Split "Everything Else" into two boards?

[tommy]

As it stands now if this poll has any weight it shouldnt be changed, its pretty much 50/50.

[quarterback]

As it stands now if this poll has any weight it shouldnt be changed, its pretty much 50/50.

LOL  No really, tell us how you'd like to see this turn out

This poll will have whatever weight saint gives to it.  I wouldn't assume that 50/50 means one thing or another.

[tommy]

As it stands now if this poll has any weight it shouldnt be changed, its pretty much 50/50.

LOL

[shmokes]

Why spin off a Debate board when you could instead spin off a Blind-Links-to-Supposedly-Funny-Webpage board.  Then all the interesting stuff that keeps the traffic so high at Everything Else could stay there, and we wouldn't have to be bothered with non-comedy.

Or it could be left as-is. 

[Stingray]

As it stands now if this poll has any weight it shouldnt be changed, its pretty much 50/50.

You can also look at as half the users think it would be a good idea. As QB said, ultimatly it's Saint's decision.

-S

[shmokes]

Yeah, but the half that think splitting is a good idea are fools.  They each only get half a vote.

[Shape D.]

Wow 30 votes out of 7275 registered users. thats lame. thats why elections don't work, some people just don't seem to care.

[saint]

Hey guys - thanks for all the opinions and feedback! I made up my mind, then changed it, then changed it back, about a half-dozen times while reading your thoughts.

For now, we're going to leave everything else the way it is and not split it off into separate forums.

I appreciate everyone's input!

--- saint

[Chris]

How unfortunate.   

[shmokes]

How fortunate.   

[Chris]

How fortunate.

[Shape D.]

Ultimatly it was saints decision and I'm willing to bet the stuff people wrote in the thread played into his decision alot more than the poll did.




and oh yeah

Shmokes won. 

[Chris]

Well, it is Saint's home and he can do as he likes; if this is what he likes, he should register arcadepolitics.com before someone else does.

I understand the arguments that "if you just don't like it, don't go there", but if that's the law of the land, can we at least keep the divisive garbage out of the sigs, avatars and avatar text?

[Shape D.]

can we at least keep the divisive garbage out of the sigs, avatars and avatar text?

Do you have any examples of this?

[Chris]

Are you not in this same thread with me and Shmokes?   

"Blasphemy is a victimless crime."

Tell me the sole purpose of this isn't to piss off half the population.  In fact, he's so proud of it, his sarcastic title text is, "Creator of the Universe - Voted Brilliant by BYOAC Republicans!"

I could go pick through the profiles and look for the others, but so can you.

[Shape D.]

Are you not in this same thread with me and Shmokes?   

yes, no...what?

"Blasphemy is a victimless crime."


Tell me the sole purpose of this isn't to piss off half the population.

I don't see how thats forcing an opinion any anoyone but OK.

blas

[Stingray]

I apologise if my sig has offended any pelicans.

-S

[Chris]

I don't see how anyone could deem that as being offensive. plus he can't put that in a mod? or admin has to.

It's not a matter of itr being offensive; it's a matter of dragging politics through EVERY STINKING PART of this forum.

[missioncontrol]

oh well we will just have to try to keep posting funny stuff to knock the political stuff off the front page............

[monkeybomb]

Delta88 has an avitar that should not be allowed.  In addition I can't read his posts because it is impossible not to stare at.  Seriously, if it can get people in trouble at work it doesn't belong in an avitar.

[Shape D.]

I just read a thread about Beer in Everything Else, and it ends up as, guess what, talking about politics.  Gee, how did that happen?  Oh, yeah, YOU!

When you are talking about laws thats politics.
politicians make laws. I continued typing in a thread that already had a political discussion going on in it. I did not start mentioning laws and regulations on alcohoul sales.

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?  WHY MUST YOU HAVE POLITICAL GARBAGE EVERYWHERE?

What do you mean by you people? am I different than you? or arent we all just people living in the same happy world?

Delta88 has an avitar that should not be allowed. In addition I can't read his posts because it is impossible not to stare at. Seriously, if it can get people in trouble at work it doesn't belong in an avitar.

this I'd agree with it goes against saints rules on softcore porn avitars.

[Chris]

Delta88 has an avitar that should not be allowed.

[Chris]

What do you mean by you people? am I different than you?

You people who must have a dose of politics with absolutely everything you do.  You people who LOVE the fact that people get pissed off when you start spouting off.  You people who go out of your way to word things in such a way as to rile people up.  We used to call these people "trolls"; now they have the "Official Saint stamp of approval".

or arent we all just people living in the same happy world?

Apparently not.

[Shape D.]

What do you mean by you people? am I different than you?

You people who must have a dose of politics with absolutely everything you do.  You people who LOVE the fact that people get pissed off when you start spouting off.  You people who go out of your way to word things in such a way as to rile people up.  We used to call these people "trolls"; now they have the "Official Saint stamp of approval".

Flaming on this board gets you banned. And I'm willing to bet thats still the case and will remain the case. So I don't see it as Saint condoning flaming at all.  People discuss things. certain things in peoples lives affect what they talk about. If people see politics or religion as a part of a topic, why cant it be part of it.

or arent we all just people living in the same happy world?

Apparently not.

I guess we will have to agree to disagree then.

[GGKoul]

Yeah, but the half that think splitting is a good idea are fools.

[Chris]

If people see politics or religion as a part of a topic, why cant it be part of it.

Because I made the mistake of thinking this forum was about arcade controls.

[Shape D.]

If people see politics or religion as a part of a topic, why cant it be part of it.

Because I made the mistake of thinking this forum was about arcade controls.

