Off Topic section updated

RCK · 23 September 2009, 11:30

Please read my annoucement there:
http://eab.abime.net/announcement.php?f=95&a=9

Add comments bellow

gimbal · 23 September 2009, 15:44

I'd say drop OT-movies and OT-sports as they are hardly used; those threads can easily go into OT regular. OT-gaming is a good addition however as current gen game discussions are quite frequent in retrogaming general.

OT-gaming is also a good place to startup the EAB multiplayer gatherings again; they were heaps of fun so lets bring them back guys!

gimbal · 23 September 2009, 15:46

additional: in OT regular there are frequent requests for technical help/advice; perhaps that could be abstracted into a separate OT section as well. Only venting ideas here.

Dizzy · 23 September 2009, 15:47

agree with gimbal

killergorilla · 23 September 2009, 15:50

I think keep Sports and Movies.

Just because they've not been much in the past, doesn't meant they won't be used much.

BippyM · 23 September 2009, 15:51

Yeah keep them.. Add a OT-Technical support if required!

Dizzy · 23 September 2009, 15:56

couldn't OT-gaming be excluded from the auto deleting guess those thread could be worth keeping

Retro1234 · 23 September 2009, 16:47

Add a General I.T section

DH · 23 September 2009, 17:02

Hang on guys

The OT section has just been modified slightly and I think we need to see how things pan out first before requesting additions or deletions.

Not that I disagree with any suggestions, I just think we need to see how it all works first and how the general EAB members use it, then we can discuss any changes with RCK and maybe have some of these ideas implemented based on user voting. Just a thought

Graham Humphrey · 23 September 2009, 17:05

I agree DH. It's good that people have so many ideas but one step at a time I think. Let's give it two or three weeks to see how it all goes, and then if anything needs to be changed I'm sure RCK is always open to improvements and ideas

jmmijo · 23 September 2009, 18:01

I'm all for the OT-Games as long as we no longer get any attack of the spuds threads again, although it was amusing at first.....

I would also like to know if it happens to be a good OT-Games thread, could there be a mechanism in place to vote for it being stickied ???

This way if there are threads that the comminuity would like to keep they get archived instead of being auto-deleted.

Smiley · 23 September 2009, 18:14

I assume now the OT General will be heavily moderated to prevent the type of threads that were popping up in OTS?

Otherwise won't the same thing just happen again in OT General?

My 2c:

I like OT Gaming and also think there should be OT Technical since there is a lot of non-amiga hardware issues and OS talk posted.

Not too keen on Movies or Sports simply because they don't seem to get much love and I think there are such few posts regarding these topics that they can just come under OT General.

lilalurl · 24 September 2009, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzy

couldn't OT-gaming be excluded from the auto deleting guess those thread could be worth keeping

I agree with Dizzy.
Given that gaming, either retro or modern, is directly linked to our Amiga years, I believe it should receive a specific treatment.

To take an example that would speak to RCK, with the 60 days limit, the Braid thread would have disappeared as more than two months elapsed between post #56 and post #57.

As for the voting system suggested by jmmijo, although the principle is valid, I fear that would only favour some threads that interest a lot of people, whereas a thread about a genre that only a few people are interested in would probably be auto-deleted.

However, as no details on the voting system have been given, maybe there is a system that would work even in the above circumstance, although I cannot think of one.

This would also mean that some people like blade002 (voluntarily banned for 3 months) could miss some threads. It could even result in a re-post on the matter with some people complaining this is old news/already discussed etc...

NewDeli · 24 September 2009, 11:39

The good :

OTS was purely swept away

The not so good :

OTS'ers seem to have went on teh "OT posting strike" (sort of )
Still no Amiga music section !
OT - Sports ? What for ? Get a Wii fitness board, you'll feel brave too !

The bad :

More scroll wheel action necessary (50 clickable sections or so)

gimbal · 24 September 2009, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deleauvive

The good :

OTS'ers seem to have went on teh "OT posting strike" (sort of

)The bad

No, we just moved to another website.

DH · 24 September 2009, 12:10

@Deli
Some of us have reasons.

You know, lets just say "Don't rock the boat" you may get an unwanted reaction from some members.

