View Poll Results: Should off-topic posts posts be allowed in threads discussing chapter business?
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From: fallon nv
were all people here,and we all get a bit off the topic when we are chattin with friends.as a member i dont mind to much but truly should post a new post.but sometimes i forget and just add to my post anyways.Nigteyes,dont leve on acount of somthing so petty.Clint is a nice guy and we need ya here,I myself would chim in more but i'm just not home enof.
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From: Livermore, Ca.
Originally Posted by AnOldDog
My $0.02...
If you have someone that persistently works to derail topics, suggest they open a new thread. I can't add a vote to the pole because it is too restrictive. Somewhere in the middle is the inclusive path. There are often small diversions that don't negatively impact the overall thread.
I might suggest that encouraging participation is a good thing, even if it is slightly off topic.
If you have someone that persistently works to derail topics, suggest they open a new thread. I can't add a vote to the pole because it is too restrictive. Somewhere in the middle is the inclusive path. There are often small diversions that don't negatively impact the overall thread.
I might suggest that encouraging participation is a good thing, even if it is slightly off topic.
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From: Other side of the sunrise
Originally Posted by WillyB
What is more democratic than a vote? You guys are forcing the moderators and me to make a decision on the posts - something no one wants to do.
Step up and be counted - or forever hold your peace.
Step up and be counted - or forever hold your peace.
See what I mean by difficulty in communication? So easy to be misunderstood.
What Old Dog mentioned was a valid consideration. Maybe include his suggestion as an option in the pole. I too, would vote on that one. Maybe that we would give notice to try and stay on topic, via PM or e-mail? Or maybe even post such. But I think, collectively, we can all contribute to this effort by not feeding the situation, and not responding to the diverting post. The offender would probably get the hint, if also receiving a PM reminding them of our policy to try and stay on topic.
I just think that deletion of someone's posts is kind of harsh, and that there is probably a less publicly insulting way to deal with it, IMO.
Keep up the good work, C
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Last edited by olfordsnstone; May 9, 2007 at 09:42 AM.
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I just read, on the Speed Week and Hot August Nights Tread, and see that I went pretty far off topic. It was related to the subject, but a bit off the intention of the thread. Hmmm...
To me, it kind of adds color to discussion. But maybe I should police myself a bit more? What are the standards of deviance? Where is the line? If we are TOO restrictive, would it be as much fun to visit with our FTE friends? Though I also understand that it may not be fun, for some, to be constantly diverted from a subject that is important to them. That's when our policy should be reminded to the offender, I suppose.
Just a few things to consider. Sometimes, in any situation, when there is a problem we swing way to the other extreme, rather than finding an proportionate remedy.
Just some thoughts to consider on this subject. I am not stating that I disagree with any of the solutions, just interjecting perceivable consequences to proposed actions, of our decision.
Whadaya think?
To me, it kind of adds color to discussion. But maybe I should police myself a bit more? What are the standards of deviance? Where is the line? If we are TOO restrictive, would it be as much fun to visit with our FTE friends? Though I also understand that it may not be fun, for some, to be constantly diverted from a subject that is important to them. That's when our policy should be reminded to the offender, I suppose.
Just a few things to consider. Sometimes, in any situation, when there is a problem we swing way to the other extreme, rather than finding an proportionate remedy.
Just some thoughts to consider on this subject. I am not stating that I disagree with any of the solutions, just interjecting perceivable consequences to proposed actions, of our decision.
Whadaya think?
Last edited by olfordsnstone; May 9, 2007 at 10:02 AM.
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