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Andy G · Dec 10, 2014

Would it be beneficial to split the 'Off Topic Forum' from OTDE, rather than making the latter a sub forum of the former?

OTDE is pretty out there, which is well & good.

However, it may be that it taints the general 'Off Topic Forum', which by and large is not really that highly political/emotional/ideological rant that OTDE often becomes.

By linking the two it seems to pull the 'Off Topic Forum' into OTDE's orbit, which is a pity.

just a thought.

GFC · Dec 10, 2014

HEE HEE, he said "taint"!

Oops, did I just taint this forum?

Art · Dec 12, 2014

Andy G said:
Would it be beneficial to split the 'Off Topic Forum' from OTDE, rather than making the latter a sub forum of the former?

OTDE is pretty out there, which is well & good.

However, it may be that it taints the general 'Off Topic Forum', which by and large is not really that highly political/emotional/ideological rant that OTDE often becomes.

By linking the two it seems to pull the 'Off Topic Forum' into OTDE's orbit, which is a pity.

just a thought.

Yes!

OTDE usually isn't just Off Topic... but rather; its threads, posts, rants therein either begin or become considerably to fully "Off Color". :nonono:

That said: Tiz good to have location such as OTDE on TF where steam can be vented...

BandB · Dec 12, 2014

Andy G said:
Would it be beneficial to split the 'Off Topic Forum' from OTDE, rather than making the latter a sub forum of the former?

OTDE is pretty out there, which is well & good.

However, it may be that it taints the general 'Off Topic Forum', which by and large is not really that highly political/emotional/ideological rant that OTDE often becomes.

By linking the two it seems to pull the 'Off Topic Forum' into OTDE's orbit, which is a pity.

just a thought.

Absolutely would be nice. Just to talk about other things in life but not those controversial. Maybe someone's road trip, maybe gas prices on the road, maybe hotels, maybe knitting. Anything that's a peaceful discussion subject. Music. Art. Hobbies. Kids.

CPseudonym · Dec 12, 2014

BandB said:
Absolutely would be nice. Just to talk about other things in life but not those controversial. Maybe someone's road trip, maybe gas prices on the road, maybe hotels, maybe knitting. Anything that's a peaceful discussion subject. Music. Art. Hobbies. Kids.

That is called Off Topic and we have one.

OTDE that Art and Andy refer to is its own section that you do not have to enter as its opt-in only.

BandB · Dec 12, 2014

CPseudonym said:
That is called Off Topic and we have one.

OTDE that Art and Andy refer to is its own section that you do not have to enter as its opt-in only.

Thanks...I admit to total confusion on the topic....I shall go look now.

BandB · Dec 13, 2014

I normally just read from "New Posts" and, as such, had not been subjected to OTDE. Subsequent to this thread I did look to see how it was set up and what it was. I didn't have to read any further than the description to know it wasn't for me. I quite honestly do not understand why it's part of Trawler Forum, but as I'm not visiting it, guess it really doesn't matter. The reason I didn't go even to see what was being discussed was that I don't want my view of anyone here altered by seeing their views on those issues. I'm sure some of the discussion is done in a decent manner and perhaps even constructive. But I'm equally sure there is some I'd find very offensive and distasteful. All the more reason I'm glad it's isolated.

Well, at least now I do understand the subject of this thread.

Meanwhile I'm find limiting controversy I'm aware of here to anchors, etc.

Back to the original topic of this thread which I misunderstood before, I don't think splitting it off would make a difference and really don't want to see it elevated above a sub forum. I think the Off topic forum's lack of good activity is just that people tend to come here to discuss boating. Now I do think that we could all initiate some general interest topics there.

MurrayM · Dec 13, 2014

Andy G said:
By linking the two it seems to pull the 'Off Topic Forum' into OTDE's orbit, which is a pity.

Good point. I have the whole works on 'ignore' because I didn't want other peoples twisted, warped thoughts and rantings in the OTDE forum to be a part of my world.

Marin · Dec 13, 2014

BandB said:
I normally just read from "New Posts" and, as such, had not been subjected to OTDE.

At the risk of telling you what you may already know, New Posts does not always show you all the new posts. There is apparently a size limit to the New Posts box. If you open TF and all the entries in the list are in bold, the chances are there are additional new posts in the various forum "buckets" that were not included in the New Posts window because the window had reached its limit of entries.

In situations like this, after I've read what I want to read from New Posts I'll open the General Discussion bucket to see what might be new, then maybe Anchors and Anchoring to read about Eric's latest attempts to anchor with a coffee can on a 2:1 scope

)), and so forth.

If you confine yourself to just New Posts, there will be times when you miss some.

BandB · Dec 13, 2014

Marin said:
At the risk of telling you what you may already know, New Posts does not always show you all the new posts. .

I sensed I missed some but I didn't know what you just posted.

Janet H · Dec 15, 2014

You can also try the link for "Todays Posts" under the quick links drop down - it has a complete listing of all recent posts including those that you have made yourself. Other lists of recent posts do not include content you added or have already viewed.

BandB · Dec 15, 2014

Janet H said:
You can also try the link for "Todays Posts" under the quick links drop down - it has a complete listing of all recent posts including those that you have made yourself. Other lists of recent posts do not include content you added or have already viewed.

Thanks. So many different ways to get there. We find that we often start one way and then find another we like better.

Art · Dec 15, 2014

BandB said:
Thanks. So many different ways to get there. We find that we often start one way and then find another we like better.

"Starting one way then finding another we like better" can run the gambit in human lives...

Especially regarding enjoyment... aboard pleasure boats and other super fun locations. - Wink, Wink!!

Andy G · Dec 16, 2014

Art said:
"Starting one way then finding another we like better" can run the gambit in human lives...

Especially regarding enjoyment... aboard pleasure boats and other super fun locations. - Wink, Wink!![/QUOTE]

Careful Art or you may find yourself falling into the nefarious clutches of the salacious secret society otherwise known as OTDE.

Art · Dec 16, 2014

Andy G said:
Art said:

"Starting one way then finding another we like better" can run the gambit in human lives...

Especially regarding enjoyment... aboard pleasure boats and other super fun locations. - Wink, Wink!![/QUOTE]

Careful Art or you may find yourself falling into the nefarious clutches of the salacious secret society otherwise known as OTDE.

Click to expand...

Andy - All meant in clean jest; of course!

Outtake, slightly paraphrased words in first paragraph are basically a straight on quote.

Words pleasure and enjoyment are allowed in church sermons!

Wink, Wink was simply because I had something lodged in my eye, from smacking my forehead too often!

Throw me to the wolves of OTDE if you must... but be appraised... I like wolves, we can get along just fine!

Art

Drake · Dec 16, 2014

Art said:
Tiz good to have location such as OTDE on TF where steam can be vented...

Isn't that why we spent all that money on boats? :peace:

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