Eh there was more after GHJ but they've been deleted. Missing out the TIMT 20 and RIF announcements we've probably missed any newcomers, which is a bit of a shame. I hope the Mods would re-open registration, if more effort is required, I'm sure a number of people still here would assist (myself included).

I might be doing it wrong, but if you do an advanced search in the Community section and search for members who have joined after a certain date then there have been no new members this year. Or in 2018. Seven in 2017. And four in 2016.

Which seems staggeringly low to me...

The day will come when I will have to join facebook :scared:

Can't keep on depriving the world of pictures of your tea, all the charity events you take part in every weekend, all the far flung corners of the world you visit, your Goddamn perfect 2.4 children, your selfies cos you're worth it ... that's why you got 550 friends and followers!...for ever you know. How do you manage at the moment? How do you know your actual existence is worthwhile??? :)
No I do not fecking Facebook

I look forward to posting "bought broccoli today. LOL"

“Black Holes For The Young” is so good.

True story. It's one of my favourite Manics B sides.

What did James say to the Montana keeper of an Aviary containing a large bird, often thought as a symbol of the country that was depressed?

"Your EAGLE will destroy itself!"

*Taps mic.
*Retreats in shane

It's interesting really, it took Facebook for the average Joe and Josephine to get into anything resembling a forum but in doing so killed forums.

Things move on though, after all this place was once considered 'new' compared to something like alt.music.manics

James is now 50 with 2 kids. Let that sink in!

Happy birthday James

Happy birthday to JDB. Finally the age he’s been acting for the last 15 years.

Ooooh! Happy birthday Jamessss! ♥

Awww! I hope he's having a lovely birthday and enjoying his free bus pass, Saga Magazine and everything else his 50th brings. xD

Happy birthday.

Last album was a let down for me but as far as the singles went, Distant Colours was probably my favourite. Think it’s got a bit more poignant recently too, never felt so lost and disillusioned politically and I thought I was always a pessimist.