vote for an off-topic section!

vicious-s · 09-06-2006, 07:36 PM

this thread made me think that if "general chat" must remain car related, then give us an off topic section. we could post the random non-car related stuff here (like hard-gay videos, funny pictures, weekend stories, etc). i think any car community needs more than cars to prosper.

i'm sure a lot of people will agree with me on this. if not, then... well... i dunno.

Caldera · 09-06-2006, 07:56 PM

I voted no after much thought. We haven't needed one so far until the crackdown on the Mohawk thread.

Yes, an OT would be fun. With a slight relaxing of the rules, General could be that though. I haven't really missed not having an OT if that makes sense, plus I have like .... 3 or 4 other OT's i surf all day.

CSi:OT
NASIOC:OT
neons.org

its
S2ki:OT

etc, etc, etc.

sonique128 · 09-06-2006, 08:02 PM

I voted yes because this place is my one stop shop for entertainment during the work day.

smog7 · 09-06-2006, 08:10 PM

yes.

racecarshots · 09-06-2006, 08:28 PM

sure, sometimes they are fun. I might not post a lot on it (i have a forum i post random crap on all day already haha) but who knows. might be funt o read sometimes.

Diego Dangers. · 09-06-2006, 08:47 PM

talking cars all day gets boring, especially considering some of us do it all day at work ya know?

kotomile · 09-06-2006, 09:22 PM

Any forum worth it's salt has an OT section. Why is there even a debate?

VtecMX5 · 09-06-2006, 11:07 PM

sure, why not

Roadster Dave · 09-06-2006, 11:20 PM

Id like to see one too. Not trying to start anything but this doesnt seem to be car related... http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2433 .
All im saying is i think we should have a section for this type of thing.

smog7 · 09-06-2006, 11:24 PM

=D>

clshrckr · 09-07-2006, 12:03 AM

i was always under the impression general chat was kind of the clubroadster offtopic section

sorry for the posts

yea i voted yes for OT makes browsing at work more fun

Matt [exz3owner] · 09-07-2006, 12:08 AM

I'd be into it as long as there are still guidelines. (unlike Supraforums OT)

But the real question is: Does the owner of the forum feel the same way. Because our opinions don't matter if they don't want one.

jesseclee · 09-07-2006, 12:18 AM

Just so you guys know- currently the forum still doesn't have sponsors yet. TIM IS PAYING FOR THE BANDWIDTH OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF HIS HEART. I don't know about you guys, but I would feel really bad if Tim has to pay just so you guys can chat about which hair gel to use on your hairdo.

So I say- open OT only after there are sponsors. Ideally only after we have sponsors specifically for the OT forum.

clshrckr · 09-07-2006, 12:20 AM

i say let the owner of the forum decide since it is his money

and i agree if there is an OT section have some rules

CrimsonMX5 · 09-07-2006, 01:46 AM

Yes please.

vicious-s · 09-07-2006, 02:59 AM

i originally started this thread just to see how many people would agree with a more leniant off topic section. i really wouldn't want anyone to have to redo the whole forum setup just to add another measly section. i think this just helps show everyone that we'd like to talk about more than cars. and maybe back off on the thread locking.

i was aware that there are no sponsors, and i'm sure we are all grateful of tim's kindness to keep this site up and going. i think we should have a section for donations, or just a sticky with instructions on how to donate.

i think if we can keep everyone happy, it will make for a sweet roadster community, which is a plus with m.net going down the drain so fast.

timallen · 09-07-2006, 09:08 AM

I appreciate everyone's interest in coming to this site every day and I appreciate the suggestions for what you would consider an ideal forum; a one-stop website, if you will.

I am in agreement that there may be a need for an off topic forum, since rules for the General Chat forum were never really laid out.

Whether I add an off topic forum or not, it is my sincere hope that members will have common sense when posting and keep things clean, non-racist, and (mostly) non-controversial. There will be a set of guidelines that members will be required to read before posting in the OT section.

As mentioned, right now I am paying for bandwidth out of my own pocket until I get the sponsorship set up (which will be soon). That said, one must remember that paying sponsors will not necessarily want to be associated with a forum if there are post that are laden with flippant use of profanity, excessive controversy, or racism.

I will discuss the possibility of an OT forum with the mods, but in the meantime, I am hoping that members will exercise good judgment and control when posting.

In addition, if you would like to donate to the running of this wonderful website, I will be setting up a Paypal donation screen soon.

