Why is OCUK the best forum on the web?

McstylisT · 9 Jul 2020 at 10:54

I can’t give you a defined reason why I keep posting here. Most of them time I’m just abused by lefties (I’m Joking

). But I’m very much addicted to the old place and my big blue screen on my iPhone / iPads, plus like most here, I love all sorts of tech.

Ice Tea · 9 Jul 2020 at 10:57

Everyone knows that Instagram is best as you don't need to read anything.

BananaDunka · 9 Jul 2020 at 13:29

Maccy said:
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Which is part of home

Will Gill · 9 Jul 2020 at 14:22

I've been here for over 20 years (yuck makes me feel v.old)

It's awesome little place, filled with loads of people I'm now lucky enough to call good mates. Great area for such a wide spectrum of knowledge, opinions and daily distraction from RL :<3

Mr.Orb · 9 Jul 2020 at 19:46

I guess I've been a bit of a lurker the past few years, always something interesting to read and fun to see opinions.

NVP · 9 Jul 2020 at 20:07

Joined for advice, matured in motors, had a little break for a couple years but came back laden with pendulous goolies.

It was motors which pulled me in to participating and is still what keeps me here. No place else on the net have you got such a diverse, educated and/or legible demographic allowing for great discussions and amazing advice. I don't post in there much these days as I'm not up to date with much since the kids came along, but motors is still my homepage and browse it daily

skaif · 10 Jul 2020 at 08:30

It's alright I suppose.

I mean I definitely don't log on everyday and check motors and GD while on the loo...

sanaxe1 · 10 Jul 2020 at 09:30

While still the best forum I use , GD is not as good as it once was. a lot less humour and more political talk now.

LuckyBenski · 10 Jul 2020 at 13:00

This is the first forum I've actually signed up for and posted on in 15+ years. I constantly search for info on various things in life, read a lot of different forums but mostly to sponge information.

Joined OcUK when I was building my first water cooled PC but quickly realised the wider hardware forums had a lot to offer. Then discovered Home & Garden then GD... Then the MM got access to my wallet...

Lots of good people here with a mix of humour and intelligence. I find it has a lot less people spreading BS and a lot more considered opinion, which is valuable whether we're discussing overclocking or DIY or cars really

There's even the occasional talk of *~feelings~* which is a good thing to have. It's a support network outside of my long-suffering mates. Genuinely feel part of a community here, never had that anywhere else online.

Journey · 10 Jul 2020 at 13:15

Yep great place to hang out, pre-nuke or post nuke.

It's a real shame that OCUK are selling off the forums to VerticleScope Inc. soon.

DXP55 · 10 Jul 2020 at 15:03

NVP said:
Joined for advice, matured in motors, had a little break for a couple years but came back laden with pendulous goolies.

It was motors which pulled me in to participating and is still what keeps me here. No place else on the net have you got such a diverse, educated and/or legible demographic allowing for great discussions and amazing advice. I don't post in there much these days as I'm not up to date with much since the kids came along, but motors is still my homepage and browse it daily

OCUK Has really shown it's quality here. :rolleyes:

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/amazon-made-a-mistake-was-screwed-by-amazon.18892821/

Cleisthenes · 10 Jul 2020 at 15:06

Journey said:
Yep great place to hang out, pre-nuke or post nuke.

It's a real shame that OCUK are selling off the forums to VerticleScope Inc. soon.

Not even funny :mad:

Blackjack Davy · 10 Jul 2020 at 16:30

Level of intelligence is higher than average even if the level of behaviour is no better than your average forum the highlight is which is typically what the Kardashians are up to today, whereupon I rapidly lose the will to live.

cheesyboy · 10 Jul 2020 at 20:56

Come for the tech, stay for the crazies.

I live for the 'how to life' nonsense. Arguing with the other regulars just keeps me entertained whilst I wait for the next round of epic stupidity

adam cool dude · 10 Jul 2020 at 21:02

I think because back in the day it was the only real major forum for computers and a broad spectrum of other stuff with a shop attached to it and became popular to a certain age range. Forums are essentially dead to millennials who all salivate over social media. The 30+ year old geeks all congregate here because that's all what's left.

NVP · 10 Jul 2020 at 21:04

I wonder what the ratio is of new joinees to inactive accounts per month?

Brizzles · 10 Jul 2020 at 21:04

Trifid · 10 Jul 2020 at 21:16

1) Mods allow the site to have a personality without the place being unwelcoming
2) The regulars who maintain enough status quo and differing opinions
3) People are helpful when you need advice

I've left places for having moderators who think it is their job to close every thread destroying the chance of discussion or providing help
I've left places because the lack of moderation has resulted in the place being over run by keyboard warriors and haters
I've left places because they are echo chambers of the same type of people

alchal · 10 Jul 2020 at 23:16

Well it's either talk to random strangers on here or talk to our lass..

I'm not a mum so can't go on Mumsnet.
I'm not into cars so can't go on piston heads.

I like computers so I passed my self imposed forum sign-up test and joined this fine forum.

You lot are lucky.....I don't post more drivel.

philstanbridge · 11 Jul 2020 at 07:55

I’ve always found this forum very useful. There always seems to be an expert in this and that who just happens to browse the forum and the wealth of knowledge collated is impressive to say the least.

I would be lost without it.