Steve Herschbach Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 A member recently posted an off topic thread despite the rules saying up front "Please keep threads and posts on topic. Off topic posts may be moved or deleted without warning." Well, I did just that and the person got upset and requested their account be deleted, which I promptly did. So I got to wondering, am I being to draconian with the whole thing? I have no interest in changing the policy, but I could create an "Off Topic" forum where off topic things can be moved to or posted because they would no longer be violating the policy! Then people could have a go at whatever things they wish. The catch is it would be unmoderated unless I received specific serious complaints, as I have no desire to get involved in or even read lots of what people seem to love to argue about on the internet. That being the case it would be "Enter At Your Own Risk". Anyway, it might be a solution for those who think I am too strict. Thoughts, advice, and opinions are not only welcome but extremely important to me on this issue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampstomper Al Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I need to think on it a bit.. Sounded good right off the bat.. Then I started remembering some flame wars from times gone by.. Suddenly it didn't sound quite so good anymore.. Swamp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Steve on another forum a few years ago they had a unmoderated off topic area and it was a complete disaster. In my opinion, that way lies damnation 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Well Steve as you know there are lots of prospector forums on the net and I still do look at them from time to time, the reason I really like yours is its on topic most of the time. I belong to several forums that are on topics I have an interest in. This is why I like it hear, good information in the shortest amount of time. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldwright Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Yeah I think you are just going to make more work for yourself Steve, there are plenty of rant forums out there is people want to go down that path. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanursepaul Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 If it ain't broke...don't fix it.... This forum works!!!!----Worldwide... just the way it is.... my 2 cents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDigger Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I like the forum as it is Steve....if it ain't broken why change it. I'd rather talk detectors and nuggethunting than politics with my fellow forum members. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swegin Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 That person has a lot of people fooled but...... Its your house your rules.. pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePfeiffer Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I am very pleased the way things are here. Would not change a thing. Steve, you have more than a forum. You have caused many of us to become friends. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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