Thanks for visiting CR.net!

dude · 09-07-2006, 09:15 AM

i vote yes,

how else do you get to know who you are 'talking' to if all you discuss is car parts

sideshow · 09-07-2006, 12:18 PM

i don't understand "mohawk" gets locked by a mod... and another gets locked... then another mod posts a different "non miata related post" and other mods reply.. i have nothing against anyone here. but everyone needs to be on the same page.. this is a great forum the only miata related forum i goto.. but i see things like this? are all the mods on the same page?? one says no more retarted posts and then there are non-roadster(retarted posts) posted by mods? dont wanna start a stink but..... just my 2 cents.. can we post retarted in gen chat or no

clshrckr · 09-07-2006, 12:44 PM

also mods get to reply in classifieds section while others cannot
does that give the mods an unfair advantage buying things? just thinking out loud

sideshow · 09-07-2006, 01:11 PM

LIKE THIS THREAD
http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1671

vicious-s · 09-07-2006, 02:44 PM

ok guys, we have established that things are a little off, and not everyone is on the same page. points have been made and its clear what needs to be done. there is no reason to start a mods vs. us war, because i'm pretty sure that won't get us anywhere.

i will have no problem with this thread getting locked, because i think it's served its purpose.

timallen · 09-07-2006, 03:57 PM

As mentioned, when browsing the For Sale section, the mods see a reply button, so it's easy to forget there are to be no replies and do so anyway. Hell, even I am guilty of doing so. I went ahead and deleted all the replies to For Sale posts.

Everyone please play nice.

brian · 09-10-2006, 04:01 PM

i would say sure but just dont let it devolve into a porn page like another roadster forum did for a while... need your porn, go somewhere else-

Nappy · 09-18-2006, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonique128 @ Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:02 pm

I voted yes because this place is my one stop shop for entertainment during the work day.

+1 here, this is the only site im on all day at work / school

keep up the great work admins you guys do a great job

10-04-2006, 09:44 PM

What's happening with this issue of creating a new "Off-Topic" section?

I would like to start a thread on Halloween costumes but don't want to get busted for placing it in the "General Chat" section.

Help?

y8s · 10-05-2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nappy @ Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:30 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonique128 @ Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:02 pm

I voted yes because this place is my one stop shop for entertainment during the work day.

+1 here, this is the only site im on all day at work / school

keep up the great work admins you guys do a great job

-1 here, same reason. I got chit to do! Gots to make the new VR junks. the forum is too distracting. willpower is teh suck.

10-08-2006, 10:27 PM

Mods: any decision on adding an off-topic section? What's the big dilemma?

View Poll Results: should we have an off-topic section?
yes	41	80.39%
no	10	19.61%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

09-06-2006, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
vicious-s Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR, USA Posts: 239	vote for an off-topic section! this thread made me think that if "general chat" must remain car related, then give us an off topic section. we could post the random non-car related stuff here (like hard-gay videos, funny pictures, weekend stories, etc). i think any car community needs more than cars to prosper. i'm sure a lot of people will agree with me on this. if not, then... well... i dunno.
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09-06-2006, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Caldera Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,999	I voted no after much thought. We haven't needed one so far until the crackdown on the Mohawk thread. Yes, an OT would be fun. With a slight relaxing of the rules, General could be that though. I haven't really missed not having an OT if that makes sense, plus I have like .... 3 or 4 other OT's i surf all day. CSi:OT NASIOC:OT neons.orgits S2ki:OT etc, etc, etc.
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09-06-2006, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonique128 Esteemed Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,379	I voted yes because this place is my one stop shop for entertainment during the work day.
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09-06-2006, 08:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
smog7 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central/southern cal Posts: 285	Re: vote for an off-topic section! yes.

09-06-2006, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
racecarshots Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 233	sure, sometimes they are fun. I might not post a lot on it (i have a forum i post random crap on all day already haha) but who knows. might be funt o read sometimes.
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09-06-2006, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Diego Dangers. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 222	talking cars all day gets boring, especially considering some of us do it all day at work ya know?

09-06-2006, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
kotomile Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 150	Any forum worth it's salt has an OT section. Why is there even a debate?
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09-06-2006, 11:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
VtecMX5 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 343	sure, why not
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09-06-2006, 11:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roadster Dave Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,362	Re: vote for an off-topic section! Id like to see one too. Not trying to start anything but this doesnt seem to be car related... http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2433 . All im saying is i think we should have a section for this type of thing.

09-06-2006, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
smog7 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central/southern cal Posts: 285	Re: vote for an off-topic section! =D>

09-07-2006, 12:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
clshrckr Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 720	Re: vote for an off-topic section! i was always under the impression general chat was kind of the clubroadster offtopic section sorry for the posts yea i voted yes for OT makes browsing at work more fun

09-07-2006, 12:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
Matt [exz3owner] Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,028	I'd be into it as long as there are still guidelines. (unlike Supraforums OT) But the real question is: Does the owner of the forum feel the same way. Because our opinions don't matter if they don't want one.
Matt [exz3owner] Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,028	__________________ 2008 Redline TimeAttack! Grand Champion [img]hhttp://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v271/25/27/561716982/n561716982_1086838_2140.jpg[/img]

09-07-2006, 12:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
jesseclee Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,723	Just so you guys know- currently the forum still doesn't have sponsors yet. TIM IS PAYING FOR THE BANDWIDTH OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF HIS HEART. I don't know about you guys, but I would feel really bad if Tim has to pay just so you guys can chat about which hair gel to use on your hairdo. So I say- open OT only after there are sponsors. Ideally only after we have sponsors specifically for the OT forum.

