Dedicated ICSC(L) Forum - Doors open to Course 4

**Solon_of_Athens** · 07-09-2006, 09:12

Originally Posted by Von-Ryan

What is the forum for?

Letting off steam?
Having a punt at people who can't defend themselves?
Trying to get things noticed and changed?
Honing stand up comedy skills?
Improving typing skills?
Offering help and advice?
What would be the effect of inviting the DS to be part of it?

No particular personal view - just wondering what the members intend it to be?

Von-Ryan,

A very interesting set of questions, allow me...

Letting off steam? Probably, but not yet.

Having a punt at people who can't defend themselves? No.

Trying to get things noticed and changed? Noticed, sharing advice to deal with it, working out who is best placed to pass it to the course staff discretely and delicately.

Honing stand up comedy skills? So far, there is no evidence that any of the members have the potential for this...

Improving typing skills? Not intentional but the spooling and grammer is good.

Offering help and advice? Yes.

What would be the effect of inviting the DS to be part of it? There are already people other than ICSC(L) students on board, but what the effect would be remains unclear. Here are a list of subjects under discussion:

Various admin points like PPPs and car passes (dull aren't I?)
Morale
How to get hold of the books on the Comdt's reading list for less than Â£150
MK2
MK2
MK2
Modular Masters Programme (deficiency of planning to take into account ICSC(L) 3B)
Idiots' Guide to ICSC(L) offered by the glorious alumni
Sharing info on parties, sports, games etc.,

My view is to provide what the members want. Some will lurk, some will contribute gems, some will drone on, some will get it wrong. Here are my stated aims:

Ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to the ICSC(L) Board - your board. Although there isn't a vision I'd like this to be as civil as the Officers' Mess (the NAAFI is just around the corner). Rules are for the blind obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men so, please, pay heed to the guidelines:

1. No Student Names (anonymity is essential if we are to play nicely in the real world);

2. All messages UNCLASS;

3. Civility towards all!

I don't intend to be a 'MOD' in the classic role, I will tidy up after you and generally be the Mess CSgt for both courses. My main role will be recruiting new members, and I may ask you to help from time to time. I hope to get about 30% of the course on board by the halfway point

There will be some wider-ICSC(L) community people here who may be of some help in the long run

**AB_Logs** · 07-09-2006, 11:11

Originally Posted by Solon_of_Athens

Honing stand up comedy skills? So far, there is no evidence that any of the members have the potential for this...

What's the difference between a duck? One of its legs are both the same.

Boom boom!

I'll get my coat.

Vive la resistance!

**Winchester** · 03-10-2006, 20:28

All very interesting stuff and I can't wait to get started on 2nd Jan on 3b. Deep deep joy.

If your sad and you want to get the reading list for less than Â£150,have a birthday before you start, alternatively have a christmas. Am I going to get the time to read these books on top of the other reading.

Heard several stories about how understanding some DS are NOT!!

Any useful info for a stinking pad who intends to move up there?

**Solon_of_Athens** · 04-10-2006, 05:51

Originally Posted by Winchester

All very interesting stuff and I can't wait to get started on 2nd Jan on 3b. Deep deep joy.

If your sad and you want to get the reading list for less than Â£150,have a birthday before you start, alternatively have a christmas. Am I going to get the time to read these books on top of the other reading.

Heard several stories about how understanding some DS are NOT!!

Any useful info for a stinking pad who intends to move up there?

If you pm me with your details I will give you access to the board. There is quite a bit of info available. You might also want to try the electronic JIs, if you haven't seen 'em.

**compus_mentus** · 25-11-2006, 00:01

Those that enjoyed the closed board found it hysterically funny - there was a level of course-wide banter that would never have happened were it not for the board. For example, during the exceptionally boring final exercise it was the only thing that prevented mass suicide.

Surely the finger of annoyance for lack of team spirit should be pointed at those that didn't do the board, or the mag, or in fact anything?

**Solon_of_Athens** · 02-01-2007, 21:55

As advertised by Director ICSC(L). Come on board guys and gals.

**Solon_of_Athens** · 21-03-2007, 11:17

For those of you aspiring to come to the Shriv for ICSC(L) 4 the doors to the hallowed ICSC(L) forum are now opened to you.

If you wish to see it please pm me with your real name and I will let you in. The reason I need actual names is clear - it's prime hunting ground for all sorts of nutters, walts, maniacs and everything in-between. The reason we are opening the doors sooner rather than later is so that you can get the benefit of asking questions before your arrive, or in preparation rather than getting the very useful list of top tips (where to put the dog, who will clean your Sam Browne (worn every Friday if you don't already know)) on the day you get here.

I will authenticate your name against my special list of knowledge and then against the course nominal roll.

What is the board all about?, I hear you ask:

Its about having a bit of fun, the course is very good in the main, there are shed loads of central lectures at the very start, in the middle and towards the end: so there is lots of shared activity/experience. You are split into syndicates for discussions for the rest of the time, so you have some isolated experiences. The board has given people the chance to share their experiences and drag whatever fun they can find in terramechanics and lighten up other peoples' lives.

So far there has only been

... one reference to doctrine (boo)...

... a bit of MS (as we know, we all know better than APC)...

... a bit of gossip (not even close to interesting enough)...

... no slagging off of the course or staff...

... and no cheating, albeit no one would believe that.

In the spirit of plagiarism I have absolutely failed to credit anyone for their original work because I have lost my notes and the dog ate my cigarettes. Come on in, the water is warm and the locals are friendly.

**DarthVader** · 23-07-2007, 07:47

New member and looking for previous work for the Chartered Management Institute papers we have to write for the CMI qual. Anyone know someone from 3a who did this?

**Failed_Civvie** · 29-07-2007, 01:39

Darth, there's an interesting thread around here somewhere on the ethics of re-inventing the wheel/original thought/plagiarism. I suggest you read it then decide which side of the line you are headed! Regards.

**Solon_of_Athens** · 05-11-2007, 13:57

The new moderator for the ICSC(L) 4 forum is bombdoctor. Apply to them for entry. Members needed!

S_O_A

**bombdoctor** · 26-11-2007, 11:17

I am the new moderator for the ICSC(L) forum. As a student on ICSC(L) 4A I can grant permission to join the hidden board. Please PM me with you name, syndicate number. So that i can confirm that it is you requesting permission. Come aboard we need more banter flowing.