[OT] Off Topic Board
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Emiricol
Registered User
I thought the conversation on fish sauce was quite relevant. Just not to gaming 
Of course, I didn't connect the dots that posts like that make more work for the moderators. For everyone else, do what I do - ignore it if it doesn't interest you hehe. Judging by the volume of replies to a lot of the OT posts, it seems they contribute to the sense of community for a lot of people.
Of course, I didn't connect the dots that posts like that make more work for the moderators. For everyone else, do what I do - ignore it if it doesn't interest you hehe. Judging by the volume of replies to a lot of the OT posts, it seems they contribute to the sense of community for a lot of people.
Henry
Autoexreginated
I still take the different view on it. I prefer they stay right where they are, because they add to the character of the boards. As with all topics, they can be avoided if the poster wants; but shuttling them to another board will ultimately either
a) driving all off-topic conversation off the boards, as people get tired of being constantly reminded which forum to put it in.
b) adding the extra workload that is moving OT threads to the correct place all the time, because people refuse to follow the courtesy.
I don't want it gone entirely, because it's through these very OT threads that one gets to know a little more about one's neighbors than just what games they play, enhancing the commuity aspect. I also would dislike seeing a policy in place that would have to have near-draconian enforcement to reinforce. It's not hard to convince most people to be civil; but it's worlds harder adjucating their thought processes during discussion of a hobby.
Again, that's just my personal look on it, and one that keeps me coming back to those frivolous threads that give us a sense of community.
a) driving all off-topic conversation off the boards, as people get tired of being constantly reminded which forum to put it in.
b) adding the extra workload that is moving OT threads to the correct place all the time, because people refuse to follow the courtesy.
I don't want it gone entirely, because it's through these very OT threads that one gets to know a little more about one's neighbors than just what games they play, enhancing the commuity aspect. I also would dislike seeing a policy in place that would have to have near-draconian enforcement to reinforce. It's not hard to convince most people to be civil; but it's worlds harder adjucating their thought processes during discussion of a hobby.
Again, that's just my personal look on it, and one that keeps me coming back to those frivolous threads that give us a sense of community.
HellHound
ENnies winner and NOT Scrappy Doo
I've run a few boards over the years, and an Off-topic board on a SMALL set of forums quickly becomes the primary point of traffic for the forums. As forums and thus the community using them gets bigger, the off-topic area grows at a faster rate than the rest of the forum, chewing up bandwidth and server resources.
In addition, the quality of the discussions therein seems to go downhill at a far faster rate than the growth of the boards.
In other words, off-topic posting is best done somewhere else, on a free server or free BBS setup that is not being paid for by Russ or the community.
In addition, the quality of the discussions therein seems to go downhill at a far faster rate than the growth of the boards.
In other words, off-topic posting is best done somewhere else, on a free server or free BBS setup that is not being paid for by Russ or the community.
krunchyfrogg
Explorer
I like the boards the way they are now.
I made a similar suggestion (starting an OT board) a while ago, because I got pissed off that one of the moderators complained about the number of [OT] threads popping up.
As I said, I like the way things are now, but I don't think the mods have the right to complain about [OT] threads if things are to remain as they are.
I made a similar suggestion (starting an OT board) a while ago, because I got pissed off that one of the moderators complained about the number of [OT] threads popping up.
As I said, I like the way things are now, but I don't think the mods have the right to complain about [OT] threads if things are to remain as they are.
Yes, but krunchyfrogg, one of the implicit rules of the board is that OT posts go into General, they're fine in moderation, but try not to start a new OT thread if there are already 5 or 6 on the front page. Then we're complaining about board conventions not being followed, the same as if a rip-roaring flamewar opened up somewhere.
An exception to this rule at any time is major life announcements. I'm glad Madriel took the time to let us know about Holy Bovine's progress, just like when Chairman_Kaga's wife came on to let us know of his passing.
An exception to this rule at any time is major life announcements. I'm glad Madriel took the time to let us know about Holy Bovine's progress, just like when Chairman_Kaga's wife came on to let us know of his passing.
krunchyfrogg
Explorer
First, let me start by saying that I'm in your playground, and I'm going to respectufully play by your rules.
That being said, if I plan on starting an [OT] thread, the last thing I going to do is count how many there are on the first page of the General forum. I rarely start [OT] threads anyway, so this hasn't ever been a problem.
I just think it's kinda funny, and as long as a user hasn't registered with the sole purpose of discussing things other that D&D (or other RPG's), than it really shouldn't matter.
That being said, if I plan on starting an [OT] thread, the last thing I going to do is count how many there are on the first page of the General forum. I rarely start [OT] threads anyway, so this hasn't ever been a problem.
I just think it's kinda funny, and as long as a user hasn't registered with the sole purpose of discussing things other that D&D (or other RPG's), than it really shouldn't matter.
