I'd suggest to the mods that if it's not hobby related enough for Coed Discussions, simply move it to the sandbox with a comment that that's where it belongs. " Originally Posted by GneissGuyAgreed, but I think Space is asking for the community's input on where to draw the line, i.e. when is something not related enough to the hobby that it should be moved. Its not always crystal clear. There are a lot of threads about sex, that aren't necessarily about the hobby - Yssup's "AS PROMISED" thread is a recent example - should that be here or in the Sandbox? There are a lot of threads about and for the local hobby community; does that make them about the hobby? The thread on Kat's kitten, Nat and Kelli's announcement of their (cancelled) SXSW cocktail party, announcements and recaps of the hijinks of the GC luncheons are all fairly recent examples. Do they really belong in Coed? (And if not, then where?)
In my view, its all ok. There isn't a problem that needs to be fixed. Most of the obviously non-hobby stuff ends up in the Sandbox, the grey area stuff mostly ends up here. So what? I know it bothers a few people who prefer clear lines, but there isn't a clear line here.
Similarly, I know that the threADs and flirting that goes on here offends the sensibilities of some people. Again I say, so what? If you don't like them, move on to the next thread. Anything that encourages more hobbyists and providers to participate is a good thing. Those threads are certainly no more annoying than the "LOOK AT ME" threads that some hobbyists start. If you can't view these with a chuckle and go on to something that interests you more then you are in the wrong hobby, because this one isn't having the desired effect on you.
I think the better question is will the mods be quicker to shut down threads that are obviously intended to bait some member(s) of the community, or the ones that degenerate into name-calling. There haven't been many (any?) of the former recently, and the mods have been more aggressive with the latter, which I think is a good thing.
YUP!And nobody appears to be too disappointed....
I don't think we've had a decent knock down drag out whoopdedoo in the Locker Room or any other forum in a long ass time....
Originally Posted by Whispers