WHAT HAPPENED to this one time respectable COMPUTER FORUM?

alienmidget · 10-02-2005, 02:25 AM

Ok first off I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything. But really what does it matter what we post in the "off topic" section. As long as the things that aren't about computers aren't clogging up the computer section, what does it matter? Yeah most of the threads are really dumb, immature and tasteless but most (not all) of the people who start the threads are active members in the computer section as well. I think that the "off topic" section allows us to blow off steam and shoot the crap with the other members on the forum about "off topic" things. I DON'T agree with the argument threads however. For example: Rap vs. Metal. From the start that was a disaster. But some off the "off topic" sections are rather helpful. This is just my opinion. Thanks.

Diego · 10-02-2005, 11:03 PM

In some ways I agree with skidude but in some ways I dont. It is true that people are going to far and posting sex related stuff and that needs to stop. But in the computer forum everyone needs to get along and get to know each other. So in my opinion off topic is a place where you can post non computer stuff but not go to far and post sex related stuff.

Holiday · 10-02-2005, 11:51 PM

What do you think?

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"Only computer related stuff"

Pretty pointless, hence the word Off Topic

**SFR** · 10-02-2005, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Holiday

What do you think?

Pretty pointless, hence the word Off Topic

Yeah...

I hope everyone realizes that I do not want the off topic to only revolve around computers... because as Holiday points out.. that does not make sense... This IS THE off topic section... so it should be about everything NOT related to computers.. HOWEVER, I still want to see is some level of integrity and class shown when posting in off topic forum... just as we require you to do when posting in the Computer sections (see the forum rules).

Holiday · 10-03-2005, 12:01 AM

Jan all the way!

And BTW what's there get all worked up about Praetor's here to SAVE THE DAY!

Holiday · 10-03-2005, 12:05 AM

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I hope everyone realizes that I do not want the off topic to only revolve around computers...

Good to know

elmarcorulz · 10-03-2005, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SFR

HOWEVER, I still want to see is some level of integrity and class shown when posting in off topic forum... just as we require you to do when posting in the Computer sections (see the forum rules).

yes, i fully agree with you on that bit. some people take the off topic forum to the extreme.

Don't Hack!!! · 10-03-2005, 02:10 AM

Can any one say Perfectionist??? Per-Per-Perfectionist

**apj101** · 10-03-2005, 02:32 AM

My 2 cents:
Unless the threads are offensive, abusive, disturbing then let them slide. Attempting to enforce undue cencorship will give the forum a sense of being over policed.

Free chat allows a real community sense to develop, were you can learn more about the personality of users. I mean with out it would never have discovered

bytemans views of chritianity
jan sex life, and photoskills
tweakers mushroom fetish
randruff warped sexual views, and foul mouth on the topic

that sfr had come back from a long trip away (well that i lie in my case as i did know that already), presumably after listening to Led Zeppelin
cromewells appreciation of scifi films, amoungst otherthings
Tabs plays guitar
Rambo's ability to know when o2 are giving away sim cards
That buzz likes punk music (The Pogues), and is a cricket fan
That lorand was married - albeit unhappily it would sometimes appear - with kid(s)... oh and he's thinning out on top

Zerox studied game design
That ian drop compsci at uni
Praetor play the saxs, and has in iq around 150, and spends non cf time chasing girls, with limited success

That dragon is ginger to name but a few things

elmarcorulz is a kickboxing beefcake

etc....
now these things are not computer related but they certainly help me to feel i "know" people here better, and habour as sence of community.

Stupid post seakers are delt with, offensive comments are deleted. But overall off topic chat, is just... well.... chatty.

Holiday · 10-03-2005, 04:33 AM

apj101

.....and we also know that lorand blew up my house with a...... bang!

BTW without OTC we might not know how funny lorand can be.

PS: well at least when he's drunk, lol

EDIT: I originally had this as two posts but combined them Just for tweaker, ( how's my brown thing coming

Just kidding!

