tvanwho Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I guess it depends on what off Topic means? I have no interest in seeing bashing and insults . I am just glad you have some other forums we can post on already besides just metal detecting for gold. As in Jewelry hunting and gold dredging, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I saw a 'delete me' posting and wondered 'who said what' and now I know even tho I didn't see the post. It doesn't matter. They should have understood the reason for a deleted post. There are 'off topics' and there are 'topics not to be discussed on this forum' in my opinion. The traditional religion, politics, etc in an unmoderated forum would 'bleed over' into your other forums. It would be a disaster. You don't need it. That being said there could be topics discussed which are 'outside' of your present forum subjects. The other forum I frequent has this description for an 'Off Topic Forum' PROSPECTORS LOUNGE This section is a little different and the place to post prospecting questions, birthdays, and talk not directly related to other sections of the forum, but still related to gold prospecting. No Political or religious posts will be allowed please and will be deleted by staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvanwho Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I like the Prospectors Lounge , might have to wander over there and visit. They even have some good laughs over there.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockett Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Thanks Steve for a great site don't change it. If they want to talk of topic tell them to join face book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDancer Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Your forum here has evolved nicely as it is Steve no need to add bloat to it in my opinion. Just the kind of KISS forum I like to read in and participate in. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I personally agree not to have a off topic forum. I come here to learn and improve my detecting and prospecting skills. I really could care less on some of the miniscule detector details. Like this coil has 180 windings and this other coil has 184 windings. I just want a detector that works and how can I make it work better for me. But that being said. I feel there needs to be a place where we can post information and news on our mining and prospecting rights that might be taken away or infringed upon by agencies, governments, environmental groups. But without getting political about it. Just stating the story and educating ourselves and let others know what might be happening to our hobbies or livelihood in the mining and prospecting areas. Just a area where we could post links where members could go read the articles themselves. And not get into hissy fits about where your political views are and how yours is wrong because it is different than mine. Hopefully that makes some sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent King Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 My favourite part about this forum is that it stays on topic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Steve, I like the forum "as is". Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve Herschbach Posted November 11, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Sourdough Scott said: I feel there needs to be a place where we can post information and news on our mining and prospecting rights that might be taken away or infringed upon by agencies, governments, environmental groups. But without getting political about it. Just stating the story and educating ourselves and let others know what might be happening to our hobbies or livelihood in the mining and prospecting areas. That has always been allowed - check the forum rules up top “Politics is not strictly prohibited but limit it to items of concern such as public meeting notices, comment periods, etc” In other words, just the facts without the rant. The subject of an off topic forum is closed however - it’s just not happening. The feedback for “leave it be” is overwhelming Thanks again everyone! 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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