09-07-2006, 12:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
clshrckr Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 720	Re: vote for an off-topic section! i say let the owner of the forum decide since it is his money and i agree if there is an OT section have some rules

09-07-2006, 01:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
CrimsonMX5 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 976	Yes please.

09-07-2006, 02:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
vicious-s Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR, USA Posts: 239	i originally started this thread just to see how many people would agree with a more leniant off topic section. i really wouldn't want anyone to have to redo the whole forum setup just to add another measly section. i think this just helps show everyone that we'd like to talk about more than cars. and maybe back off on the thread locking. i was aware that there are no sponsors, and i'm sure we are all grateful of tim's kindness to keep this site up and going. i think we should have a section for donations, or just a sticky with instructions on how to donate. i think if we can keep everyone happy, it will make for a sweet roadster community, which is a plus with m.net going down the drain so fast.
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09-07-2006, 09:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
timallen Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,623	Re: vote for an off-topic section! I appreciate everyone's interest in coming to this site every day and I appreciate the suggestions for what you would consider an ideal forum; a one-stop website, if you will. I am in agreement that there may be a need for an off topic forum, since rules for the General Chat forum were never really laid out. Whether I add an off topic forum or not, it is my sincere hope that members will have common sense when posting and keep things clean, non-racist, and (mostly) non-controversial. There will be a set of guidelines that members will be required to read before posting in the OT section. As mentioned, right now I am paying for bandwidth out of my own pocket until I get the sponsorship set up (which will be soon). That said, one must remember that paying sponsors will not necessarily want to be associated with a forum if there are post that are laden with flippant use of profanity, excessive controversy, or racism. I will discuss the possibility of an OT forum with the mods, but in the meantime, I am hoping that members will exercise good judgment and control when posting. In addition, if you would like to donate to the running of this wonderful website, I will be setting up a Paypal donation screen soon. Thanks for visiting CR.net!
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09-07-2006, 09:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
dude Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: was London, Now Sydney, Oz Posts: 415	i vote yes, how else do you get to know who you are 'talking' to if all you discuss is car parts
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09-07-2006, 12:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
sideshow Miata Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 2,013	i don't understand "mohawk" gets locked by a mod... and another gets locked... then another mod posts a different "non miata related post" and other mods reply.. i have nothing against anyone here. but everyone needs to be on the same page.. this is a great forum the only miata related forum i goto.. but i see things like this? are all the mods on the same page?? one says no more retarted posts and then there are non-roadster(retarted posts) posted by mods? dont wanna start a stink but..... just my 2 cents.. can we post retarted in gen chat or no

09-07-2006, 12:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
clshrckr Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 720	Re: vote for an off-topic section! also mods get to reply in classifieds section while others cannot does that give the mods an unfair advantage buying things? just thinking out loud

09-07-2006, 01:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
sideshow Miata Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 2,013	LIKE THIS THREAD http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1671

09-07-2006, 02:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
vicious-s Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR, USA Posts: 239	ok guys, we have established that things are a little off, and not everyone is on the same page. points have been made and its clear what needs to be done. there is no reason to start a mods vs. us war, because i'm pretty sure that won't get us anywhere. i will have no problem with this thread getting locked, because i think it's served its purpose.
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09-07-2006, 03:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
timallen Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,623	Re: vote for an off-topic section! As mentioned, when browsing the For Sale section, the mods see a reply button, so it's easy to forget there are to be no replies and do so anyway. Hell, even I am guilty of doing so. I went ahead and deleted all the replies to For Sale posts. Everyone please play nice.
	__________________ Tim (Toolman) Allen Owner/Administrator http://TampaBayMiatas.net Administrator http://ClubRoadster.net http://V8Roadsters.com http://V8RSpec.com 1993 Mazda Miata Limited Edition #790 of 1500 Black with Red Interior Coming soon: 1.7l with 45mm Jenvey DCOE IRTBs

09-10-2006, 04:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
brian Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: moreno valley, CA Posts: 688	Re: vote for an off-topic section! i would say sure but just dont let it devolve into a porn page like another roadster forum did for a while... need your porn, go somewhere else-

10-04-2006, 09:44 PM	#26 (permalink)
MiataRoadster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: vote for an off-topic section! What's happening with this issue of creating a new "Off-Topic" section? I would like to start a thread on Halloween costumes but don't want to get busted for placing it in the "General Chat" section. Help?
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10-08-2006, 10:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
MiataRoadster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: vote for an off-topic section! Mods: any decision on adding an off-topic section? What's the big dilemma?
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