+Mark 42 Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 They have a special area for test messages, And an area called "the Pub" for off-topic discussions (another board I know of calls it "Romper Room", but it is a place for political and other controversial subjects). Here's the forum: http://forum.lightningclass.org/ Quote Link to comment
+woodsters Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Most other message boards (mine included) have an area for OT (off topic). It's nothing new and something I don't understand why they don't have here. Brian www.woodsters.com Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 It took about two years to get an approvers note field from when it was first suggested. Quote Link to comment
+woodsters Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 But adding a forum takes all of less than 5 minutes to do. Brian www.woodsters.com Quote Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Woodsters Outdoors:But adding a forum takes all of less than 5 minutes to do. But only AFTER the "Ignore it and hope it goes away," followed by the standard procrastination periods have expired. That could take years and years and ... Quote Link to comment
+Harrald Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 This is posted at the top of the forum page. Welcome to the Groundspeak forums, the location to discuss topics on Geocaching and GPS usage. It's also been discussed a few times before. This is the most recent Thread _________________________________________________________________________ Nobody can be so amusingly arrogant as a young man who has just discovered an old idea and thinks it is his own. Sydney J. Harris Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 The off topic area for these forums is called Private Topics. It can be found under My Space. Maybe not the best solution, but who're ya gonna call? ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 quote: Welcome to the Groundspeak forums, the location to discuss topics on Geocaching and GPS usage. And Ham radio . "You can't make a man by standing a sheep on his hind legs. But by standing a flock of sheep in that position, you can make a crowd of men" - Max Beerbohm Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by BrianSnat:And Ham radio . My theory on the Ham radio forum. In the first year the percentage of armature op. was very high. Say, 1000 cachers. 600 ham ops. Just a theory. POWDER!!!!!! Honored to provide inmate labor for Admin brick manufacture since 2002. Quote Link to comment
SombreHippie Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Woodsters Outdoors:Most other message boards (mine included) have an area for OT (off topic). It's nothing new and something I don't understand why they don't have here. Bandwidth is expensive :-p If it's so quick and easy, start your own A great serial killer once said, "Beauty is only skin deep. Trust me, I've looked..." Quote Link to comment
+RomadPilot Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by SombreHippie & Puppy Dawg: Bandwidth is expensive :-p If it's so quick and easy, start your own This comment is in keeping with GC.com standard "Go somewhere else, if your not discussing Geocaching, your comments are not wanted" I just call it like I see it. And to make sure I'm not shot down... Generally I like Geocaching Quote Link to comment
+Firehouse16 Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Most "General" areas in any forum let you talk about whatever you want too. Not sure why we can't do it here! Firehouse16 & Code3 "Dave, Teresa & the 2 kids" Quote Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Cyhan:hello H I --------------------------------------------------- Free your mind and the rest will follow And may no Admin bricks fly your way Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Cyhan:hello cat got your tongue? ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+woodsters Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 quote:Originally posted by SombreHippie & Puppy Dawg: Bandwidth is expensive :-p One more forum will not make that big of a difference. I'm sure there are some forums here that could go allof with an OT forum in it's place and more welcomed. Make it a Premium Member thing if cost is the reason. quote:If it's so quick and easy, start your own I have my own. I stated "(mine included)". If anyone wants to talk off topic there in the OT (off topic) area, then they are welcome to. I can also add forums and remove at the whim. It's simple and easy to do. My theory is that the message board isn't just for me. If there is enough interest in something, then it should be looked at seriously. Brian www.woodsters.com Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Romad_Pilot: quote:Originally posted by SombreHippie & Puppy Dawg: Bandwidth is expensive :-p If it's so quick and easy, start your own This comment is in keeping with GC.com standard "Go somewhere else, if your not discussing Geocaching, your comments are not wanted" I just call it like I see it. And to make sure I'm not shot down... Generally I like Geocaching Helloooooooooooo, I feel the same way, but that attitude hasn't kept me away. <dang, still no deaf ears emoticon> As for S-hippy's suggestion, I will, eventually. Private topics are also another option and can be an entertaining alternative. The limit is 25 users though. 1 host, plus 24 other users. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. [This message was edited by Snoogans on October 05, 2003 at 11:17 AM.] Quote Link to comment
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