose that's incase someone drops out?
Nah, they always ask everyone in each recording session (there are two in a day) to turn up at the same time, the runner doesn't want to be collecting contestants during recording when she has pleny of other things to do.
Personally, I'd have got there as early as possible to soak it up as much as you can. Good luck though! (Remember no spoilers on here once you've filmed please!)
Hi. I'm Dave Williams and I was a contestant in series 59. My claim to fame is that I let Junaid Mubeen win easily so that he could go on to become series champion. I waited 25 years to apply and my advice to all you potential future contestants is: "Don't wait - you'll have a terrific experience!"
Mike Spellar wrote:Hi fellow Countdowners,
Thanks Charlie for getting me set up on the forum!
I am due to record my first game at 8.15pm today Monday, so I should probably get some sleep.
Excited about the new hosts and new set and more than a little apprehensive about the game, wouldn't mind bagging myself a teapot, but we'll see what happens!
Hi there - Katherine from the old place re-joining after a bit of an absence. Would like to apply for Countdown but still haven't plucked up the courage to do so since I am severely numerically dyslexic (dyscalculia) and won't stand a chance in the numbers games unless they're of the 'bleeding obvious' sort!
Katherine Birkett wrote:Hi there - Katherine from the old place re-joining after a bit of an absence. Would like to apply for Countdown but still haven't plucked up the courage to do so since I am severely numerically dyslexic (dyscalculia) and won't stand a chance in the numbers games unless they're of the 'bleeding obvious' sort!
I dislike the numbers games too, although for no particular medical reason. You can come and hang out on Apterous and just play the letters and conundrums if you like, that's what I do these days...
Hello, I'm Laurent living in Lugano which is in the southern part of Switzerland. I have been watching Countdown for years, along with my wife and children, who of course (the children that is) have learnt their alphabet and numbers through etc etc... We now receive Countdown in Switzerland on Channel 4 through our cable provider. (I won't say how we got it before in case S** cut us off).
Great site Charlie, I learnt about it during your appearance on the show and have finally found some time to sign up and post.
I love the show's new look and as I see there is a thread on that I shall now go over and post my thoughts there.
By the way, it's great to see Suzy still in Dictionary Corner. I was worried she would go as well, and, and I know I'll probably get burnt at the stake for saying this, I prefer her to Carol!!!
Laurent wrote:Hello, I'm Laurent living in Lugano which is in the southern part of Switzerland. I have been watching Countdown for years, along with my wife and children, who of course (the children that is) have learnt their alphabet and numbers through etc etc... We now receive Countdown in Switzerland on Channel 4 through our cable provider. (I won't say how we got it before in case S** cut us off).
Great site Charlie, I learnt about it during your appearance on the show and have finally found some time to sign up and post.
I love the show's new look and as I see there is a thread on that I shall now go over and post my thoughts there.
By the way, it's great to see Suzy still in Dictionary Corner. I was worried she would go as well, and, and I know I'll probably get burnt at the stake for saying this, I prefer her to Carol!!!
Welcome, I believe you are our easternmost member (from an Anglocentric perspective.) I suspect lots of people round here prefer Susie to Carol, although they were both wonderful in person so I can't express a preference.
Greetings from Sunny Hedon (well it can be!!!)
Hello to all Countdowners
My name is Geoff and have ben a keen follower for ever
Lets start a fan club for Rachel
The Rolls Royce of Countdown..
She's got a hard act to follow but I reckon she will be great
No she is GREAT already!!!!!!
Lets hear it for RR
