This solution is just going back to how off-topic was originally. We've gone full circle! Even Fred has linked back to Junk Talk, which is fun but hard to keep going long term.
I still think an opt-in forum was best, like "The Zone" or social groups. It solves all issues:
- Can't be searched or linked by search engines (one of RCK's points)
- Can't be viewed by the public or members who don't opt-in.
Private forums work well at other boards, but perhaps RCK couldn't set such a function up easily here.
Oh well, I'm done with the issue. Most of the people who posted in OTS have left now anyway, so I guess fairly serious stuff only from now on - as many have said I can go elsewhere for fun social stuff and stick to Amiga here.
RCK seems to want to keep the board very Amiga focused, which is fair enough. I've been pulled into line!
