Yep, I know, a grump for sure but I have noticed heaps of things being posted here in "General" that really have nothing much to do with what this forum is about. Maybe I am wrong but a lot of these threads should be in "I Digress" DON'T YOU THINK
Sorry to sound a grump all But I just had to say something.
Edit....Or "Techies"
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 8th of October 2015 07:26:02 PM
KFT said
07:14 PM Oct 8, 2015
I have noticed that too Doug.
WE do have sections in the forum to try to keep similar discussions together and that does work well if people would look at the sections and the explanation before posting.
A lack of moderation does not help matters but Cindy is only one person and trying to run a business and this forum must be a big workload for her.
I would like to suggest she appoint some volunteer moderators who could help to keep things in order for her. I am sure there are a few willing members who would take on the task.
you grumpy, I don't think so mate.
KFT(ON topic)
Woody n Sue said
07:32 PM Oct 8, 2015
Agreed have noticed a few jokes in places other than the jokes forum
Young Simmo said
07:38 PM Oct 8, 2015
OK, I am guilty by putting Cyclone Olwyn in the general section BUT, I am a Newby and will smarten up my act.
03_Troopy said
07:45 PM Oct 8, 2015
Mate, most of us have given up bothering to say anything. Or we might sound like a grump.... like you
rockylizard said
07:53 PM Oct 8, 2015
Gday...
Who's grumpy ? ? ? ? ?
Cheers - John
Happywanderer said
08:08 PM Oct 8, 2015
I have noticed this too Doug but trying to keep my mouth shut.
I will say it seems to have got really bad lately with every subforum affected.
Cupie said
08:42 PM Oct 8, 2015
Should this post be in the "I Digress" forum?
iana said
08:54 PM Oct 8, 2015
I nominate Goldfinger and myself as moderators!
blaze said
09:24 PM Oct 8, 2015
seems to me not a lot of difference with going OT
cheers
blaze
Webmaster said
10:18 PM Oct 8, 2015
Thanks all, for your input. I agree that some topics that have been posted in the ‘General Forum’ could be better suited to other sections. I will move a few threads into the ‘I digress’ forum to keep the ‘General’ forum dedicated, as much as possible, to issues relating to travelling, camping and the grey nomad lifestyle. The subforums were created to help keep similar topics together (at least to some extent) and this makes it easier for people to find and read the kind of posts that they are interested in. Although I understand that it may not always be easy to determine the perfect spot for a post, keeping similar subjects together helps to keep our forum organised and easy to navigate. Thanks for your understanding.
Goldfinger said
10:35 PM Oct 8, 2015
Posted before I saw Cindy's excellent contribution....let's all strive to be light, tight, bright and hopefully right.......Hoo Roo
-- Edited by Goldfinger on Thursday 8th of October 2015 10:39:05 PM
NeilandRaine said
01:56 PM Oct 9, 2015
Maybe if they called a forum Happy Hour and you can talk about anything
Happywanderer said
03:22 PM Oct 9, 2015
NeilandRaine wrote:
Maybe if they called a forum Happy Hour and you can talk about anything
To do that NeilandRaine, the easiest way would have a subforum called Happy Hour.
brickies said
03:37 PM Oct 9, 2015
I think if I remember that what I Digress was set up for , The same has a forum was set up for the Greens , But we still have Greens posted on the General Forum
Happywanderer said
05:46 PM Oct 9, 2015
brickies wrote:
I think if I remember that what I Digress was set up for , The same has a forum was set up for the Greens , But we still have Greens posted on the General Forum
Totally agree Brickies. Yes that's what I Digress was set up for but me thinks some don't know the meaning of I Digress, hence my tongue in cheek suggestion.
03_Troopy said
06:46 PM Oct 9, 2015
NeilandRaine wrote:
Maybe if they called a forum Happy Hour and you can talk about anything
That would mean just another sub forum where everyone spoke about anything..
aussietraveller said
07:44 PM Oct 9, 2015
Let's not get too stressed or uptight about this, there are heaps of things we could turn into issues like going off topic and changing the whole intended direction of a post.
folks we are a group of people who love our country and our forum let's give some space to our members especially our new members and seriously I don't think any of us can in clear conscience throw the first stone we have all posted topics in areas where they probably shouldn't be but folks lets just enjoy our fantastic forum and support each other both here and out in the big playground
iana said
02:51 PM Oct 10, 2015
I Digress: to speak or write about something that is different from the main subject being discussed.
iana said
02:57 PM Oct 10, 2015
I Digress: to speak or write about something that is different from the main subject being discussed.
One problem with all this slotting threads into categories, is that 50% of subjects would have grey areas that slot , or begin to slot between the categories. 1/ its hard to choose, 2/ the subject changes through the conversation.
Yep, I know, a grump for sure but I have noticed heaps of things being posted here in "General" that really have nothing much to do with what this forum is about. Maybe I am wrong but a lot of these threads should be in "I Digress" DON'T YOU THINK
Sorry to sound a grump all
But I just had to say something.
Edit....Or "Techies"
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 8th of October 2015 07:26:02 PM
WE do have sections in the forum to try to keep similar discussions together and that does work well if people would look at the sections and the explanation before posting.
A lack of moderation does not help matters but Cindy is only one person and trying to run a business and this forum must be a big workload for her.
I would like to suggest she appoint some volunteer moderators who could help to keep things in order for her. I am sure there are a few willing members who would take on the task.
you grumpy, I don't think so mate.
KFT(ON topic)
Mate, most of us have given up bothering to say anything. Or we might sound like a grump.... like you
Gday...
Who's grumpy ? ? ? ? ?
Cheers - John
I have noticed this too Doug but trying to keep my mouth shut.
I will say it seems to have got really bad lately with every subforum affected.
Should this post be in the "I Digress" forum?
cheers
blaze
Thanks all, for your input. I agree that some topics that have been posted in the ‘General Forum’ could be better suited to other sections. I will move a few threads into the ‘I digress’ forum to keep the ‘General’ forum dedicated, as much as possible, to issues relating to travelling, camping and the grey nomad lifestyle.
The subforums were created to help keep similar topics together (at least to some extent) and this makes it easier for people to find and read the kind of posts that they are interested in. Although I understand that it may not always be easy to determine the perfect spot for a post, keeping similar subjects together helps to keep our forum organised and easy to navigate. Thanks for your understanding.
Posted before I saw Cindy's excellent contribution....let's all strive to be light, tight, bright and hopefully right.......Hoo Roo
-- Edited by Goldfinger on Thursday 8th of October 2015 10:39:05 PM
To do that NeilandRaine, the easiest way would have a subforum called Happy Hour.
Totally agree Brickies. Yes that's what I Digress was set up for but me thinks some don't know the meaning of I Digress, hence my tongue in cheek suggestion.
That would mean just another sub forum where everyone spoke about anything..
folks we are a group of people who love our country and our forum let's give some space to our members especially our new members and seriously I don't think any of us can in clear conscience throw the first stone we have all posted topics in areas where they probably shouldn't be but folks lets just enjoy our fantastic forum and support each other both here and out in the big playground
One problem with all this slotting threads into categories, is that 50% of subjects would have grey areas that slot , or begin to slot between the categories. 1/ its hard to choose, 2/ the subject changes through the conversation.