[geoschmo]

This is my own opinion. In no way am I speaking as a forum moderator here.

Personally, instead of trying to discourage OT conversations on the SEIV forum, I think Shrapnel needs to figure out ways to generate more conversation, OT or otherwise, on the other game forums.

SEIV is by far the most vibrant, active forum at Shrapnel, and according to Shrapnel SEIV and SEIV Gold has shattered all their sales records. Is that a coincindence? I don't think so.

The forum generates interest. Interest generates sales. Sales are the reason Shrapnel exsists.

The forum is a lot cheaper, and much more effective, then conventional advertising.