Cleaning up OT's

[LightPhoenix]

On the one hand, it's very simple to just scroll past any topics
that are indeed OT. Most are clearly marked. Additionally, as was stated, OT forums generally are a pain in the butt to manage and patrol. It is pretty much giving the go ahead for the religious and political crap that often occurs.

On the other hand, the description of the board is quite clear - "Discussion of a general nature, including RPGs in general, DM/player issues, settings, fantasy D20 System products, etc.". This clearly does not in any way indicate truly off topic stuff. And I don't come here to chat about the latest topics in news or people's lives.

What I would really like (read: dream) is an option people can check when a post is OT, and an option in the user config to not show all the OT posts, much like the no-avatar/sig options now. That's probably wishful thinking though.

LightPhoenix

 

[Ancalagon]

I don't think there is much of a problem realy. As long as OT threads don't overtake the board (they aren't), big deal. They are easy to spot and avoid if you don't like them.

I think some gamers like to discuss certain issues with their fellow online friends and gamers. You can't talk about gaming ALL the time.

Ancalagon

 

[Jasperak]

Just so long as I see [OT] in the subject I am happy. Like stated earlier we are a community, but yet have our own each individual interests that we like to share from time to time. As long as it does not get out of hand, I am for [ot] threads. Anyway, it helps me keep up on current events. No one told me the olympics were on until I saw a post here.

 

[Wicht]

heh - it is the OT post that keep me coming back to the General forum.

Movie discussions, life issues and the rest help us understand one another better as people who game.