EDIT: So IMHO "LEAVE IT"

Bloodwych · 24 September 2009, 12:54

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!

RCK · 09 October 2009, 14:44

Hi dudes,

I have added the new forum "OT - Technical"
I have adjusted auto delete option by forums (see pic)
Sticky thread won't be pruned anymore

DH · 09 October 2009, 14:46

Nice changes RCK

prowler · 09 October 2009, 21:11

Great changes, RCK!

It's good to know that 'Technical' and 'Gaming' posts will be preserved for six months.

23 September 2009, 11:30	#1
RCK Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Paris / France Age: 45 Posts: 3,084	Off Topic section updated Please read my annoucement there: http://eab.abime.net/announcement.php?f=95&a=9 Add comments bellow

24 September 2009, 11:39	#14
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	The good : OTS was purely swept away The not so good : OTS'ers seem to have went on teh "OT posting strike" (sort of ) Still no Amiga music section ! OT - Sports ? What for ? Get a Wii fitness board, you'll feel brave too ! The bad : More scroll wheel action necessary (50 clickable sections or so)

24 September 2009, 12:54	#17
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	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! Last edited by Bloodwych; 24 September 2009 at 16:42.

09 October 2009, 14:44	#18
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23 September 2009, 15:44	#2
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,906	I'd say drop OT-movies and OT-sports as they are hardly used; those threads can easily go into OT regular. OT-gaming is a good addition however as current gen game discussions are quite frequent in retrogaming general. OT-gaming is also a good place to startup the EAB multiplayer gatherings again; they were heaps of fun so lets bring them back guys!

23 September 2009, 15:46	#3
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,906	additional: in OT regular there are frequent requests for technical help/advice; perhaps that could be abstracted into a separate OT section as well. Only venting ideas here.

23 September 2009, 15:47	#4
Dizzy Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 3,395	agree with gimbal

23 September 2009, 15:50	#5
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	I think keep Sports and Movies. Just because they've not been much in the past, doesn't meant they won't be used much.

23 September 2009, 15:51	#6
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Yeah keep them.. Add a OT-Technical support if required!

23 September 2009, 15:56	#7
Dizzy Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 3,395	couldn't OT-gaming be excluded from the auto deleting guess those thread could be worth keeping

23 September 2009, 16:47	#8
Retro1234 Phone Homer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 5150 Posts: 5,773	Add a General I.T section

23 September 2009, 17:02	#9
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 56 Posts: 4,110	Hang on guys The OT section has just been modified slightly and I think we need to see how things pan out first before requesting additions or deletions. Not that I disagree with any suggestions, I just think we need to see how it all works first and how the general EAB members use it, then we can discuss any changes with RCK and maybe have some of these ideas implemented based on user voting. Just a thought

23 September 2009, 17:05	#10
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	I agree DH. It's good that people have so many ideas but one step at a time I think. Let's give it two or three weeks to see how it all goes, and then if anything needs to be changed I'm sure RCK is always open to improvements and ideas

23 September 2009, 18:01	#11
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,395	I'm all for the OT-Games as long as we no longer get any attack of the spuds threads again, although it was amusing at first..... I would also like to know if it happens to be a good OT-Games thread, could there be a mechanism in place to vote for it being stickied ??? This way if there are threads that the comminuity would like to keep they get archived instead of being auto-deleted.

23 September 2009, 18:14	#12
Smiley Amiga-less! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,350	I assume now the OT General will be heavily moderated to prevent the type of threads that were popping up in OTS? Otherwise won't the same thing just happen again in OT General? My 2c: I like OT Gaming and also think there should be OT Technical since there is a lot of non-amiga hardware issues and OS talk posted. Not too keen on Movies or Sports simply because they don't seem to get much love and I think there are such few posts regarding these topics that they can just come under OT General.

24 September 2009, 12:10	#16
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 56 Posts: 4,110	@Deli Some of us have reasons. You know, lets just say "Don't rock the boat" you may get an unwanted reaction from some members. EDIT: So IMHO "LEAVE IT"

09 October 2009, 14:46	#19
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 56 Posts: 4,110	Nice changes RCK

09 October 2009, 21:11	#20
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Great changes, RCK! It's good to know that 'Technical' and 'Gaming' posts will be preserved for six months.

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