10-02-2005, 11:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
Diego Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: GTown,Washington Posts: 146	In some ways I agree with skidude but in some ways I dont. It is true that people are going to far and posting sex related stuff and that needs to stop. But in the computer forum everyone needs to get along and get to know each other. So in my opinion off topic is a place where you can post non computer stuff but not go to far and post sex related stuff. __________________ Wow, it's like I died and went to heaven, then God realized it wasn't my time yet, so He sent me back to a computer forum. :D

10-03-2005, 12:01 AM	#25 (permalink)
Holiday Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: US, Maryland Age: 18 Posts: 616	Jan all the way! And BTW what's there get all worked up about Praetor's here to SAVE THE DAY! __________________ OS: Win Vista Ultimate 3.00 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor With HT NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 1536MB(1.5GB) DDR PC2700 RAM 2x256+2x512 500GB WD HD + 250GB Maxtor HD + 160GB HD BLASTER Live! 24.bit 96kHz/100dB SNR HD SONY Double Layer DVD Writer DRU-720A HP DVD+R\RW DVD Writer LCD 19" Flat panel f1903 Last edited by Holiday; 10-03-2005 at 12:04 AM.

10-03-2005, 02:10 AM	#28 (permalink)
Don't Hack!!! Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 459	Can any one say Perfectionist??? Per-Per-Perfectionist __________________ (\/).o.O.(/\) This is The Crab. Copy this into your signature to help him dominate other animals (Especially the Bunnies).

10-03-2005, 02:32 AM	#29 (permalink)
apj101 Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 9,262	My 2 cents: Unless the threads are offensive, abusive, disturbing then let them slide. Attempting to enforce undue cencorship will give the forum a sense of being over policed. Free chat allows a real community sense to develop, were you can learn more about the personality of users. I mean with out it would never have discovered bytemans views of chritianity jan sex life, and photoskills tweakers mushroom fetish randruff warped sexual views, and foul mouth on the topic that sfr had come back from a long trip away (well that i lie in my case as i did know that already), presumably after listening to Led Zeppelin cromewells appreciation of scifi films, amoungst otherthings Tabs plays guitar Rambo's ability to know when o2 are giving away sim cards That buzz likes punk music (The Pogues), and is a cricket fan That lorand was married - albeit unhappily it would sometimes appear - with kid(s)... oh and he's thinning out on top Zerox studied game design That ian drop compsci at uni Praetor play the saxs, and has in iq around 150, and spends non cf time chasing girls, with limited success That dragon is ginger to name but a few things elmarcorulz is a kickboxing beefcake etc.... now these things are not computer related but they certainly help me to feel i "know" people here better, and habour as sence of community. Stupid post seakers are delt with, offensive comments are deleted. But overall off topic chat, is just... well.... chatty. __________________ What did one snow man say to the other? can you smell carrot? The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. How you do anything, is how you do everything!

10-03-2005, 04:33 AM	#30 (permalink)
Holiday Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: US, Maryland Age: 18 Posts: 616	apj101 .....and we also know that lorand blew up my house with a...... bang! BTW without OTC we might not know how funny lorand can be. PS: well at least when he's drunk, lol EDIT: I originally had this as two posts but combined them Just for tweaker, ( how's my brown thing coming Just kidding! __________________ OS: Win Vista Ultimate 3.00 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor With HT NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 1536MB(1.5GB) DDR PC2700 RAM 2x256+2x512 500GB WD HD + 250GB Maxtor HD + 160GB HD BLASTER Live! 24.bit 96kHz/100dB SNR HD SONY Double Layer DVD Writer DRU-720A HP DVD+R\RW DVD Writer LCD 19" Flat panel f1903 Last edited by Holiday; 10-03-2005 at 04:45 AM.

10-02-2005, 02:25 AM	#21 (permalink)
alienmidget Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 93	Ok first off I don't want to sound like a jerk or anything. But really what does it matter what we post in the "off topic" section. As long as the things that aren't about computers aren't clogging up the computer section, what does it matter? Yeah most of the threads are really dumb, immature and tasteless but most (not all) of the people who start the threads are active members in the computer section as well. I think that the "off topic" section allows us to blow off steam and shoot the crap with the other members on the forum about "off topic" things. I DON'T agree with the argument threads however. For example: Rap vs. Metal. From the start that was a disaster. But some off the "off topic" sections are rather helpful. This is just my opinion. Thanks.

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