It is try the main forum.

Main Forum
- Building arcade controls, cabinets, console adapters, etc...

but.

Everything Else
- Things that don't fit on other boards. There is more
tolerance for stronger language on this forum,
but the rules for civility remain the same. Bring strong
feelings and opinions -- leave hate at the door.

wich leaves a lot of leway of the topics to be discussed. with one rule I've seen posted what seems like everywhere.  be respectful of each other.

[Chris]

If people see politics or religion as a part of a topic, why cant it be part of it.

Because I made the mistake of thinking this forum was about arcade controls.

It is try the main forum.

Main Forum
- Building arcade controls, cabinets, console adapters, etc...

but.

Everything Else
- Things that don't fit on other boards. There is more
tolerance for stronger language on this forum,
but the rules for civility remain the same. Bring strong
feelings and opinions -- leave hate at the door.

wich leaves a lot of leway of the topics to be discussed. with one rule I've seen posted what seems like everywhere.

[Shape D.]

You have completely forgotten what we're arging about, haven't you?

My request was:

I understand the arguments that "if you just don't like it, don't go there", but if that's the law of the land, can we at least keep the divisive garbage out of the sigs, avatars and avatar text?

And your back to saying "It's fine in Everything Else".  SIGS AND AVATARS DON'T STAY IN EVERYTHING ELSE.

If people see politics or religion as a part of a topic, why cant it be part of it.

Because I made the mistake of thinking this forum was about arcade controls.

the main forum is about arcade controls. I was answering to a single post you made that was refrencing the boards in whole.

SIGS AND AVATARS DON'T STAY IN EVERYTHING ELSE.

Is it really necissary to type in all caps? thats the second time youv'e done that now.

[tommy]

It seems chris is very angery about the EE staying put , and now hes looking for something else to go off on, why are we looking for things to get abset about.Those little words above the names are a joke in my estimation, nothing to get crazy over.

Saint made the correct choice IMO something that was already on the board stays unless an overwelming vote says move it.

[Stingray]

I just read a thread about Beer in Everything Else, and it ends up as, guess what, talking about politics.  Gee, how did that happen?  Oh, yeah, YOU!

When you are talking about laws thats politics.
politicians make laws. I continued typing in a thread that already had a political discussion going on in it. I did not start mentioning laws and regulations on alcohoul sales.

My fault on that one. I'm pretty sure I was the first one to start discussing laws regarding beer in that thread. IMO, I don't see that thread as being particularly political, there was just a little good natured ribbing. I was the target of the ribbing and it didn't offend me.

-S

[Chris]

I just read a thread about Beer in Everything Else, and it ends up as, guess what, talking about politics.

[Shape D.]

Rule 106 --- No Warm Brew
Bringing warm (non refrigerated) beer just pisses us off!

Oklahoma has to be exempted from this rule. The only beer we can buy cold is less than 3.2% alcohol (strong water). It's perfectly okay to show up with warm beer provided you also show up with a couple bags of ice.

-S

It seems to me like this was the first political mention in the thread, wich is ok with me because it relates to the original topic.
Many states do not allow alcohoul sales on sundays, aka "the sabbath". Most of these states have have laws that reflect somewhat of a religous nature. so not only did this thread have political points in it but there were religous subtexts in it as well.

Slightly Off Topic Not Directed At Anyone In Particular.
by the way they don't allow motorcycle sales on sundays either, wich I think is assanine. a day is a day. If someone wants off work for their holy day so be it. why force everyone else to follow your beliefs

[saint]

Fixed, thanks for the heads up

--- saint

Delta88 has an avitar that should not be allowed.  In addition I can't read his posts because it is impossible not to stare at.  Seriously, if it can get people in trouble at work it doesn't belong in an avitar.

It isn't allowed.  I'm assuming Saint hasn't noticed it yet.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,32306.0.html

[APFelon]

I find the decision unfortunate as well. Truly a shame, as I still can't see a valid reason as to why the forum needs to stay the same.

So Saint, how about a comprimise? Change the title description of "EE" to include that it is an "arcade free" zone so those of us who find the discussions there moronic beyond redemption don't have to wade through the pap to find out about BYOAC gatherings, arcade related riddles and the like?

Whether we arcaders gain a board for the trolls or lose one to them, no matter. Just keep the good material away from the pablum pit.

APf

[Chris]

plus he can't put that [thye status text above the avatar] in a mod? or admin has to.

I missed this point the first time; noticed again re-reading the thread.  THis is disturbing.  So mods are attaching political statements to people's accounts?

That speaks books about the situation.

Welcome to arcadepolitics.com.

[screaming]

  Holy cow, you guys are acting like a bunch of drama queens over this! Saint made up his mind (for now), end of story.  If he changes it, so what?

  Are you guys going to participate that much in EE chatter that it really matters?  APFelon, I see 16 posts from you in all of 2005, that's just once a week. Chris, even less.  It's not like you'll be giving up much by staying out of there (if you're that adverse to the forum layout)!

It's not that big a deal, people!

-sab

[Chris]

[screaming]

I understand exactly what you're saying and I agree with you 100%. Some of the sigs and avatars are just not called for and this is not the place for them.

However, it's still not that big a deal!  Saint's taking care of his BBS by moderating them when they're brought to his attention. What else would you like?  What else can anyone do to make you happy?

-sab

[shmokes]

Beneath Chris' avatar it says don't panic.  As someone who suffers from severe agoraphobia I take this as a crass, deplorable mockery of my condition.  This is unacceptible.  Does he really believe that whether or not one panics is always a choice.

How unbearably tasteless.