JollySipper Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 There has been mention of the "Lounge" in other posts....... some were saying that it should be removed. The off topic section was started some time ago to keep the General area from being flooded with posts not pertaining to models or real cars........ I for one think we should keep this section! Those that don't care to read here pretty much don't. I think that I'm more active here than on the rest of the board......(mainly because I don't know what I'm talking about anywhere else......) What say the rest of you guys?
KWT Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 I concur... all forums I've been on have them. Most do have it hidden, unless you're a member though.
NYLIBUD Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 46 minutes ago, JollySipper said: There has been mention of the "Lounge" in other posts....... some were saying that it should be removed. The off topic section was started some time ago to keep the General area from being flooded with posts not pertaining to models or real cars........ I for one think we should keep this section! Those that don't care to read here pretty much don't. I think that I'm more active here than on the rest of the board......(mainly because I don't know what I'm talking about anywhere else......) What say the rest of you guys? Oh without a doubt it should stay.When and where did you hear mention that they were getting rid of the forum?Come on,it can get hilarious at times.Theres nothing on there that is too shocking,(No bad language,political or religious humor,that might offend anyone).The monitors make sure of that.It should stay.
High octane Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 I'm in favor of keeping the Off-Topic Lounge as it's a great place to "hang out."
Deuces Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 It's a great place to let loose.... Well, sort of... I hope we keep it.... Thanks!
Belugawrx Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, JollySipper said: .....(mainly because I don't know what I'm talking about anywhere else......) What say the rest of you guys? I dont think you know what your talking about either....LMBO No seriously.. The Off- Topic Lounge has got to stay !!! Cheers TJ
cobraman Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 I think it should stay. I enjoy it. I see no good reason to remove it. You don't like it ? Don't read it. Can't be more simple than that. Just one guys opinion.
Little Timmy Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 What ??? NO WAY ! You gotta keep the "Off Topic Lounge" ..... Where else can a guy get a Virtual drink .... and then Drive a Scale car ?
JollySipper Posted September 26, 2018 Author Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, NYLIBUD said: Oh without a doubt it should stay.When and where did you hear mention that they were getting rid of the forum?Come on,it can get hilarious at times.Theres nothing on there that is too shocking,(No bad language,political or religious humor,that might offend anyone).The monitors make sure of that.It should stay. No one said they were GOING to get rid of the Lounge, just a few members said they Wished it gone....... members that would have some influence as to whether it stays or not...... 1 hour ago, Belugawrx said: I dont think you know what your talking about either....LMBO No seriously.. The Off- Topic Lounge has got to stay !!! Cheers TJ I love all you guys.............
iamsuperdan Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, NYLIBUD said: When and where did you hear mention that they were getting rid of the forum? Don't worry, it's not going anywhere anytime soon! The idea came up in frustration a week or two ago. There was some nonsense, and some trolling, and it got heated. Purely out of frustration, someone suggestion just ditching this area completely. Also in frustration, others agreed. I think I did at the time as well. But cooler heads prevailed, and don't worry. it's not going anywhere. Having said that, I think if the thought was being seriously considered, I would like to think we'd take a poll and gather some info from members prior. Have a discussion.
Belugawrx Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: Have a discussion. don't leave that hole open,....
NYLIBUD Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 Ok so Just rumors.Leave things the way they are.Done finished.
iamsuperdan Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, Belugawrx said: don't leave that hole open,.... I'll be honest, I don't think a discussion about it could stay civil, and would in all likelihood get locked. 1 minute ago, NYLIBUD said: Ok so Just rumors.Leave things the way they are.Done finished. Correctamundo!
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 I think it should definitely stay! It serves an essential function. I really don't want to read about someone's marital issues or trouble with the gout in the general section! Steve
NYLIBUD Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 If you don't want to read something...Here's a good idea,DONT READ IT.Im done commenting. Thank you
peteski Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 I see nothing wrong with having this section. Other online forums I frequent have similar section.
OldTrucker Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 It is good to have one as long as it too is moderated just enough to keep things from blowing up and spreading across the whole sight which I have seen on other forums over the years! Not having a section like this would result in just that as has been proven on other sites that dropped the section. Yes some make it invisible except to those that want to indulge but that causes some issues as new members who do not know about it will sometimes get themselves into trouble. Just leave it open and those that want to participate will and the rest will just ignore it like some do other sections that does not interest them!
Richard Bartrop Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 I think it should stay. Like was said before, if you don't like it, don't read it. In fact, I think its most useful function is that it puts all the topics I don't want to read in one convenient location.
Casey Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 14 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I really don't want to read about someone's marital issues or trouble with the gout in the general section! Do you want to read about it in this section? Why people come to a forum dedicated to automotive models to discuss other things which aren't model related is an open question, as there are plenty of other places on the internet and IRL to do just that, but people are gonna be people. The O.T. section was created because two particular members kept posting obnoxious hockey fight and other videos in Gen. Disc., having nothing to do with model vehicles. There were other posts, too, but those particular posts were the spark for creating the O.T. section. Now, why there is 1:1 auto related discussion allowed in Gen Disc on a model building forum is another question for another day, and something Harry would never budge an inch over when discussing it.
Cornpatch Posted September 26, 2018 Posted September 26, 2018 I agree with everybody that says " KEEP IT "
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 27, 2018 Posted September 27, 2018 7 hours ago, Casey said: Do you want to read about it in this section? No, I don't. But as I'm sure you well know, if this section were to be eliminated, those subjects will still wind up somewhere on the forum, in areas where they absolutely don't belong. Think of the "Off Topic Lounge" as a sort of "quarantine" area for topics that we don't want to hear about. Steve
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