OT: If your not going to put "OT" in your title, have the title discribe the your subject |
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OT: If your not going to put "OT" in your title, have the title discribe the your subject |
URY914 |
Sep 30 2005, 07:29 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,026 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
We pretty much all (OK, not all, but most) agreed that putting "OT" in an off topic thread would help everyone out and is a good thing.
So not everyone is doing this, which is OK because not everyone can follow rules, or has read the new rules. Or maybe they forget to add in "OT" and then after posting they realize it but can't go back and change it. I'm sure it will take some time for the tide to change. But here is another simple piece of advice that I think may help to make things a little more user friendly.... How about when you fill in the Topic Tile and Topic Description before you write your actual post, you actually discribe in some way what the hell the subject is. That way even though you've not put in OT, we will all know by the title and discritpion that it is "OT". I know what your thinking, "There goes URY914, that asshole trying change the board again like he knows what I want and knows what is good for the board." This board gives you ample room (more that other BBSs that I belong to) to discribe your topic, so use it. Is that too much to ask? This is not a rant, this is not a order, this is not a new rule, I am not trying to change the way you live your life. This is only a seggustion to make things a little easier to use. Paul |
rhodyguy |
Sep 30 2005, 07:33 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
rules are rules. ot is ot. giving people options just opens the flood gates. i noticed it has started also. sigh...
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URY914 |
Sep 30 2005, 07:40 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,026 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Since I labled this as "OT" those that don't have the new box checked won't see it.
And those are the guys that need to see it. Oh well, I tried. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Paul |
tat2dphreak |
Sep 30 2005, 08:17 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
is it really THAT hard? we JUST went over this... why can't people remember?! if you make the concious decision to have a thread... you KNOW if it's going to be car related or not... unless you are building an electric car... "EE" is not related, for example...
not rocket science people(OR electrical engineering for that matter)... put OT in the thread as a courtesy to your fellow clubbers... |
Qarl |
Sep 30 2005, 08:35 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
I say we pick on people that don't obey.
Maybe they will get the point and start using the rules! |
ArtechnikA |
Sep 30 2005, 08:40 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
i see no new box. i didn't check anything. i saw your new post just fine. but i agree completely. you've gotta put *something* in the title line; it should be meaningful. and guys that want specific technical advice - PLEASE include AT LEAST your year and model (engine size) in your post. if you've got that in your SIG, ok. DO NOT expect us to remember everything you wrote about it in another thread the other day; we may not have read that other thread, and it's a bit presumptuous to think that your problem is so special that the thousands of members here will remember who has what. |
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redshift |
Sep 30 2005, 08:42 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
What's the problem?
Only the stupid people aren't following the rools. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) M |
URY914 |
Sep 30 2005, 08:43 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,026 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
If people don't use "OT" in the title, we go in and reply... "Is this thread off topic, because it sure looks off topic to me" If they don't discribe what the subject is, we reply... "What in the world is this thread about, because your title means nothing to me?" Now I could use stronger words, but no need to get ugly about it. Paul |
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redshift |
Sep 30 2005, 08:57 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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jonwatts |
Sep 30 2005, 09:11 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
I never understood why you can't edit your title yourself, it takes an act of congress (admins).
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Trekkor |
Sep 30 2005, 09:13 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
the admins are busy enough already and they would prolly rather just bump the board like the next guy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/type.gif)
They could edit the the title to include "OT" if they wanted to. FYI: I like to know what I'm eating before I bite into it... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) KT |
URY914 |
Sep 30 2005, 09:21 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,026 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
A few examples from today...
"HAPPY 50th Mr. and Mrs. Dick" "hey EE people... " "Positive thoughts needed please ..." "Grand County Children's Justice Center Moab, Utah" "New start Quickest route from a to b" "Well, now I've done it..." "Newest Scam" How about an "OT" or a better discription? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) |
URY914 |
Sep 30 2005, 09:27 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,026 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
go to the garage page and look in the green line just above the nailed topics? |
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J P Stein |
Sep 30 2005, 09:34 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Yes, well........ My "box" is checked and will not un-check. I click on the checked box, the screen appears to reset, the check comes back, OT posts are still there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
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goose2 |
Sep 30 2005, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 976 Joined: 30-March 05 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 3,847 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I suspect it's just habit, momentum, or something, but seems like a gentle reminder might be appropriate for some.
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jonwatts |
Sep 30 2005, 09:46 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
me too, in IE and Firefox. I was afraid if I said something Andy would make the board go away again (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) |
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TROJANMAN |
Sep 30 2005, 09:50 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
It sounds to me like you are either crying again, or just not very bright. actually i think you just enjoy complaining. it's not your fault that the site went down, but i definitely think it was a straw on the camel's back. i am just a little urked, b/c if you took the time to read the GRAND COUNTY CHILDREN's thread, you would know that A) that it is 914 related as it deals with the charity the RRC donated too (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) it was started by the receiver of those donations as a thank you (and obviously does not know the etiquette of posting here, nor should she) C) it was started before the whole fiasco of the site going down and give me a break, does it really take a degree in aerospace engineering to figure out "new scam", "happy 50th", and "EE people" are not 914 related? if you are not an EE person, DON"T OPEN IT quit your crying and let everyone else enjoy the site for what it is. p.s. i hope you don't threaten physical violence on me like you did to roger. if you don't recognize a title (and someone didn't bother to put "OT" DON"T OPEN IT! And If you ONLY want to read ON TOPIC issues, go over to Pelican. |
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andys |
Sep 30 2005, 09:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
Admin's, Make the rules as you see them, then stick to them. Personally, I've had ZERO issue with anything the Admin's have proposed. Andys |
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tat2dphreak |
Sep 30 2005, 10:04 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
yes, we can obviously tell which threads are OT, but we went through this and this kind of shit is why we have new rules now... rules that everyone should play by...
I had no problem before, with no rules, and I have no problem with the admins new rules, what I have a problem with some people not playing by the rules... just like I'm sure people would have an issue if someone posted pron in an on-topic thread... they are both rules, let's try to follow them! |
TROJANMAN |
Sep 30 2005, 10:06 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
your right, they are NEW rules. let everyone get used to them before we start bitchin'. ( i hope that wasn't an offensive word to some people (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) ). and especially about piddly stuff like "hey EE people" and "Thanks for the donation 914club" |
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