Should the following Threads be moved to the Shrapnel General Section

David E. Gervais · #1 March 26th, 2003, 02:08 AM

hmmm,. should I add OT: to the beginning of my avatar thread? It's not really about SE, although I did do a bunch of SE based avatars.

So, what am I to do? ...add the "OT:" to my thread of course, but does it mean On-Topic or Off-Topic?

Looks like we have a dilemma!

Cheers!

[ March 25, 2003, 16:18: Message edited by: David E. Gervais ]

tbontob · #2 March 25th, 2003, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by Zarix:
I read the off topic threads occasionally. I don't mind them being here, but I would like that all of them had OT written in the topic. Most threads have but I really think that the ones that don't should be renamed.

A very good point!

Zarix · #3 March 25th, 2003, 03:24 PM

The Avatar thread is a good example why OT threads should be allowed. There is no doupt that if it were in General forum it would be much shorter and only few Space Empires players would have as good looking avatars as they now have.

In some cases it is very hard to decided what thread is OT and what isn't. For example this very thread isn't about Space Empires but the discussion is still pretty important for all who visit the forum.

tbontob · #4 March 25th, 2003, 03:57 PM

Yes, David's Avatar thread is a good example of a topic which straddles "off topic" and "on topic" although it can be argued that it is technically OT, having little to do with SE4 gameplay.

Yet, having little to do with actual gameplay, it does promote gameplay by giving each player a unique identity.

I, for one would not have my current avatar if it was not for David and the fact he had a thread in this forum.

David E. Gervais · #5 March 25th, 2003, 06:14 PM

IMHO any thread that benifits the SE community by stimulating social interaction, is by definition "On-Topic".

Yes, I'm wicked, but in a good way!

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Yes, David's Avatar thread is a good example of a topic which straddles "off topic" and "on topic" although it can be argued that it is technically OT, having little to do with SE4 gameplay.

It could also be argued that a player's 'identity' is part of SE gameplay and my avatars help to solidify those identities while they are visiting here in the forums!

..am I good or what? LOL

[ March 25, 2003, 16:22: Message edited by: David E. Gervais ]

Fyron · #6 March 25th, 2003, 08:04 PM

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Technically yes. The subject is not SE4

No, the title is SE4. There is nothing that says that is the only subject that can be discussed. So technically, you are wrong.

Mephisto · #7 March 25th, 2003, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by David E. Gervais:
..am I good or what? LOL

You are the best!